Browning Hi-Power Mainspring Tool

This is the Browning Hi-Power Mainspring Tool, priced at $35. It is a professional-grade, gunsmith-designed tool that solves the single most frustrating part of Hi-Power maintenance: swapping out the mainspring. If you have ever wrestled with a Browning Hi-Power or a Springfield SA-35, you know the factory spring is a stubborn, compressed coil that fights you every step of the way. This tool turns that fight into a straightforward, repeatable job.

What it does: It compresses and contains the mainspring securely, giving you clear access to the mainspring support nut and pin on the mainspring strut. You remove those parts with minimal effort—no more pinched fingers, no more launching springs across the room, no more swearing at your bench. It holds the spring under control so you can work safely and efficiently.

Real-world benefits for your shop or workbench:

• Saves time on every job. Whether you are swapping springs for a trigger job or performing a full strip-down, this tool cuts the disassembly and reassembly time in half. More time saved means more guns through the door.
• Reduces frustration and risk. The mainspring is under heavy tension. Lose control of it, and you are chasing parts across the floor or risking damage to the strut. This tool locks the spring down so you stay in control.
• Built to last. Manufactured in Peoria, AZ, by Apex. This is not a stamped piece of import metal. It is a solid, machined tool that will survive years of daily use in a gunsmithing shop or a high-volume home bench.
• Works on both the Browning Hi-Power and the Springfield SA-35. If you work on either platform, this is the same tool you need. No guesswork on fitment.

Specs and fitment: Designed specifically for the Browning Hi-Power and the Springfield Armory SA-35. Compatible with standard factory mainsprings and aftermarket replacement springs. The tool engages the spring coil directly, providing a stable compression platform. It does not require modification to the pistol or the spring. Simple, direct, and effective.

Who this is for: Professional gunsmiths running a high-volume shop. Hobbyists who want to do their own work without the headache. Any shooter who owns a Hi-Power or SA-35 and wants to maintain it without paying a gunsmith every time. If you buy in bulk or work on multiple pistols, this tool pays for itself on the first two jobs.

Price point: $35. That