What a relief to see/hear a pro with clean delivery. No stuttering, stammering, or aaaaaaahs like so many others. Great vid.
@anonymousperson1673 күн бұрын
Too inexperienced to attempt, but I purchased an EGW ignition kit after which my thumb safety no longer fit unfortunately they did not explain the content of this video in their install guide! This was priceless and now everything is working fine. Thank you!
@buggin1951 Жыл бұрын
Hi Mr. Burton. Thanks for this video. I followed your directions and was able to fit a new safety to my 1911 perfectly. You made this an easy process. Best, John
@rfmanning11 ай бұрын
Well, that was six minutes well spent. Just picked up a used Kimber and the thumb safety fit was (can"t say it here.). Four swipes with a file and I'm a happy boy! Thank you for taking the time to publish this. Well done.
@WillyRaschke Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I have forgotten more about fitting one than I ever knew.
@markdavidson75106 жыл бұрын
I think you are missing one of your callings in life Jason. Not only are you one of the best pistol smiths out there but you have a real calling on creating videos and as a teacher. Your videos are shot professionally so we can actually see what you are talking about..which seldom happens. However, the way you explain....clearly, concisely and more importantly so we can all under stand is a true gift. You explain something in 1 minute that others you tube ramble on for 20 minutes. And you provide the information so we learn it immediately. Many thanks for your efforts. (and awesome work with Heirloom)
@Basti_Fantasti-d6t3 ай бұрын
Awesome, find a DIY ruined thumb safety in my 1911 (pre-owned), ordered new one and it fits like it should be with your instructions. Thx from germany ✌🏼
@seanwattles9264 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I just upgraded the mainspring housing on my 1911 and somehow I managed to break my ambi safety so now the right just flops around. Luckily I'm right handed but that floppy piece bothers me and was fretting trying to fit a new one. I'll probably buy a cheapy off ebay to practice on first then get a nice one. Thanks again! **UPDATE** I found the parts that I needed on my second purchase, followed your instructions. Three swipes of the file and now my 1911 is fully functional once again. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
@patricklozito70423 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. I did warranty work for Colt and S&W and you properly described the procedure. You may want to add that, at the function check after fitting, after you try to pull the trigger with the safety engaged and you return the safety to the "off" position, you then slowly pull the hammer to the rear and there should be NO movement or "click" of the sear. BTW, love the sound of a new, fresh file.
@tomgiorgini915410 ай бұрын
I have watched a few of these guntubers and everyone of them have failed to know this fact also needs being done after you pull against the grip safety, so many pretend to be teachers and have not yet learned
@deanbarker38605 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video. Even with the non-close ups (or as close as I wouldn't have liked-ups) this was extremely helpful. Building my first 1911 here and was a little nervous about where, how and how much to file here. First straight forward tutorial on this. New ambi on my 1911 works perfectly now and is smooth as butter.
@ScottCooper136 Жыл бұрын
Great video. You can tell that Mr. Burton knows his way around a 1911. I always get helpful tips from his videos. Thank you.
@mikehenry47432 ай бұрын
Thanks, awesome, clear, precise video. Put a new safety on my Commander light weight. This is just what I needed to fit it properly and only took a few minutes.
@rugerrocker74834 жыл бұрын
Thanks with your help I fitted the WC single sided safety to my RIA 1911 Tac II. Thanks
@rickhall92843 жыл бұрын
Man I know this is old video but I think your one of the best builder out there really love you're work much respect hope I can afford it one day
@davidwatko40462 жыл бұрын
Great video, did a adjustment on a thumb safety last night after I got a Wilson Combat trigger and sear for one of my 1911s.
@kriegersoldat3 жыл бұрын
Installed a commander hammer and grip safe from Wilson Combat on my RIA 1911 A1. Everything fit perfect except the thumb safe. Took a little off in the same location. Back in business. Thanks for a clear and concise video A+. Function Checks out perfect.
@tommontgomery73256 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this video. Very clear presentation which guided me in changing out my safety. Well done.
@OrionCorsari2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding Jason. Thank you for a clear and concise video
@ohiomike2043 жыл бұрын
Seems like you keep it simple! In most videos they disassemble the pistol sometimes all the way down. Good video!
