BHP Workhorse

Published on May 7, 2020
Duration: 1:25

This video details custom work performed on a Browning Hi-Power by MK3 Firearms. The firearm received a Garthwaite trigger, RDH Belgium slide release, and a custom beaver tail. Existing modifications included factory angled rear serrations and Glock-style front serrations, along with a modified magwell. The gun also features a KK&C Precision barrel and a graphite black Seracote finish. The focus is on the trigger job and the improved feel and reset it provides.

Quick Summary

MK3 Firearms details custom work on a Browning Hi-Power, highlighting the Garthwaite trigger for its improved feel and reset due to being lighter than the frame. The pistol also features an RDH slide release, KK&C barrel, custom beaver tail, unique front and rear slide serrations, a modified magwell, and a graphite black Seracote finish.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Browning Hi-Power Customization
  2. 00:04Existing Modifications: Serrations and Magwell
  3. 00:23MK3 Firearms Custom Work: Trigger and Parts
  4. 00:34Beaver Tail and Trigger Job Details
  5. 01:06Barrel, Finish, and Final Touches
  6. 01:18Conclusion and Viewer Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

What custom trigger is recommended for a Browning Hi-Power?

MK3 Firearms recommends the Garthwaite trigger for Browning Hi-Power pistols. They note that these triggers are lighter than the frame, which contributes to more contact points, resulting in a more solid feel and improved reset.

What are the key custom modifications shown on this Browning Hi-Power?

The Browning Hi-Power features a Garthwaite trigger, RDH Belgium slide release, KK&C Precision barrel, and a custom beaver tail. It also has custom front and rear slide serrations and a modified magwell, finished in graphite black Seracote.

How do Garthwaite triggers improve the feel of a Browning Hi-Power?

Garthwaite triggers are designed to be lighter than the Hi-Power's frame. This difference creates more contact points during operation, which the presenter states leads to a much more solid feel and a crisper reset for the shooter.

What kind of slide serrations were present on the Browning Hi-Power?

This Browning Hi-Power had existing modifications to its slide serrations. The rear serrations were factory angled, while the front serrations were described as being almost straight-cut, similar to those found on a Glock pistol.

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