Talyn
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Actually the original Browning Hi-Power and subsequent replicas do have a barrel bushing.
Steve Camp wrote in his FAQ Section; What is the difference between Mk II and Mk III Hi Powers. Quote: The non-removable bushing extends out slightly more than on Mk III pistols. Classic Hi Powers made from the mid-70's until the Mk II was introduced did as well.
www.hipowersandhandguns.com/What%20are%20the%20differences%20between%20the%20Mk%20II%20and%20Mk%20III.htm
Earlier C& T series BHPs had a flusher bushing than a BHP Mk.II & the SA-35 is abit of a C/T replica. You can see the bushing in this pic.
The original FN/Browning bushing has a very fine thread and was soldered in place inside the slide. One can assume the Non-USA replicas do the same but that would require more research.
However, with the SA-35 BHSS discovered the SA-35 bushing is also threaded, but discovered that the bushing was secured by some sort of locktite.
When they did work to replace the front sight they had to applied heat to that end of the slide and discovered a residue that started bubbling up from the front site area. All that is documented in their series of evaluation videos.
BHSS fixes that when they get SA-35's in for work that requires a changed sight.
BTW - Regarding the OPs question, diversty is the spice of life so while there were non-USA BHP replicas SA decided to dive into that market need by creating their own vision of the BHP.
Steve Camp wrote in his FAQ Section; What is the difference between Mk II and Mk III Hi Powers. Quote: The non-removable bushing extends out slightly more than on Mk III pistols. Classic Hi Powers made from the mid-70's until the Mk II was introduced did as well.
www.hipowersandhandguns.com/What%20are%20the%20differences%20between%20the%20Mk%20II%20and%20Mk%20III.htm
Earlier C& T series BHPs had a flusher bushing than a BHP Mk.II & the SA-35 is abit of a C/T replica. You can see the bushing in this pic.
The original FN/Browning bushing has a very fine thread and was soldered in place inside the slide. One can assume the Non-USA replicas do the same but that would require more research.
However, with the SA-35 BHSS discovered the SA-35 bushing is also threaded, but discovered that the bushing was secured by some sort of locktite.
When they did work to replace the front sight they had to applied heat to that end of the slide and discovered a residue that started bubbling up from the front site area. All that is documented in their series of evaluation videos.
BHSS fixes that when they get SA-35's in for work that requires a changed sight.
BTW - Regarding the OPs question, diversty is the spice of life so while there were non-USA BHP replicas SA decided to dive into that market need by creating their own vision of the BHP.
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