Need help with 1911 drop-in beavertail safety

[Dave in SC]

I have a Colt Series 80 Gov't Enhanced that I wanted to put a higher ride beaveratil safety on. I did not want to have to cut the frame so I ordered a drop-in for Wilson Combat (part #429SC). I was told by the WC rep. that it should drop in and if not there are easy to follow instructions included to make it fit. It does not drop-in and there are no instructions. Has this happened to anyone? Does anyone have any advice on what to do to make it fit? Thanks.

 

[Big George]

I'll bet a call to Wilson will help solve your problem! They are good folks...

 

[RickB]

I put one in my pre-enhanced Delta, and I not only had to slightly open up the frame, but had to reduce the thickness of the "finger" that performs the safety function - filing on the outside until it didn't rub. It certainly wasn't a drop-in, but it now fits better than the stock part did.

 

[Mal H]

Let's move this to George Stringer's Smithy forum. Look for it there....