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If your 1911 has the old-school GI-style grip safety and you've ever felt hammer bite or wished you could choke up higher on the gun, this is the upgrade you've been looking for. The Wilson Combat High Ride Beavertail Grip Safety (part #298B) is one of the most trusted beavertails in the 1911 world, and for good reason. The high-ride design lets your shooting hand sit closer to the plane of the bore, which means less felt muzzle flip and a more natural, controllable hold. That rounded, beavertail profile also spreads recoil across a wider surface, so longer range sessions are easier on your hand.
The details are where Wilson earns its reputation. The bottom of the safety carries a raised Posi-Release tab that guarantees the grip safety fully disengages when you wrap your hand around the grip, and it doubles as a tactile reference point so your grip lands in the same spot on every draw. Up top there's a hammer pocket that lets a Commander or bobbed-spur hammer tuck down into the beavertail when cocked, keeping the whole rear of the pistol snag-free for carry and concealment.
This is a serious gunsmithing part, so set your expectations accordingly. Installing a high-ride beavertail requires cutting the frame tang to fit, and complete fitting instructions are included in the box. Wilson sells a fitting jig separately that mounts to the hammer and thumb safety pin holes to act as a filing guide and help you avoid overcutting. The jig is not included here, so plan to pick one up or hand the job to a qualified gunsmith if you're not comfortable working a frame.
It fits the full range of 1911 platforms, including Full-Size, Commander, Commander Compact, and Long-Slide frames. The blued steel finish matches traditional blued 1911s nicely, though keep in mind that bluing reads as a deep dark tone rather than a bright blue. Bottom line: shooters building or refreshing a 1911 for the range, competition, or carry consistently rate this as a quality piece that delivers a noticeably better, higher grip once it's properly fitted.
Yes. Installing a Wilson High Ride beavertail requires cutting the frame tang so the safety fits flush, which makes this a gunsmithing-level part rather than a drop-in swap. Complete fitting instructions come in the box. If you're not confident filing a frame, a qualified gunsmith can handle the install.
No, the fitting jig is sold separately. It mounts to the hammer and thumb safety pin holes and acts as a filing guide so you don't overcut the frame. It's a worthwhile add if you're doing the install yourself, since it takes a lot of the guesswork out of getting a clean, tight fit.
It's designed for standard 1911 platforms, including Full-Size, Commander, Commander Compact, and Long-Slide frames. Because the part requires fitting to the frame, results will be best on a quality 1911, though it can be fitted to budget guns with more elbow grease. As always, confirm your specific frame's geometry before cutting.
The hammer pocket at the top is designed so a Commander or bobbed-spur hammer can nestle down into the beavertail when the gun is cocked. That keeps the rear of the pistol snag-free, which is especially nice for carry. If you're running a full spur hammer, you'll want a Commander or bobbed hammer to take full advantage of the snag-free profile.
Despite the 'blue' name, bluing is a traditional dark steel finish, not a bright blue color. It reads as a deep dark tone that matches classic blued 1911 parts. If your frame and small parts are already blued, this will blend in nicely once fitted and installed.
| UPC | 874218000660 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 298B |
| Color | Blue |
| Length | 6.4000 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Beavertail Safety |
| Safety | Grip |
| Style | Grip |
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