I want to replace the ambi safety with a single side (left) safety

[br6ppc]

The ambi on my SA loaded has the additional part which is held in by the right grip panel.

How is the single side safety kept in position? Is it just the configuration of the safety in the the left frame hole similar to the slide stop holding it in?

Roy

[Joni Lynn]

The only difference in the left side of the safety is the length of the pin it mounts with.
The single side would be just like the one on it now except for the pin would go all the way through the frame.

[Hill]

Right, the left side snaps in, the right side needs that little arm under the grip. The plunger spring tensions the leftside lever too.

Pull out the right side lever with the grip off - you'll see how it works immediately.

To change all you need is a safety lever with the full length pin, and would have to fit the new safety if a new one is used. If you have any used left side safeties you might get lucky and it'll work without fitting, but check it carefully.

[br6ppc]

Joni Lynn and Hill, yes I know that the pin goes all the way thru the frame on a single side TS. What I am trying to what keeps the TS from falling out?

Does the relief cut in the shaft hold the TS in place on the frame? Or is there something else doing this of which I am unaware? Once I find out what is going on here, I'll know if I should order other parts with the TS if they don't come with the part.

Thanks for the feedback. It's how I learn. :appld:

Roy

[Joni Lynn]

The part that secures it would be the plunger. The plunger tube has two ends, one for the slide stop plunger and one for the safety plunger.

[Hill]

Joni's right, there's the plunger. And if you look at the base of the part of the left safety, or only safety for a purist, there's a slot or cut or I don't know what to call it channel that engages inside the odd shaped hole in the frame when the safety is not applied, or is in the down position. It's why you have to cock the gun to remove the safety by wiggling it over it's entire range to find the place where that notch is free of the frame wall.

I know I'm not making this clear and wish I could just show it to you.

what I'm describing, trying to describe, is similar to the barrel bushing and the magazine catch in operation.

[berkbw]

No - - sorry, all. the plunger only helps keep the stop and safety in their rotational position. The frame has a weird shaped hole next to the pin hole - and the safety has a weird shaped thing which fits thru that hole - but only in 1 place. The rest of the time it's overhanging the frame.

To remove: Empty the gun!, Cock the hammer, Wiggle the safety in the area between "on" and "off", kind of in the middle, while pushing on the pin from the right side of the frame. After the pin pops in and is flush with the frame, gently pry it thru.
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[Hill]

No - - sorry, all. the plunger only helps keep the stop and safety in their rotational position. The frame has a weird shaped hole next to the pin hole - and the safety has a weird shaped thing which fits thru that hole - but only in 1 place. The rest of the time it's overhanging the frame.

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I'm content to leave to the forum whether "weird shaped thing which fits through the weird shaped hole but only in one place" is any more clear than my "there's a slot or cut or I don't know what to call it channel that engages inside the odd shaped hole in the frame when the safety is not applied, or is in the down position. It's why you have to cock the gun to remove the safety by wiggling it over it's entire range to find the place where that notch is free of the frame wall." :lm:

[br6ppc]

I thought that the safety could only be removed when it was lined up in that certain position, etc., but I wasn't sure. I haven't had time to sit down and look it up in Kuhnhausen's books, which is why I posted here. I have them at my office, not here at home. :butthead:

Thanks for the instruction, albeit funny. :D

I will order a Wilson, I think, Monday from Brownell's.

Again, thanks

Roy

[ElrodCod]

It stays in so don't worry about it.

[Hill]

It stays in so don't worry about it.

He wants to remove it, Elrod.

[ElrodCod]

Try reading it again.
He wants to remove it, Elrod.

How is the single side safety kept in position? Is it just the configuration of the safety in the the left frame hole similar to the slide stop holding it in?

Roy

It stays in so don't worry about it.

[Hill]

;) Umm, Elrod, the title of the thread is......"I want to replace the ambi safety with a single side safety"

And to replace a safety you first have to.....what? Is it.....remove a safety?

[br6ppc]

It stays in so don't worry about it.

THAT'S IT. :appld:

No kidding guys. I really appreciate the help.

The ambi is in the way. I want to change to a single side safety. I know about the strange shaped hole on the left of the frame. I've probably completely stripped all 3 of my 1911's about a 100 times. I hate ambi safetys. Mine are difficult to remove. They have to be pried apart. Scratched the frame on 2 of them.

Depending on the results of this one, I'll get 2 more.
Anyone know how to remove scratches off a SA Loaded Stainless?? :scared:

Roy

[ElrodCod]

Anyone know how to remove scratches off a SA Loaded Stainless?? :scared:

Roy

How deep are the scratches? I've had good luck with 320 grit, then 400, then 600 wet or dry paper. Linear strokes in the same direction with each grit.
Hey Hill, you want to give us your interpretation of this one too? :D

[br6ppc]

Hill & Elrod. Are you friends or what?? :confused:

ElrodCod? Clue me in on your ID. Is it a fish story? Do you live in New England? I'm alergic to seafood, but my wife & son love Scrod.

We live in metro New Orleans.

[Jolly Rogers]

THAT'S IT. :appld:

Anyone know how to remove scratches off a SA Loaded Stainless?? :scared:

Roy

I use red Scotchbrite and go with the grain on the flats. Scratches disappear.
Joe