The Wilson Combat High Ride Ambidextrous Thumb Safety (brand part number 423S) upgrades a Government-pattern 1911 with a proven, ambidextrous safety lever machined from stainless steel. Wilson Combat builds its custom 1911 components from years of hands-on experience running the pistols in competition and duty use, learning firsthand which parts hold up and which don’t, and this safety carries that same design philosophy. Because it’s a true ambidextrous design, right- and left-handed shooters both get a positive, natural thumb sweep without adapting their grip. The High Ride profile lets the thumb settle higher on the frame, keeping the hand in a more consistent firing position between disengaging the safety and getting the first shot off. It’s a straightforward, drop-quality upgrade for shooters who want more confidence in their carry or competition 1911.

Key Specifications

• Built as a thumb safety for the 1911 platform.
• True ambidextrous design for right- and left-hand operation.
• Uses a High Ride profile for a higher, more natural thumb position.
• Machined from stainless steel for durability.
• Fits Government-pattern 1911 frames.
• Built on Wilson Combat’s competition and duty-tested design experience.
• Features extended, angled-downward levers on both sides for a natural thumb rest.
• Suited to shooters who use a high-thumb shooting grip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this safety work for left-handed shooters? Yes, it’s a true ambidextrous design that operates from either side.

What does the High Ride profile do? It lets the thumb settle higher on the frame for a more consistent firing grip.

Buy the Wilson Combat High Ride Ambidextrous Thumb Safety – 1911 Government, Stainless Steel

Give your Government 1911 a safety built from real competition and duty experience. Order it from our Wilson Combat lineup, part of our 1911 parts selection, at our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, direct shipping.