BHP FEG Detective with Classy Upgrades

Published on February 14, 2023
Duration: 3:14

This video details upgrades performed on an FM Detective, an Argentinian contract Browning Hi-Power variant with a shorter slide and barrel. Key modifications include a BHS Spring Solutions barrel with an 11-degree crown, Trijicon HD front sights, Heinie Mil-Spec ledge rear sights, a Cylinder and Slide Slimline safety, and a Graphite Black Cerakote finish. The firearm also features a full-length guide rod, a characteristic of the FM Detective series.

Quick Summary

The FM Detective is an Argentinian contract Browning Hi-Power variant featuring a shorter slide and barrel, resembling a 1911 Commander. Common upgrades include BHS Spring Solutions barrels with 11-degree crowns, Trijicon HD front sights, Heinie rear sights, Cylinder and Slide safeties, and Graphite Black Cerakote finishes.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to FM Detective
  2. 00:03FM Detective Overview
  3. 00:23BHS Spring Solutions Barrel Upgrade
  4. 00:37Barrel Crown Details
  5. 00:54Front Sight Upgrade: Trijicon HD
  6. 01:17Rear Sight Upgrade: Heinie Mil-Spec Ledge
  7. 01:431911 Style Rail Modifications
  8. 02:06Graphite Black Cerakote Finish
  9. 02:14Spring Replacement and Trigger Feel
  10. 02:41Full Length Guide Rod Feature
  11. 02:48Cylinder and Slide Safety Upgrade
  12. 03:06Conclusion and Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an FM Detective firearm?

An FM Detective is an Argentinian contract Browning Hi-Power variant distinguished by its shorter slide and barrel, giving it a profile similar to a 1911 Commander. It was designed to offer a more compact Hi-Power option.

What are common upgrades for an FM Detective?

Common upgrades include replacing the barrel with aftermarket options like those from BHS Spring Solutions, installing modern sights such as Trijicon HD front sights and Heinie rear sights, upgrading controls like the safety lever, and applying custom finishes like Cerakote.

What is the significance of the 11-degree barrel crown on the FM Detective?

The 11-degree barrel crown, as seen on the BHS Spring Solutions barrel, is a specific manufacturing feature designed to improve bullet guidance upon exiting the barrel, potentially enhancing accuracy. This feature was factory-applied by BHS.

What distinguishes the FM Detective's frame rails from a standard Hi-Power?

FM Detectives, and FMs in general, often feature frame rails that are more akin to a 1911 design. They are typically flat and run the full length of the dust cover, unlike the angled rails found on many traditional Browning Hi-Power models.

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