Browning Hi Power

[Shark Bait]

I do like the 40 BHP, but for whatever reason, it always seems "larger" to me than the 9mm counterparts. It certainly feels a bit "beefier" than 9's .

You have some nice ones there. The 40 is beefier than the 9mm. Refer to post #24.

 

[Hair Trigger]

I do like the 40 BHP, but for whatever reason, it always seems "larger" to me than the 9mm counterparts. It certainly feels a bit "beefier" than 9's . The BHP, to me, has always been a classic, elegant , sophisticated design.

The easiest way to immediately distinguish the .40 version from the 9mm version is to look at the left side of the slide. The slide has a relief cut to allow clearance to the forward edge of the slide stop, and the slide stop's rounded end shape is flattened so the relief cut doesn't have to be as big. Looking at the relief, you can see how much bulkier the .40's slide is. It's also 1/4" longer than the 9mm slide. Oddly, I think the balance of fully loaded versions of either one are about the same. I guess ten of the heavier .40 cartridges balances the heavier slide the same as 14 9mm's do on the lighter slide.

 

[local_dirt]

Very nice Shark. I think they are very elegant. Love the grips too. Enjoy it in good health.

Mine below is a 1971 that I bought new for 94.00. The grips are Spegel rosewood. I dare say it has not been fired in 45 years

# 1 son wants it

I'm sure he does. Lol.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Started out with the FEGs I found while living in Harrisburg home of the importer.

Found two MkIIIs in the 90s one new and matt, one blue and ANIB used( was still in the box) at good prices.

Recently picked up a Springfield SA35 which I really like. $669 with a lot of the work that you use to send the gun away to get ..... standard! Really like it ...... first 100 rds!