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Wilson Combat High-Ride Beavertail Grip Safety Drop-In for 1911 Colt Enhanced Series 80$37.95$35.95
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The Wilson Combat Beavertail Grip Safety is a semi drop-in upgrade for Series 70 and Series 80 1911 pistols that trades the factory's sharp edges and pinch points for genuine comfort and control. If you've felt hammer bite or grip discomfort on a standard 1911—especially during extended shooting sessions or when your hand position rides high on the grip—this beavertail addresses the problem with a design that extends coverage and rounds the corners where skin meets steel. It's compatible with both commander-style and bobbed spur hammers, and the blue finish matches classic 1911 aesthetics.
Installation is straightforward: it drops into the grip safety housing of your existing 1911 without requiring a full rebuild. If you ever want to return to factory trim, swapping back to the original grip safety takes minutes. That said, Wilson Combat notes that individual 1911 variations may require minor fitting to the trigger engagement surface—a common reality with semi drop-in parts across the 1911 universe. This isn't a problem, just a heads-up that careful function-testing after install is worth your time.
For shooters who live with their 1911s, this is one of the highest-ROI upgrades available: better ergonomics, less pain, same reliable 1911 function. The blue finish is a classic choice that won't stand out or require refinishing if the rest of your gun carries the same patina.
| Brand | Wilson Combat |
| Type | Beavertail Grip Safety |
| Compatibility | 1911 Series 70/80 |
| Installation | Semi drop-in |
| Finish | Blue |
| Hammer Compatibility | Commander-style and bobbed spur |
Yes, this grip safety is designed for both Series 70 and Series 80 1911 platforms. It functions with commander-style and bobbed spur hammers. Slight fitting to the trigger engagement area may be needed depending on your specific pistol.
Wilson Combat calls this a semi drop-in, meaning it installs without major disassembly in most cases—but individual 1911 variations may require minor modifications to the trigger engagement surface. It's worth test-fitting and function-checking before running it live.
Yes. This is one of the advantages of the design: you can swap back to the original factory grip safety easily without any permanent changes to your 1911.
This beavertail has a blue finish, which is a classic 1911 choice and should match standard blued 1911s well.
SKU: 143526416 • Width: 2in • Height: 0.7in • Depth: 3.7in • Weight: 0.13oz
Availability: In Stock
Current Stock: Out of stock
The Wilson Combat Beavertail Grip Safety is a semi drop-in upgrade for Series 70 and Series 80 1911 pistols that trades the factory's sharp edges and pinch points for genuine comfort and control. If you've felt hammer bite or grip discomfort on a standard 1911—especially during extended shooting sessions or when your hand position rides high on the grip—this beavertail addresses the problem with a design that extends coverage and rounds the corners where skin meets steel. It's compatible with both commander-style and bobbed spur hammers, and the blue finish matches classic 1911 aesthetics.
Installation is straightforward: it drops into the grip safety housing of your existing 1911 without requiring a full rebuild. If you ever want to return to factory trim, swapping back to the original grip safety takes minutes. That said, Wilson Combat notes that individual 1911 variations may require minor fitting to the trigger engagement surface—a common reality with semi drop-in parts across the 1911 universe. This isn't a problem, just a heads-up that careful function-testing after install is worth your time.
For shooters who live with their 1911s, this is one of the highest-ROI upgrades available: better ergonomics, less pain, same reliable 1911 function. The blue finish is a classic choice that won't stand out or require refinishing if the rest of your gun carries the same patina.
| Brand | Wilson Combat |
| Type | Beavertail Grip Safety |
| Compatibility | 1911 Series 70/80 |
| Installation | Semi drop-in |
| Finish | Blue |
| Hammer Compatibility | Commander-style and bobbed spur |
Yes, this grip safety is designed for both Series 70 and Series 80 1911 platforms. It functions with commander-style and bobbed spur hammers. Slight fitting to the trigger engagement area may be needed depending on your specific pistol.
Wilson Combat calls this a semi drop-in, meaning it installs without major disassembly in most cases—but individual 1911 variations may require minor modifications to the trigger engagement surface. It's worth test-fitting and function-checking before running it live.
Yes. This is one of the advantages of the design: you can swap back to the original factory grip safety easily without any permanent changes to your 1911.
This beavertail has a blue finish, which is a classic 1911 choice and should match standard blued 1911s well.
SKU: 143526416 • Width: 2in • Height: 0.7in • Depth: 3.7in • Weight: 0.13oz