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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:10:50 PM EDT
I really wish FN/Browning would revive the BHP--more options. Right now I think you can get fixed sights, blued, matte, and sport with adjustable sights. No more Practical. They could sell one without mag safety for IDPA/USPSA--maybe even add a detective sized gun, rails, alloy frames (again). Basically the whole gamut like CZ's line. Instead they've been gomming around with their polymer series that they revise and drop 2 years later. Maybe someone ought to do them like Kimber and Springfield Armory did to Colt's 1911 in the late 90s.
A great pistol with great history. This is now a BHP picture thread. 
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:11:46 PM EDT
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I have a Hi Power, but it's not an FN.
It's one of (if not my) favorite pistols, for many reasons. |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:12:22 PM EDT
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I inherited my cat's. RIP Bongo.
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:13:33 PM EDT
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'94 Practical.
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:23:20 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:25:15 PM EDT
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You don't have a poll choice of: massively over priced for a lower capacity semi-reliable 9mm handgun with a mediocre single action trigger.
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:25:17 PM EDT
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I have an Israeli bringback. I like it not just because of the BHP history, but because I can hit stuff with it. |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:25:46 PM EDT
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I appreciate the classic lines and history, but as a shooter, I feel it leaves a lot to be desired compared to modern designs.
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:27:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You don't have a poll choice of: massively over priced for a lower capacity semi-reliable 9mm handgun with a mediocre single action trigger. Is it hard living with so much fail and AIDS?
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:28:01 PM EDT
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Sort of like a classic 50's car. Looks cool, but there are much better choices for daily drivers out there now.
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:28:59 PM EDT
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1977 adjustable sight and 1988 fixed sight.
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:28:59 PM EDT
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I have an '80s Belgian one, and it's light and low profile enough for CCW, and I shoot well with it.
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:29:14 PM EDT
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You don't have a poll choice of: massively over priced for a lower capacity semi-reliable 9mm handgun with a mediocre single action trigger. Who and what had a 13 round mag starting in 1935 until about 1980--and yet isn't oversized like a Beretta? It's also sleeker than a CZ75. |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:29:44 PM EDT
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The CZ-75 is the modern Hi-power.
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:29:46 PM EDT
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Awesome thread! My wife gave me this one for Christmas this year (probably so I would shut up about wanting it).
I removed the disconnect, and replaced the trigger spring with the extra power spring for a more positive reset. I blacked out the rear sight, and replaced the front sight with a Meprolite. The grips are Craig Spegel cocobolo S++ |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:30:15 PM EDT
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I may have to look into getting one
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:30:16 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:30:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sort of like a classic 50's car. Looks cool, but there are much better choices for daily drivers out there now. How is a modern, reliable handgun better than an older design, reliable handgun? Because it's plastic? That's an opinion.
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:31:15 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:32:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Who and what had a 13 round mag starting in 1935 until about 1980--and yet isn't oversized like a Beretta? It's also sleeker than a CZ75. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You don't have a poll choice of: massively over priced for a lower capacity semi-reliable 9mm handgun with a mediocre single action trigger. Who and what had a 13 round mag starting in 1935 until about 1980--and yet isn't oversized like a Beretta? It's also sleeker than a CZ75. It is 2015 now. There are better, and cheaper pistols out there. |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:32:27 PM EDT
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70 years of technological advancements have made it a great pistol...the gen3 Glock 19.
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:32:46 PM EDT
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I appreciate the classic lines and history, but as a shooter, I feel it leaves a lot to be desired compared to modern designs. <a href="http://s241.photobucket.com/user/kemays/media/3hps.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff35/kemays/3hps.jpg</a> All of which can be remedied if FN would put some work into it. Even a bad BHP trigger is more likely to be better than a 3rd Gen Smith, Sig or Beretta. |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:33:00 PM EDT
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Is it hard living with so much fail and AIDS? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You don't have a poll choice of: massively over priced for a lower capacity semi-reliable 9mm handgun with a mediocre single action trigger. Is it hard living with so much fail and AIDS? Does reality make you sad? |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:33:32 PM EDT
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I have a nice old Belgian high power, but honestly, I prefer a CZ-75....
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:34:02 PM EDT
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You don't have a poll choice of: massively over priced for a lower capacity semi-reliable 9mm handgun with a mediocre single action trigger. Interloper! |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:35:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Who and what had a 13 round mag starting in 1935 until about 1980--and yet isn't oversized like a Beretta? It's also sleeker than a CZ75. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You don't have a poll choice of: massively over priced for a lower capacity semi-reliable 9mm handgun with a mediocre single action trigger. Who and what had a 13 round mag starting in 1935 until about 1980--and yet isn't oversized like a Beretta? It's also sleeker than a CZ75. Someone had a good one around 75...but I don't think you could get it here |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:35:15 PM EDT
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How is a modern, reliable handgun better than an older design, reliable handgun? Because it's plastic? That's an opinion. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Sort of like a classic 50's car. Looks cool, but there are much better choices for daily drivers out there now. How is a modern, reliable handgun better than an older design, reliable handgun? Because it's plastic? That's an opinion. I never mentioned plastic, but that's certainly a proven material that reduces weight quite a bit, as well as production cost. And most modern guns of similar size are of higher magazine capacity. And feed ramps with modern hollowpoints in mind, and an accessory rail. I own a BHP, but it's like a 1950's car. Cool to look at, but when you're used to power steering and air conditioning, the 1950's car loses a lot of it's initial glamour and is not as nice a daily driver. |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:36:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Does reality make you sad? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: You don't have a poll choice of: massively over priced for a lower capacity semi-reliable 9mm handgun with a mediocre single action trigger. Is it hard living with so much fail and AIDS? Does reality make you sad? Far from reality. Nothing wrong with a single action trigger, not to mention fine ergonomics, excellent reliability, thin grip profile, and 15 rd aftermarket mags. Your fail is your burden, not mine.
