And Kimbers (with "II" in their name, like my Ultra CDP II) have a firing pin block that locks the firing pin until the grip safety is depressed.AndyC wrote:Not exactly. Series 80-type 1911s (which is far from most) have a firing-pin block, which locks the firing-pin in place until the trigger is pulled. This is designed to stop the pistol from firing if dropped, but that's about the only safety-benefit that it offers.
