Hi fellow gun mates. I’m new to this forum and I hail from North Alabama. Was hoping some of you might have some insight and input on this topic. I have 2 Prodigy’s that I rotate EDC OWB (4.25 & 3.5). Got a lot going on and moving around at work and I frequently am hitting the right hand safety lever on either a wall or shelf corner, cabinet corner, or some other obstacle which often knocks the safety paddle down and essentially switching the safety to the off position. I carry with one in the chamber and hammer locked back so I’m really not a fan of my safety being disengaged. I’m thinking I want to put a single sided safety on them, however, aesthetically, I don’t like that so much. I’ve also thought about shaving the paddle flush the right side lever and smoothing it out and Cerakoteing it which I think would be more aesthetically pleasing as it would fill the void on the right side as well as hide the pin. Have any of you thought about doing this, or have you just gotten a single sided safety to put on, and if so, which one did you go with? There may. E another product out there that I haven’t come across yet that you could lead me to. Thanks for your time and insight. I appreciate it.
Prodigy Thumb Safety Inquiry
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BassCliff
Hellcat
Hi,
Let me be the second to welcome you to the forum. Glad you found us. Interesting dilemma you have. I have only three 1911 types with only one that has an ambi safety. In my mind I would lean toward a single sided safety. The simplest solution is usually the best. But hang around. Somebody smarter and more handsome than me should be along soon with a better suggestion.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
Let me be the second to welcome you to the forum. Glad you found us. Interesting dilemma you have. I have only three 1911 types with only one that has an ambi safety. In my mind I would lean toward a single sided safety. The simplest solution is usually the best. But hang around. Somebody smarter and more handsome than me should be along soon with a better suggestion.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
SimonRL
Ronin
I don’t have this problem with my Prodigy or any of my other 2011s, but if you don’t like the aesthetics of a single safety, you could look at a narrow right side safety. Wilson Combat makes them as do many others. Do a search for “slim” or “tactical” 1911 safeties.
Welcome to the forum from North Texas.
HayesGreener
Ronin
I Have experienced similar concerns with SIG SAO pistols. I am in favor if ambidextrous safeties on defensive pistols and my 1911's have them. There are a couple of fixes. First, are you sure it is the starboard side of the safety that is the culprit? Blackpoint tactical makes a kydex holster that has an indentation molded into the port side of the holster to cover and accommodate the primary safety lever, thus preventing the safety coming in contact with your body or clothing.
Secondly, there is a spring loaded plunger on the port side of the gun that puts pressure on the front edge of the safety lever. The front end plunger puts pressure on the slide release lever so that spring is doing double duty. There should be sufficient pressure from the safety retention plunger to cause a positive "snap" when engaging or disengaging the safety lever. If the plunger is worn or the spring is weak, the safety can be too easy to disengage.
Third, a lower profile lever as mentioned by Simon might help by reducing exposure.
Fourth, consider the holster you are using. If in your daily activities you are often brushing against your right side and disengaging the safety, you might consider a holster with a retention strap and snap that goes under the hammer and covers the starboard safety lever.
That's all I got. Carrying a SAO pistol locked and cocked requires constant attention to the safety condition.. Good luck with it.
Secondly, there is a spring loaded plunger on the port side of the gun that puts pressure on the front edge of the safety lever. The front end plunger puts pressure on the slide release lever so that spring is doing double duty. There should be sufficient pressure from the safety retention plunger to cause a positive "snap" when engaging or disengaging the safety lever. If the plunger is worn or the spring is weak, the safety can be too easy to disengage.
Third, a lower profile lever as mentioned by Simon might help by reducing exposure.
Fourth, consider the holster you are using. If in your daily activities you are often brushing against your right side and disengaging the safety, you might consider a holster with a retention strap and snap that goes under the hammer and covers the starboard safety lever.
That's all I got. Carrying a SAO pistol locked and cocked requires constant attention to the safety condition.. Good luck with it.
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Oldmountaiman
Custom
Hi,
Let me be the second to welcome you to the forum. Glad you found us. Interesting dilemma you have. I have only three 1911 types with only one that has an ambi safety. In my mind I would lean toward a single sided safety. The simplest solution is usually the best. But hang around. Somebody smarter and more handsome than me should be along soon with a better suggestion.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
Agreed IMO, holster would be the easiest fix. Both my shoulder holsters have straps to block hammer. My pancake holster has a high side covering safety..
Grayfox
Professional
As Hays suggested, first thing I'd check is the detent for the safety lever. There should be a positive click when engaged or disengaged.
You might also consider where your holster is positioned. Shifting it forward or back just a bit may prevent it from bumping into things as much.
However, if you say you're having the same issue with both guns, I'm thinking that changing holsters would be the best and simplest solution.
You might also consider where your holster is positioned. Shifting it forward or back just a bit may prevent it from bumping into things as much.
However, if you say you're having the same issue with both guns, I'm thinking that changing holsters would be the best and simplest solution.
Changing the safety levers to single sided was the very first thing I did (right side lever kept pinching my hand). It required some minor fitting but it works well for me.
I stopped having those issues awhile ago, when I went AIWB.
Another option for you would be get a holster with a thumb break.
I stopped having those issues awhile ago, when I went AIWB.
Another option for you would be get a holster with a thumb break.