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NOVAK
1911 NXT EXTENDED THUMB SAFETIES

662000106

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Design Enhancements For Superior Performance; Standard & Ambidextrous Models

Novak takes the 1911 safety a step further with streamlined styling and several operating enhancements. A re-designed detent enables extremely positive engagement and helps hold the plunger tube against the frame to keep it from working loose. The right-hand paddle on the ambidextrous model is keyed and pinned to the shaft to prevent flex and eliminate the need for the grip to hold the right lever in place. It also permits a much slimmer paddle that works with any grip, including LaserGrips. Completely “carry beveled” with all sharp edges removed for shooter comfort and control.

SPECS: Carbon steel, blued, or stainless steel, natural finish. Fitting required for installation. Gunsmith installation recommended.

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Customer ratings for NOVAK AMBIDEXTROUS NXT SAFETY, STAINLESS

Number of ratings: 8
From brownells.com: 8
Average rating: 3.4

Novak NXT ambi excellent (27/04/2015)

Excellent product however the description works with laser grips is not 100% accurate. Some grips have the laser module reduced but I found it necessary to trim the right side lever to clear the laser on my older CT laser grips.

It does not say in the product description, but you will need a 1/16" roll pin starter and a 1/16" roll pin punch to secure the right side lever. Only one roll pin ships with the package 1/16x 0.270, not a size listed in the roll pin section of the catalog. Order some spare roll pins.

The ambi safety functions just fine as a single side and I suggest that you fit and used the safety for a while before pinning the final assembly. I could have saved a lot of money if I'd bought the Novak safety before a less expensive ambi safety.

instrutions should be included. (27/04/2013)

just like a kid, i was so excited to get my package today. it looked even better than expected. i mean, man, great part. this was the most expensive one yet, and i would rate a 5 easily if some one had included a how to get the tiny little pin in the tiny little hole to fasten the right side! what a pain! finally had it launch so far off the table i dont think i will EVER find it. so one nice pistole in my collection is gonna be out of commishion till i find a replacement and a clue on how to get finished. i mean come on! could they make one end slightly smaller so we can get it started?

uncomfortable for lefties (08/09/2016)

If you are lefthanded and shoot with your thumb on the safety this is not the safety for you. It is very uncomfortable. My gunsmith fit it to my 1911 so I can not send it back.

matte not stainless (01/11/2012)

in the description it states stainless steel but it is powered coat a dull grey. did not fit kimber custom II

This extended safety is a winner. (10/11/2012)

This extended thumb safety fills the niche for tactical or competition shooting. It requires gunsmith fitting as the sear contact ledge is oversized to fit to your specific gun. The dimensions and specs are absolutely precise with the contact points and pin axis aligned perfectly. After fitting, there was no slack or bounce while gripping the pistol.

Some tips: You might need to lightly bevel the safety's lug corner radius at the channel - so it won't shave your frame cutout. You can blend the corners of the safety with your Dremel to match your frame and beavertail. The polished surfaces contrast nicely with the matte finish.

Ambidextrous safeties are okay for many shooters, but this single side safety fits my shooting grip with better ergonomics. It allows a lower bore axis and more solid shooting platform without that weak-side safety lever pressing into your metacarpo-phalangeal joint.

The precision of manufacture is impressive. This part is even better than the King's Safety of years past.

Bravo, Novak.

Why did I order two?? (21/03/2016)

That was a mistake. First, my "stainless" safety came with a powder coated dark gray paint on it which took an hour to sand off with #320 paper. The sear lug had enough meat on it for proper fitting so that was OK. The problem with this unit is the profile at the front edge just below the detent for the plunger. It is cut back too far allowing the tip of the plunger to extend out of the plunger tube too far. Comparing it to my safeties from Colt, Dan Wesson and EGW the difference is obvious. In time, the over-extended plunger will oval out the end of the plunger tube. Not a problem if you have spare plunger tubes and a staking tool. But why bother. I'll stick with the EGW.

Perfect (25/10/2012)

Switched out an ambi safety on my Springfield duty gun. I had also ordered an Ed Brown tactical safety which paled in comparison, both in finish and function. Paddle is a nice medium size. Design keeps the safety from rubbing the frame. Detent is is secure; I polished the plunger for smooth movement. Finish perfect for a parkerized pistol, would be dull on a blued one.

Novak NXT Safety (31/03/2018)

I installed this safety in a Springfield Mil-Spec that I am tinkering with. I bought it because its a Novak part and I've had good luck with Novak's stuff. I am impressed with the attention to detail. No rough edges or points, no tooling marks or seams and the finish is even and smooth. The thumb pad is very comfortable with a thumb over safety grip. And the best part is the detents at the "off" and "on" position are very positive. No extra movement at all. It "snicks" like an old Colt safety. Finding all these plusses together is often a hard thing to do. So far, the only drawback I can see is that I now have a bunch of 1911s that are in need of one of these.

