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Old January 17, 2009, 10:29 PM   #1
Josh Smith
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Who Did Taurus Copy This Thumb Safety From?

Hello,

I got a Taurus PT1911 thumb safety a while back in a trade.

I got bored and fitted it as I like it tonight.

For me, this design is the perfect design. I did not have to cut down my left side paddle to keep it from impacting my left hand on a high hand hold. I usually have to do this, being left handed and all.

Here are some pictures (click the thumbnails):











As you can see, both sides are exactly the same.

My question to you is, who did Taurus copy? I have this safety installed, but I suspect it's MIM. Can anyone confirm/deny? As well, I'm not sure of the quality. When I received it, the part of the safety lug that contacts the sear was filed at an angle, from the factory. I trued it up, but I'd like a new one.

It looks a lot like my STI, but the STI has the left side paddle sticking out further, something I can't be having.

Is this a Brown copy? McCormick? I figure on using this design on my future builds, and I need a ready supply (besides a better quality part).

Thanks,

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Old January 19, 2009, 06:48 PM   #2
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Just find an aftermarket thumb safety you like and install it. Does it really matter if it's identical in appearance to the factory one? Half the fun of owning a 1911 is making it the way you like.
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