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This Ed Brown extended thumb safety stands out because it's fully machined from solid barstock steel, not cast or stamped. That matters a lot. The process eliminates any risk of porosity or warping that can plague lesser parts, and it's why Ed Brown has built such a reputation over 50 years refining the 1911 platform.
The match profile levers measure 0.247 inches wide, making this the widest design on the market. That matters if you shoot the high thumb grip technique, which pretty much every competitive and professional 1911 user relies on. Instead of wrapping your thumb around the gun, you rest your shooting thumb directly on top of the safety pad. The extended width makes this comfortable and gives your thumb a solid shelf to work with. The lever is angled slightly to keep your thumb clear of the slide while the double-angle design fits the thumb perfectly for a secure, natural contact point.
This is a single-sided component, so you're getting one safety pad that replaces your current one. It's designed for all 1911 Government, Commander, and Officers frame sizes, but like any quality part, it requires minor gunsmith fitting to ensure safe, reliable operation. Ed Brown includes complete installation instructions to make the fitting process straightforward. Stainless steel construction gives you a durable finish that resists corrosion and maintains its appearance through years of use and training.
If you care about components that are engineered properly and manufactured with precision, this is the kind of part that separates a good 1911 from a truly capable one.
Yes, this Ed Brown safety is designed for all standard 1911 type frames including Government, Commander, and Officers models. Keep in mind it does require minor gunsmith fitting to ensure proper function and safe operation. The fitting process is straightforward and Ed Brown includes detailed instructions to guide the work.
The Match profile has the widest levers at 0.247 inches, designed specifically for the high thumb grip technique used in competition shooting. The Tactical profile is narrower at 0.167 inches, considered standard on most custom pistols. The Match version gives more surface area for thumb engagement and works best if you shoot with your thumb resting on top of the safety.
This is a single-sided thumb safety, meaning it's one pad that replaces one side of your existing safety. It's not ambidextrous. If you need an ambidextrous safety or a complete two-sided system, Ed Brown makes those as separate models. The single-sided design is the standard configuration.
This part is fully machined from solid barstock steel, which eliminates the porosity and warping risks that come with casting or stamping processes. That's why Ed Brown has built its reputation over 50 years. The solid manufacturing means tighter tolerances, better fit to your frame, and long-term reliability under real shooting use.
| UPC | 800732891026 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 891-MATCH |
| Model | |
| Style | Thumb |
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