colt 1911 vs browning high power
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Have you existing pistols? and what is your main purpose ??
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Trying to compare apple and oranges...
Ones single stack with the endless options for calibers ( 22, 9mm, 40, 38 super, 45 acp etc etc ).
Other is double stack and in comes in the option of 9mm and 40cal.
Ones single stack with the endless options for calibers ( 22, 9mm, 40, 38 super, 45 acp etc etc ).
Other is double stack and in comes in the option of 9mm and 40cal.
BHP! Though I'm sure I'll be in the minority with that answer, I've never come across one I didn't like, even the cheapy knock offs. Can't say the same for 1911's, though the nice ones are very nice. I speak from a perspective of box stock guns; if you like to customize and modify, 1911 is hands down the winning choice.
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Yup. Need more info.
I removed the mag safety from mine and ended up cutting 3 or 4 coils from the ridiculously heavy main spring and relieving a good bit of tension from the sear spring to get mine down to around the 5 pound range.
Getting the trigger pin out was a real odyssey. I'd not do that again...
In the end there is no feel whatsoever for trigger reset. It's certainly an interesting Rube Goldberg of a trigger mech in that gun.
But it's still a sweet little pistol
I have a BHP's both in .40 and 9mm. I've taken the MDS out but the triggers,while much better, are still heavy compared to my 1911 (STI Trojan). As for the HP mags, the factory mags have a spring and not only drop free but shoot out of the mag well.....after market mags, not so much although removing the MDS certainly helps.
While I like both, for what it's worth I find I can normally shoot a higher score on a bullseye target with the 1911.
As to which to buy I'd say it's more of a question of both intended use and personal taste.
While I like both, for what it's worth I find I can normally shoot a higher score on a bullseye target with the 1911.
As to which to buy I'd say it's more of a question of both intended use and personal taste.
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I have an WWII Inglis HP that I love because of its heritage but it is a collector not a shooter. Can't say I'm drawn to the newer models.
To me, every pistol shooter needs a 1911. With all the other awesome 9mms out there, I don't feel the same about the HP. That said, if the HP has a particular draw for you, go for it. You could always flip it.
To me, every pistol shooter needs a 1911. With all the other awesome 9mms out there, I don't feel the same about the HP. That said, if the HP has a particular draw for you, go for it. You could always flip it.
Everyone know that the BHP fixed JMB's earlier design flaws in the 1911
I'm not a fan of the 1911 grip safety and the mag safety on the BHP makes the trigger spongy. However, I've done the mag disco on my T-series BHP and it's a shooter!
I'm not a fan of the 1911 grip safety and the mag safety on the BHP makes the trigger spongy. However, I've done the mag disco on my T-series BHP and it's a shooter!
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BHP.
My 1911 has nose diving issues that cant seem to be fixed. Have 4 different types of mags, have had the feed ramp polished, and no I am not using hollow points or wad cutters. I am using run of the mill round nosed ammo of 4 different manufactures.
Unless you enjoy only loading 5-6 rounds in an 8 round mag...
*edit* My 1911 is a Remington R1 1911 centennial edition... Wouldn't be quite as choked about it if it didn't cost me more than double my glock.
My 1911 has nose diving issues that cant seem to be fixed. Have 4 different types of mags, have had the feed ramp polished, and no I am not using hollow points or wad cutters. I am using run of the mill round nosed ammo of 4 different manufactures.
Unless you enjoy only loading 5-6 rounds in an 8 round mag...
*edit* My 1911 is a Remington R1 1911 centennial edition... Wouldn't be quite as choked about it if it didn't cost me more than double my glock.
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bhp's do not seem to have the same issues with reliability that low end, non custom 1911's often do.
A new BHP will be more likely to give you trouble-free operation out of the box than an equivalently priced 1911. One downside is that the trigger will likely require some work to be usable (at least removing the magazine disconnector and mainspring swap) and will never be quite as good as a 1911. Also, the shape of the magazines and magazine well is not ideal for fast reloads with no way of improving it. You may find that you will have to be careful about accidentally engaging the slide release if you use a thumbs-forward grip. Hammer bite may be a problem, especially if you have large hands.
