Tikka T3x aftermarket 3 pos safety?

[palmer_mike]

Is there an aftermarket option for installing a 3 position safety to a tikka t3x?

ive seen the German one which adds an additional safety toggle to the bolt shroud but I’m wondering if there’s an option that might be included on a trigger replacement?

preferably one that can be done by myself but if not I can get a competent gunsmith involved........

 

[Koenig]

Morning Mike, I looked on into this some years back. I could only find the German version you already speak of. I like my T3, but this is an area where I am sure an aftermarket improvement could be made.

If you do find something please let me know.

 

[palmer_mike]

Morning Mike, I looked on into this some years back. I could only find the German version you already speak of. I like my T3, but this is an area where I am sure an aftermarket improvement could be made.

If you do find something please let me know.

Thanks for the reply, yes been doing a bit of research and can’t find an option for a normal 3 pos safety.....

 

[mealiejimmy]

I fitted one of the German one to a pals T3 about 4-5 years ago
A bit fiddly and easy to get it badly wrong and not have a safety at all.
As I remember, it all comes down to correctly fitting a screw that has its threads machined away in a section about half way along it.
Got it working correctly eventually and he's had no problems with it since.

Cheers

Bruce

 

[Siggy]

I saw a 3 position safety on a T3 that some Kiwi was selling on this sight... a search on this site might find the post, or a google on New Zealand aftermarket Tikka modifications, because I think it's quite a standard thing over there

 

[User00040]

FFS, if you need a three position safety to be safe then you should not be allowed out on your own with a rifle.

The 3-position trend is a leftover requirement from the military, think old Mausers and drills to show your rifle being unloaded etc.

A safety that locks the bolt handle is very desirable to prevent it from lifting, I'd not recommend a 'feature' that allows bolt manipulation whilst on 'safe'.

It's a false sense of security.

 

[Ronin]

The advantage of the ASH three position safety is it blocks the forward movement of the firing pin in the event of some mishap

The standard safety (as on many triggers ) does not

 

[monarman]

I'm sure The 2 stage timney trigger for tikka allows the bolt to be operated whilst the safety is on if that helps?..... bloody good trigger.... bit if you're left handed they don't do one I'm afraid....

 

[palmer_mike]

FFS, if you need a three position safety to be safe then you should not be allowed out on your own with a rifle.

I’ll try and answer that statement in a more measured way (because I’d hate to come across as a **** - I’ll leave you to fill in the blanks)

I have a sako, and a Mauser which both have the facility to load/unload on safe. For me the extra level of safety is a comfort.

of course, we should be able do without safety catches entirely as we’d just stay away from the trigger until we wanted to shoot.

Back on plant earth, safety is good. Extra safety is better.

 

[User00040]

I’ll try and answer that statement in a more measured way (because I’d hate to come across as a **** - I’ll leave you to fill in the blanks)

I have a sako, and a Mauser which both have the facility to load/unload on safe. For me the extra level of safety is a comfort.

of course, we should be able do without safety catches entirely as we’d just stay away from the trigger until we wanted to shoot.

Back on plant earth, safety is good. Extra safety is better.

OK, I was a little blunt and apologise for that.

Being able to unload your rifle with the 'safety' on gives a false sense of security, opening the bolt should be treated as if the rifle will fire, and having a 'cheat button' makes people complacent.

The Tikka trigger actually has the facility that you desire already built in, as I believe the Tikka A1 has a lever/button similar to what your Sako has to release the bolt but keep the trigger 'on safe'.

Here is proof:

Cheers.

 

[User00040]

What allows you to do this, is over-riding the wee button that pops up to lock the bolt (hence why there is a recess in the bolt body).

But I still don't recommend doing it.

 

[palmer_mike]

OK, I was a little blunt and apologise for that.

Being able to unload your rifle with the 'safety' on gives a false sense of security, opening the bolt should be treated as if the rifle will fire, and having a 'cheat button' makes people complacent.

The Tikka trigger actually has the facility that you desire already built in, as I believe the Tikka A1 has a lever/button similar to what your Sako has to release the bolt but keep the trigger 'on safe'.

Here is proof:

Cheers.

Interesting video thanks