Talk Me Into A BHP!

[The Rabbi]

For reasons known only to higher authorities I am itching to get another semi-auto. My stock currently consists of the SIG 220, the SIG 239 9mm, and the HKP7 which my wife has appropriated. Really I am a wheelgun guy.
But the idea of a high cap wunder-neun has me excited and the original was the BHP. So tell me why this design, which is probably close to a 100 years old, is still something good to shoot.

 

[Arch]

Depends what you want it for. For cary, they would be a great gun. As I am a target shooter this is of no concern to me. But I have fired one (only about 200 rounds though it), but I can tell you what I thought.

It was great! The gun is extrely comfortable. The grip just seems to pull your hand into the correct position, and the gun has a nice feel to it, pointability is great. Recoil characteristics are ok, I mean your only fireing 9mm or 40S&W, so it's not going to push you though a wall. But being a smaller pistol, the recoil is kind of snappy, but quite managable to put the muzzel back onto the X in time.

But yeah, just the good, comfortable feel of the gun it what stuck me most. However having said that, I prefer the feel of a CZ or 1911 much better, somthing with a little more size, and weight to it.

 

[sm]

Pick up a BHP, notice the Ergonomics.

Then there is the Character and Soul, Proven Reliability AEB (as evidenced by) U.S Military, Militaries around the World – Still.

Insert a magazine , charge the chamber, put on the safety – Cocked and Locked. Now eye your target, draw the BHP and snick off the safety, Ain’t that single action trigger GREAT!

It is okay to kept grinning and you keep putting shot after shot in the same place.

Now go here:
http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/

Yeah -That Guy on the Internet.

He is a Moderator here and elsewhere. True Gentleman that Mr. Camp is…yep yessiree.

Yes we do expect a range report – pictures are good when you quit grinning long enough to share with us your new purchase.

Steve

 

[Old Fuff]

Like another well known Browning design, the P-35 Hi-Power is a time-proven platform. The magazine holds 13 rounds without feeling like a piece of 2 x 4, and the trigger pull is consistant although you'll probably want to have it worked over. Some like the magazine disconect - I don't. Although it is an all-steel pistol it is relatively light and well balanced. It remains a standard others try to match, but often don't get there. I too like revolvers and 1911 pistols - but I have been known to tote a Browning.

 

[P95Carry]

It's.... well .... just such a classic and great to shoot too. I know some trash the trigger but hey - I have never had probs enough to make me dislike the gun. I have used mine for IDPA and carry - it is now still shot but also revered, a bit!!

 

[Dienekes]

I first shot an Inglis BHP (loaned to me by a Canadian armed forces member) in a primitive "combat match" up in Canada in 1960. They are a quirky 9mm with class and lots of history. I eventually got a tangent sighted Inglis on principle, and much later picked up a very nice Israeli FN Mk III which I like very much.

I am not particularly a 9mm enthusiast, but the BHP is an excellent excuse to own one.

Some people don't care for the blocky standard grips and change them out to something less clumsy. Craig Spegel's delrins are nice and walnut is even nicer; Brownell's has a similar set under the name "Navidrex".

Stephen Camp at www.highpowersandhandguns.com has a lot of useful info on these; also an excellent reference book that I can recommend.

 

[KONY]

Why get a BHP? ... because it is the 9mm caliber what the 1911 is to the .45 ... if that appeals to you then go for it!

 

[Old Dog]

While I love the Hi-Power (and do agree that Craig Spegel make the most awesome stocks for it), and I think every serious handgunner should have at least one in his/her collection ... and I also think it's one of the coolest-lookin' pistols out there ... somehow, I seem to find myself shooting and admiring the CZ-75s just a bit more ... seems like some get the HP bug and then natually evolve into shooting and owning CZs ... so be warned ... getting a HP might be just the beginning ...

 

[Baba Louie]

CDNN has Belgian made Grand Puissance (Hi-Power)s for $399.99 per their latest catalog. Extra mags from $18-$25 and cocobolo grips for $30.

 

[Lennyjoe]

Does this help?

 

[P-35/53]

I have many guns but the Browning Hi- Power is mt favorite. Great ergonimics. When I shoot left handed the Hi-Power is the gun I shoot the best.

 

[Logan5]

I personally find that the BHP just shoots beautifully for me. I've got a 220 and a 226, among other things, but I find they are kind of a different universe at the range... Try one out before you buy, see what I mean. It's got a kind of ergonomics all it's own.

 

[GW]

The best argument in favor of the HP is to just hold one
If it doesn't just feel natural in your hand then maybe you should pass
It took me all of 2 minutes to decide on mine
It is a classic design to go into anyone's collection and it points better than any other handgun I own and that includes 1911's and Glocks

 

[faustulus]

Best 9mm Ever

 

[hso]

TRab,

I'm in Knoxville and if you'll come to my place I'll let you shoot my BHP and CZ 75, and whatever else you're interested in, and you can "see" for yourself.

Mike

 

[Smoke]

Find a BHP that someone will loan/rent to you.

The gun itself will talk you into it.

Smoke

 

[michiganfan]

It's like faling in love for the first time.

 

[The Rabbi]

I guess if it was good enough for Saddam Hussein it's good enough for me!

 

[Arc-Lite]

Rabbi.... just the fact, it has been at or near the top, of the auto game, for 100 years...says allot. With your choice in Sigs and H&K's you will find the HP to be of another day, when things were simple, and performance was a must. A few things need some attention, trigger, sights and safety....but these things can be addressed very easily. Only down side...really, is only one won't do, or if it does...your in a small crowd that becomes smaller daily. I carried one all threw asia, and africa, for it seams like 100 years...and still find it to be...a dear friend. With FN deciding to discontinue the P-35...they will only go up in value.... like the P-7, but you would have to sell it..to see that $ gain...and if your like the rest of us....selling a friend...is out of the question. As for being good enough for Saddam (the gopher).... the guns surely was better then this scum bag... and I sure wish he would have put it in his mouth...and used it....when he had the chance.

 

[Michael Zeleny]

Why get a BHP? ... because it is the 9mm caliber what the 1911 is to the .45 ...

That honor belongs to the P08.

if that appeals to you then go for it!

The feel in the hand is the biggest asset of the GP35. The Rube Goldberg trigger linkage and high propensity to shoot loose after a few thousand rounds are its biggest liabilities.

 

[Penman]

If you don't buy one, I will sit on your doorstep and tell your neighbors that we're related...

 

[C. H. Luke]

The worst thing about the P-35 is, once you own one, most other guns just aren't the same anymore.....

 

[model 649]

Well Rabbi? Hows that for near-unanimous? Just get one and enjoy it. Tough to go too far wrong with a High-Power. The design's longevity speaks for itself (as well as all of us who love them). Let us know what you get, and how you like it?
Josh

 

[MikeIsaj]

Here's another thought on the matter;

You want one. You can afford one. This is America, it's what we do.

Enjoy your new gun.

Semper Fi!

 

[Coronach]

Talk Me Into A BHP!

No.

Shoot one. You'll talk yourself into it.

Mike