Richard Mann and Sheriff Jim Wilson discuss the history behind the grip safety on the 1911 pistol, both why it was developed and added to the design, but manners in which it can be employed. Drills designed to instill proper deactivation of the grip safety are discussed with Dave Starin from Gunsite Academy, who shows the proper way to engage and disengage the safety.
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