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2024-05-08 Great White North

Canada to Destroy Thousands of Classic Browning Hi-Power Pistols

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Posted by Besoeker 2024-05-08 05:56|| || Front Page|| [318 views ] Top

#1 Loved my Hi-Power, until I loved another...

Posted by Skidmark 2024-05-08 07:21|| 2024-05-08 07:21|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2024-05-08 07:32|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2024-05-08 08:09|| Front Page Top

#4 Fact Sheet on Sig Sauer Arms Exports to Mexico

Posted by Skidmark 2024-05-08 08:19|| 2024-05-08 08:19|| Front Page Top

#5 9mm is a comfortable low power round.

Posted by AlmostAnonymous5839 2024-05-08 09:24|| 2024-05-08 09:24|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2024-05-08 10:15|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2024-05-08 10:21|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2024-05-08 10:23|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2024-05-08 10:26|| Front Page Top

#10 9mm Parabellum = 9x19. .38 Super = (about) 9x21. 9mm Largo = 9x23.

Posted by M. Murcek 2024-05-08 10:26|| 2024-05-08 10:26|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2024-05-08 10:28|| Front Page Top

#12 38 Special vs 357 Magnum

Posted by M. Murcek 2024-05-08 10:33|| 2024-05-08 10:33|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2024-05-08 10:40|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2024-05-08 10:43|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2024-05-08 10:45|| Front Page Top

#16 Situational awareness is the best piece of equipment.

Posted by M. Murcek 2024-05-08 10:48|| 2024-05-08 10:48|| Front Page Top

#17 I do hear the Bucees jerky is good, but I have my doubts.

Posted by M. Murcek 2024-05-08 10:49|| 2024-05-08 10:49|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2024-05-08 10:53|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2024-05-08 10:54|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2024-05-08 10:58|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2024-05-08 11:02|| Front Page Top

#22 I wouldn't want to be shot with the .380 given modern bullet technologies.

Posted by Skidmark 2024-05-08 11:04|| 2024-05-08 11:04|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2024-05-08 11:16|| Front Page Top

#24 I like my Ruger Super Blackhawk 44 magnum.

Posted by Deacon+Blues 2024-05-08 12:10|| 2024-05-08 12:10|| Front Page Top

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Posted by Grom the Reflective 2024-05-08 12:14|| 2024-05-08 12:14|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2024-05-08 17:30|| Front Page Top

#27 And the commenters know what they are talking about from first hand experience.

Posted by M. Murcek 2024-05-08 17:37|| 2024-05-08 17:37|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2024-05-08 17:51|| Front Page Top

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