Browning 9mm Hi-power question?

USMC

February 25, 2002 17:04

I have an older 9mm and the clip when released doesn't pop out much. Is this common? It still comes out but not like a kimber or para ordnance or H&K. I have not tested a newer Browning to compare. Any info would be great.

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  Rembrandt

  February 25, 2002 17:21

  I would guess you're refering to an empty? The older ones do not have the spring assist that the newer magazines have....but when loaded with 13 rounds the weight helps...

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  b0400879

  February 25, 2002 18:22

  That feature is perfectly normal for a Belgian pattern P-35 - never was designed to drop-free. Would suspect that the Inglis (Canadian) produced models are same, just don't know for sure. As for current production & FEG clones, beats heck outta me bro.Have read-up on the topic a bit so as to some day remove the magazine safety (which allows drop-free, and as a consequence also lightens the trigger pull considerably), but have yet to move on it. Bigger fish to fry, ya know.Any good pistolsmith could perform the operation for a modest charge, but please prepare yerself for a lecture on liability & other safety-related issues. Hope dis helps.best,joey

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  pikeal1

  February 26, 2002 03:59

  I have the same problem with mine. Mags won't drop and only pop out about a quarter inch.

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  p0838

  February 26, 2002 06:33

  I would think that the magazine safety gives enough friction against the magazine that free fall wont happen when empty

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  gurn

  February 26, 2002 10:47

  You can replace the trigger to eliminate the trigger safety and you mags will drop free. I bought a good wider target trigger for mine and replaced it in about fifteen minutes, it's not hard. The instructions came with the trigger. I think it only cost around 25-30 bucks. Some people have removed their original one and welded the detent on permanently. I only modify to the extent I can put it back to original.

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