Originally Posted by JOG
Originally Posted by RJM
I have not had a HP since the 1970s. Would probably look at another one but still two major objections... First is the tang...it is just too short and I've been hammer bit several times over the years shooting friends guns. The second is the manual safety...not quite large enough and I don't like the fact that there isn't a positive detente like on a 1911.


The safety grew since the '70's of course, along with some extended aftermarket versions, and there is a détente.


I replaced the safety on my current HP with the Cylinder &Slide safety. Much mo-betta. Positive detent. Just the right size. Shaped more like a 1911 safety. Worth every penny.

Can't help you with the hammer bite thing. I'm one of the lucky ones.


Lunatic fringe....we all know you're out there.