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:37:34 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:37:34 PM EDT
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I like my Hi-Power, although in a number of respects I like 1911s better when talking about 9mm pistols. I personally prefer the ring hammer on mine over the spur hammer.
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:38:14 PM EDT
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75>BHP.
Not all BHPs are Brownings. Likewise, there are a dozen or more companies that make/made 75s other that CZ. |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:40:00 PM EDT
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Far from reality. Nothing wrong with a single action trigger, not to mention fine ergonomics, excellent reliability, thin grip profile, and 15 rd aftermarket mags. Your fail is your burden, not mine. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You don't have a poll choice of: massively over priced for a lower capacity semi-reliable 9mm handgun with a mediocre single action trigger. Is it hard living with so much fail and AIDS? Does reality make you sad? Far from reality. Nothing wrong with a single action trigger, not to mention fine ergonomics, excellent reliability, thin grip profile, and 15 rd aftermarket mags. Your fail is your burden, not mine. I'll give you the ergos, hi-powers do handle well. Everything else is unremarkable for the price tag. |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:41:05 PM EDT
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We call my BHP the laser gun!!!
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:41:33 PM EDT
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Hi Powers are cool. I actually carried one for about three years and kicked ass in IDPA with it.
Whoever said they're semi-reliable is a straight-up 'tard. A Hi Power and and a Beretta 92 are the the two most reliable handguns on the fuckin' planet. And that's got damn absolute fact. |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:43:09 PM EDT
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Wonder if the Brits carried on an empty chamber, or lowered the hammer on a charged pistol?
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:43:17 PM EDT
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75>BHP. Not all BHPs are Brownings. Likewise, there are a dozen or more companies that make/made 75s other that CZ. I agree. Love my BHP, but the cz 75 is a better shooter IMO. |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:43:29 PM EDT
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Who and what had a 13 round mag starting in 1935 until about 1980--and yet isn't oversized like a Beretta? It's also sleeker than a CZ75. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You don't have a poll choice of: massively over priced for a lower capacity semi-reliable 9mm handgun with a mediocre single action trigger. Who and what had a 13 round mag starting in 1935 until about 1980--and yet isn't oversized like a Beretta? It's also sleeker than a CZ75. Fuck yeah. So the standard mags are two less rounds than our current M9, who the fuck cares. While the trigger has generally more travel than a 1911 it is still crisp with a light pull wight. |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:43:47 PM EDT
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I see a lot of guys that still shoot 1911's for a combat handgun, but what does a 1911 do better than a Hi-Power other than larger bullets? Serious question.
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:43:58 PM EDT
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I'll play. 50's era internal extractor.
The BHP isn't my favorite pistol, but they're pretty and feel nice in the hand.  |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:44:07 PM EDT
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A beater I had Novak work over
Rescued this one from someone who had Duracoated an Israeli gun. 
Have a stock mk III matte and have another Izzy Mk III coming from Coles tomorrow. |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:45:02 PM EDT
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You don't have a poll choice of: massively over priced for a lower capacity semi-reliable 9mm handgun with a mediocre single action trigger. Had 3 at one time .... Yep ! Sold all 3 of them .... 
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:46:39 PM EDT
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Sort of like a classic 50's car. Looks cool, but there are much better choices for daily drivers out there now. this is the way I feel about the 1911 ... |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:47:29 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:47:34 PM EDT
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I see a lot of guys that still shoot 1911's for a combat handgun, but what does a 1911 do better than a Hi-Power other than larger bullets? Serious question. Better trigger and thumb safety, at minimum. |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:47:45 PM EDT
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I agree. Love my BHP, but the cz 75 is a better shooter IMO. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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75>BHP. Not all BHPs are Brownings. Likewise, there are a dozen or more companies that make/made 75s other that CZ. I agree. Love my BHP, but the cz 75 is a better shooter IMO. I have a 75B (and a full Kadet). Great guns, but a straight 75B is like the P35's slightly fatter cousin. Still hot, but not supermodel hot. |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:48:08 PM EDT
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As much as I like my HP, I like my CZ75's a lot more. Of course, I have a bunch of Cajun Gun Works goodies on my favorite 75....
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:49:08 PM EDT
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As a true fan of the classic browning designs, I have never shot a High Power. Always wanted one for the styling and elegant lines, any suggestions for a budget model one could get into HP's with?
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:49:11 PM EDT
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Hi Powers are cool. I actually carried one for about three years and kicked ass in IDPA with it. Whoever said they're semi-reliable is a straight-up 'tard. A Hi Power and and a Beretta 92 are the the two most reliable handguns on the fuckin' planet. And that's got damn absolute fact. With FMJ everything is pretty reliable. |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:50:35 PM EDT
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I may have to look into getting one I've always wanted one. Local gun shop has a beautiful pistol in stock but they want 950 plus tax for it 
Guess I'll have to stick with my 226 navy I got for 770 otd. |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:50:41 PM EDT
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We share similar taste in weapons, that is a beaut. Is that the one you sent to Heirloom Precision ? One day I'll give Jason a call and send him something. Quote HistoryQuoted:
We share similar taste in weapons, that is a beaut. Is that the one you sent to Heirloom Precision ? One day I'll give Jason a call and send him something. Good eye. Yes, that is Mr. Yost at work at Heirloom Precision. |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:54:06 PM EDT
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Too bad the trigger pull has cancer. Even if you remove the disconnect, the reset still has teh AIDS. If only JMB or his euro butt boy had used the 1911 trigger.
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