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If you're building or upgrading a 1911 and want a grip safety that does the job right, the Wilson Combat Bullet Proof high ride beavertail is about as good as it gets. Wilson machines this one from hardened bar stock steel instead of casting or molding it, so you don't have to worry about the hidden flaws or inclusions that can weaken cheaper parts. It's the kind of component that belongs on a high-end custom gun, and it's built to last.
The high ride design is the real story here. By raising the beavertail, it lets you grip the pistol higher and get your shooting hand closer to the bore line. That means recoil spreads across a broad, rounded surface and the muzzle stays flatter shot to shot. Just as important for a lot of folks, it puts an end to hammer bite, that pinch you get when a stock grip safety lets the hammer snap back into the web of your hand. The raised Posi-Release tab gives you positive grip safety disengagement and doubles as a consistent grip reference point every time you draw.
Up top, you get a pocketed rear tang that lets a recessed commander or bobbed spur hammer nestle down into the beavertail when cocked, which keeps everything snag-free on the draw. Wilson's exclusive compound joint radius is designed to make hand fitting easier, and a modified grip safety arm simplifies disassembly when it's time for service.
This is a full-fit part, not a drop-in, so be straight with yourself about the work involved. Installing it requires cutting and filing the frame, and Wilson strongly recommends a qualified gunsmith handle the job. For the cleanest results, pair it with the Wilson #402 fitting jig, which mounts to the hammer and thumb safety pin holes and acts as a filing guide so you don't overcut the frame.
Finished in brushed stainless with a silver look, it's right at home on show-quality builds and hard-use duty pistols alike. You're getting the single grip safety in Wilson Combat factory packaging.
This is a full-fit grip safety, not a drop-in. Installing it requires cutting and filing the frame to match the beavertail profile. Wilson strongly recommends having a qualified gunsmith do the work, since overcutting the frame is tough to undo.
You don't absolutely have to have it, but it makes the job far easier and a lot safer for your frame. The #402 jig mounts to the hammer and thumb safety pin holes and acts as a filing guide so you don't remove too much material. After the main cut, only a few thousandths remain for final hand fitting.
Yes, that's one of the main reasons people go to a high ride beavertail. The raised tang shields the web of your hand from the hammer so you stop getting pinched. It also lets you grip higher for better recoil control and a flatter-shooting pistol.
The pocketed rear tang is designed for a recessed commander-style or bobbed spur hammer. That pocket lets the hammer sit down into the beavertail when cocked, which keeps the back of the pistol snag-free on the draw. A traditional spur hammer isn't the ideal match for this profile.
The Bullet Proof line is machined from hardened bar stock steel rather than cast or molded, so it avoids the internal flaws and inclusions that can weaken lesser parts. It's built for high-end custom guns and hard use where you want maximum durability. The stainless finish also adds corrosion resistance and a clean look.
| UPC | 874218005115 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 298SBP |
| Color | Silver |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Safety |
| Style | Grip |
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