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seb5
11-30-20, 06:41
As the owner of both the CCU's and a Springer Pro I've been reading on replacing them with a Wilson bullet proof or Nighthawks version. Are the functionally the same? The Colt has stayed tight so far but the Pro has a bit of wobble. As a leftie years ago I trained myself to go off safe with my thumb and on safe with my trigger finger knuckle on both AR's and 1911's. On the 1911 it was probably to lessen use of the port sider safety lever as they did loosen with not much time and use. Currently the Nighthawk version is $30.00 cheaper.

So, those with knowledge of such things, is it the same? TIA
PracticalRifleman
11-30-20, 09:32
The Wilson is a great unit and mine has served me well on my Colt, but be advised, it WILL require hand-fitting. So will the NH.


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Lawnchair 04
11-30-20, 09:55
I’m a lefty 1911 user as well, I have Wilson’s bulletproof ambi on both of my regularly used guns and have no complaints. That being said I am starting to notice a slight wiggle on one of the right side levers after 6 years of use. I am completely happy with the wilson version but I believe I will try the EGW version next just because.
seb5
11-30-20, 10:18
I’m a lefty 1911 user as well, I have Wilson’s bulletproof ambi on both of my regularly used guns and have no complaints. That being said I am starting to notice a slight wiggle on one of the right side levers after 6 years of use. I am completely happy with the wilson version but I believe I will try the EGW version next just because.

Is the EGW similar to the Wilson? I just don't know enough about the different units. I can speak knowledgably about ambi's on AR's but recently went back to 1911's after a 20+ year hiatus, so don't know what i don't know. I've searched the various 1911 forums as well.
Lawnchair 04
11-30-20, 12:41
It’s is similar but from what I can see also uses a sleeve to join the split joint that connects both levers which in theory should prevent them from working loose. Again I don’t have hands on experience with the EGW set yet but from what I can see it COULD be better.
rushca01
11-30-20, 13:00
Check this unit out as well. Would look really nice on that pro for a “meusoc” look.

https://kcskustomcreations.com/product/ambi/
seb5
11-30-20, 13:55
Check this unit out as well. Would look really nice on that pro for a “meusoc” look.

https://kcskustomcreations.com/product/ambi/

Wow, another one to consider! FWIW, on my last trip to Trashkanistan I spent some time with some Navy Chiefs assigned to the Raiders and was able to finger finesse and shoot thier sidearms. Pretty much like the Colt I carried on duty from 1992-2000.