It does. I also have the SS version, which is my avatar. For my money, it is superior to my ‘86 FEG (bought used) and my SA-35. I’m still waiting for a Girsan MCP35 PI to play with.
Cheers,
Tim
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Cheers,
Tim
Thanks for the info...now I'm interested. I prefer Hi Powers as self defense weapons...most people do not know how to use a single action. Except a CZ75, that's a great choice.It does. I also have the SS version, which is my avatar. For my money, it is superior to my ‘86 FEG (bought used) and my SA-35. I’m still waiting for a Girsan MCP35 PI to play with.
Cheers,
Tim
Adding more info for you…Thanks for the info...now I'm interested. I prefer Hi Powers as self defense weapons...most people do not know how to use a single action. Except a CZ75, that's a great choice.
My favorite BHP carry pistol is an FN Alloy Frame mated to an FM Detective Slide. It’s nearly half a pound lighter and the slide is nearly an inch shorter. It shoots and handles as nicely as my best High Power.
FN Detective Slides are hard to find. My interest in the Girsan PI version is for its shorter Detective length slide, which I may use to mate to another FN Alloy Frame I have… especially if it is compatible with this FN Frame and compatible with my current FM Detective Slide. I expect the Girsan slide may weigh an ounce or so less than the FM slide. The FM Slide has more material at the end.
At current market rates, an entire new Girsan PI may cost the about the same as the quite rare FM Detective Slide! Having a second Alloy Detective would be worth it for me though I’m not sure what I might do with the spare Girsan frame other than fit a spare FN Slide to it. Perhaps I will install target sights and use it as a fun range toy.
Cheers,
Tim
Thanks, haven't heard of the FN detective slide...Adding more info for you…
My favorite BHP carry pistol is an FN Alloy Frame mated to an FM Detective Slide. It’s nearly half a pound lighter and the slide is nearly an inch shorter. It shoots and handles as nicely as my best High Power.
FN Detective Slides are hard to find. My interest in the Girsan PI version is for its shorter Detective length slide, which I may use to mate to another FN Alloy Frame I have… especially if it is compatible with this FN Frame and compatible with my current FM Detective Slide. I expect the Girsan slide may weigh an ounce or so less than the FM slide. The FM Slide has more material at the end.
At current market rates, an entire new Girsan PI may cost the about the same as the quite rare FM Detective Slide! Having a second Alloy Detective would be worth it for me though I’m not sure what I might do with the spare Girsan frame other than fit a spare FN Slide to it. Perhaps I will install target sights and use it as a fun range toy.
Cheers,
Tim
It was FM ( Fabricacion Militares, Argentina ) who produced the Detective. It came as a complete Dectective High Power or in a slide kit. FN ( Fabrique Nationale, Belgium ) never did come out with a short slide. They did produce a number of lightweight alloy frames. Arcus ( Bulgaria ) also made a short slide High Power but it was different than the FM slide.Thanks, haven't heard of the FN detective slide...
A picture of mine... you can see the blocky nature of the front of the slide. I believe the Girsan will be more like a shortened FN slide... retaining those sexy lines.
Cheers,
Tim
Thanks for the info...also has a bobbed hammer.It was FM ( Fabricacion Militares, Argentina ) who produced the Detective. It came as a complete Dectective High Power or in a slide kit. FN ( Fabrique Nationale, Belgium ) never did come out with a short slide. They did produce a number of lightweight alloy frames. Arcus ( Bulgaria ) also made a short slide High Power but it was different than the FM slide.
A picture of mine... you can see the blocky nature of the front of the slide. I believe the Girsan will be more like a shortened FN slide... retaining those sexy lines.
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Cheers,
Tim
The hammer is courtesy of the SFS system (hammer forward cocked & locked). This particular hammer reduces/eliminates hammer bite... eliminates it for me. It also improves the trigger pull a bit. SFS can be installed in any High Power frame.Thanks for the info...also has a bobbed hammer.
In my photo, the pistol is cocked & locked.
Cheers,
Tim
Is this the system from BH spring solutions??? If yes, was it a pain to install? I've built 1911s but haven't really had to mess too much with Hi Powers. Heard they are easier & simpler to work on???The hammer is courtesy of the SFS system (hammer forward cocked & locked). This particular hammer reduces/eliminates hammer bite... eliminates it for me. It also improves the trigger pull a bit. SFS can be installed in any High Power frame.
In my photo, the pistol is cocked & locked.
Cheers,
Tim
Yes... SFS is from BHSS.Is this the system from BH spring solutions??? If yes, was it a pain to install? I've built 1911s but haven't really had to mess too much with Hi Powers. Heard they are easier & simpler to work on???
