I'm getting a Hi-Power!

I've still got the fixed sights from my FN. Shoot me a PM with your address and I'll send them your way.

I'd also be willing to take those adjustables off your hands if they're available after you get the work done. If not, that's OK too.
 
My Hi-Power was manufactured in 68. bought it from a friend in the 70s - Love it as no other semiauto has ever felt so natural in my hands. I'm considering purchasing one of the new versions in the 40cal.
 
BruiseLeee said:
It's my dainty hands. :confused: I find the Tokarev comfortable to hold as well.

Do they make a Desert Eagle in .50 with small grips? :D
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MRI offers the Baby Eagle, which is kind-of a copy of a CZ75 but with more of a Desert Eagle look to it. It comes in 9mm, .40, and .45acp IIRC.

In Israel, they call it the Jericho. MRI markets it here as the Baby Eagle. I wish they would have left it as its original name.
 
A few weeks ago I got my first Hi-Power, a blued .40 with adjustable sights. I originally wanted a 9mm with combat sights, but I haven't been able to find any here in California, so I quickly bought this pistol when I found it in the used guns section of my favorite shop.

I shot it for the first time yesterday morning. Before I took it out I got my local smith to swap out the adjustables with some fixed sights. After confirming that the sights were right on, I proceeded to familiarize myself with my new gun.

This is what struck me about my BHP. This gun is plenty accurate, but it really doesn't compare with a good 1911. Secondly, the BHP has a lot more recoil in .40 than it does in 9mm. I don't find it a problem, but even with the heavier slide the .40 is not the nice, soft shooter that the 9mm is. Third, I don't much like the stock trigger on this gun. Maybe 1911s have spoiled me, but the trigger on this gun is heavy and gritty, and I feel like I'm fighting it at times (it's no fun shooting this gun on a cold morning).

This gun is growing on me though, so this afternoon I took out that annoying mag disconnect. It improved the trigger somewhat, as the gritty feeling disappeared. It is still pretty heavy though, so I'll probably replace the mainspring with a 26# one. Hopefully it'll get better with time.

Here's a picture of my one and only BHP -

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DannyinJapan said:
is it hard to remove the mag disconnect?
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Normally I wouldn't have attempted it, but I was able to find good step-by-step directions with pictures online. It isn't hard per se, but it is a PITA. I guess I'm not very mechanically inclined. Most people say it's a five-minute job, but taking it out took me the better part of an hour and I still managed to put a small scratch on the frame. It's not too bad though, all you need is some tape, a hammer, a couple of punches, and an old phone book. Just follow the directions on this thread and you should be good to go.

http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=133740
 
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