Well, most of my other 1911’s have been full size or commander size .38 Supers from the 50’s and 60’s, and the standard grip safety is pretty small, and if you get a high hold on the gun sometimes they wouldn’t release. And the design, with the recess for the hammer, does keep clothing from getting stuck.
So, what’s more embarrassing... ripping your shirt to pieces on the draw, or squeezing down and hearing nothing?