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Beavertail Grip Safety, Drop-In, Commander

3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 82 ratings

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Brand Wilson Combat
UPC 874218002077
Global Trade Identification Number 00874218002077
Manufacturer Wilson Combat

About this item

  • Better Control of Your Pistol
  • Eliminates Discomfort and Hammer Bite
  • Return Your Pistol to Stock Condition by Simply Re-Installing the Factory Part
  • Designed to Work with a Commander Style Hammer or a Bobbed Spur Hammer
  • Fits Colt Style 1911 Frames, Dark Blue Color ( Similar to Black)
  • May require Gunsmithing for perfect fit

Product Description

Our drop-in beavertail grip safety provides better control of your pistol while eliminating the discomfort and hammer bite that are possible with stock grip safeties. To return your gun to stock condition, simply re-install the factory part. The drop-in safety is designed to work with a commander style hammer or a bobbed spur hammer. Due to variations from one pistol to the next, slight modifications to the beavertail's trigger engagement area may be required for proper operation.

Compatible with the following pistols: Colt Commander Model, Colt Officer's Model, Colt Enhanced Government Model, Colt Enhanced Gold Cup.

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3.8 out of 5 stars
3.8 out of 5
82 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance and appearance of the gun grip. For example, they mention it works awesome, looks and feels really nice, and the finish is flawless. That said, some complain about the ease of assembly and stability. They say it requires proper fitting and filing and that it doesn't just drop in as stated. Opinions are mixed on quality.

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7 customers mention "Performance"7 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the gun grip. They mention that it works awesome, is very pleased with the operation, and functions smoothly. Some say that it functions flawlessly with no mod to the gun.

"...I am very pleased with the operation of the part and no longer catch my thumb web in the join point when I flick off the thumb safety...." Read more

"...it would be with a true fitted piece, there's no rattle and it functions smoothly, as it should." Read more

"...I wish it had come with detailed instructions for fitment.Works well and looks good once installed" Read more

"Feels awesome! Works great! Would give 5 stars but definitely not a drop in part. if you buy do your self a favor and buy the fitting jig...." Read more

5 customers mention "Appearance"5 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the gun grip. They say it looks and feels really nice, and the finish is flawless.

"...The finish is flawless. The exterior fit is much better than the original part...." Read more

"...Looks and feels great on my Colt commander. ordered a Wilson Combat extended thumb safety immediately after getting the beavertail fitted." Read more

"...Works well and looks good once installed" Read more

"...But once I got it in there it looks and feels really nice." Read more

6 customers mention "Quality"3 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the gun grip. Some mention it's well made, while others say it lacks true craftsmanship.

"Part shipped fast, was an unaltered part, even though it was listed as used. Worked as described. Shipping was fast through Prime." Read more

"...to actually see how wide it is and like the original, this is a crappy thin line, super sharp edge piece of junk. don't waste your money...." Read more

"It is well made, but requires proper fitting/ filing.I recommend having somebody with experiencedo it or take it to your gunsmith." Read more

"...in''forget it even functioning.i got so pissed off with this worthless piece of junk I took a 4 pound hammer to it.now it's where it belongs ,in the..." Read more

11 customers mention "Ease of assembly"2 positive9 negative

Customers find the gun grip difficult to assemble. They say it requires proper fitting and filing, and that they received no viable instructions on fitting. Some customers also mention that the grip did not fit their American Tactical 1911.

"...It required some fitting to be functional." Read more

"When it comes to these "drop ins", they all require some fitting. Just know it's gona need some tweaking." Read more

"The quality of the part appears to be excellent but did not fit my American Tactical 1911 which is a "Colt style 1911 frame." After research..." Read more

"...This is a pretty simple and straight forward job for anybody that's mechanically inclined...." Read more

6 customers mention "Stability"0 positive6 negative

Customers are not satisfied with the stability of the gun grip. They mention that it does not fit as described and will require gunsmithing. Some say that the grip digs into their hands and makes them feel raw.

"It did not drop into my piece but that was expected. It required some fitting to be functional." Read more

"...of fitting with this and though it's more comfortable now, still digs into my hand and makes it feel raw from just a few seconds of holding it, i..." Read more

"absolute junk.drop in my ass,had to file just about every where,toget it to ''drop in''forget it even functioning.i got so pissed off with this..." Read more

"I have a Remington R1 Commander as description , this is NOTt a "drop in" will require Gunsmithing too wide at the grip ,frame wall require..." Read more

Prevents hammer bite and looks baller
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Prevents hammer bite and looks baller
I installed this on my Colt Combat Commander, and it completely eliminates hammer bite.As you would expect after doing a little research, some filing is required on several surfaces of the arm to give it enough space to move out of or into the way of the trigger bow (to either prevent or allow it to trip the sear). I also had to do a little filing on the tops of the grip button and the inner radii of the beaver tail (where they contact the pistol tang) so that the holes for the thumb safety in both the frame and grip safety could align.The attached picture shows the beavertail grip safety installed in my gun. The factory rat tail grip safety is to its right.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2012
It is well to be reminded that drop-in for this part, and most 1911 parts, means that it fits your frame. Most likely you will still have to do some careful file work on the actuator to get this to operate properly. If you are not experienced in doing this please take it to a gunsmith. Safeties are something that need to work the first time and every time!

