Taurus PT1911 laser grips?

Grandpa1948 · 01-14-2010, 05:40 PM

I enjoy reading your forum, just joined and this is my first entry, hope I do it correctly. Recently bought the Taurus PT 1911, and couldn't be more pleased with it. I intended to equip it with Crimson Trace lasergrips, but found that they don't fit-interference with the ambidexterous safety.
Does anyone know if the safety can be replaced with a "drop in" standard 1911 right hand safety? I can't bring myself to cut off the safety lever, as my gun shop suggested. Any other suggestions to put the laser on this fine pistol?

pinecone70 · 01-14-2010, 05:41 PM

Welcome to the forum.

Shooter45 · 01-14-2010, 06:14 PM

The new thumb safety will have to be fitted to work properly. Have you thought about calling CrimsonTrace customer service ?? They may tell you how to fix the fitting problem or have another suggestion.

JLA · 01-14-2010, 07:32 PM

if you are right handed, like myself, the ambi safety is a wasted feature anyway. I shaved the thumb ledge off of mine and reblued the nub now it fits and functions well with my CT grips

Shooter45 · 01-14-2010, 07:36 PM

It's also possible to file the grips but it would be better for CT to explain.

Razor · 01-22-2010, 03:57 PM

Grandpa1948 Check with Crimson Trace as I'm pretty sure they make ones specifically for the PT1911. When I got my PT1911 about a month ago there was one with Crimson Trace grips on it original from Taurus.

deftec · 01-24-2010, 11:05 PM

probably cheaper to just change the safety

pickenup · 01-25-2010, 12:33 AM

Welcome to The Firearms Forum.
Enjoy your new 1911.

tex45acp · 01-25-2010, 08:32 PM

Crimson Trace sells a Wilson Combat Ambi Safety that has been shortened for use with their laser grips. I recently installed one for a buddy of mine and he is tickled pink with it.

tex45acp

UncleFudd · 01-26-2010, 07:41 AM

Grandpa1948;
Why a red dot on such a fine firearm in the first place? You can shoot quicker and much more accurately with open sights than with any of the red dots.
Just curious.

UF

UF

01-14-2010, 05:40 PM	#1
Grandpa1948 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Angelo, Texas Posts: 24	Taurus PT1911 laser grips? I enjoy reading your forum, just joined and this is my first entry, hope I do it correctly. Recently bought the Taurus PT 1911, and couldn't be more pleased with it. I intended to equip it with Crimson Trace lasergrips, but found that they don't fit-interference with the ambidexterous safety. Does anyone know if the safety can be replaced with a "drop in" standard 1911 right hand safety? I can't bring myself to cut off the safety lever, as my gun shop suggested. Any other suggestions to put the laser on this fine pistol? -->

01-14-2010, 05:41 PM	#2
pinecone70 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Gal! Posts: 4,730	Re: Taurus PT1911 laser grips? Welcome to the forum. __________________ _____________________________________________ "Miss Scarlet, in the library...with a revolver...."

01-14-2010, 06:14 PM	#3
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,747	Re: Taurus PT1911 laser grips? The new thumb safety will have to be fitted to work properly. Have you thought about calling CrimsonTrace customer service ?? They may tell you how to fix the fitting problem or have another suggestion.

01-14-2010, 07:32 PM	#4
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,280	Re: Taurus PT1911 laser grips? if you are right handed, like myself, the ambi safety is a wasted feature anyway. I shaved the thumb ledge off of mine and reblued the nub now it fits and functions well with my CT grips __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

01-14-2010, 07:36 PM	#5
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,747	Re: Taurus PT1911 laser grips? It's also possible to file the grips but it would be better for CT to explain.

01-22-2010, 03:57 PM	#6
Razor Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 1	Re: Taurus PT1911 laser grips? Grandpa1948 Check with Crimson Trace as I'm pretty sure they make ones specifically for the PT1911. When I got my PT1911 about a month ago there was one with Crimson Trace grips on it original from Taurus.

01-24-2010, 11:05 PM	#7
deftec Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: charleston sc Posts: 12	Re: Taurus PT1911 laser grips? probably cheaper to just change the safety __________________ "The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion." Proverbs 28:1

01-25-2010, 12:33 AM	#8
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,837	Re: Taurus PT1911 laser grips? Welcome to The Firearms Forum. Enjoy your new 1911. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

01-25-2010, 08:32 PM	#9
tex45acp V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Great State of Texas Posts: 190	Re: Taurus PT1911 laser grips? Crimson Trace sells a Wilson Combat Ambi Safety that has been shortened for use with their laser grips. I recently installed one for a buddy of mine and he is tickled pink with it. tex45acp __________________ *The only thing needed for evil to exist......is for good men to stand by and do nothing!!!*

01-26-2010, 07:41 AM	#10
UncleFudd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix, Az Contributor Posts: 549	Re: Taurus PT1911 laser grips? Grandpa1948; Why a red dot on such a fine firearm in the first place? You can shoot quicker and much more accurately with open sights than with any of the red dots. Just curious. UF UF