Questionable at first, then great! - Strike Industries Flip Switch

I ordered this Safety switch for two reasons: One, I wanted the red so that the Safety would be easily recognizable and two, I wanted a switch that didn't protrude so far from the side of the receiver or was excessively long.
I initially had the same misgivings about this Safety switch that many of the other reviewers have written about. The resistance seemed to be a bit much and the paddles were a bit sharp on the edges. I had even went ahead and ordered another Safety switch. But while waiting for my new switch to arrive I tried lightly greasing the Safety switch barrel assembly and Trigger catch and, I just started working the switch. Once every couple of hours I would simply flip the Switch OFF and ON three times. By the time my new Safety switch had arrived, I was not the least bit interested in using it. I had gotten quite used to the Flip Switch and very much appreciated the unobtrusive way it hugged the receiver.
One other thing I have since done that may (certainly no significant difference) have helped is mount the switch paddles upside down (you have to switch left for right to do so). I think I like that a hair better.
It should be noted that I have fairly large working (landscaping, etc) hands and I am right handed. So, when I flip the Safety OFF, I am pressing the inside knuckle area of my thumb against the switch. When I flip the Safety ON, I turn my thumb somewhat counter clockwise and use the pad of my thumb. The combination of using the switch and the manner I do it has alleviated any feeling of stiffness or sharpness. It functions as easily and as crisp as I think any nice Safety switch should!