Levers out? surely the pin through the top front edge of the trigger guard needs tapping out after which the safety will just fall out (same basic principle, but slightly different construction on the P17 and HW40).

Anyway, yes it does make the gun much less frustrating to shoot - particularly if you're right handed.

Buckmark safety is doable, but only by filing the inner front edge of the safety catch so it isn't nudged 'on' by the cocking link.

http://s301.photobucket.com/user/Iai...k/022.jpg.html

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...20Mark/023.jpg

At least in this case it's more easily reached with your thumb, but removed you get the ability to de-cock - probably more useful when it comes to breaking open the gun for cleaning and lubing than for anything else.

Regards,

Iain