From the Vault: The Browning Hi-Power

This guide details the gunsmithing process for an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) contract Browning Hi-Power, as presented by MK3 Firearms. It covers frame rail tightening, barrel crowning, sight installation (Trijicon HD front, Heinie rear), trigger job with a straightened trigger and crisp reset, safety modification, ergonomic grip fitting with LOK Ridgeback grips, and a Graphite Black Cerakote finish. The video highlights specific IDF contract features like the Star of David marking and unique slide ridges.

This video showcases a custom Browning Hi-Power, specifically configured for a left-handed shooter. It highlights modifications by Cylinder and Slide, including an ambidextrous safety and magazine release, a stretched trigger for improved ergonomics, and a two-stage trigger job. The firearm also features Heinie sights and a skeletonized carry hammer reminiscent of a 1911.

This video provides a clear, step-by-step guide on how to field strip and reassemble the Browning Hi-Power pistol. It highlights key differences from the 1911 design, such as its linkless barrel system, and emphasizes safety precautions throughout the process. The demonstration covers magazine removal, chamber checks, slide stop manipulation, spring and barrel removal, and the reverse process for reassembly.

This guide details the disassembly of the Mauser Model 90 DA, highlighting its unique internal mechanisms and comparing them to the Browning Hi-Power and Smith & Wesson Model 59. Expert instruction from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons emphasizes the differences in barrel lockup, trigger operation, and magazine design, crucial for understanding this rebranded Hungarian pistol.

This video showcases a custom Browning Hi-Power featuring MMG Gray Cerakote and a distinctive red trigger. Modifications include a Trijicon HD front sight, Heiny Milspec ledge rear sight, and a Cylinder and Slide no-bite commander trigger job. An SA35 safety was also installed, requiring additional welding for compatibility with the classic Hi-Power frame. The firearm is fitted with thin LOK Ridgeback grips.

This video details a comprehensive customization of a Browning Hi-Power. Key modifications include a custom crown, upgraded sights (gold bead front, Heinie ledge rear), a Cylinder & Slide ring hammer, significant trigger work with a GTH/Garway curve, a high undercut trigger guard, LOK Bogie Palm Swell grips, shaved safeties, and a medium gray metallic Cerakote finish. The presenter highlights the aesthetic and functional improvements achieved through these gunsmithing techniques.

This guide details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15 platform. It covers securing the upper receiver, installing the barrel nut, gas system, and the rail itself, emphasizing the use of specialized tools and proper torque specifications. The process requires an intermediate skill level and careful attention to detail for a secure and functional build.

This guide, based on expert instruction from Brownells, details essential practices for proper ammunition storage. It emphasizes using airtight containers, managing humidity with desiccants, and maintaining stable temperatures to ensure ammunition reliability and safety. Proper storage is crucial for preventing corrosion and propellant degradation, especially for sensitive components like primers.

This guide details the process of upgrading an AR-15 from standard A2 furniture to Magpul components. It covers the removal of the A2 pistol grip and installation of the Magpul MIAD Grip and Magpul PRS Stock. The video demonstrates efficient assembly using specialized tools, highlighting the ergonomic benefits and adjustability of the Magpul parts. Instruction is provided by Brownells, a recognized industry authority.

This entry details the creation of a movie prop suppressor for a Remington 11-87 used in 'No Country for Old Men.' Prop master Larry Zanoff explains how the suppressor was designed to look homemade and was non-functional, with sound effects added in post-production. The process highlights the creative problem-solving involved in film armory.