Info about issued Browning

[evan the cdn]

Where can I find details about the Browning that's issued to the Canadian military?

 

[Mtechnik2]

I don't know if this helps but here ya go:

h ttp://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg17-e.htm

 

[evan the cdn]

Is it the MK-III S/A with fixed sights? Or is it an older version than that?

 

[Kindly Old Coach]

A gent named Clive M. Law wrote a book about them, believe it or not.

 

[Colin]

google Inglis hi-power

 

[evan the cdn]

From Wikipedia: (no info about sights though)

As of 2007, the MK1 version remains the standard service pistol of the Canadian Forces, with the SIG P226 being issued to specialized units along with the Sig Sauer P225.

Technical Specs of the Mk I

A locked-breech, semi-automatic, single-action, recoil-operated pistol. The Browning Hi-Power Mk I uses a 13-round staggered magazine.

Specifications:

* Caliber: 9 mm
* Length: 197 mm
* Barrel length: 118 mm
o length of rifled part: 100 mm
o number of grooves: 6
o direction of twist: right
* Height (without sight, loaded): 127.5 mm
* Width (with stocks): 36 mm
o (without stocks): 25.5 mm
* Weight (with empty magazine): 0.9 kg
o (with loaded magazine): 1.060 kg
* Capacity of magazine: 13 cartridges
* Modes of fire: Single action
* Muzzle velocity: 350 m/s
o v. 12.50: 340 m/s
o muzzle energy: 50 kg/m
* Safeties: Half-#### notch, manual thumb safety, firing pin block, and magazine disconnect
* Trigger pull: 7.5 lb
* Maximum Effective Range: 50 m
* Dispersion (firing 10 shots with rest)
o at 15 metres: 95 mm (height 50 mm, width 45 mm)
o at 30 metres: 200 mm (height 105 mm, width 95 mm)
o at 50 metres: 320 mm (height 170 mm, width 150 mm)

From the Canadian War Museum:
www.pbase.com/mrclark/image/63307210

From GunsAmerica:
www.gunsamerica.com/904507449/Guns/Pistols/Browning-Pistols/Hi-Power/Browning_Hi_Power_Inglis_Mk_I_Canadian_Air_Force.htm#

 

[hondroid]

Inglis nomenclature

Actually it is the Pistol 9MM Browning FN No2 Mk1*, and the hammer/link assembly, and the extractor are different from the Mk1. It is a single action, magazine fed, short recoil pistol. The capacity and dimensions as listed above are correct. I am a CF weapons tech.

 

[evan the cdn]

Actually it is the Pistol 9MM Browning FN No2 Mk1*, and the hammer/link assembly, and the extractor are different from the Mk1. It is a single action, magazine fed, short recoil pistol. The capacity and dimensions as listed above are correct. I am a CF weapons tech.

Cool. Thanks for the info.

 

[woodchopper]

there are a few kicking around, I bought one for myself off the EE Its in much nicer shape then the one I was issued

 

[hnachaj]

Here is a second month's production all original, never reblued, not issued as it is missing the Canaadian sticker on the foregrip:

It is for sale. PM me for info.

Regards,
Henry

 

[woodchopper]

nice, a little wear but thats to be expected.

I should take some pictures of mine one of these days.

nice to have one of the proper holsters, 2 mags and cleaning rod to go with it

 

[Donny Fenn1]

no sticker? it may have just come off as they aren't the most durable decals ever made..
the stickered ones were supposed to go to China anyways weren't they? that's where the original motivation for the Inglis contract came from, right?
i have Law's book but it's been a while since i read it...
i have two Inglis, one with a sticker one without....

 

[woodchopper]

no my Cdn one has the sticker and the ones comming out of warstock to replace the worn out ones in the system have the sticker too

 

[dangertree]

My Inglis is the one pistol that I will not be selling.

However, we have a 1914 CEF 1911 on consignment at the shop that I am seriously considering adding to that list.

 

[maple_leaf_eh]

The Browning HP is issued to just about every swinging #### over the rank of Pte these days. NCOs and Offrs get them. Vehicle crews (usually) get them. Medics get them. Guys with heavy weapons get them.

The downside to wider issue is heavy use of the training stocks. I've seen more breakdowns than every before. The WWII Inglis magazines have been replaced with new issue FN-made mags. AND the training ammo last time out was not IVI, but commercial Federal ball.

 

[dangertree]

commercial Federal ball.

interesting. 124gn?

 

[evan the cdn]

The Browning HP is issued to just about every swinging #### over the rank of Pte these days. NCOs and Offrs get them. Vehicle crews (usually) get them. Medics get them. Guys with heavy weapons get them.

The downside to wider issue is heavy use of the training stocks. I've seen more breakdowns than every before. The WWII Inglis magazines have been replaced with new issue FN-made mags. AND the training ammo last time out was not IVI, but commercial Federal ball.

So, there's no problems with using new magazines?

 

[dangertree]

Any HP mag will fit the Inglis.

 

[maple_leaf_eh]

So, there's no problems with using new magazines?

The Inglis mags crack at the square joint where the feed lips attach to the rear. The result is the spring pressure splays out the lips and causes jams. This is not a fault the average recreational shooter WILL EVER induce, but one that 6 decades of week after week heavy use.

There are two styles of European-made commercial mags. Both are shiney blued, with a dimple indent to remove the baseplate. One has the maker's description stamped on the side and the other does not. Both work exceptionally well, but I've noticed that even after 2 yrs, the ones in "CFB" Ottawa's range training stocks were showing surface rust. The Parkerized ones never got that bad.

The ammo was Federal ball in cute little 50-rd boxes. I tried to search the product code on their site, but got nowhere. Perhaps it is a Law Enforcement or Military specific number. Being respectful of the range declaration intent, I did not remove even packaging.

 

[ampegor]

"I have no live rounds, empty casings or pyrotechnics in my possession , Sir"

ah brings back fond memories

Andy