Beavertail safety

[kix]

  Hello all. I need a beavertail for my 1979 Springfield 1911 that will accomodate the round combat hammer, however, all the ones I've seen say 'requires fitting' and since I don't know what that entails I would rather avoid them. So what in your experience is a good drop-in for my gun that doesn't break the bank? I've been sitting on this action job make-over way too long. Thanks for your help.  Kix

[Savage]

Kix,
When they say "Drop In", they mean the parts are ready to drop in your parts box.    Brownells sells a jig for fitting the beavertail. That might be an option if you plan to do more than one. Otherwise, you'd be way ahead to find a smith to fit it for you. If someone else on this board knows where a beavertail can be found that doesn't require fitting, I'd like to know about it. Good luck!
Savage

[williamlayton]

Like a good, honest, dependable slut, they don't exist.
Like a driver that will cure your hook/slice, they don't exist.

Blessings

[Mikey]

Kix - that is one job that has been waiting far too long.  I use King's drop-in beavertail grip safeties, and they simply replace the existing grip safety. 

Savage is right in that most 'drop-in' parts drop right into your parts box but the two King's beavertail safeties I 'dropped' into both my Colt Commander and my Springfield Gov't Model are both still there, function perfectly and do not bite the hand that feeds the gun..........

Williamlayton - that is not always true.  I once picked up a bent driver that had been whacked against a tree and that darn thing put those golf balls right where I wanted them.  Maybe some drivers just need to be, umm, tweaked....................

Kix - we have a poster here named SharonAnne and she is probably the most knowledgeable of all of us when it comes to setting up 1911s for competition and making certain they function perfectly without biting the hand that feeds her pistols.  She has written some very well detailed and instructive posts regarding parts and proper installation.  Follow some of the threads on this forum by SharonAnne and you should see tons of great information.  HTH.  Mikey.

[Savage]

Mikey,
You've been holding out! Or-------perhaps you've mentioned the "Kings" beavertails before and I missed it. The gunsmith that did pretty much all of the work on everyone's pistols in my club just check out, leaving me with an unfinished project. I shall indeed check out the King product line today.
Thanks,
Savage

[kix]

  Hey guys, thanks for your responses. Can I say I simply love my 'Springer' 1911? It may not be a Colt but it eats everything from lead to 'ashtray' HP's without a hitch and always has. It is the only gun I've ever owned twice; I had it from 1988 til 2005 (went to a favorite uncle) and then I got it back for good! The reason I am looking for a drop-in is because an ex-military friend knows 1911's front to back but 'fitting' just plain spooks him. Believe me, if there was a qualified 'smith living close this would be a done deal but there is not-try 150 miles. Frustrating is the optimum word. However, on the bright side I will check out King products  Thanks again.   Kix

[williamlayton]

Mikey
I have drug more than one putter around behind a cart too teach it a lesson.
I go back too Lee Trevino, the secret is in the dirt, and drop in parts are less than drop ins' if you want a good fit.
Come too think about it---maybe draggin em around did tweak em.
Blessings