Thoughts on the Mk III BHP

The CF has like 5000 mint ones in war stock I think. This pistol should be around for another 20+ years.

I have never seen one malfunction. I can't say that about 1911's and SIG's.
 
Stick around longer. It isn't the Inglis so much as the worn out Inglis mags. Well some of the issued Inglis pistols I saw at CFSAC a couple of years ago were well past their prime.

Take Care

Bob
 
A few Big Army types had brand new old stock HiPowers at the BCRA match a few weeks ago...very nice. I think there was a 0T serial number???. Someone who was there chime in please.
 
I like the new ambi safety on the MkIII. What I dislike is the new extractor design - I preferred the older Inglis-type extractor as the slide (IMHO) better supported the extractor making it less likely to skip off a rim when shooting sticky ammo.

The sights are an improvement over earlier guns, though the earlier ones can be upgraded. The finish is better, no biggie.

In terms of frame strength - a misnomer IMHO. The original forged frames were plenty strong anyhow. The slide, if anything, is what usually cracks. That being said, normal loads and appropriate lube will probably equal a slide that lasts almost forever.

Mint Inglis mags are the cat's ass, but many are totally worn out with bent feed lips. In such cases, a noew made magazine will usually make any old hi-power run like a champ.

If these were available in the double-action configuration (some have been made that way) they would be far more popular. A very solid design whose elements are copied today by just about every manufacturer.

I've had many Inglis guns and always end up with another after I sell one. Love these guns :)
 
Mine's "Made in Belgium, Assembled in Portugal" in the classic blued steel with wood grips with a serial number that I'm told ages it in the 1990s. The finish is as good as current production examples I've seen new in gunshops.
 
Claven2 said:
I like the new ambi safety on the MkIII. What I dislike is the new extractor design - I preferred the older Inglis-type extractor as the slide (IMHO) better supported the extractor making it less likely to skip off a rim when shooting sticky ammo.
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The "new" extractor was introduced in the 1950s. And this is the first time I hear anyone say it is more likely to skip off a rim. In fact, I've never heard of any issues with BHP external extractors. After 60 years, I think it's safe to assume that it's a pretty reliable design.

Claven2 said:
In terms of frame strength - a misnomer IMHO. The original forged frames were plenty strong anyhow.
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Except they warped after several thousand .40S&W rounds. The new frame is stronger, there is no question about it. It was specifically designed to handle the increased recoil forces of the .40S&W round.

Claven2 said:
If these were available in the double-action configuration (some have been made that way) they would be far more popular.
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When they were available in the double action configuration (in the 1990s), no one bought them, which is why they were discontinued...
 
I heard through the grape-vine that they tend to bite. How much truth is there to this?

I really enjoyed the general feel of the 1911, but the beavertail grip safety didn't feel right, so I've been salivating over the BHP.
 
It was my first pistol and my first buy the day I turned 18. Best gun I own still. Definitely the one I will never sell too many memories.
 
BHP MkIII

Got two, one in 9mm and one in .40 S&W.

Great pistols.

That explains why you virtually never see one for sale or if you do they are snapped up in an instant........... ;)

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NAA.
 
SCDL said:
I heard through the grape-vine that they tend to bite. How much truth is there to this?
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Hammer bite can be easily eliminated by installing a non-bite hammer (either FN or Cylinder & Slide) or bobbing the factory hammer.
 
Had a practical in 40 and sorry I sold it!!!!!!
Now that I've sold off my Sig, Beretta and Para, I'm in the market for a 40 again, no gun fits my hand better.
 
Collectors of BHPs, you might want to contact Reliable in Vancouver as they have one 9mm BHP in the digital camo pattern. It was definitely "unique" and I would have bought it had I not switched over the Kimber 1911. It might still be there...
 
I personally like like the look/finish of the Mark III over the Standard/blued. If they's just extend the beaver tail a little bit more....
 
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