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The Ed Brown 867-M is a serious upgrade for any Series 70 1911. This safety is fully machined from solid bar stock, which means you get precision tolerances and zero casting defects right out of the box. The Memory Grooves cut into the rear pad are more than just texture—they're designed to train your hand to find the same grip every single time you shoot. As you use it, your hand naturally learns where that perfect grip position is, leading to more consistent trigger control and better accuracy.
The beavertail sweeps high enough on the frame to work with Commander-style hammers without any special modifications. But the real advantage is how it positions your hand. By getting your grip deeper into the gun, you achieve better bore alignment with your forearm. This directly reduces felt recoil and improves natural pointing, which translates to faster target acquisition and better hits. The grip safety also features a raised pad on the rear that gives you positive feedback when you depress it, eliminating any guesswork about activation.
This grip safety uses a standard .250 radius cut on the frame, which is the industry standard for Series 70 1911s. The machined construction means it requires fitting and should be installed by someone comfortable with 1911 gunsmithing. The extra precision built into the part makes the fitting process smoother than with lesser-quality alternatives. Ed Brown offers a beavertail installation jig (model 886) if you want to establish the proper radius on your frame.
Memory Grooves also help shooters with thinner hands achieve a positive grip safety depression without needing to pin the safety. The fully machined construction from bar stock, combined with 3D CAD design to remove maximum metal without compromising strength, makes this one of the most refined grip safeties available for the 1911 platform.
The Ed Brown 867-M is designed for Series 70 1911s and uses a standard .250 radius cut. It will fit most Series 70 frames, but since manufacturing tolerances vary between 1911 makers, some fitting may be necessary. This should be installed by someone experienced with 1911 gunsmithing or a qualified gunsmith.
No. The Memory Grooves and high sweep design work together to ensure reliable activation without pinning. The grooves actually help shooters with smaller hands get a positive depression of the safety, which is one of the main advantages of this design.
The Memory Grooves aren't just decorative—they're functional. With regular use, your hand learns to find the same grip position in the grooves every time, leading to consistent trigger control and better accuracy. They also provide positive tactile feedback when you depress the safety, eliminating any doubt about activation.
By positioning your hand deeper into the gun and higher on the frame, a beavertail safety aligns the centerline of the bore more closely with your forearm. This better distributes recoil forces through your arm and reduces the rotational torque that causes perceived recoil. It also improves your natural pointing angle, which helps with faster, more accurate shot placement.
| UPC | 800732867021 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 867-M |
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| Style | Grip |
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