BCM Training Tip (tuning your grip safety)

Published on September 4, 2023
Duration: 0:55

This BCM Training Tip from Vickers Tactical, presented by Larry Vickers, focuses on the critical aspect of tuning a 1911 pistol's grip safety. The expert recommendation is to adjust the grip safety so that only about 50% of its travel is needed to disengage it and allow the firearm to fire. This ensures reliable function even with variations in grip or hand conditions, preventing potential misfires.

Quick Summary

The optimal tuning for a 1911 pistol's grip safety requires approximately 50% of its total travel to be depressed for the firearm to fire. This ensures reliable function even with variations in grip or hand conditions, preventing potential misfires. Avoid tuning the grip safety to require 100% depression, as this can lead to malfunctions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: BCM Training Tip
  2. 00:07Optimal Grip Safety Travel
  3. 00:23Why 100% Depression is Bad
  4. 00:37Gunsmith Recommendation & Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended travel for a 1911 grip safety?

The expert recommendation for tuning a 1911 pistol's grip safety is to ensure that only approximately 50% of its total travel is required to disengage it and allow the firearm to fire. This ensures reliable operation under various conditions.

Why should a 1911 grip safety not require 100% depression?

Requiring 100% depression of a 1911 grip safety can lead to malfunctions. In situations with sweaty hands or an imperfect grip, the shooter might not fully depress the safety, preventing the pistol from firing when needed.

Who provides this training tip on 1911 grip safety tuning?

This training tip on tuning a 1911 grip safety is provided by Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical, in collaboration with BCM (Bravo Company Manufacturing).

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