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As we know, the safety on our guns comes in a number of different shapes, outlines, designs. Occasionally I see the style of safety given a name, such as beetle, button or ramp.

Are there any definitions of these shapes? What other styles have people come across?

Tim

I can offer no help with your question, but have an interesting story.

I refurbished an older Ugartechea and the safety button looked like a rabbit turd dented to look like a golf ball and pushed onto the safety lever. I just figured while I was refinishing everything I would give it a slightly more attractive shape. I managed to take enough off the ball that it was nearly impossible to move the safety on and off.

lesson learned.
CHAZ

"Beetle, Button and Ramp" are the only named variants I can remember hearing about. I have heard about different types of safety mechanisms, such as the "rocker" or "dickie-bird-type" safeties versus a slide mechanism. It is my understanding that the "rocker" type is more desirable.