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69.9 139.9 4 GBP

Product no.: 662000106
NOVAK AMBIDEXTROUS NXT SAFETY, STAINLESS
Mfr Part: N1911TSAMBSS Novak takes the 1911 safety a step further with streamlined styling and several operating enhancements. A re-designed detent enables extremely positive engagement and helps hold the plunger tube against the frame to keep it from working loose. The right-hand paddle on the ambidextrous model is keyed and pinned to the shaft to prevent flex and eliminate the need for the grip to hold the right lever in place. It also permits a much slimmer paddle that works with any grip, including LaserGrips. Completely “carry beveled” with all sharp edges removed for shooter comfort and control.

119.9 GBP 4 £119.90 *

Delivery time approx. 7-14 days.
4 pcs. in the USA warehouse

Specs: Finish: Stainless Steel Hand: Ambidextrous Make: 1911 Model: Government, Commander, Officers Style: Thumb

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Novak's 1911 NXT Extended Thumb Safeties feature a redesigned detent for positive engagement and help secure the plunger tube to the frame.
The ambidextrous model has a keyed and pinned right-hand paddle to prevent flex and is compatible with all types of grips, including LaserGrips.
These thumb safeties are "carry beveled" with all sharp edges removed for improved shooter comfort and control, and they require fitting by a gunsmith for installation.

Attributes

Finish: Stainless Steel Hand: Ambidextrous Make: 1911 Model: Commander,Government,Officers Style: Thumb Delivery weight: 0.136kg Shipping height: 1mm Shipping width: 53mm Shipping length: 102mm

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Made in USA
US export classification: 0A501.x

Product no.: 662000105
NOVAK AMBIDEXTROUS NXT SAFETY, BLUED
Mfr Part: N1911TS-AMB-B Novak takes the 1911 safety a step further with streamlined styling and several operating enhancements. A re-designed detent enables extremely positive engagement and helps hold the plunger tube against the frame to keep it from working loose. The right-hand paddle on the ambidextrous model is keyed and pinned to the shaft to prevent flex and eliminate the need for the grip to hold the right lever in place. It also permits a much slimmer paddle that works with any grip, including LaserGrips. Completely “carry beveled” with all sharp edges removed for shooter comfort and control.

139.9 GBP 3 £139.90 *

Delivery time approx. 7-14 days.
3 pcs. in the USA warehouse

Specs: Finish: Blued Hand: Ambidextrous Make: 1911 Model: Government, Commander, Officers Style: Thumb

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Product no.: 662000103
NOVAK NXT SAFETY, BLUED
Mfr Part: N1911TSB N1911TS-BLUE Novak takes the 1911 safety a step further with streamlined styling and several operating enhancements. A re-designed detent enables extremely positive engagement and helps hold the plunger tube against the frame to keep it from working loose. The right-hand paddle on the ambidextrous model is keyed and pinned to the shaft to prevent flex and eliminate the need for the grip to hold the right lever in place. It also permits a much slimmer paddle that works with any grip, including LaserGrips. Completely “carry beveled” with all sharp edges removed for shooter comfort and control.

69.9 GBP 0 £69.90 *

Backordered, delivery time approx. 4-12 weeks from the USA warehouse.

Specs: Finish: Blued Hand: Right Make: 1911 Model: Government, Commander, Officers Style: Thumb

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Product no.: 662000104
NOVAK NXT SAFETY, STAINLESS
Mfr Part: N1911TS-SS Novak takes the 1911 safety a step further with streamlined styling and several operating enhancements. A re-designed detent enables extremely positive engagement and helps hold the plunger tube against the frame to keep it from working loose. The right-hand paddle on the ambidextrous model is keyed and pinned to the shaft to prevent flex and eliminate the need for the grip to hold the right lever in place. It also permits a much slimmer paddle that works with any grip, including LaserGrips. Completely “carry beveled” with all sharp edges removed for shooter comfort and control.

89.9 GBP 0 £89.90 *

Backordered, delivery time approx. 4-12 weeks from the USA warehouse.

Specs: Finish: Stainless Steel Hand: Right Make: 1911 Model: Government, Commander, Officers Style: Thumb

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Upgrade your 1911 with the ambidextrous Novak NXT Extended Thumb Safety. Enhanced design for comfort and control! 🔒 Perfect for all shooters.

Description
Ratings (8)

Design Enhancements For Superior Performance; Standard & Ambidextrous Models

SPECS: Carbon steel, blued, or stainless steel, natural finish. Fitting required for installation. Gunsmith installation recommended.

More...

Customer ratings for NOVAK AMBIDEXTROUS NXT SAFETY, STAINLESS

Number of ratings: 8
From brownells.com: 8
Average rating: 3.4

Novak NXT ambi excellent (27/04/2015)

instrutions should be included. (27/04/2013)

uncomfortable for lefties (08/09/2016)

If you are lefthanded and shoot with your thumb on the safety this is not the safety for you. It is very uncomfortable. My gunsmith fit it to my 1911 so I can not send it back.

matte not stainless (01/11/2012)

in the description it states stainless steel but it is powered coat a dull grey. did not fit kimber custom II

This extended safety is a winner. (10/11/2012)