Every 1911 Needs An AMBI-SAFETY if Carried

Published on October 16, 2018
Duration: 11:47

This guide details the process of installing an ambi-safety on a 1911 pistol, a modification favored by the instructor for enhanced situational awareness and combat readiness, particularly for those who carry their firearm. The process involves field stripping the pistol, replacing the standard hammer pin with one featuring a nub for the safety, and potentially upgrading the mainspring housing and grips to accommodate features like a magwell. The instructor emphasizes that an ambi-safety is a functional upgrade for any 1911 carrier, not just left-handed shooters.

Quick Summary

Installing an ambi-safety on a 1911 is recommended for all carriers, not just left-handed shooters. It enhances situational awareness by allowing easy status checks and improves combat readiness by ensuring quick safety disengagement, crucial if the primary hand is injured.

Chapters

  1. 00:231911 Platform Similarities
  2. 00:501911 Variants and Features
  3. 01:34Ambi-Safeties Discussion
  4. 01:59Installing Ambi-Safety
  5. 02:19Gun Disassembly and Spring Tension
  6. 02:40Mainspring Housing and Magwell Upgrade
  7. 03:13Aesthetic Modifications
  8. 04:11Hammer Pin Replacement
  9. 05:15Ambi-Safety Installation Mechanism
  10. 06:02Grip Replacement for Magwell Compatibility
  11. 06:26Grip Options - Orange
  12. 06:48Grip Options - Custom Logo
  13. 07:29Grip Options - Punisher (Solid Black)
  14. 08:00Grip Options - Punisher (Ivory Head)
  15. 08:30Final Grip Choice
  16. 08:41Reasons for Preferring Ambi-Safeties
  17. 08:50Ambi-Safety Preference - Aesthetics
  18. 09:02Ambi-Safety Preference - Situational Awareness
  19. 09:21Ambi-Safety Preference - Combat Readiness
  20. 10:03Conclusion on Ambi-Safeties

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should a 1911 owner consider installing an ambi-safety?

An ambi-safety significantly enhances situational awareness by making it easy to check the safety's status visually or by feel. It's also crucial for combat readiness, ensuring the safety can be disengaged quickly regardless of which hand is used for the draw, especially if the primary hand is injured.

What is the primary mechanism for an ambi-safety on a 1911?

On many 1911 models, the ambi-safety engages with a small nub located on the hammer pin. The safety lever has a slot that slides onto this nub, providing retention and allowing for operation from both sides of the firearm.

Are ambi-safeties only for left-handed shooters on a 1911?

No, ambi-safeties are highly recommended for all 1911 carriers, regardless of handedness. They improve situational awareness and combat readiness by ensuring the safety can be manipulated easily and quickly during a draw or in emergency situations.

What other modifications are often done alongside installing an ambi-safety on a 1911?

When installing an ambi-safety, it's common to also upgrade the mainspring housing, potentially to one with an integrated magwell for faster reloads. Grip panels may also need to be replaced if they are not cut to accommodate the magwell.

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