Kimber Full-Size 1911 Pistols - Manual (Page 6)

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prevents the rearward movement of the trigger. To
disengage, grip the pistol grip firmly. This will allow
grip safety to move out of contact with rear of
trigger, allowing the gun to fire.
DISCONNECTOR
The disconnector prevents a round from being
fired prior to being properly seated in the chamber
with the slide and barrel locked. If the slide is not
fully forward, the disconnector is depressed and
disengages the sear so that the hammer cannot
drop if the trigger is pulled. With the slide fully
forward and the barrel locked, a spring pushes the
disconnector into a recess in the bottom of the
slide. The disconnector now engages the sear so
that the hammer can move forward when the
trigger is pulled.
HAMMER SAFETY STOP
The hammer safety stop is a notch on the hammer
which prevents it from falling fully forward in the
event of primary sear notch failure. It also prevents
the hammer from hitting the firing pin should your
fingers slip from the slide or hammer while cocking
the pistol, provided the hammer has been moved
past the stop. The safety stop is not a manual
safety! Do not under any circumstances use the
safety stop as a "half cock" position. This misuse
can result in damage to the sear, and/or
unintentional discharge of the pistol. The safety
SAFETY LOCK OR THUMB SAFETY
The thumb safety is located on the left side of the
frame immediately forward of the hammer. To
operate, pull slide to its most rearward position
and release. Then push the thumb safety upward
until it fully engages the slide lock notch. The slide
is thereby prevented from moving rearward and an
internal cam surface engages the sear preventing
the hammer from moving forward. The slide lock
safety cannot be engaged unless the hammer is
fully cocked and the slide is fully forward. To
disengage, move safety fully downward until it is
completely down.
GRIP SAFETY
The grip safety is located on the upper rear portion of
the frame immediately below the hammer and is
automatically engaged through spring pressure. It