Cominolli Manual Safety: what give it resistance?

[emm]

What gives the thumb safety its resistance from moving up or down--is it the small detent on the safety rubbing against the frame?

Anyone who has one--does it wear a grove in the frame and can it wear the frame to a point where the resistance is lessoned to the point that the frame might have to be replaced?

Would have done a search, but search engine appears to be down...

[Roneye]

It has a small oval shaped spring washer on the inside that gives it a distinct on and off feel the small detant on the outside is intended to minimize wear and tear on the frame where it contacts.

[freeidaho]

Originally posted by emm
What gives the thumb safety its resistance from moving up or down--is it the small detent on the safety rubbing against the frame?

Anyone who has one--does it wear a grove in the frame and can it wear the frame to a point where the resistance is lessoned to the point that the frame might have to be replaced?

Would have done a search, but search engine appears to be down...

The dimple rubbing on the frame does provide some of the resistance. The rest is due to a detent system inside the trigger group. On mine, I have removed the dimple that rubs on the frame, to save the scarring of the frame, and inconsistent feel, and the safety still has a positive detent.

If you like, you can check out my website for some Cominolli installation pictures and notes. http://www.parmarng.org/freeidaho/default.html. On the second screen, find the link for the Glock Manual Safety.

kr

[emm]

freeidaho--thanks a bunch, that was exactly what I've been looking for, a good view of the internals.

Will be studying your sight a little, got some neat stuff on it...