Lightweight Browning Hi-power with Custom FM Slide

Published on June 7, 2019
Duration: 3:26

This video details a custom build on a rare lightweight Browning Hi-Power with an FM slide. The process involved significant machining to adapt the FM slide to the aluminum frame, including a superficial high-power cut and a ball mill cut for a full-length dust cover. Customizations include Trijicon HD front sights, Dan Wesson rear sights, a Garthwaite single-stage trigger, RVZ diamond grips, a beaver tail, and a chamfered mag well. The result is a very tight and lightweight firearm.

Quick Summary

This custom Browning Hi-Power features a rare lightweight aluminum frame and an FM slide, requiring significant machining for integration. Customizations include Trijicon HD front sights, Dan Wesson rear sights, a Garthwaite single-stage trigger, RVZ diamond grips, a beaver tail, and a chamfered mag well, resulting in a very tight and lightweight firearm.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Lightweight Hi-Power
  2. 00:05Aluminum Frame Characteristics
  3. 00:27FM Hi-Power Slide Customization
  4. 00:41Ball Mill Cut and Slide Adaptations
  5. 00:56Sight Restoration and Installation
  6. 01:03Trijicon and Dan Wesson Sights
  7. 01:07Internal Components and Trigger
  8. 01:15Garthwaite Trigger Details
  9. 01:23Grip and Mag Well Customization
  10. 01:34Beaver Tail and Chamfered Mag Well
  11. 01:43Seamless Sight Integration
  12. 01:54Lightweight Firearm Benefits
  13. 02:24Tight Fit and Machining Precision
  14. 02:35Trigger Pull and Reset Demonstration
  15. 02:54Rarity of Lightweight Hi-Powers
  16. 03:08Conclusion and Final Results

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this Browning Hi-Power unique?

This Browning Hi-Power is unique because it features a rare lightweight aluminum frame and a custom FM slide. The build involved extensive machining to integrate the FM slide with the aluminum frame, resulting in a very tight and lightweight firearm.

What kind of machining was done on the FM slide for this Hi-Power?

The FM slide received a superficial high-power cut and a ball mill cut to accommodate its full-length dust cover. Additionally, the angles of the FM slide were restored to match the Hi-Power's frame, as FM slides have square angles while Hi-Powers are angled.

What are the key custom components on this lightweight Hi-Power?

Key custom components include Trijicon HD front sights, Dan Wesson rear sights, a Garthwaite single-stage trigger, RVZ diamond grips in an ivory color, a beaver tail, and a chamfered magazine well. The internals were also blacked out.

How does the lightweight frame affect the firearm's handling and weight?

The aluminum frame makes the firearm exceptionally lightweight. Even with a magazine inserted, its total weight is comparable to an empty standard Hi-Power, making it potentially easier to carry and handle.

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