Who has Cylinder & Slide Conversion?

[Protected One]

For some time now I've been thinking about having a Cylinder & Slide modification done to my Browning High Power. After watching a video on it and testimonials from purchasers it seemed like a good idea. But then it occurred to me that all it really does is allow the hammer to rest on the firing pin (instead of cocked) when the safety is on. To some this may give a "feeling" of being safer, but a properly maintained and functioning hp is just as safe with the hammer back when the safety is on. So what is the real benefit?

Thanks for your input.

 

[Kinman]

I was never really happy with the mushy trigger on any of the Hi-Powers I ever owned. It was just something you got used to and when you consider its design and what it was built for the trigger works just fine. The last of four Hi-Powers I owned had a fine set of adjustable sights on it and a friend of mine recommended the C&S magazine disconnect, he was a gunsmith so I took him at his word. The parts came in the mail from Brownells and in just a few minutes I had them installed, keeping the original parts as everything can be converted back. I took it to the range a couple days later and was very happy with the change in the single action trigger, I would recommend it highly if you like your first shot to be single action and accurate, I also installed the C&S slide release and safety. Unfortunately as with every Hi-Power I have ever owned and swore it would be my last, this C-Code pistol has also slipped through my fingers...always on the look-out for a replacement.

 

[sipowicz]

I looked at that when I was having my mods done at C&S years back but decided on just the C&S thumb safety, Novaks, and a trigger/reliability job. If cocked and locked makes you uneasy, (and to be fair, it does to me to)...I would suggest just getting a holster that snaps over the firing pin.

 

[Protected One]

I looked at that when I was having my mods done at C&S years back but decided on just the C&S thumb safety, Novaks, and a trigger/reliability job. If cocked and locked makes you uneasy, (and to be fair, it does to me to)...I would suggest just getting a holster that snaps over the firing pin.

I very seldom carry my high power due to the weight vs my shield 9mm, but when I do I felt the c&s kit would alleviate my small concern over carrying condition 1 (which is the ONLY way I would carry). That's why I was considering the modification. At the same time, I know that my browning is well maintained and therefore, due to design, represents no threat of firing until the safety is off - and the trigger pulled.
Logic vs Feeling...heck of a battle.

 

[S&W Fan]

I had a HP many years ago that I sent to C&S for very similar mods as Sip had done to his. The only addition I had was the wide trigger. I'm quite comfortable with a single action carried cocked and locked as I learned to shoot almost 46 years ago with an old 1911. I also carried some version of the 1911 more than any other pistol over the past 35 years up until this past summer.

I have a friend that had the sfs kit installed and after a short time sent it back to have it removed as he decided he preferred the original method. By the way the sfs includes a hammer block if you have a pre MKIII model so know that the hammer doesn't rest on the firing pin.

In today's world there are so many great striker fired pistols, I especially like and carry a full size M&P and hope to add a Shield in the next few months, that I'd leave your HP as it is and keep for range time. You might think about putting that $200 towards another pistol. I hope you understand this is not a slam against your comfort or idea, just something to think about.

I will say I found the system preferable to a da/sa pistol. Good luck and let us know what you decide.

 

[Protected One]

I had a HP many years ago that I sent to C&S for very similar mods as Sip had done to his. The only addition I had was the wide trigger. I'm quite comfortable with a single action carried cocked and locked as I learned to shoot almost 46 years ago with an old 1911. I also carried some version of the 1911 more than any other pistol over the past 35 years up until this past summer.

I have a friend that had the sfs kit installed and after a short time sent it back to have it removed as he decided he preferred the original method. By the way the sfs includes a hammer block if you have a pre MKIII model so know that the hammer doesn't rest on the firing pin.

In today's world there are so many great striker fired pistols, I especially like and carry a full size M&P and hope to add a Shield in the next few months, that I'd leave your HP as it is and keep for range time. You might think about putting that $200 towards another pistol. I hope you understand this is not a slam against your comfort or idea, just something to think about.

I will say I found the system preferable to a da/sa pistol. Good luck and let us know what you decide.

I think I'm going to leave the HP as it is. It's a MKlll model, so from what you're saying the hammer plate would not come with it. But that's not the determining factor. I'm saving towards a Ruger SP101, and that $259 would bring it into my hands quicker!

Thanks for the ideas and thoughts. Much appreciated!

 

[Malpasowildlifer]

beautiful HP

I looked at that when I was having my mods done at C&S years back but decided on just the C&S thumb safety, Novaks, and a trigger/reliability job. If cocked and locked makes you uneasy, (and to be fair, it does to me to)...I would suggest just getting a holster that snaps over the firing pin.

 

[sipowicz]

I'm saving towards a Ruger SP101, and that $259 would bring it into my hands quicker!

Thanks for the ideas and thoughts. Much appreciated!

Wow....we are kindred spirits...