I just ordered and install a SFS safety system on my old Browning Hi-Power. I ordered it from Cylinder & Slide
What is really important is that I was able to disassemble the pistol and following instructions with the kit. I downloaded some diassembling intructions with pictures form the Internet, and I got it done!

The SFS allows you to keep the hammer down against a transfer bar with a round chambered. To cock the pistol just depress the ambidextrous safety, which cocks the hammer. Ready to rock & Roll.
To return to safe, just push the hammer forward.

When I get another 1911, I'll put the same system on it.

Rusty,

I saw an article on that device and it looks well thought out...but I'm not sure what problem they were trying to fix.

Both pistols were designed to be safely carried cocked and locked and just because that "big ol" cocked hammer is visable doesn't make the weapon unsafe.

If you have been using these weapons for a long time you have allot of "un-learning" to do it would seem.

It is always nice though to see a product that actually works as advertised.

Rick

I think the problem they were trying to fix is beaureaucrats. - Dan

Dan,

I totally agree. I have been shooting 1911's for about 40 years and I have always been amused by the people who get so nervous when they see that hammer cocked. These are normally the same people who are very comfortable carrying their hunting rifle with a round in the chamber and the safety on.

Unless you are a person who regularly "carries" a hand gun for defensive purposes I'm not sure why the "cocked and locked" condition even matters.

Rick

Might as well add my .02 worth here...I too, don't understand the need for this. It seems to add more parts to an already, IMO, perfect design. I also don't like the idea of pushing the hammer forward towards the firing pin with a live round in the chamber. I know it is supposed to be safe, but no mechanical item is fool proof.
So, in closing, if I may quote Col. Jeff Cooper..."An absolutely ingenious solution to a non existent problem."

I am begining to think what my forebearers said about them being better men could be true. This generation's compulsion to gimmick and make safe weapons thru the use of parts rather than familiarity and experience is a poor substitute for proper gun handling. I concur with the earlier posts which state that this is a solution to a non existant problem, and a well done one at that! KISS Keep It Simple Silly (you may feel free to substitute any other noun or pronoun in the last "S" place, I did.