Hello, first post on these forums.
I have previously shot mostly glocks and revolvers but recently acquired a Wilson Combat 1911.
I find that when I firmly ride the safety with my thumb I can gain better control over muzzle flip. My problem is that my thumb splays out when I press down and it is pretty easy for some portion of my thumb to then contact the slide over the course of several shots.
Wilson doesn't offer safeties with thumb shields, so it really comes down to technique on my part. Either don't ride the safety at all or find way to rest my thumb (perhaps just along the edge and not on top?) on the safety in such a way the contacting the slide is not possible.
What do the 1911 folks here do?
Thanks!