The short answer to this question: NO.
In a properly set up 1911, the series 80 style safety is overkill and unnecessary. In a pistol that already starts out with many intricate parts, it only adds that much more intricate detail. And those parts are subject to breakage...consequently putting the pistol out of action.
The 1911 in its basic form as we know it today, already has 3 distinct safety mechanisms. The disconnector, the grip safety and the frame mounted thumb safety. Of course when handled by a trained human, it has a fourth and arguably the most marvelous and best safety of all, the mind. A mind that controls the trigger finger and thus the fire control mechanism of the weapon. No amount of mechanical safeties can ever replace that key component.
The 1911 (series 70 style) already carries with it more safeties than just about any other weapon system going. If one believes that yet another safety is needed on this pistol, he would be well served to never load said pistol and instead carry a hammer.
This is my opinion. Feel free to disagree.
[This message has been edited by LW McVay (edited 10-30-2001).]
In a properly set up 1911, the series 80 style safety is overkill and unnecessary. In a pistol that already starts out with many intricate parts, it only adds that much more intricate detail. And those parts are subject to breakage...consequently putting the pistol out of action.
The 1911 in its basic form as we know it today, already has 3 distinct safety mechanisms. The disconnector, the grip safety and the frame mounted thumb safety. Of course when handled by a trained human, it has a fourth and arguably the most marvelous and best safety of all, the mind. A mind that controls the trigger finger and thus the fire control mechanism of the weapon. No amount of mechanical safeties can ever replace that key component.
The 1911 (series 70 style) already carries with it more safeties than just about any other weapon system going. If one believes that yet another safety is needed on this pistol, he would be well served to never load said pistol and instead carry a hammer.
This is my opinion. Feel free to disagree.
[This message has been edited by LW McVay (edited 10-30-2001).]