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Haycreek · November 14, 2002, 06:31 PM

I have to admit, the 1911 is my favorite, but when drawing a 1911 and deactivating the thumb safety,and firing,sometimes I fail to depress the grip safety enough to fire. This is especially the case with my stock Colt series 70. The Kimber with the FMSH and combat thumb safety lever is no problem. I like the feel of the arched MSH but for fast presentation, it doesnt work naturally for me.
My other option is to always carry a Glock [which isn't a bad idea]. But I sure do like the way the Kimber carries in a Comp-tac Gurka !! The Kimber is my first choice, Glock is my "other" first choice, the Colt Series 70 stays in my safe.
Do any of you have a problem depressing the arched MSH when you present you handgun quickly? Any comments ?

November 14, 2002, 06:31 PM	#1
Haycreek Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2002 Location: West Texas Posts: 152	Grip safety activation vs no grip safety I have to admit, the 1911 is my favorite, but when drawing a 1911 and deactivating the thumb safety,and firing,sometimes I fail to depress the grip safety enough to fire. This is especially the case with my stock Colt series 70. The Kimber with the FMSH and combat thumb safety lever is no problem. I like the feel of the arched MSH but for fast presentation, it doesnt work naturally for me. My other option is to always carry a Glock [which isn't a bad idea]. But I sure do like the way the Kimber carries in a Comp-tac Gurka !! The Kimber is my first choice, Glock is my "other" first choice, the Colt Series 70 stays in my safe. Do any of you have a problem depressing the arched MSH when you present you handgun quickly? Any comments ? __________________ Safe Shooting !