1911PD

[fredj338]

Does anyone know if the 1911PD is like a Colt ser.70 or ser. 80? I want to swap out my extended safety for a std.
thanks

 

[fredj338]

Does anyone know if the 1911PD is like a Colt ser.70 or ser. 80? I want to swap out my extended safety for a std.
thanks

 

[shovelwrench]

Safeties on 1911s only come into play if its a Swartz (spelling ?) firing pin safety. This is where the grip safety disengages the firing pin safety.

Any safety should work, and WILL require fitting..

 

[tlen]

Originally posted by fredj338:
Does anyone know if the 1911PD is like a Colt ser.70 or ser. 80? I want to swap out my extended safety for a std.
thanks

What safety are you talking about ?

 

[retired2006]

I just swapped out my extended, double sided safety that came on my S&W 1911, for a standard safety. I installed a used safety lever from an old series 70 government Colt, and it went right in, and worked perfectly. Maybe I was lucky, but that was my experience.

 

[shovelwrench]

Originally posted by retired2006:
I just swapped out my extended, double sided safety that came on my S&W 1911, for a standard safety. I installed a used safety lever from an old series 70 government Colt, and it went right in, and worked perfectly. Maybe I was lucky, but that was my experience.

With your safety on pull the trigger, then hold the gun to your ear and pull the hammer back a little. If you hear a click you need to have a new safety fitted.