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| Canada to Destroy Thousands of Classic Browning Hi-Power Pistols |
| 2024-05-08 |
| [Red State] One of the things John Browning, the Leonardo da Vinci of guns, was most famous for was the Colt/Browning 1911, that big, heavy, slab-sided piece that is arguably one of the most successful martial sidearms ever made. But before Browning passed away in 1926, he had started a design that many saw as an improvement on the 1911; the new design was finished by FN Herstal engineer Dieudonné Saive and became the 9mm Parabellum Browning Hi-Power pistol. The Hi-Power was the first semi-auto pistol in mass production to have a 13-round, double-stack magazine and was adopted by militaries all over the world; many are still in use today. Great Britain and all the Commonwealth nations used the Hi-Power for many years — including Canada. But now Canada is transitioning to the Sig-Sauer P320 for their primary service sidearm, and since Canadian civilians can not legally own the Hi-Power under that country's onerous gun laws, they are scheduled to be scrapped, and that's an utter waste. |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #28 I once helf up a Budweiser tallboy and said "Breakfast of champions." Some wag responded "No. Pu55y is the breakfast of champions." I haven't used the phrase since. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2024-05-08 17:51 |
| #27 And the commenters know what they are talking about from first hand experience. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2024-05-08 17:37 |
| #26 Don't you like it how Rantburg delivers a long comment section on the various aspects of guns. It's so .. so .. American. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2024-05-08 17:30 |
| #25 |
| Posted by: Grom the Reflective 2024-05-08 12:14 |
| #24 I like my Ruger Super Blackhawk 44 magnum. |
| Posted by: Deacon+Blues 2024-05-08 12:10 |
| #23 I'm on my way over to shoot you with a Hornady Critical Defense .380 I won't even ask you to hold still. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2024-05-08 11:16 |
| #22 I wouldn't want to be shot with the .380 given modern bullet technologies. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2024-05-08 11:04 |
| #21 Go with "pump action," that's best. Skells want a quick exit. They'll try to work that end. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2024-05-08 11:02 |
| #20 I usually go with an end pump, furthest from the exit. I understand the end pump, but why farthest from the exit, Besoeker? |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2024-05-08 10:58 |
| #19 Should I have to travel in Indian Country, I have the DSA SA-58 pistol... |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2024-05-08 10:54 |
| #18 Buckee's BBQ and a pint of brown milk. Breakfast of champions. GA-53 and I-75, refuel optional. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2024-05-08 10:53 |
| #17 I do hear the Bucees jerky is good, but I have my doubts. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2024-05-08 10:49 |
| #16 Situational awareness is the best piece of equipment. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2024-05-08 10:48 |
| #15 Pump selection is key. Lawns and short bushes required less monitoring. I usually go with an end pump, furthest from the exit. But that's just me. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2024-05-08 10:45 |
| #14 I have a P365 (9mm) and am happy to have it. I'm much happier when carrying my P227 (45 ACP) |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2024-05-08 10:43 |
| #13 Read about how Elmer Keith and his friends blew up revolvers to develop the 44 Magnum. Read about Ross Seyfried using high end 45 Long Colt loads to kill elephants. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2024-05-08 10:40 |
| #12 38 Special vs 357 Magnum |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2024-05-08 10:33 |
| #11 .38 Super was brought out to beat early ballistic vests and get through 1930s carr doors. AKA FBI round. Never made it to subguns but would have been a winner. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2024-05-08 10:28 |
| #10 9mm Parabellum = 9x19. .38 Super = (about) 9x21. 9mm Largo = 9x23. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2024-05-08 10:26 |
| #9 .38 Special is pretty close to .357. Not there yet, but pretty close. FWIW, shooter confidence and 3-4 meter proficiency is not difficult to attain. know your capabilities and limitations. Maintain positive situational awareness. Maintain weapon proficiency. Pick a weapon, stick with it. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2024-05-08 10:26 |
| #8 I have a Coonan 1911. You don't even deserve to be shot with it. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2024-05-08 10:23 |
| #7 38 caliber, aka .355-.357 dia bullet = .380, .38 Special, 9mm, .38 Super, 9mm Largo, .357 Magnum, and some meaner wildcats. I wouldn't want to be shot with the .380 given modern bullet technologies. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2024-05-08 10:21 |
| #6 The test is "would you want to be shot with it?" I shoot S&W M29s and a Colt Anaconda. And I'd be happy putting someone down with a .44 Special. That said, I'll finish anything I aim at with .38 Supers. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2024-05-08 10:15 |
| #5 9mm is a comfortable low power round. |
| Posted by: AlmostAnonymous5839 2024-05-08 09:24 |
| #4 Fact Sheet on Sig Sauer Arms Exports to Mexico |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2024-05-08 08:19 |
| #3 Canada is transitioning to the Sig-Sauer P320 for their primary service sidearm Nothing to do with normalizing US services. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2024-05-08 08:09 |
| #2 The vintage ones have collector value for sure, but since the recent renaissance of the platform, you have many good choices for a brand new shooter. Meanwhile they are kidding themselves if they think they are making a difference with this stupid virtual signaling exercise. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2024-05-08 07:32 |
| #1 Loved my Hi-Power, until I loved another... |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2024-05-08 07:21 |