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  1. July 19th, 2011, 12:43 AM #1
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    Default 1911 question....

    Pure curiosity: why doesn't the thumb safety engage when the hammer is lowered?
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    Default Re: 1911 question....

    Because the thumb safety blocks the sear and when the hammer is lowered the sear is in the rearward position.


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