Modifying A Bluegun

[Randyc]

This one has me stumped. I need to modify a 1911 Colt Commander BlueGun so the thumb safety is in the up position, the way it would be for cocked and locked condition one carry.. I believe I will have to remove the existing thumb safety that is molded in the down position. How would I rebuild the Bluegun so the thumb safety is in the up position? What material could I use to rebuild the thumb safety and would it be possible for the modification to withstand the pressure of my holster press?

Thanks,

Randy

[Tac]

This one has me stumped. I need to modify a 1911 Colt Commander BlueGun so the thumb safety is in the up position, the way it would be for cocked and locked condition one carry.. I believe I will have to remove the existing thumb safety that is molded in the down position. How would I rebuild the Bluegun so the thumb safety is in the up position? What material could I use to rebuild the thumb safety and would it be possible for the modification to withstand the pressure of my holster press?

Thanks,

Randy

Randy,

Here is a suggestion... might cost you a couple of bucks, but it would likely work... Grind off the offending safety, go to your local gun smith and see if he has an old safety he took off of a gun that he replaced with a new one and see if he will sell it to you for a reasonable price. Plan B would be just to order the part from Brownell's (Brownells.com) Once you have the part, simply drill a hole in the blue gun at the appropriate spot, in the appropriate diameter of the shaft on the safety lever and epoxy it in the position you want it....

Just my thoughts...

-Tac

[dickf]

I think that's likely going to be the route you'll have to take if you want to modify it. Shouldn't cost much, either.

[Eugene]

I've thought about doing this that as well. It would also make it possible to accommodate extended or ambidextrous safeties. Ring's also offers a cocked and locked Commander if you prefer.

Eugene

[BOOMSTICKHolsters]

I have a cocked and locked model if you want to borrow it. Just let me know.

[Randyc]

Thanks for the advise guys. And Jeff thanks for your offer to let me borrow your cocked and locked Commander mold gun. I found out one of my LEO partners has a Colt Commander and will let me use his.

Randy