That being said a quick search of youtube will pull up a video of the installation process. I had to fit things a bit more than that user, but his video was a wonderful starting point. It took me perhaps an hour to fit the safety and reassemble the pistol. It would likely take a gunsmith a bit less time to accomplish as I polished and painted the filed surfaces.

The Wilson safety is the part that Colt should have installed. The finish is flawless. The exterior fit is much better than the original part. I am very pleased with the operation of the part and no longer catch my thumb web in the join point when I flick off the thumb safety. If you have a Colt 1911 Commander or Officer's pistol you need this part.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2024
It did not drop into my piece but that was expected. It required some fitting to be functional.
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2019
When it comes to these "drop ins", they all require some fitting. Just know it's gona need some tweaking.
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2013
wilson combat really let me down this time..unfortunately i can't even alter this grip safety to be comfortable..problem with these grip safety ads is that nobody shows a rear picture to actually see how wide it is and like the original, this is a crappy thin line, super sharp edge piece of junk. don't waste your money. buy the non drop in one that requires lots of fitting (still have 5 hours of fitting with this and though it's more comfortable now, still digs into my hand and makes it feel raw from just a few seconds of holding it, i know it'll cut deep enough to draw blood if a fire more than 50 rounds at the range). i am extremely mad about this purchase and wish i could get my money back but i can't send back something that's been worked on...this product is pure garbage. it's also not blued. it's got very chalky feeling parkerization on it...please stop even selling this product. it's the same quality as a 10 dollar grip safety..no true craftsmanship whatsoever like is expected from wilson combat. aside from the packing, i'd almost be lead to believe this is a knock off product..hard to believe wilson combat dropped the ball so hard with this one
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Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2020
Be patient use a good jewelers file and or stone. Make the grip safety arm look like the one you are replacing, taking a little off at a time and reassemble and test it. Looks and feels great on my Colt commander. ordered a Wilson Combat extended thumb safety immediately after getting the beavertail fitted.
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2018
I installed this on my Colt Combat Commander, and it completely eliminates hammer bite.

As you would expect after doing a little research, some filing is required on several surfaces of the arm to give it enough space to move out of or into the way of the trigger bow (to either prevent or allow it to trip the sear). I also had to do a little filing on the tops of the grip button and the inner radii of the beaver tail (where they contact the pistol tang) so that the holes for the thumb safety in both the frame and grip safety could align.

The attached picture shows the beavertail grip safety installed in my gun. The factory rat tail grip safety is to its right.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Prevents hammer bite and looks baller
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2018
I installed this on my Colt Combat Commander, and it completely eliminates hammer bite.

As you would expect after doing a little research, some filing is required on several surfaces of the arm to give it enough space to move out of or into the way of the trigger bow (to either prevent or allow it to trip the sear). I also had to do a little filing on the tops of the grip button and the inner radii of the beaver tail (where they contact the pistol tang) so that the holes for the thumb safety in both the frame and grip safety could align.

The attached picture shows the beavertail grip safety installed in my gun. The factory rat tail grip safety is to its right.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2019
I USED THIS GRIP SAFETY / BEAVERTAIL ON A COLT 1911 XSE ( MADE 2011, GEN 2 W/ NOVAK SIGHTS) TO REPLACE THE FACTORY DUCKBILL GRIP SAFETY. IT REQUIRED SOME MINOR FITTING (AND SEVERAL TEST FITS) TO GET WORKING AS INTENDED. I USED A TYPE OF COLD BLUE TO RE-BLUE EXPOSED AREAS WHICH REQUIRED FILING & SANDING. THE TOTAL JOB TOOK ABOUT AN HOUR OR SO, BUT I'M A PERFECTIONIST WHEN IT COMES TO FIT AND SMOOTH OPERATION. ALL WILSON COMBAT PARTS THAT I HAVE USED INSTALLED FAIRLY EASILY BUT USUALLY REQUIRE FITTING, FILING, ETC TO SOME DEGREE. BTW, YOUTUBE HAS MANY GOOD VIDEOS ON THE SUBJECT OF 1911 PARTS FITTING.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2020
The safety fin was too long to and didn't allow the grip safety to engage the position. Had to dremel-tool about 1/32 off the length to fit and work properly. The frame on my Colt New Agent had less metal behind the hammer so the grip safety has a gap of around 1/8 inch (my full Gov't models are longer in this area) but functions well just doesn't look like a good fit.

Got it adjusted and tested, works as intended.....however, plan on modifying the part to fit and function on your pistol.
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