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I know most Browning Hi Powers are difficult to checker due to the thin corners on the front strap. However, I have purchased several BHP's, (mostly the silver/chrome models) that have a very thick front strap, including the corners AND have the serial number located on the side of the frame.
Regardless, I cannot find local gunsmith in the DFW area or the great state of Texas that will even consider checkering a BHP when the above conditions are met.
I know Ted Yost and Jim Garthwaite will do them.
Just curious what the concern is.

Thanks!

The short answer is, it's hard. Really hard. Not something someone who hasn't checkered a small office building should even consider

It should be considered on a risk/return basis. That is to say If I don't scrap your frame, I can make "x" dollars per hour checkering a Hi-Power. In my case, hand checkering is a loser from a business perspective, but it belongs on a hand built, highly detailed gun, and on a complete build, I can make up the loss in other areas. Consequently, I don't accept "checkering only" jobs under any circumstances - there are enough shops doing machine checkering these days to accommodate those jobs. They just don't typically do Hi-Powers.

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Thank you, Ted! That makes perfect sense.
For me personally, nothing compares to a finely checkered custom BHP.
Thank you for your time. I appreciate your expert opinion!

ned christiansen does them.

it might take you 5yrs. to get it done. but he will do it.. Lol.