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Re: School me on the Browning Hi-Power InternetGuru #10943001 02/09/16
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 3,190 Michigan Yooper W wildhobbybobby Campfire Tracker
wildhobbybobby Campfire Tracker W Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 3,190 Michigan Yooper	I've owned 4 of them over the years. I don't care for them because they bite my hand badly with either the roweled or spurred hammer to the point that I am bloody every time I shoot one. It, and the Walther PPK series, are the most painful handguns I ever used because of hammer bite. The factory safety is small and stiff to operate. The ones I owned had heavy triggers, which I understand are a function of the magazine safety. Personally I don't care for a magazine safety. The magazine safety also prevented the magazines from dropping free. I understand that a couple hundred bucks of gunsmithing can solve most of these problems. Maybe the new HP's are better, but I would never own one again. It was a brilliant design when it was introduced but there are better options today as far as I am concerned. But lots of folks love them and love makes the world go 'round. Last edited by wildhobbybobby; 02/09/16. Life is like a purple antelope on a field of tuna fish...

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Re: School me on the Browning Hi-Power wildhobbybobby #10943352 02/09/16
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 23,453 4ager Campfire Ranger
4ager Campfire Ranger Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 23,453	Originally Posted by wildhobbybobby I've owned 4 of them over the years. I don't care for them because they bite my hand badly with either the roweled or spurred hammer to the point that I am bloody every time I shoot one. It, and the Walther PPK series, are the most painful handguns I ever used because of hammer bite. The factory safety is small and stiff to operate. The ones I owned had heavy triggers, which I understand are a function of the magazine safety. Personally I don't care for a magazine safety. The magazine safety also prevented the magazines from dropping free. I understand that a couple hundred bucks of gunsmithing can solve most of these problems. Maybe the new HP's are better, but I would never own one again. It was a brilliant design when it was introduced but there are better options today as far as I am concerned. But lots of folks love them and love makes the world go 'round. The magazine safety and trigger "issue" can be resolved sitting at your own table in less than one beer's time. Small hammer, drift punch (or the proper sized equivalent), and YouTube. If you can drive a finish nail and tie your own shoes, you can remove the mag disconnect and immediately improve the trigger. Originally Posted by Mannlicher America needs to understand that our troops are not 'disposable'. Each represents a family; Fathers, Mothers, Sons, Daughters, Cousins, Uncles, Aunts... Our Citizens are our most valuable treasure; we waste far too many.

Re: School me on the Browning Hi-Power InternetGuru #10943404 02/09/16
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 8,166 T TheKid Campfire Outfitter
TheKid Campfire Outfitter T Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 8,166	The C&S no bite hammer kits do a good job of stopping hammer bite. And as a side benefit usually results in a much better trigger pull. They come in several shapes and styles.

Re: School me on the Browning Hi-Power InternetGuru #10943761 02/09/16
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,274 Back in Texas, for good! tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger
tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,274 Back in Texas, for good!	Cylinder & Slide says they can get the trigger down to a crisp 5 lbs, without removing the mag safety (they won't remove it, for liability reasons). Novak's shop also used to customize them, however I don't see a website for Novak's any more. I have two of them, one a MkIII and then Dad's Belgian Browning. I've always liked them as a slim & ergonomic pistol, well balanced for the cartridge, and much handier than most of the Hi-cap 9mm's. If you prefer a single action auto, but want more capacity, the BHP is still valid. "...the designer of the .270 Ingwe cartridge!..."

Re: School me on the Browning Hi-Power InternetGuru #10946776 02/10/16
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,274 Back in Texas, for good! tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger
tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,274 Back in Texas, for good!	Saw that Nighthawk has started offering custom Hi-Powers http://www.nighthawkcustom.com/pistols/new/browning-hi-power "...the designer of the .270 Ingwe cartridge!..."

