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12/15/2009 2:16:54 PM EDT
Photo of frame without the hand guards.  
Ensuring the hammer is cocked, wiggle the safety out of the frame

This is a web site takedown instructions. I would assume not an ambi safety
 


here are my pics of my 1911 with a ambi safety. How am I going to wiggle the safety out of the left side with the right side still attached



  What am I missing here. I broke the firing pin safety push rod so I have to break it down to replace
12/15/2009 2:18:22 PM EDT
[#1]
On my TRP the right-side ambi just pulls out with the grip removed.
12/15/2009 2:18:48 PM EDT
[#2]
Just go to Youtube.com and search for 1911 takedown.  You'll find lots of videos which will walk you through it, in total detail.

It's what I had to do.
12/15/2009 2:21:21 PM EDT
[#3]



Quoted:


On my TRP the right-side ambi just pulls out with the grip removed.


This has been true on the few 1911s with ambi safety that I have seen.



Sorry I can't be of more help. I've never been a big ambi safety fan.




 
12/15/2009 2:21:23 PM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:
Just go to Youtube.com and search for 1911 takedown.  You'll find lots of videos which will walk you through it, in total detail.

It's what I had to do.


  I tryed that and the Kimber firing pin safety is not the same set up

12/15/2009 2:22:33 PM EDT
[#5]
Flip the safety up and wiggle out the left side, you'll then need to spin the right side up to release it from the hammer pin which holds it in.
12/15/2009 2:23:44 PM EDT
[#6]



Quoted:


On my TRP the right-side ambi just pulls out with the grip removed.


Yes, most ambi safeties have a tang which is held in by the grip.  But not this one.  Bet it is a press fit.



 
12/15/2009 2:24:36 PM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
On my TRP the right-side ambi just pulls out with the grip removed.


  Ok I will try that. And then take the rest down like the pic. These were the ONLY!! detailed instructions I could find on a Kimber   www.guerillagunsmith.com

12/15/2009 2:24:44 PM EDT
[#8]
You do know we have a 1911 Forum, don't you?  

http://www.ar15.com/forums/forum.html?b=5&f=49
12/15/2009 2:25:06 PM EDT
[#9]
you must remove the msh first to go any further
12/15/2009 2:26:59 PM EDT
[#10]
Quoted:

Quoted:
On my TRP the right-side ambi just pulls out with the grip removed.

Yes, most ambi safeties have a tang which is held in by the grip.  But not this one.  Bet it is a press fit.
 


   Well that would not be good, What then

12/15/2009 2:28:19 PM EDT
[#11]




Quoted:

Flip the safety up and wiggle out the left side, you'll then need to spin the right side up to release it from the hammer pin which holds it in.


1 more time...

12/15/2009 2:28:40 PM EDT
[#12]
Quoted:
You do know we have a 1911 Forum, don't you?  

http://www.ar15.com/forums/forum.html?b=5&f=49


  Yes I know. Find me detailed instructions for a KIMBER breakdown with ambi safety

12/15/2009 2:34:04 PM EDT
[#13]
(What am I missing here. I broke the firing pin safety push rod so I have to break it down to replace)
One reason Not to Buy a Kimber
12/15/2009 2:35:03 PM EDT
[#14]
I recognize that gun, I have one just like it. Kimber Tactical custom II, right? Yeah, there really is no secret to it, you just wiggle the piss out of it and it eventually just comes free. The the other side pivots back and then out of the hole.

ETA: its gets easier every time I take it down. guess it just gets looser.
12/15/2009 2:40:27 PM EDT
[#15]
Quoted:

Quoted:
On my TRP the right-side ambi just pulls out with the grip removed.

Yes, most ambi safeties have a tang which is held in by the grip.  But not this one.  Bet it is a press fit.
 


The hammer pin sticks out the right side of the frame and is dovetailed into the right side of the safety. Wiggle the left side out and then rotate the right side upward.
12/15/2009 2:41:29 PM EDT
[#16]
Quoted:

Quoted:
Flip the safety up and wiggle out the left side, you'll then need to spin the right side up to release it from the hammer pin which holds it in.

1 more time...


  Ok Bro I will try that

12/15/2009 2:42:53 PM EDT
[#17]
Quoted:
(What am I missing here. I broke the firing pin safety push rod so I have to break it down to replace)
One reason Not to Buy a Kimber


  OUCH!!!!!   I like it so far, I fucked up

12/15/2009 3:56:55 PM EDT
[#18]
Quoted:
you must remove the msh first to go any further


...but NOT with the hammer back