My first two High Powers (2002, 2003) were purchased new with SFS factory installed. It was invented by Leon Hubert, the chief BHP engineer at FN. He continued to produce them after he retired as RDIH. Cylinder & Slide carried SFS for some time, but I found kits (for my other BHPs) through BHSS when I was looking to update some non-SFS High Powers. BHSS merged with/acquired RDIH a couple years ago.
I am not a gun smith, yet I am reasonably competent with tools and at reading or interpreting instructions. I find the High Power pretty easy to work on and can replace/repair/fit any removable parts. I think they are pretty simple to work on.
SFS usually takes me 20 minutes or so to install. There is one particular video I que up on an iPad for reference each time I install one. There are a couple little trick, but nothing horribly difficult. . This video is about 18 minutes long. The cocking lever spring (13 minutes in) has gotten away from me a couple times... a strong magnet has allowed me to locate in on my floor.
If you are going to begin working on your High Power, check out the BHP specific tools from BHSS. They may make life easier. I did not have punches or other typical gun tools so buying them all together was good for me. Watching their many how-to videos is also very helpful. In a pinch... I have called BHSS to help walk me through certain details.
Cheers,
Tim
Hey Tim,Yes... SFS is from BHSS.
My first two High Powers (2002, 2003) were purchased new with SFS factory installed. It was invented by Leon Hubert, the chief BHP engineer at FN. He continued to produce them after he retired as RDIH. Cylinder & Slide carried SFS for some time, but I found kits (for my other BHPs) through BHSS when I was looking to update some non-SFS High Powers. BHSS merged with/acquired RDIH a couple years ago.
I am not a gun smith, yet I am reasonably competent with tools and at reading or interpreting instructions. I find the High Power pretty easy to work on and can replace/repair/fit any removable parts. I think they are pretty simple to work on.
SFS usually takes me 20 minutes or so to install. There is one particular video I que up on an iPad for reference each time I install one. There are a couple little trick, but nothing horribly difficult. . This video is about 18 minutes long. The cocking lever spring (13 minutes in) has gotten away from me a couple times... a strong magnet has allowed me to locate in on my floor.
If you are going to begin working on your High Power, check out the BHP specific tools from BHSS. They may make life easier. I did not have punches or other typical gun tools so buying them all together was good for me. Watching their many how-to videos is also very helpful. In a pinch... I have called BHSS to help walk me through certain details.
Cheers,
Tim
Thanks for all the information. I'll look into the SFS system, that's why I like the CZ75, not much for the de-cocking levers but sure makes it useful for a defensive firearm.
Just finished watching that video...thanks again. I guess I now have a project to look forward towards...that system is very similar to the CZ75 de-cocking system.Yes... SFS is from BHSS.
My first two High Powers (2002, 2003) were purchased new with SFS factory installed. It was invented by Leon Hubert, the chief BHP engineer at FN. He continued to produce them after he retired as RDIH. Cylinder & Slide carried SFS for some time, but I found kits (for my other BHPs) through BHSS when I was looking to update some non-SFS High Powers. BHSS merged with/acquired RDIH a couple years ago.
I am not a gun smith, yet I am reasonably competent with tools and at reading or interpreting instructions. I find the High Power pretty easy to work on and can replace/repair/fit any removable parts. I think they are pretty simple to work on.
SFS usually takes me 20 minutes or so to install. There is one particular video I que up on an iPad for reference each time I install one. There are a couple little trick, but nothing horribly difficult. . This video is about 18 minutes long. The cocking lever spring (13 minutes in) has gotten away from me a couple times... a strong magnet has allowed me to locate in on my floor.
If you are going to begin working on your High Power, check out the BHP specific tools from BHSS. They may make life easier. I did not have punches or other typical gun tools so buying them all together was good for me. Watching their many how-to videos is also very helpful. In a pinch... I have called BHSS to help walk me through certain details.
Cheers,
Tim
And yet... it is not a de-cocker in any way, shape or form!Just finished watching that video...thanks again. I guess I now have a project to look forward towards...that system is very similar to the CZ75 de-cocking system.
When you press the hammer forward the safety is moved to on.
When you want to shoot, you swipe the safety down to off.
The pistol is always cocked... it just goes to safe differently.
I'll have to play with one of my CZ75 Compacts one of these days!
Cheers,
Tim
Concur...in both cases a simply wire in the same location in one case it cocks & in the other it de-cocks...by removing that wire in the CZ it goes back to cocked & locked mode...I just found that interesting.And yet... it is not a de-cocker in any way, shape or form!
When you press the hammer forward the safety is moved to on.
When you want to shoot, you swipe the safety down to off.
The pistol is always cocked... it just goes to safe differently.
I'll have to play with one of my CZ75 Compacts one of these days!
Cheers,
Tim
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