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Powderman · November 22, 2012, 02:07 AM

First:

You can not simply remove the FP safety parts in your Colt. There will be slop--LOTS of it--in the sear and hammer interface. This will lead to premature wear.

Second:

NO gunsmith worth his or her salt will de-activate a factory installed safety device.

Third:

I have a Colt Enhanced Series 80. I have done some modifications to it--a lightweight trigger, Brown beavertail and Bo-Mar rear sights with a dovetailed front. I have had this pistol since 1993; with the exception of the parts noted above--and a few recoil spring changes--it is still 100% factory original, to include the safety parts.

The pistol has NEVER failed to feed or fire, as long as I use good magazines and ammunition.

How much confidence do I have in it? It is my primary duty sidearm, and has been now for 13 years.

Don't worry about the safety parts. It works fine. Trust me.

November 22, 2012, 02:07 AM	#38
Powderman Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2001 Location: Washington State Posts: 2,030	First: You can not simply remove the FP safety parts in your Colt. There will be slop--LOTS of it--in the sear and hammer interface. This will lead to premature wear. Second: NO gunsmith worth his or her salt will de-activate a factory installed safety device. Third: I have a Colt Enhanced Series 80. I have done some modifications to it--a lightweight trigger, Brown beavertail and Bo-Mar rear sights with a dovetailed front. I have had this pistol since 1993; with the exception of the parts noted above--and a few recoil spring changes--it is still 100% factory original, to include the safety parts. The pistol has NEVER failed to feed or fire, as long as I use good magazines and ammunition. How much confidence do I have in it? It is my primary duty sidearm, and has been now for 13 years. Don't worry about the safety parts. It works fine. Trust me. __________________ Hiding in plain sight...