Browning Hi-power thoughts?

[Paul7]

I just got an Israeli and the shipping was $10. It does have normal finish wear, but it seems no different functionally to other Hi-Powers I've handled. To me, there's some appeal knowing is was used by the Israeli military/police, just like other Hi-Powers that have been used in wars. I know some have to have their guns (and probably cars) spotless, I'm not one of them. I could easily afford a prettier one, but saw no reason to spend the money.

First time shooting it I had no failures with any type of ammo, and it was accurate. I plan on disabling the mag disconnect, but that's an issue with any Hi-Power. I'd say it's about the best $379 gun I've bought.

 

[jon_in_wv]

Zombie44, those pics are gorgeous. The Browning HP has to be, in my opinion, the most beautiful firearm ever made. There are many others that look great but there is a elegance of design that others just don't match. I can't wait to buy another one.

 

[KodiakBeer]

Not sure how you get a $10 shipping on a handgun.

Check the shipping cost: http://www.gunsamerica.com/911032945/Guns/Pistols/Browning-Pistols/Hi-Power/FN_Browning_9mm_Hi_Power_Israeli_G_VG_1990_w_2_Magazines.htm#

 

[SharpsDressedMan]

$10 from a distributor to your dealer: no problem. Returning for $10? Not from anyone but a dealer (for a $10 shipping fee, you have to use the mail, and only dealer to dealer can use the mail). If you ship a handgun back yourself, you will have to use a common carrier (UPS, Fedex), and they charge for NEXT DAY service. If you get your FFL to return it, you will have to negotiate his re-entry into his books, shipping costs, packing, handling, etc. If he does it for $10, more power to you.

 

[rellascout]

$10 from a distributor to your dealer: no problem. Returning for $10? Not from anyone but a dealer (for a $10 shipping fee, you have to use the mail, and only dealer to dealer can use the mail). If you ship a handgun back yourself, you will have to use a common carrier (UPS, Fedex), and they charge for NEXT DAY service. If you get your FFL to return it, you will have to negotiate his re-entry into his books, shipping costs, packing, handling, etc. If he does it for $10, more power to you.

The key is to refuse the transfer and call the dealer. He will then have the other dealer return it.

 

[jon_in_wv]

What does a shipping fee have to do with your thoughts on a HP? Way to kill a thread guys.

 

[atlanticfire]

After owning lots of 9mm handguns, I only kept the BHP. Mine is one of the FN made ones. Its one of the best balanced handguns. As for the glock comments, I'd rather throw sharp sticks at the target.

 

[dogtown tom]

rellascout The key is to refuse the transfer and call the dealer. He will then have the other dealer return it. If you do it properly it never gets into your FFLs book. That said I always pay my guy as if the transfer occurred.

Any firearm that I receive is required to be entered into my bound book. Period. If your dealer isn't recording that gun he is in violation of Federal law.

If a customer comes in, looks at the gun, decides he does not want it....it still has to be logged in to my bound book. While the gun is on my books, it is not my property........and someone other than myself will need to cover the cost of return shipping.

 

[rellascout]

Any firearm that I receive is required to be entered into my bound book. Period. If your dealer isn't recording that gun he is in violation of Federal law.

If a customer comes in, looks at the gun, decides he does not want it....it still has to be logged in to my bound book. While the gun is on my books, it is not my property........and someone other than myself will need to cover the cost of return shipping.

I am not an FFL so I will take your word that what I stated is incorrect. I might have simply missunderstood him. I have never had to send one back but I have inquired about how such a situation would be handled. I guess my point is that if you do not want a gun because its condition does not meet your expectations then do not transfer the gun.

This is the problem with surplus guns in the condition that the current Isreali BHPs are in. There is a wide varriance in the condition of the guns being labeled "VG" or "Good". It is often hard to tell what you are getting from the pictures. I would only purchase one from an online dealer who you trust to hand pick one or purchase one at a show where you can choose the best of the bunch. If you get a nice one then the $400 or less price tag represents a great bargin. If you pay $400 for a beater then IMHO you have not done so well since there are commerical guns selling everyday for $700 NIB or $450 to $600 LNIB.

 

[rbernie]

Let's keep this one topical, gang. If you want to discuss the processes involved in transferring a pistol, I'd suggest starting a new thread.