Wilson Combat Thumb Safety, Tactical Lever, Bullet Proof, Blue

Easy Install for Rookie!..

I recently bought a Colt Wiley Clapp Government 1911. I shot it the first time the other day and the stock small thumb safety gave me a big blood blister from its back edge on my first thumb knuckle. In addition, the slide release had a little bite to it also. I like to rest my left thumb on it and the serations give a little thumb bite. I recently ordered the Wilson Combat thumb safety and slide release. I read on the the internet that the thumb release on a 1911 typically requires fitting and if you are a rookie like me you should have a gunsmith do it. I also saw that a lot of people got lucky and just dropped this part in. I talked to my local gun dealer about fitting a safety and did not get a warm feeling. I decided to take a chance and read up on how to do it myself. I bought some Nicholson files and some Starret punches and got ready for battle. My parts arrived today, way sooner than I expected. The blue finish on the thumb safety is wonderful and matches the bluing on my 1911, I was really happy about that. When I removed my stock safety, I noticed that Colt had done a lot of filing on it. Also, it looked a lot different than the one from Wilson Combat since the Wilson Combat one is machined instead of cast. I tried to drop in the new Wilson Combat one and it did not fit. I took out my needle file and gave the proper spot about 2 swipes and the thing dropped right in! I was amazed! I gave it a few more swipes so it would move a little more freely. I never even removed any other parts on the gun! Within 5 minutes, I had the new one fitted and functioning perfect. It is way smoother than the stock one and feels awesome in my hand. Plus, I can now ride the thumb safety. The new slide release also works better for my left hand thumb, it is lower profile and allows more clearance with nice rounded edges. Thanks Wilson Combat!

Bullet Proof Thumb Safety..

Dear Wilson Combat, Just received my Wilson Combat Bullet Proof Thumb Safety. Installed with ease and works with beautifully on my Springfield Armory Mil Spec 1911. Nice job Wilson Combat! Works 100% better than the original that came with the weapon.

Perfect fit...

No fitting required on my Mil Spec Spring Field. Larger thumb tab then the original and a really nice blue polished finish.

Bullet Proof Tactical Thumb Safety..

Great product. Super nice finish and feels very sturdy. Should last a life time. Installed in on my Colt Wiley Clapp 1911 and feels perfect and works great.

Bullet Proof = Best Parts..

I replaced the thumb safety on my Kimber UC after the factory Kimber MIM part broke. Im now confident my Wilson Combat BP thumb safety will outlast my Kimber.

Bullet Proof Thumb Safety is a Work of Art!..

The Bullet Proof Tactical Thumb Safety is truly a work of art. As an mechanical engineer I look for well designed and perfectly machined parts for my 1911s. The entire line of Bullet Proof parts are some of the best work Ive seen in 30 years. The fit and finish are superb and the parts work perfectly, every time!

Fantastic Quality..

I had my gunsmith install one of Wilsons Bullet Proof Tactical Safetys on my Colt Commander and it works fantastic. The fit and finish are perfect and it functions as advertized. The fact that is made from solid bar stock is icing on the cake. I should never have any problems with it and should something come up I can depend on Wilson Combat to stand behind all of their products.

BARSTOCK Baby!..

After breaking the pad off my CAST Ed Brown thumb safety, I had my smith install your BulletProof safety. The quality difference is obvious. Your part is machined from solid barstock steel, not from a porous cast part like the Ed Brown. Top notch product!