No they don’t. Tangents are generally collector guns and the ones that bring the most money are ones that are old enough to have the stock cut in the frame to actually mount a BHP stock to the gun. The ones they get the most money are the ones that are old enough and are C&R so they are not considered short-barreled rifles when you mount the “original” stock.The tangent sight Hi Powers bring the most money, especially the commercial models such as this one. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/911078638
I had no interest in the BHP, but after fondling a couple, they are sort of intoxicating.
They are, as are most things new to you are and the honeymoon isn't yet over. 6 months or a year down the road and youre already cheating with the next thing to catch your eye.I had no interest in the BHP, but after fondling a couple, they are sort of intoxicating.
It's not unusual, it's just an early variant - Mk. III started production in 1989, but the cast frames were introduced in '93/94, when they released the .40 S&W version.I have this MkIII that’s a bit unusual as it has a forged frame
I have this MkIII that’s a bit unusual as it has a forged frame
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I have no idea what it’s worth today, but I imagine it’s a bit more than the $550 I paid 3 years ago.
I think it would probably make a good base for customizing but it’s in perfect condition and I haven’t gotten tired of shooting so it will stay as is for a while
Let me correct that for you. BHP + Spegel Grips = Perfection
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I tend to agree. I became a Hipower addict in the late 80s, and the rubber Hogues have been on mine since the late 90s.BHP + Hogue rubber grips = perfection.
I've been addicted since 1992.
I tend to agree. I became a Hipower addict in the late 80s, and the rubber Hogues have been on mine since the late 90s.
Those Spegels though.... I may have to give them a run.
I don't even think of what my mkIII is worth, as the finish is hammered. I mean like gouges in the slide, some rust on the left side where it used to catch my sweat... it's still pretty but it's definitely gone more to the "rat rod" side of things.
Did you make a cash or trade offer?I had no interest in the BHP, but after fondling a couple, they are sort of intoxicating.
Happened to me in the early 90s, when you could walk into a gun shop and pick up a new MKIII for under $400... and the old Hi-Powers, sheesh, used ones were even cheaper, having not attained cult status yet. Sadly, I grew out of that phase and divested myself when I went all in on 1911s to the exclusion of most everything else. But every time WVsig shows one of his masterpieces, I kinda start feeling that lust again.Put it down, back away slowly and don’t ever touch one again or you will run the risk of catching the disease
I'm gonna have to agree with you there. Another great combination, like peanut butter and jelly, but for grown-ups...Let me correct that for you. BHP + Spegel Grips = Perfection