Should the 1911 grip safety have worked the "opposite" way?

**Ron3** · 11-21-22, 16:28

A few other pistols, like Astras, have grip safeties that work the opposite way; the top of the insert goes into the grip frame instead of the bottom part.

This way it's the web of your hand pushing it in, not the middle of the palm. I think this would have been more reliable, especially with a weak / wounded grip.

Thoughts?

**rushca01** · 11-21-22, 16:31

Since it was an after though that the army requested as Browning didn’t think it was necessary you’re probably right. With that said, you can adjust the trigger bar block on the grip safety so that it disengages with less pressure. Hilton Yam recommends disengagement half way through the grip safety travel.

**4325** · 11-21-22, 16:33

If it’s fit and adjusted properly it’s not a issue even with a weak or compromised grip

**gaijin** · 11-21-22, 16:53

This^

Most production 1911’s come with GS tight/stiff as Hell. Pretty easy to adjust tension of “3 leaf” spring to suit yourself.

**Diamondback** · 11-21-22, 17:23

And there's always adding a bump at the bottom for more positive disengagement.

**Ron3** · 11-21-22, 18:34

I see. Thanks!

**P2Vaircrewman** · 12-01-22, 12:51

Originally Posted by rushca01

Since it was an after though that the army requested as Browning didn’t think it was necessary you’re probably right. With that said, you can adjust the trigger bar block on the grip safety so that it disengages with less pressure. Hilton Yam recommends disengagement half way through the grip safety travel.

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**pinzgauer** · 11-22-22, 07:27

Having shot 1911's since the mid-70s, owned several, and still own, shoot, and carry multiple, I have never experienced any kind of a failure due to a grip safety or even known of one.

That includes a period of IPSC type speed shooting, etc.

A small bump like some are putting on is maybe not a bad idea, but I've never had an issue with pistols without them.