Help with 1911

[mthayerPDX]

I have a Taurus PT1911 and decided to install a trigger kit from Ed Brown. I installed the sear and disconnecter with no issues then the new hammer. I inserted the grip safety and then dropped in the safety lever and snapped it into place. Now the safety will not budge up or down. It looks like the stud that is supposed to slide upward is running into the left side of the sear. I didn't check the dimensions of the replacement parts and now suspect that I put series 70 parts in a series 80 gun and the sear is actually wider now blocking the path of the thumb safety. How the hell do I get it out now? Any ideas would be appreciated.

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[Velzey]

I've noticed a difference in Taurus (internal) parts compared to other 1911 parts. The back of the sear of the Ed brown sear is slightly thicker. The safety will most likely need to be fitted to the new sear

 

[Mikej]

I've noticed a difference in Taurus (internal) parts compared to other 1911 parts. The back of the sear of the Ed brown sear is slightly thicker. The safety will most likely need to be fitted to the new sear

"Always Present" Velsey! You may not see him, but know, that he see's your post.

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

x2 on parts having to be fitted. seems to be the
case for most 1911 parts in my experience. i am NOT a gun smith though. just a hobby of mine.

 

[Forrest Castile]

What position is the safety stuck in?

Picture?

 

[mthayerPDX]

I've noticed a difference in Taurus (internal) parts compared to other 1911 parts. The back of the sear of the Ed brown sear is slightly thicker. The safety will most likely need to be fitted to the new sear

Any ideas on how to get the thumb safety out now that it's stuck?

 

[mthayerPDX]

What position is the safety stuck in?

Picture?

Sitting in normal off position, will lift about an 1/8", not enough to pull it out.

 

[Forrest Castile]

1/8" might do it if you push up hard and tap Gently from the back with a brass punch on the post.

 

[madmax]

Every 1911 thumb safety ive installed needed to be file fit per the instructions

 

[mthayerPDX]

I got it out, this was the original part and it didn't occur to me it would need to be refit.

 

[madmax]

I got it out, this was the original part and it didn't occur to me it would need to be refit.

I'd say you are at the point of needing professional

 

[Forrest Castile]

I got it out, this was the original part and it didn't occur to me it would need to be refit.

Now you know.

If you haven't done this before, either do as it says above and take it to a pro, or do much studying on correctly fitting a thumb safety as well as how to check a 1911 for safe function before attempting to fit it yourself.

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

the hardest part is knowing when to stop and let the pros do it.

 

[jbett98]

My advise is to take it out to Velzey and let him deal with it.
I've been in this exact same scenario and I always made it worse, which cost me more in the long run.
It's a pleasant drive to Estacada, and as a bonus, you get to meet a super nice guy who will solve your problem and not charge you an arm and a leg.

 

[bbbass]

I've noticed a difference in Taurus (internal) parts compared to other 1911 parts. The back of the sear of the Ed brown sear is slightly thicker. The safety will most likely need to be fitted to the new sear

I thought ALL 1911 thumb safeties need fitting... is this not true when one buys a "kit"? Do they come as a matched set???

 

[mthayerPDX]

1/8" might do it if you push up hard and tap Gently from the back with a brass punch on the post.

Your suggestion worked great! I really appreciate everyone helping me out.

 

[bbbass]

Your suggestion worked great! I really appreciate everyone helping me out.

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[ZA_Survivalist]

Im glad you also own a PT1911. They are very well made guns.

 

[mthayerPDX]

I thought ALL 1911 thumb safeties need fitting... is this not true when one buys a "kit"? Do they come as a matched set???

I bought a trigger kit, the safety was the original. Oddly I never got it to work. I dropped in a ambi safety and it went right in and works great. Just happy to have my .45 running again!

 

[mthayerPDX]

My advise is to take it out to Velzey and let him deal with it.
I've been in this exact same scenario and I always made it worse, which cost me more in the long run.
It's a pleasant drive to Estacada, and as a bonus, you get to meet a super nice guy who will solve your problem and not charge you an arm and a leg.

This incident ended my brief experience of gunsmithing via YouTube. I have heard Velzey does great work and his shop is just a few miles from my range.