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Re: School me on the Browning Hi-Power InternetGuru #10946820 02/10/16
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas R RGK Campfire Regular
RGK Campfire Regular R Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas	I shoot this one a lot. Basic is good. Bob

Re: School me on the Browning Hi-Power InternetGuru #10947455 02/10/16
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,965 Caldwell, Idaho I idahoguy101 Campfire Regular
idahoguy101 Campfire Regular I Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,965 Caldwell, Idaho	Love the BHP, but they're expensive... Look for a used Charles Daly HP on gunbroker. For about $400. Have a gunsmith remove the magazine safety and your good to go! I've owned both Browning's and the Charles Daly copy. The copy is service grade reliable and if you want it worked over by a gunsmith, go for it.

Re: School me on the Browning Hi-Power InternetGuru #10947841 02/10/16
Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,796 I InternetGuru OP Campfire Regular
OP InternetGuru Campfire Regular I Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,796	Thanks for all the help. There is a MKIII advertised about an hour's drive away, I believe I will go look at it this weekend. I'm not sure if it's a cast frame or not. I suspect it will need a few parts from C&S based on this thread but that's within the budget.

Re: School me on the Browning Hi-Power InternetGuru #10949337 02/11/16
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 24,660 NW Nevada GunGeek Campfire Ranger
GunGeek Campfire Ranger Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 24,660 NW Nevada	Originally Posted by InternetGuru Thanks for all the help. There is a MKIII advertised about an hour's drive away, I believe I will go look at it this weekend. I'm not sure if it's a cast frame or not. I suspect it will need a few parts from C&S based on this thread but that's within the budget. Don't even give a second thought to the cast vs. forged frame; both are completely fine and most would say the cast frames are actually a little tougher. If you ever have a problem with a Hi Power it won't be related to cast vs. forged.

Re: School me on the Browning Hi-Power InternetGuru #10949369 02/11/16
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 8,166 T TheKid Campfire Outfitter
TheKid Campfire Outfitter T Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 8,166	Mine started as a rough 1980 production gun that my wife bought me cheap for our anniversary one year. I did all the work piecemeal as time and money allowed and shot it a bunch along the way. C&S No Bite kit, plain black Novaks, Herrett grips, C&S safety, sportsman's scabbard holster by Diamond D leather, texture on the front and back by a good friend who is a master engraver, and polish blue by me. Last edited by TheKid; 02/11/16. Reason: Add pics

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Re: School me on the Browning Hi-Power GunGeek #10949577 02/11/16
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas R RGK Campfire Regular
RGK Campfire Regular R Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas	Originally Posted by GunGeek Originally Posted by InternetGuru Thanks for all the help. There is a MKIII advertised about an hour's drive away, I believe I will go look at it this weekend. I'm not sure if it's a cast frame or not. I suspect it will need a few parts from C&S based on this thread but that's within the budget. Don't even give a second thought to the cast vs. forged frame; both are completely fine and most would say the cast frames are actually a little tougher. If you ever have a problem with a Hi Power it won't be related to cast vs. forged. Roger that; cast is good. Slightly different feel, but mucho strong. This MKIII custom was built by Don Williams. Bob

Re: School me on the Browning Hi-Power TheKid #10949833 02/11/16
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,851 Back home in Dixie W Wildcatter264 Campfire Tracker
Wildcatter264 Campfire Tracker W Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,851 Back home in Dixie	Like your BHP. Very interesting treatment of the front & back straps on that grip. How were the raised dots created? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty of give me death! P. Henry Deus vult! Rhodesians all now

Re: School me on the Browning Hi-Power Wildcatter264 #10950544 02/11/16
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 8,166 T TheKid Campfire Outfitter
TheKid Campfire Outfitter T Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 8,166	Originally Posted by Wildcatter264 Like your BHP. Very interesting treatment of the front & back straps on that grip. How were the raised dots created? The raised dots are created using a square graver deiven into the workpiece. Under a loupe they look like tiny woodrasp teeth.

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