FN Hi Power help needed

[calcot7]

I just bought an FN Hi Power at an online auction site and I didn't realize that when they said "without the bushing" they really meant it. I asked them if that meant that it was not the protruding "Hog Nose" design slide but I never received a reply. Assuming that was the case about the bushing I purchased the pistol.. As it turns out the silver soldered, in place bushing has been removed from the slide. Are there any smiths here that can find a replacement bushing and install it in my slide. I know I can send it to Cylinder and Slide and they wcan mill the slide and install a screw in bushing but besides not wanting to spend the nearly $400 for the procedure, it might take as long as a year to get the gun back. Probably have to have the slide refinished as well. All thoughts appreciated.

 

[drillsgt]

You might try that older guy with all the parts at the upcoming 1500?

 

[calcot7]

Now there's a thought! The supposedly non-removable hi power bushing would be odd enough that he just might have one. Thanks!

 

[jbombelli]

If C&S can machine it and install a screw-in bushing, maybe give Allen M a call over at Diamond Collision, find out if he can do it and what the cost might be. He's done work for me, and I'm happy with it.