The Wilson Combat Fitting Jig for the #298 Beavertail (brand part no. 402) is an alloy fixture built to guide the frame modification required to fit a beavertail grip safety onto a 1911-pattern pistol. A beavertail grip safety improves comfort and controllability by letting the shooting hand sit closer to the plane of the bore while spreading recoil over a broader, rounded surface than a factory grip safety offers. The bottom of the beavertail features a raised Posi-Release tab that assures positive grip safety disengagement while also serving as a grip memory point every time the pistol is drawn, and the top includes a hammer pocket that lets a commander or bobbed spur hammer sit down inside the beavertail when cocked for a more snag-free profile. Fitting the beavertail does require frame modification, and Wilson Combat includes complete instructions with the jig to guide the process.

Key Specifications

• Guides Required Frame Modification Guides the frame modification necessary to fit the #298 beavertail grip safety.
• Alloy Construction Machined from alloy for a durable fitting fixture.
• Improves Grip Comfort and Control Supports fitting a beavertail that lets the hand sit closer to the bore and spreads recoil over a rounded surface.
• Complete Instructions Included Ships with complete instructions to guide the frame-fitting process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does fitting the beavertail require modifying the frame? Yes, frame modification is required, and the jig guides that process with complete instructions included.

What does the beavertail’s Posi-Release tab do? It assures positive grip safety disengagement and also serves as a grip memory point each time the pistol is drawn.

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