browning Hi-Power

[c9zx]

Santa was good to me an I got a new Browning Hi-Power pistol. Very comfortable to shoot and very accurate. However the trigger is very tough, guessing about 9 pounds. Anyone know what it takes to improve the trigger without messing up the gun. I've read some stuff on the Google box but looking for someone with direct knowledge. All input is appreciated.

Thanks, Chuck

 

[73MustangCoupe]

I love my Browning!! My wife loves it, too. Bought it in 1976, and never have had any issues with the trigger pull. They may have changed it over the years. Still, it's an awesome pistol.

 

[c9zx]

Funny, I first shot one in 1976 and have wanted to own one ever since. Maybe I'm spoiled by the 1911s. Thanks for the input. Chuck

 

[Luke]

Great pistol. I can't help directly but I know you polish the trigger lever as part of it. I get a very skilled gunsmith to mess with my pistols, stone down the searer hammer etc polish all the required bits. Most of the rest are high end match pistols with fully adjustable triggers straight out of the box or my h&k that was reasonable for a factory trigger. Again great pistol Chuck

 

[c9zx]

Great pistol. I can't help directly but I know you polish the trigger lever as part of it. I get a very skilled gunsmith to mess with my pistols, stone down the searer hammer etc polish all the required bits. Most of the rest are high end match pistols with fully adjustable triggers straight out of the box or my h&k that was reasonable for a factory trigger. Again great pistol Chuck

Thanks for the input. I have a lead on a couple of school gunsmiths that may be able to put the smooth on the trigger. Thanks, Chuck

EDIT: I meant to say Old school gunsmiths

 

[sicndhed]

Can't help on trigger mods. I've never handled one with the magazine disconnect saftey removed but I bet it would help. My 1961 vintage has some creep but is still not too excessive for pull. I'd bet 6-7 pounds. My modern .40 version is similar. Do you have the "slick" coating on the magazines where the disconnecter contacts them?

I find them to be great carry pieces. Enjoy yours.

 

[c9zx]

Can't help on trigger mods. I've never handled one with the magazine disconnect saftey removed but I bet it would help. My 1961 vintage has some creep but is still not too excessive for pull. I'd bet 6-7 pounds. My modern .40 version is similar. Do you have the "slick" coating on the magazines where the disconnecter contacts them?

I find them to be great carry pieces. Enjoy yours.

No slick coating on the two factory magazines supplied. I'll look into the mods and different magazines. Thanks for the input.

 

[CZ-75]

The newer ones have a magazine drop safety that ruined the trigger pull...

The idea was.... if a law enforcement officer was about to lose his gun to the perp, all he had to do was drop the mag, and the gun was rendered useless.

Sounds interesting, but the result was a gizmo that killed the trigger pull. It is simple to defeat, although it may void a warranty.

Just do a google search on Hi-power mag drop safety...

 

[EdM]

I would send it to Teddy Jacobson (Actions By T).

 

[c9zx]

Thanks for all the input everyone. This project is on the list of my to dos. Installing the brake booster, when it comes back, is ahead of it. Chuck

 

[Luke]

Chuck does your Browning have a round hammer or the regular looking 1. The only reason I ask is because after shooting a fair few rounds the hammer spur can get a bit prickly on the web of your hand the smaller round hammers or the bobbed off hammers make extended shooting a little bit nicer. I have big hands and grip high anyway, this may not be a issue for you.

 

[c9zx]

Chuck does your Browning have a round hammer or the regular looking 1. The only reason I ask is because after shooting a fair few rounds the hammer spur can get a bit prickly on the web of your hand the smaller round hammers or the bobbed off hammers make extended shooting a little bit nicer. I have big hands and grip high anyway, this may not be a issue for you.

Luke, It has the regular hammer. I have smaller hands and that is one of the

reasons I was drawn to the Hi-Power. It is one of the few double stack pistols that feels good in my hand. The other thing I really like about it is, it will feed any 9MM round without issues. So far I've put 8 different types of ammo through it without a failure to feed. I had to send another pistol I have back to the manufacturer twice, for failure to feed problems, before I felt confident enough to count it. They paid the freight both times and it now will feed anything. Chuck

 

[goodnigh]

Got my Hi-Power maybe 25 years ago. Made in Belgium at the time assembled in Portugal.

A lot of stories surround the Hi-Power from its beginning in 1935 at the request of the French

government who subsequently never bought one. Most used firearm in WWII by Both sides

although you never hear that. First double stack mag. Slender, pointable, accurate and reliable.

Also had a 1911, another Browning design. My BDA 380 is also Browning manufactured by Beretta.

That feels good in your hand and is very nice looking with its Italian bluing and walnut grips.

Only problem being the back of the slide is shaped like a chisel and will take your knuckle off

if not careful.

mike