EGW Ambidextrous Heavy-Duty Thumb Safety, Blue

Upgrade your 1911 with our premium ambidextrous 1911 HD thumb safety, designed for enthusiasts seeking superior performance and reliability. Crafted from solid steel, this heavy-duty thumb safety is a testament to precision engineering, offering a robust and clean design that surpasses the limitations of traditional cast and MIM alternatives. Please note, this is not a drop-in part and will require professional fitting to ensure optimal performance. Our 1911 HD Ambi thumb safety is the ideal solution for replacing your stock or worn-out safety or for enhancing your single-sided 1911 with ambidextrous functionality. The serrated surface provides enhanced grip, ensuring secure and confident operation under any conditions. By heat treating the steel before machining, we ensure maximum strength and straightness, delivering a product that stands up to rigorous use without compromise. Join the ranks of discerning 1911 owners who demand the best. Experience the difference of a machined, solid steel thumb safety that elevates your firearm's reliability and performance.Two specialized hammer pins are included for frames with a width ranging from 0.750 inches - 0.765 inchesThe hammer pin additionally functions as the down stop for the right paddleThe ambidextrous joint is precisely machined and features a flat design, rather than a tapered one, which can become loose and detach over timeThe sleeve inhibits the expansion of the safety mechanism at the junction of the sidesThe sleeve effectively extends each side, enhancing operational security and reducing flexThe safety lug, which makes contact with the frame on the left hand side, is machined with a radius down stop rather than the pointed contact commonly found on many safetiesThe t-slot located on the right hand side prevents the safety mechanism from disengagingUtilizing our Swiss screw machines, we produce the hammer pins, the shortened flat-headed .110 sear pin and our patent-pending sleeveAll components undergo heat treatmentThe sleeve connects each side within the frame tangsThe grip safety operates on the cylindrical sleeve and remains unaffected when the safety mechanism is engaged