1911 Question

[Leveraction44]

I have a 1st generation Kimber SS Gold Match. I purchased it new back when Kimber made only 2 models - the Custom and the Gold Match.

It has been a good pistol through the years.

I am not a big fan of the ambidextrous safety, but I can live with it.

My big concern is that the thumb safety is not as positive as I would like. I have carried as a CCW and found the safety disingaged at the end of the day. That is truly scary. The trigger is way too light for that foolishness.

What do I do inorder to get the safety to stay in safe position until I intentionally move it to fire?

I have another 1911 that has a thumb safety that has an audible click and stays in position. That is what I'm looking for on the Kimber.

What is the fix?

 

[BigMike]

It's all about the fitment. If it's been used a lot it might be time for a new one. You can try a new spring and double plunger setup that goes between the safety and slide release. You can also upgrade holsters to cover the safety levers.

 

[jeep78]

A smith can easily mod the safety lever for more positive engagement.

 

[Winterborne]

New spring or have a new Wilson safety added.

 

[Leveraction44]

I thought I would give you guys some feedback. I ended up ordering a Wilson Combat Plunger spring kit for about $5.

It was just what the doctor ordered. My 1911 thumb safety is now a very positive safety and I have no concerns about accidentally knocking it out of the safe position.