@Chevrolet19948 жыл бұрын
Great video Jason! just what I was looking for. I love the 1911,have since I was a kid. Trying to learn more about maintenance and repair,to upgrade and keep mine running for a good long time. Thank you.
@terrylewis96755 жыл бұрын
Really got a lot out of this video. I was having issues with the thumb safety being difficult to engage completely. I had recently installed a beavertail safety, hammer and sear in my 1911 and was unable to get the thumb safety to fully engage. It engaged enough to work, but would not fully engage. After watching this video I was able to file down the spur on the safety that engages the sear and after carefully fitting it, the safety now engages like it should. Thank you for the information.
@bobbyhouston505811 ай бұрын
Excellent video - probably the best I've found! Thanks!
@YT_changed_my_handle4 жыл бұрын
Close up is a cool feature......you should try it.
@robertebobr2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jason. You are also a great teacher!
@votefraudnet5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this very clear and concise video. I just purchased and installed a CK Arms Ambi safety following your guidelines...it came out perfect. I shoot USPSA with a Edge 40 caliber pistol. I have done all of the Gunsmithing on it except for the trigger job. It's videos like this that allows amateurs to learn how to become craftsman. Thank you again.
@slappychap9696 жыл бұрын
Best video out here thus far. Great detail and information. Thanks.
@keithwood15383 жыл бұрын
Nice to see an actual professional giving these DIY tips rather than some guy in his basement
@daspiper89415 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial. I'm saving this for later use. I subscribed.
@wslrichards4 жыл бұрын
Great video! I agree that a tighter camera shot should have been used. Still an excellent video.
@josephelliott69184 жыл бұрын
Great job, just did my first build and with your help the safety was not that difficult!
@lesliestar63443 жыл бұрын
GREAT video Jason!
@snuffy196088 жыл бұрын
Very good Jason. I've been watching several videos, but yours "clicked" with me and I will be using it to fit my safety. Thanks!!
@AABlann4 ай бұрын
Jason is the man!
@seabat06032 жыл бұрын
I've done this for years now in my shop. Great video but I would like you to take some really close up pics so everyone can really see the part of the safety your filing on.
@flea-kh7om Жыл бұрын
I always make sure I only put two rounds of ammo on the mag. when testing. 55 yrs ago I had one run away with me. That was very scary and cost me 7 rounds, back then a lot of money.
@Chuki19876 жыл бұрын
This video helped me refreshing a Colt Series 70, its internals were raped with a file now this baby got a new life thank you for your videos
@intelligentartist40802 жыл бұрын
Bought a Springfield mil-spec and was experiencing a problem cycling the thumb safety in the fire and safe position. I appreciate this video, but in the end I found the issue was the external plunger spring...it was simply too stiff. It didn't allow a smooth action. I took down the pistol so I could study the internal action of the thumb safety against the Sear everything look great...no binding. Next step...I cut the plunger spring just 1/2 of a coil. Still a little stiff. So I cut another 1/2 coil. Problem solved...the motion is as smooth as my high end Kimber. I'm surprised this issue hasn't been fixed by Springfield Armory. Not sure if other mid range pistols suffer from this issue. But really this is a 2 dollar spring. I was ready to sell off this pistol, now it's a keep because the mil spec is otherwise pretty great. Hope this help other Springer owners. Try the fix...if you cut too much simply buy a new 2 dollar replacement spring. Shoot straight my friends.
@themidnightrambler48654 жыл бұрын
Thank you, for an excellent and informative video.
@enricomandragona1636 ай бұрын
You didn't tell the trigger reset with the grip safety!!? Good video
@BWALK5512 жыл бұрын
this would be a great video but i can see what you are filling on ! a close up shot would be nice.
@hectorvazquez4528Ай бұрын
Thank you Jason
@SuperSportMTL2 жыл бұрын
Very well made video! TY
@henrypolo25972 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have a question and I can’t seem to find an answer anywhere. I put a deposit down on a new Dan Wesson Specialist 45ACP today. Never owned a DW. Here’s my question, if I try to engage the thumb safety when there is no bullet in the chamber and the hammer isn’t cocked, is it normal for the thumb safety to slightly travel, click and stay slightly up as if it’s engaged? I was confused because it seemed to feel like it slightly locked in place when the thumb safety shouldn’t move? I’ve tried to make the thumb safety budge on a Springfield and a Sig, but the safety didn’t move. I’m hoping the gun I’m buying isn’t defective.
