Horty
Well-Known Fanatic
I just received my Bar-Sto Semi Drop In barrel for my Browning 9mm Hi-Power and I am going to need some minor fitting done. Who would you all recommend?
Browning Hi Power gunsmith recommendation
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Matt1911
Cyrwus Jr.
Cylinder & Slide
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DurningDefenseCustomsLLC
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are you looking local?
Horty
Well-Known Fanatic
Yeah I would prefer local (1) bc I don't want to pay a ton to ship it (Bar-Sto can do it for $25 plus $85 for shipping back pls whatever it would cost to ship to to them) and (2) I like to support the local guy when I can.
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DurningDefenseCustomsLLC
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I dont know anyone off hand that I could recommend, I have build a few high powers before, but no expert. the sear is a little tricky on those pistols.
dennishoddy
Moderator
Have you thought about doing it yourself?
If its minor fitting, it shouldn't take much unless it will require milling.
What kind of fitting are you looking at?
If its minor fitting, it shouldn't take much unless it will require milling.
What kind of fitting are you looking at?
drmitchgibson
The white Morgan Freeman
Is it just the barrel hood being too long?
Horty
Well-Known Fanatic
From what I can tell the feed ramp is too long. Is there a way to put something on the barrel (ink or powder) that will rub off on the slide/frame where there is contact? The only way I know the feed ramp is hitting is because it left a small mark in the frame.
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DurningDefenseCustomsLLC
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use a sharpy and mark the upper lugs, feed ramp, and cam lock area, it will show you a contact pattern.
Horty
Well-Known Fanatic
Big thanks to everyone who contributed. I was able to "gunsmith" (aka dremel) it myself. Thanks for the encouragement twss and thanks for the sharpie tip Durning! The new Bar-Sto barrel fits great, there is no play at all in the slide/barrel anymore and the action is smoother than ever. I can't wait to get it out on the range and see how she runs with the upgrade. Here is a picture of her for anyone who is interested.
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dennishoddy
Moderator
Good deal! Its kind of fun to do your own on occasion. There is certainly a need for a good Smith on occasion though.
Nice looking pistol BTW!
Nice looking pistol BTW!
drmitchgibson
The white Morgan Freeman
That sort of makes me miss my Hi-Power. The only thing I don't miss is the hammer bite.
Dux-R-Us
Fear the Duck
Another BHP recommendation that was given to me was http://www.fletchercustompistols.com/index.htm . Last time I contacted C&S it was 8-9 months wait time until they asked for your pistol.
BTW Mitch, my HP has NEVER bitten me. If you love the gun it will love you back.
Tally ho!
- Kevin
BTW Mitch, my HP has NEVER bitten me. If you love the gun it will love you back.
Tally ho!
- Kevin
drmitchgibson
The white Morgan Freeman
You hold your guns differently than I do, Kevin. I go higher up the skirt than you.
Dux-R-Us
Fear the Duck
you and about 97.4% of the male population.
Matt1911
Cyrwus Jr.
There was a skirt?
Jeremy Haynes
Well-Known Fanatic
Thats damn nice! I have always loved the Browning Hi Power
