Ruger AR Safety?

Rooster2 · April 1, 2018, 08:52 AM

I find the position of the safety in the fire location to be somewhat uncomfortable. My natural grip puts my thumb right over the lever/switch. Not that big of an issue but I'd rather change that.
Is there a way to change this or is there an after market part available to move it out of the way. Thanks in advance...

marine6680 · April 1, 2018, 11:53 AM

I have never heard of this being a problem with a proper grip...

That being said, you can get safteys that only move 45 or 60 degrees rather than 90 degrees like the stock lever.

Midway, Brownells, primary arms... All should have options listed on their site. Prices hover around $50 give or take for many of the options.

stagpanther · April 1, 2018, 03:45 PM

Maybe something like this?
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2...r-lever-ar-15/

NorthernBlue · April 1, 2018, 04:16 PM

Your thumb should be on the safety. It's how you manipulate it properly.

kymasabe · April 1, 2018, 07:03 PM

Or...put a lefty safety in like this stag arms one.
https://www.stagarms.com/safety-selector-left-handed/

Mobuck · April 1, 2018, 07:12 PM

Numerous different shapes and sizes available. Put your Go(o)gles on and check the net.

kymasabe · April 2, 2018, 08:28 AM

Hey, what about a different grip? I remember trying a Ruger AR a couple years ago and didn't like the grip, felt like it was higher than usual, didn't feel right in my hand, Magpul MOE is much more comfortable for me. Is it possible a different grip might change where your thumb rests?

houser52 · April 2, 2018, 10:02 AM

I've seen a push button safety like the 870 has. Looks like it works pretty slick.

Rooster2 · April 2, 2018, 05:04 PM

Thanks for this...

danco · April 3, 2018, 12:14 PM

I use the Bad-Ass Ambi Safety from Battle Arms Development. They are available with multiple lever types, including a thin, low-profile one.

https://www.battlearmsdevelopment.co...-ar15-ar10-bad

PlatinumCore16 · April 4, 2018, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kymasabe

Hey, what about a different grip? I remember trying a Ruger AR a couple years ago and didn't like the grip, felt like it was higher than usual, didn't feel right in my hand, Magpul MOE is much more comfortable for me. Is it possible a different grip might change where your thumb rests?

This makes complete sense as when I took off the stock grip on my Ruger and replaced it with an MOE, the MOE beavertail was not touching the lower as opposed to the Ruger which was touching the lower.

OP I would start with the grip.

April 1, 2018, 08:52 AM	#1
Rooster2 Member Join Date: February 19, 2018 Posts: 23	Ruger AR Safety? I find the position of the safety in the fire location to be somewhat uncomfortable. My natural grip puts my thumb right over the lever/switch. Not that big of an issue but I'd rather change that. Is there a way to change this or is there an after market part available to move it out of the way. Thanks in advance...

April 1, 2018, 03:45 PM	#3
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 11,788	Maybe something like this? http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2...r-lever-ar-15/ __________________ "Everyone speaks gun."--Robert O'Neill *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!*

April 1, 2018, 07:03 PM	#5
kymasabe Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2005 Location: SW Florida Posts: 2,747	Or...put a lefty safety in like this stag arms one. https://www.stagarms.com/safety-selector-left-handed/ __________________ God's creatures big and small, eat them one, eat them all.

April 2, 2018, 08:28 AM	#7
kymasabe Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2005 Location: SW Florida Posts: 2,747	Hey, what about a different grip? I remember trying a Ruger AR a couple years ago and didn't like the grip, felt like it was higher than usual, didn't feel right in my hand, Magpul MOE is much more comfortable for me. Is it possible a different grip might change where your thumb rests? __________________ God's creatures big and small, eat them one, eat them all.

April 2, 2018, 10:02 AM	#8
houser52 Member Join Date: November 2, 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 53	I've seen a push button safety like the 870 has. Looks like it works pretty slick. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GOA Member

April 1, 2018, 11:53 AM	#2
marine6680 Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2012 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 4,594	I have never heard of this being a problem with a proper grip... That being said, you can get safteys that only move 45 or 60 degrees rather than 90 degrees like the stock lever. Midway, Brownells, primary arms... All should have options listed on their site. Prices hover around $50 give or take for many of the options.

April 1, 2018, 04:16 PM	#4
NorthernBlue Member Join Date: July 29, 2016 Location: Alaska Posts: 56	Your thumb should be on the safety. It's how you manipulate it properly.

April 1, 2018, 07:12 PM	#6
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	Numerous different shapes and sizes available. Put your Go(o)gles on and check the net.

April 2, 2018, 05:04 PM	#9
Rooster2 Member Join Date: February 19, 2018 Posts: 23	Thanks for this...

April 3, 2018, 12:14 PM	#10
danco Senior Member Join Date: August 2, 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 196	I use the Bad-Ass Ambi Safety from Battle Arms Development. They are available with multiple lever types, including a thin, low-profile one. https://www.battlearmsdevelopment.co...-ar15-ar10-bad