@araiza5594 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. What does it mean if my hammer won’t lock back? It will only lock back if the grip safety is depressed but as soon as it’s released the hammer falls without pulling the trigger. I put a new thumb safety as well as hammer. Thanks.
@LarryeWhite613 жыл бұрын
OMG I got lucky. Took me all of 60 seconds. Functioned perfectly.
@atgoh933 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video! Where do you get your files?
@petediaz73766 жыл бұрын
good video but ... first it is advised that you fit a new safety to the frame (without the sear, hammer and diso), before filing it to fit onto the sear. The safety needs to move up and down in the stripped frame, first.
@dr.williamwongsessentialso52936 жыл бұрын
Very well taught!
@gabe3212 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that
@NickAlati2 жыл бұрын
Jason, where is Airline precision located in Mesa. I'm at power and Brown Nick
@paulheinz2145 Жыл бұрын
Great narrative but you need to tighten up those detail shots so my old eyes can see your work and methodology.
@Gary809115 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you
@Tracer4144 жыл бұрын
I have a question maybe you can help me with. I recently acquired a 1945 Colt 1911. When I place the gun in position 1 with a thumb safety on, I am still able to fire the hammer. Im not sure if the thumb safety cam is not blocking the Seer or possibly the hammer is missing the detent which is allowing the hammer to fall when I pull the trigger with the thumb safety on. Aside from this everything with regards to pulling the trigger and the hammer falling seems to be working normally. Do you have any suggestions on how I can correct this issue? Thank you
@edwardlance23799 ай бұрын
This video would have been much enhanced had there been close-up shots of the lobes on the safety and where to file and at which angle. Other than that, well presented.
@rc51price2 жыл бұрын
Why did it work without the grip safety
@ROCoutofthebox2 жыл бұрын
Hi, new friend here, sending full support to your channel
@pete-mz9vr2 жыл бұрын
FIRST...safety needs to be fitted to the frame. Then fitted to the sear.
@jerrycallo10892 ай бұрын
Installation of the grip safety was not necessary for what he was demonstrating. When operating properly, the grip safety blocks the rearward movement of the trigger bow when the trigger is pressed. When the grip safety is compressed it pivots the grip safety arm up and out of the way of the trigger bow allowing the trigger to move rearward and contact the disconnector. With no grip safety installed there was nothing to block the rearward movement of the trigger.
@elvergalarga84772 жыл бұрын
Recoiltv i have question
@dannygunzz53732 жыл бұрын
What kind of or number file did you use sir?
@lovetopew905410 ай бұрын
He says in the video, try watching it.
@Kingidgit5 ай бұрын
1:28 My lord, nobody ever told me this so suddenly all my struggling is vindicated.
@johnterrell92012 жыл бұрын
I applaud his effort he knows what he’s doing with this video was completely useless to me because I can’t tell what the hell he’s doing I can’t see it but I’m sure he knows but I Does it help me a bit
@vaporcaper96012 жыл бұрын
At first I was like how did it fire without the grip safety but he did have his palm pressed against the sear 😂
@kamrandil42992 жыл бұрын
"Look closely"....and then film from far away. :( A few slow close ups so I can see definitely WHICH surface needs filing would be helpful.
@vincedee66072 жыл бұрын
Gunsmithing is patience. I wouldn't last a day.
@jimbo12319696 ай бұрын
"You can see that [...]". The thing you're pointing at with the pointy end of a file is about the size of a grain of rice, and you're holding it 4 ft away from me. So, No, I can't see. Imagine if the screen had 4 million pixels, but you were using only 16 of them in the center to "show" what you're doing.
@teelowteelow35613 күн бұрын
Imagine complaining about instructions that the top 1911 gunsmith in the world is teaching you for free lmao
@redplemons80843 жыл бұрын
Cant see shit from 3 ft away
@stephanietrapasso14474 ай бұрын
It would be wise to keep your day job.
@slntscpe6 жыл бұрын
Bada$$
@scottjackson1636 Жыл бұрын
ok video, but god i had to put my nose on the screen to see the lobe,
@johnterrell92012 жыл бұрын
But I’ll give you a place and a P for trying
@l.m.malcolm26852 жыл бұрын
If you move your fingers and the camera closer, that'd be great..can't see shit..