Cylinder & Slide Hi-Power Springs? Advice Needed.

Martowski · November 11, 2000, 04:48 PM

Hi Everyone!

I have a recent-production Hi-Power that I am trying to decrease the trigger pull weight on. I've already removed the magazine safety and that made a huge difference. However, I'd like it a little bit lighter.

I was on the Cylinder & Slide website and they had a replacement hammer and firing pin spring set for around $13 called the "tactical" spring kit or something like that. It said it's supposed to reduce pull by about 2.5 lbs. Anyone had any experience with these? Do they reduce pull that much? Also, how hard is it to replace these myself? I'm not a gunsmith, but am fairly intelligent and somewhat competent.

JMBrowning · November 11, 2000, 05:46 PM

Hi Martowski:
I also have a recent(FN) HiPower.It had the most atrocious trigger pull I've ever seen in a semi-auto.I installed the C&S trigger pull reduction kit you described in my HiPower.I also installed the Commander-style hammer and wide trigger.It was well worth the money and effort.

Having an exploded diagram of the pistol is the best way,but if you're mechanically inclined you can do it in less than an hour.If you decide to do it and have trouble,post here and I'll be glad to walk you through it.

Good luck!

Martowski · November 15, 2000, 11:24 PM

Thank you!

JohnO · November 16, 2000, 08:12 AM

Are there any instructions on line that explains how to remove the magazine safety on a BHP? Would like to do so on mine.

Martowski · November 16, 2000, 12:01 PM

I don't recall exactly how I did it, and I don't have it right in front of me right now. I recall that the pin holding the trigger to the frame needs to be knocked out (be careful not to scratch the frame; I used a thin wood dowel). After that, the mag. safety pretty much comes out. Here's a better tip for instructions, though: go over the the Handguns forum and ask Stephen Camp for instructions. He's a Hi-Power fan that's always willing to lend a helping hand.

November 11, 2000, 04:48 PM	#1
Martowski Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2000 Location: Texas (By Way of Illinois) Posts: 1,376	Hi Everyone! I have a recent-production Hi-Power that I am trying to decrease the trigger pull weight on. I've already removed the magazine safety and that made a huge difference. However, I'd like it a little bit lighter. I was on the Cylinder & Slide website and they had a replacement hammer and firing pin spring set for around $13 called the "tactical" spring kit or something like that. It said it's supposed to reduce pull by about 2.5 lbs. Anyone had any experience with these? Do they reduce pull that much? Also, how hard is it to replace these myself? I'm not a gunsmith, but am fairly intelligent and somewhat competent.

November 11, 2000, 05:46 PM	#2
JMBrowning Junior member Join Date: November 3, 2000 Location: Jonesboro,GA Posts: 92	Hi Martowski: I also have a recent(FN) HiPower.It had the most atrocious trigger pull I've ever seen in a semi-auto.I installed the C&S trigger pull reduction kit you described in my HiPower.I also installed the Commander-style hammer and wide trigger.It was well worth the money and effort. Having an exploded diagram of the pistol is the best way,but if you're mechanically inclined you can do it in less than an hour.If you decide to do it and have trouble,post here and I'll be glad to walk you through it. Good luck!

November 15, 2000, 11:24 PM	#3
Martowski Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2000 Location: Texas (By Way of Illinois) Posts: 1,376	Thank you!

November 16, 2000, 08:12 AM	#4
JohnO Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2000 Posts: 502	Are there any instructions on line that explains how to remove the magazine safety on a BHP? Would like to do so on mine.

November 16, 2000, 12:01 PM	#5
Martowski Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2000 Location: Texas (By Way of Illinois) Posts: 1,376	I don't recall exactly how I did it, and I don't have it right in front of me right now. I recall that the pin holding the trigger to the frame needs to be knocked out (be careful not to scratch the frame; I used a thin wood dowel). After that, the mag. safety pretty much comes out. Here's a better tip for instructions, though: go over the the Handguns forum and ask Stephen Camp for instructions. He's a Hi-Power fan that's always willing to lend a helping hand.