Need smith for BHP tweak.

[kamagong]

I'll be getting a Browning Hi Power soon. It's lightly used, but unfortunately it still has the magazine disconnect. Can you guys recommend a smith in the Bay Area to take out a magazine disconnect and swap out the adjustable sights for factory fixed ones?

Thanks.

[dfletcher]

I'm sure Tabors can do it, whether he will deactivate the mag release or not though is another question. I'm certain some gunsmiths would have a liability concern.

http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=133740

I have a few BHPs including a target model and removing the mag safety is pretty easy, as is installing fixed sights. Is the slide cut for plain old dovetailed fixed sights or something else?

[kamagong]

Thanks. Where is Tabors?

I know that I could do it myself, at least theoretically. The problem is that the finish on this gun, although used, is 99%. I don't want to risk marring the bluing. Same thing with the sights. Although it is cut for the plain old dovetailed fixed sights, I don't want to mess with it.

[code33]

Tabors is in San Bruno.

I had a BHP. Removed the mag disc. myself.

[dfletcher]

Thanks. Where is Tabors?

I know that I could do it myself, at least theoretically. The problem is that the finish on this gun, although used, is 99%. I don't want to risk marring the bluing. Same thing with the sights. Although it is cut for the plain old dovetailed fixed sights, I don't want to mess with it.

Tabors is in San Bruno. Imbert & Smithers is in San Carlos, about 5 miles south and someone at San Jose Gun Exchange can probably do the work also.

[m24armorer]

Takes all of 5 minutes, take it to the Exchange.

[GuyW]

I had a BHP. Removed the mag disc. myself.

+1

No scratches. Bagged and tagged parts for re-assembly if I become insane...

[kamagong]

I just took a look at the San Jose Gun Exchange's website and it says their smith is offsite. Does that mean that I need to drop it off and wait? Or is this such a simple task that they'll do right then and there?

[smle-man]

I did it myself in about 5 minutes. No big deal.

[aklon]

Do yourself a favor and get hold of Ron Vogel through Andreotti Firearm Sales in Castro Valley (510-537-6964). I had him do some work last year on a Mk 4 Srs 70 Gold Cup, and I've seen what he does with High Powers.