Why do I need a BHP?

Mushinto · 11-22-2011, 06:49

A friend asked me to sell this for him.

Well, I can't get it out of my hand, so I may as well own it.

rhino673 · 11-22-2011, 07:06

IMO, the BHP feels better in the hand then almost any other pistol. It is a classic and would be a great addition to your collection. What is he trying to get out of it?

JK-linux · 11-22-2011, 07:10

The BHP is a personal favorite of mine. It's one of the most well designed 9mm pistols ever to grace my hands. It's one I had to sell when times were tougher, and I'll always have a soft spot for the one that I sold.

Mushinto · 11-23-2011, 11:36

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Originally Posted by rhino673

IMO, the BHP feels better in the hand then almost any other pistol. It is a classic and would be a great addition to your collection. What is he trying to get out of it?

I agree.

I bought him a NIB Glock 17 and he was happy.

Although I am not a fan of the 9mm, if the zombies come, this is my go-to pistol.

the perfesser · 12-01-2011, 20:59

You ask: "Why does one need a BHP?"

Because it's the pistol that Jesus would have owned, should he have been interested in firearms.......

ca survivor · 12-28-2011, 16:04

niiiiiice BHP keep it, it's a classic and nice shooting gun too

S9Man · 12-28-2011, 16:18

You only need a BHP if you all ready have a S&W 952, a SIG P210, a Glock 17, a CZ75, a SIG 226, a HK USP, a S&W1911 pro 9, a UZI, then maybe just to try something different you could get a BHP. I had one in in 40 S&W and did not keep it for long. It was a two tone job with rubber grips. I think I'd like to get a old classic blue with wood grips in 9mm.

Spinnerblade · 01-10-2012, 03:21

I have lots of handguns and the Hi-Power is one of my very favorites.

Why? Mine have been super reliable, accurate, feel good in the hand, no stupid grip safety to worry about, good ammo capacity, and they have a lot of personality to them that most modern guns totally lack. Oh yeah, they also look great.

513GunGuy · 01-10-2012, 04:03

I have got one from my dad and it was his from a long time. I would not sell it for two reasons it was my dads favorite gun and it is a very reliable gun as well. The classics never go out of style.

MannyA · 01-10-2012, 11:39

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Originally Posted by the perfesser

You ask: "Why does one need a BHP?"

Because it's the pistol that Jesus would have owned, should he have been interested in firearms.......

...and had the 1911 not come along and won His heart earlier!

MannyA · 01-10-2012, 11:40

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Originally Posted by Spinnerblade

I have lots of handguns and the Hi-Power is one of my very favorites.

Why? Mine have been super reliable, accurate, feel good in the hand, no stupid grip safety to worry about, good ammo capacity, and they have a lot of personality to them that most modern guns totally lack. Oh yeah, they also look great.

The stupid grip safety was made to keep "stupid" from having a 1911!!!

Spinnerblade · 01-10-2012, 15:22

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Originally Posted by MannyA

The stupid grip safety was made to keep "stupid" from having a 1911!!!

Well I know you are not talking 'bout me 'cause I've got a few 1911's as well, that's how I know their shortcomings.

You can go to youtube and watch Mr. Hickok45 -TRY- and shoot a table full of 45's without getting malfunctions. Sad to say it doesn't happen.

dsa1115 · 01-10-2012, 15:29

You need one because it's a John Browning masterpiece.

MannyA · 01-10-2012, 15:46

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Originally Posted by Spinnerblade

Well I know you are not talking 'bout me 'cause I've got a few 1911's as well, that's how I know their shortcomings.

You can go to youtube and watch Mr. Hickok45 -TRY- and shoot a table full of 45's without getting malfunctions. Sad to say it doesn't happen.

I have 12 (1 if your related to my wife).
Never have a problem and I shoot reloads and factory Walmart stuff.

bac1023 · 02-01-2012, 20:26

The BHP is my favorite 9mm.

Its a classic.

ca survivor · 02-10-2012, 07:07

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Originally Posted by Spinnerblade

I have lots of handguns and the Hi-Power is one of my very favorites.

Why? Mine have been super reliable, accurate, feel good in the hand, no stupid grip safety to worry about, good ammo capacity, and they have a lot of personality to them that most modern guns totally lack. Oh yeah, they also look great.

Nice P-7s

Foxtrotx1 · 02-10-2012, 07:24

I want that brush chrome hi power.

hoghunter82 · 02-20-2012, 20:21

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Originally Posted by the perfesser

You ask: "Why does one need a BHP?"

Because it's the pistol that Jesus would have owned, should he have been interested in firearms.......

That's one of the funniest things I've ever read on a forum. I read it out loud and my wife laughed too. Bravo to you sir.

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Mushinto · 02-20-2012, 22:13

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Originally Posted by Mushinto

A friend asked me to sell this for him.

Well, I can't get it out of my hand, so I may as well own it.

I just sent the slide off to Chuck Rogers for new sights.

Spinnerblade · 02-22-2012, 05:33

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Originally Posted by Mushinto

I just sent the slide off to Chuck Rogers for new sights.

Please let us know how that works out.

HexHead · 02-22-2012, 05:55

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Originally Posted by dsa1115

You need one because it's a John Browning masterpiece.

Actually, the only one ofBrowning's innovations that made it to the final P35 design was the clocked breech. Pretty much the rest of the final pistol, including the staggered high capacity magazine was all Dieudonné Saive.

Browning died in 1926 and the HiPower was completed in 1935.

And I'm not knocking the BHP, I had two of them.

Mushinto · 02-22-2012, 09:42

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Originally Posted by Spinnerblade

Please let us know how that works out.

I asked him to put on Yost Retro sights, or the best equivalent and a matching front sight.

I will post pics when it gets back.

bac1023 · 02-22-2012, 20:40

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Originally Posted by Mushinto

I asked him to put on Yost Retro sights, or the best equivalent and a matching front sight.

I will post pics when it gets back.

Looking forward to the pics

fowler · 02-28-2012, 10:42

I like the HP,but I carry a Sig 226 9mm and if not that my second chioce of 9mm is a Glock. Much more robust and reliable than the old Browning design. Once the top of the 9mm food chain,but now at or near the bottom of todays 9mm,s the Highpower is a good safe queen.

rv4driver · 02-28-2012, 19:34

BHP, safe queen? OMG, now you've done it!