Browning HP-OK for cocked & locked carry?

[OrangePwrx9]

Thinking of carrying my BHP. It doesn't have a grip safety like the 1911. Wondered if cocked and locked carry is safe with this gun??
Bob

 

[earlthegoat2]

Here we go again......

but the short answer is yes.

As long as you use the manual safety.

 

[bigmike45]

Yes!!!

 

[jaydubya]

Check Stephen Camp's website, www.highpowersandhandguns.com. He has lots to say on this topic.

Cordially, Jack

 

[HorseSoldier]

I hope it is, otherwise I'm going to have a big hole in my thigh someday . . .

Seriously, though, it's fine for C&L carry.

 

[SouthpawShootr]

Just make sure your holster has a piece of material extending up to and past the safety. See BigMike's picture above. This is typically called a sweat shield and it's best function is that it prevents the safety from being disengaged during your daily activities by friction or catching on clothing. I wouldn't carry either a 1911 or Browning in any other fashion than C&L. Anything else slows you down tremendously.

 

[BikerRN]

Gee the original question has me pondering.

I sometimes carry the High Power in my waistband without a holster.

No, I'm not interested in the replies of all the "You always need to use a holster for safety" people. The only gun that absolutely should have a holster is the Glock, or other striker fired handgun, for safety reasons.

I've carried various Single Action Pistols, Revolvers, and Double Action Autoloaders over the past 20+ years, some with and some without a Grip Safety, and it's never been an issue for me. To each their own I guess.

BikerRN

 

[midiwall]

Check Stephen Camp's website, [strike]www.highpowersandhandguns.com[/strike]. He has lots to say on this topic.

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