Cylinder and Slide Hi-Power Reworked by MK3 Firearms

Published on July 25, 2023
Duration: 2:25

This video showcases a heavily customized Browning Hi-Power reworked by MK3 Firearms, incorporating previous work by Cylinder and Slide. The pistol features a hard-chromed frame, stippling, and a beaver tail grip. MK3 Firearms added a Dawson front sight, dual porting, and a Holosun Vulcan red dot sight with a unique dotted ring reticle. The trigger was also worked on, resulting in a single-stage break with a flattened profile, and the slide was Cerakoted.

Quick Summary

This custom Browning Hi-Power showcases previous work by Cylinder and Slide, including hard chroming and stippling, enhanced by MK3 Firearms' additions. Modifications feature a Dawson front sight, dual barrel porting, a unique Holosun Vulcan red dot with a dotted ring reticle, and a refined single-stage trigger with a flattened face.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Custom Hi-Power
  2. 00:04Cylinder and Slide's Previous Customization
  3. 00:09Hard Chrome Frame and Stippling
  4. 00:13Beaver Tail Grip
  5. 00:23Cylinder and Slide's Reputation
  6. 00:34Cylinder and Slide Parts Availability
  7. 00:49MK3 Firearms' Modifications
  8. 00:54Dawson Front Sight and Dual Porting
  9. 01:07Holosun Vulcan Red Dot Sight
  10. 01:25Trigger Job and Flattened Trigger
  11. 01:17Cerakote Finish and Red Dot Mount
  12. 01:25Collaboration and Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What custom work did Cylinder and Slide previously perform on this Hi-Power?

Cylinder and Slide previously applied a hard chrome finish to the frame and added stippling to the front strap and back strap, including their signature beaver tail grip.

What modifications did MK3 Firearms add to the Hi-Power?

MK3 Firearms installed a Dawson front sight, dual porting aligned with the barrel, a Holosun Vulcan red dot sight, and performed a trigger job resulting in a single-stage break with a flattened trigger profile. They also Cerakoted the slide and added the red dot mount.

What is unique about the Holosun Vulcan red dot sight mentioned?

The Holosun Vulcan red dot sight features a distinctive dotted ring reticle. This design aids in target acquisition, especially in wet conditions, by providing a visible reference point around the aiming dot.

What kind of trigger work was done on this Hi-Power?

The trigger was reworked into a single-stage configuration with no take-up, a clean break, and an audible reset. The trigger face was also flattened and reprofiled for improved ergonomics.

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