When I took my CCW class the instructor had a .45. It was either a Kimber or a Springfield and it had a part below the dovetail on the backstrap that was pushed in when you gripped the gun. What is the purpose of that? Safety? Recoil?
The two previous posters stole my thunder! This feature is one that attracts me considerably to the 1911 to begin with. If not engaged by a decent grip of the fire arm it shouldnt fire if its properly operating. This is a great feature to have on a gun that you carry for a living like I do or if you conceal carry. The more I use a 1911 the more I am convinced its truely the working professionals gun of choice. Yeah, I went that far out on a limb and said that!
Also, many 1911s have a raised area at the base of the grip safety (I.e. Ruger 1911) for a more positive grip for shooters who have their shooting hand high on the grip under the beavertail.
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