Browning Hi Power

[zeke]

Liked BHP's and had a bunch of 40 S&W range pick ups (couldn't resist). Wanted a fuller chamber than a Glock (years ago) to use up all the brass. All the BHP's owned now have the preferred thin wood grips. However, the 40 does not get used much.

9mm BHP is one of my favorite range pistols, and a natural fit for the hand. An Israeli surplus was my first ($275), and with the beat up epoxy finish, never worry about marking it up.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

Bought mine in 1967-my first handgun-and still have it. In recent years have shot it with a Ciener conversion unit. Since JMB and Dieudonne Saive designed it around the 9MMP it can't be rechambered in longer and larger
rounds, the 40 S&W is a bit of a stretch for it. I found the rate of twist and depth of lands and grooves in the BHP barrel allowed for good shooting of lead bullets.

 

[sipowicz]

81 HP worked over by C&S around 85. A few years back Jim Hoag, RIP, had to fix some hammer follow…but nice to know the last guy to touch it was Jim. Recently put on Lok G tens. Way better than the stock 2X4s.

 

[Shark Bait]

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[biku324]

The BHP 40 was beefed up to handle the cartridge. The slide is thicker, heavier recoil spring, and a cast frame instead of forged. Because the cast frame was harder than the forged ones, the slide was also hardened better. It also has three lugs on the barrel instead of two. It is kind of a super BHP.

Indeed. Mine has eaten thousands of rounds and I've had zero issues, not even with springs.

 

[Shark Bait]

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[Drm50]

In early 70s had new HP, Colt Commander & SW 39. Results the HP was most accurate, S&W 39 much easier to shoot because of sights. The only thing the Colt had going for it was that it would shoot anything you stuffed in it.
Now only have the Comp model with adj sights and long barrel.

 

[zeke]

In early 70s had new HP, Colt Commander & SW 39. Results the HP was most accurate, S&W 39 much easier to shoot because of sights. The only thing the Colt had going for it was that it would shoot anything you stuffed in it.
Now only have the Comp model with adj sights and long barrel.

Got one of these, and it took some playing with recoil springs to function with my 115 target loads, which do 1150 fps. Lucked into it at local show because the dealer the guy was offering it to didn't know what it was. Spotted the attempted transaction and immediately "hovered".

 

[Retired W4]

Never had a BHP in 40. The one and only HP I have these days is this E prefix, post war German contract from the early 50s, some of which went to undercover MI 5 units. One matching mag.

 

[margethatcher]

.40 for sale

A previous owner removed the magazine safety and the trigger seems quite good. Trigger pull gauge puts it at about 4.5 pounds.

For those of you who have a BHP 40, a friend of mine is looking for one if you want to move it along.

I'd been planning on selling mine, but I'm in illinois, and its ten round magazine limit makes it more attractive now.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

Mine still has the magazine safety, yet has a fairly good trigger pull.
Bought a used barrel, was getting horrid accuracy. I was shooting 9MM out of a 40 S&W barrel.

 

[Golddollar]

Bought a used barrel, was getting horrid accuracy. I was shooting 9MM out of a 40 S&W barrel.

Boing-boing-boing-boing-boing

 

[John_M52]

Mine still has the magazine safety, yet has a fairly good trigger pull.
Bought a used barrel, was getting horrid accuracy. I was shooting 9MM out of a 40 S&W barrel.

I've heard it can be done

 

[BB57]

I've heard it can be done

<tongue in cheek> Of course it can! It says "9mm & .40 S&W" right on the cover of the owners manual.

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9mm getting fired in a .40 S&W barrel happens on an occasional basis, based on the very strange looking 9mm brass I find on one of the local ranges.

 

[kingrj]

I never owned a HP until a few years ago Classic Arms bought a crate of used Belgian state police guns. These had "ALUMINUM" frames! I bought one immediately. Trigger was **** and finish was painted on. Wayne Novak bead blasted the slide and blued it satin, installed new lo-carry sights. I threw away the mag safety and installed a B&H Spring's SFS kit with new sear and hammer. I love this gun! Light chrisp single action trigger now and can carry cocked and locked with hammer "down" with the SFS system. I now prefer this gun to my Sig P226.

 

[Shark Bait]

I'd love to see it kingrj. Pics please.

 

[Erich]

Honestly, the only BHP I regret letting go was my .40. It goes out of my mind for long periods of time . . . and then I see a thread like this one.

Sigh.

Nice seeing you today, Brother Shark Bait - THANK YOU for the fantastic Christmas present!

 

[wx7b]

Have the same 1995 deep blue with adjustable sights. Heavy recoil spring and heaviest trigger of my three BHPs, but fun to shoot. Was in the display at the local gun counter for a long time, then they marked it down to the same price as the base model, and no interest for 6 months......sold! Congrats on a rare Browning.

 

[VictorLouis]

I'd love to see it kingrj. Pics please.

Here's one I had done-up. SFS lockwork, Nights, and sent off to MagNaPort

 

[fordson]

My meager collection. Top a 1976 CAPTAIN "245" series in 9mm. Bought it new in '76. FEG HP in 9mm with SFS installed. Good clone of the HP with most part's interchangeable. And a 40SW PRACTICAL. Each with their saddles…..
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.