1911 Thumb safety Issues?

[stormvet]

I would recommend that you not flip off your thumb safety until you get to Count 2 of the 4 count draw.

Besides being safer (for the shooter), there is no speed penalty (it can actually be faster) and it is more natural as the gun rotates to the horizontal.

That's the way I was taught many moons ago and I agree will not slow you down one bit.

[Corbin Dallas]

I would recommend that you not flip off your thumb safety until you get to Count 2 of the 4 count draw.

Besides being safer (for the shooter), there is no speed penalty (it can actually be faster) and it is more natural as the gun rotates to the horizontal.

You'll notice I said "one you break leather". If you're still pointing at the ground after breaking leather then more practice is necessary..



Once my muzzle has cleared the holster it's already pointing down range.

[c3 rolling]

I was gonna say that the plunger spring is worn but then you would probably have premature slide lock issues too.

Does the thumb safety feel like its too easy to switch up and down? Maybe your plunger tube is loose and the plunger is riding over the thumb safety?

[XDJYo]

I won't say to change your grip. You've been doing it just fine for 30+ years, so you've found something that obviously works for you. It may not be for everybody.

I would give Colt a call and go over the issue with them. It could be time for a trip back to Colt and have them freshen a few things for you if that is the case.

Hope you get it all sorted out soon and cheaply (free!) so you can get back to doing what we all love to do...SHOOT!

Happy shooting and be safe.

[Uglyd]

I won't say to change your grip. You've been doing it just fine for 30+ years, so you've found something that obviously works for you. It may not be for everybody.

I would give Colt a call and go over the issue with them. It could be time for a trip back to Colt and have them freshen a few things for you if that is the case.

Hope you get it all sorted out soon and cheaply (free!) so you can get back to doing what we all love to do...SHOOT!

Happy shooting and be safe.

I bet colt would cover it.

[Freq18Hz]

Ok I apologize in advance if this has been covered already, but I looked and looked again without any success of previous posts relating to my issue.

This is not my first 1911, but its the first time I've had this issue with a 1911.

Any replies will be greatly appreciated.

Here is the issue its simple:

After each round is fired through my colt 1911, the thumb safety is activated.

I've only owned this gun for thirty+ years, and have never been one to "ride" the thumb safety. Though maybe my thumbs have recently gotten fat (fatter).

I can also mimic this about 70% of the time when I manually grab and open the slide with full force, then let it slide forward (mimicking a live fire).

I am the only owner of this gun, and have replaced things as needed (although not much has needed replacing), and bought new.

IF anyone has any ideas, maybe there is something Ive over looked or whatever, please help!

Thanks in advance.

IMO, there is no other way to shoot a 1911. You must ride the thumb safety. Not doing so, is akin to putting your left foot on the gas pedal.

If you activate the safety and try to move the slide and the safety stays SAFE + when shooting with your thumb on top of the safety it stays FIRE, I would say your 1911 is functioning properly.


-Freq

[trigger945]

Good luck bp10. I hope you get it back soon and in great shape!

You have a fine gun and owning it for 30+ years suggests that your Colt means a lot to you.

[negolien]

Riding the thumb safety is the best way to prevent unintentionally re-engaging the thumb safety. It is also helps in controlling muzzle flip for faster follow-up shots.
If you place your thumb under the thumb safety, it's too easy to unintentionally flick your thumb upward during muzzle flip.
Also as mentioned above, replacing the detent spring should help keep the thumb safety in place a bit better.

I concur with the above.