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Black Canyon Labs – BCL SGS3 – Shotgun Safety Selector Switch

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The SGS3 – Shotgun Safety Selector Switch is a drop-in part which replaces the traditional cross bolt safety found on many shotguns with a 90 degree selector switch safety similar to many modern sporting rifles or military service weapons. Black Canyon Labs developed the SGS3 to allow shooters to maintain the muscle memory of manipulating the safety on an M4 rifle when transitioning to a shotgun.

The SGS3 can be configured for left hand, right hand, or ambidextrous use with the included dual side paddles. Its design requires the use of a pistol grip shotgun, which further reemphasizes the muscle memory and weapon manipulation of the M4 platform.

Variants of the SGS3 are currently available for Remington and Benelli shotguns, although other brands and models are planned for the future.

Rally Point Tactical is the exclusive supplier of the SGS3. Individual purchasers can get the SGS3 here: BCL SGS3 – Shotgun Safety Selector Switch. Government purchasers and dealers interested in carrying the SGS3 can contact RPT directly at Dan@rptactical.com.

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16 Responses to “Black Canyon Labs – BCL SGS3 – Shotgun Safety Selector Switch”

  1. thomas says:

    Was this a colab with Battle ARMS Development?

  2. Greg says:

    It looks like they took a battle arms development AR safety selector, and shoved it into a shotgun trigger assembly.

  3. Will says:

    $130 for a safety? Hard pass. Muscle memory? I’ve never tried to rack the handguards on my AR.

  4. SN says:

    Why do we always assume someone can’t remember how to operate different weapons?

  5. Andrew says:

    In response to Greg, Will, and SN above: Greg, the only thing similar to the battle arms safety is the lever itself. This product is a COMPLETELY different product in that it transforms a typical crossbar shotgun safety (which are not quick to re-engage) to an AR style safety which can be manipulated easily. Will, I don’t consider $130 to be THAT ridiculous for this type of thing (especially since there is nothing else on the market to compare it to). SN, although they mention the muscle memory argument, I don’t think thats really an issue or the main selling point. The big thing here is it is a MUCH more ergonomic and easy to operate safety. ALL that said, I wouldn’t jump on modifying the safety of my gun until this thing is proven.

  6. Bill says:

    As is, a cross bolt safety is essentially useless except for administrative purposes. This could make it a little better, but on a 870 the firing pin still isn’t locked and the weapon still isn’t drop-safe.

  7. PLiner says:

    $130 is outrageous. Rationalize all you want, but it’s still way overpriced. Especially when you can get a VANG COMP or similar oversized safety for under $20. It’s also not a new idea. The SPAS 12 originally had a lever type safety that was ultimately recalled for safety reason and replaced with a push button cross bolt safety.

    I see this as a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist and another flat range ninja piece of kit.

    • Craig says:

      PLiner (and others)-EXACTLY!

      One CANNOT rationalize $120 for a stinkin’ safety and it is outrageous and wrong to do so,and o have priced it that high to begin with! I am insulted the company thinks we (Gun owners) are nothing but rubes, sheep to be fleeced for all they can get. Makes me boiling mad!

      And the “Muscle Memory” argument, as another SSD reader commented, thats getting old. You have some MOS’ who’s job skill is to operate a tank gun…I wonder if he can operate his M4 without any problem, you know, cuz’ we’re all to stupid to differentiate a hair dryer from a handgun.

      It goes back to the whole “Tactical” thing…anytime something has “Tactical” added to the title or description,or maybe because it’s black,,and we all know black rifles are ‘bad’. Or is it because it is market to/for Mil/LE? Sure…we have such deep pockets with money to burn…I light my newports with $100 bills…dont we all?!

      Lastly, yes,I have used a Shotgun “real world”in many different roles. I have never had THAT much lag time engaging/dis engaging safety. Bring the price down to “Joe Everyman” prices,and make it for Mossbergs,just so i could try it out,and we’ll see.

  8. James says:

    I venture a guess that many naysayers aren’t forced by admin requirements to use shotguns for room clearing . I am interested in this device rather than just clicking the safety off before I enter.

  9. Bill says:

    I really like the design of it. You are always going to pay more for something innovative and new, and it looks to be far more advanced than a replacement safety like the ones made Vang or Wilson Combat.

  10. JW says:

    I have watched this develop from inception. It was designed by some of the most hardcore warfighters on the planet, with their missions in mind, and nothing else. It’s part of an overall “kit upgrade” and allows immediate familiarity to anyone picking up the system. It provides muscle memory continuity that is hard wired into everyone using our primary service weapon in the last 50 years. Get used to seeing this because it’s going to become standard equipment. If I had to look into a crystal ball I would render the prediction that all the armchair quarterbacking will eventually die down and people will ask why we ever settled for the cumbersome and awkward top tang and side button safeties in the first place.

    • Craig says:

      No one is saying it is a bad idea…for the record,I think it IS a good idea. Everyone is saying it is over-priced.

      WAY overpriced.

      And so, if this is part of some system, and the safety ALONE costs $120,I cannot WAIT for the other components to come out not to mention the whole kit!

      For $
      120 however,or more for the kit, I could actually buy another (used) pump shotgun

    • Bill says:

      It’s better than a cross bolt safety, but that isn’t saying much. Cross bolt safeties are essentially anachronisms left over from hunting shotguns. Until someone invents a shotgun safety that locks the sear and firing pin until the trigger is deliberately pressed, the best shotgun “safety” on an 870 pump gun is to leave the chamber empty until the gun needs to be fired. The tang mounted Mossberg safety is at least usable in a fight.

      I go to work with two handguns, a carbine and a shotgun, and sometimes a shotgun devoted to less-lethal rounds, a scope sighted rifle, and even a .22 for nuisance animals and streetlights. So far I haven’t confused any of them, but I’m not a hardcore warfighter. I’m just pissed that the safety on the Taser is the opposite of a 1911.

  11. Gregg says:

    This is a good product for its intent. It’s well designed and will make for safer situations. As this is a new product the price will be a bit higher, but If you stop and think about the big picture SAFETY is paramount and SPEED is everything those fractions of a second count for a lot.

  12. ReynCon says:

    Why does everyone have to rationalize price to validate the value of such an upgrade? Either buy one or don’t. Some of us are willing to push the envelope or challenge the status quo to make a good tool better. $130 is the cost of taking my family of four out to dinner with apps and drinks. Gregg nailed it right on the head, this isn’t for range toys or the casual shooter, this if for the self selected to gain an edge, even that fractional second edge.