Custom Browning Hi-Power .357 Sig with E-Series Blackout Cerakote

Published on October 10, 2023
Duration: 3:24

This video details a comprehensive custom build on a Browning Hi-Power Mark III, originally chambered in .40 caliber. The firearm is converted to .357 Sig, featuring a KKM Precision barrel with an 11-degree crown. Significant modifications include a Buddy Harrison gold bead front sight, Heinie Mil-Spec Ledge rear sight, a shaved single-sided safety, a Cylinder & Slide Commander hammer with no-bite, a Garthwaite-style single-stage trigger job, an RDH slide release, and faceted grip straps. The entire pistol is finished in a high-gloss E-Series Blackout Cerakote. The presenter highlights the versatility of the platform, allowing for .357 Sig, .40 S&W, and 9mm configurations.

Quick Summary

This custom Browning Hi-Power Mark III, originally .40 caliber, has been expertly converted to .357 Sig using a KKM Precision barrel. Modifications include a Buddy Harrison gold bead front sight, Heinie Mil-Spec Ledge rear sight, a shaved single-sided safety, a Cylinder & Slide Commander hammer, a Garthwaite single-stage trigger job, and an RDH slide release, all finished in high-gloss E-Series Blackout Cerakote.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Custom Browning Hi-Power Mark III
  2. 00:17Caliber Conversion to .357 Sig & Barrel Details
  3. 00:36Front Sight Modification: Buddy Harrison Gold Bead
  4. 00:54Rear Sight & Commander Hammer Details
  5. 01:13Safety & Takedown Lever Modifications
  6. 01:39Trigger Modification: Garthwaite Single-Stage
  7. 02:09Slide Release & Grip Faceting
  8. 02:30Classic Look & Caliber Versatility
  9. 02:45E-Series Blackout Cerakote Finish
  10. 03:18Closing Remarks & Customer Patience

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber conversion was performed on this Browning Hi-Power?

This Browning Hi-Power Mark III, originally a .40 caliber, was custom converted to shoot .357 Sig. It utilizes a .40 caliber KKM Precision barrel that has been crowned to accommodate the new caliber.

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

The firearm features a highly visible Buddy Harrison gold bead front sight and a Heinie Mil-Spec Ledge rear sight. The top of the slide has also been blocked for a cleaner aesthetic.

Can you describe the trigger modification on this Browning Hi-Power?

Yes, it has a Garthwaite-style re-profiled trigger, resulting in a single-stage trigger job. This modification provides no take-up, a crisp wall, a clean break, and an audible reset with minimal movement.

What type of finish was applied to this custom Hi-Power?

The entire pistol is finished in E-Series Blackout Cerakote, which is a very high-gloss, shiny finish. While visually striking, this finish is known to show fingerprints easily.

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