What to do now.....

Beerman · 01-07-2012, 06:15 PM

I have seen at my LGS a stainless older Browning HP. It needs some TLC. I also want to add a S&W revolver to my collection, cause I do not have one. What should I do?? Help me out and Thanks.

Terry_P · 01-07-2012, 07:03 PM

Imagine how much better your back will feel if you don't have to bend over and pick up all that brass. Which Smith are you considering? I like the variety in calibers they have in their revolvers.

303Lithgow · 01-07-2012, 07:22 PM

Can't help you as I'm not familiar with either weapons.

Beerman · 01-07-2012, 07:23 PM

Something in sexy 44mag.

countrygun · 01-07-2012, 07:31 PM

Well I have a couple of HPs and a large basket of S&Ws but questions are involved here,

Stainless ? not nickle?

Which Smith? they can be a lot cheaper than an HP.

I can't pass an older "N" frame and the run about + to an HP. but you could get 2 model 10 Smiths for the price of an HP. If the hP was cheaper than to S&W 10s Id buy it

Terry_P · 01-07-2012, 07:32 PM

One of the 329PD's has a 44 mag in a 25 oz revolver. Shoot that baby with full power loads and your nose starts running.

Actually the 629 is one nice revolver.

Beerman · 01-08-2012, 08:43 AM

I do like the 629 and LGS has a couple.

Beerman · 01-08-2012, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by countrygun

Well I have a couple of HPs and a large basket of S&Ws but questions are involved here,

Stainless ? not nickle?

Which Smith? they can be a lot cheaper than an HP.

I can't pass an older "N" frame and the run about + to an HP. but you could get 2 model 10 Smiths for the price of an HP. If the hP was cheaper than to S&W 10s Id buy it

Stainless for sure. The HP is 499.99

Nutty Ned · 01-09-2012, 10:19 AM

Actually, I'd get a Redhawk if I went .44 mag, I believe it is better with recoil; but, I cheated and got a Hogue monogrip because the point of the rosewood grips dug into my hand..

Pathfinder06 · 01-09-2012, 10:35 AM

I'll bet it's a nickle plated HP.

Ruger Redhawk · 01-09-2012, 07:36 PM

I like the Browning Hi Powers. I've never heard of a Stainless HP. I'll bet it's a satin nickel or electroless Nickel like Colt had. I like the older Smith revolvers.If you want a 44 mag I'd go with the Redhawk that will hold up allot better then the Smith's.

Pathfinder06 · 01-10-2012, 05:50 AM

There is a company in FLA that makes frames and slides in SS for building a custom High Power. They are expensive. I doubt you would see a build of this type sold for $500.

Beerman · 01-10-2012, 06:38 AM

I still havent given up on the BHP. Here is what it looks like ( not actual pic) but the same except for some scratches all over that can be fixed with some TLC or use as a beater.

deputy125 · 01-10-2012, 08:37 AM

i believe that is chrome type finish in that two-tone from the factory..........i have seem them as factory new in a two-tone and a complete dull chrome finish back in the 90's.

either way, under $500 on a factory browning in great shape........i'd jump all over it if i could. the high power is my favorite semi-auto full size 9mm.

www.cdnninvestments.com has been selling browning hipowers in polish blue and matt finish.......somewhere around $700 new if i remember correctly.

as much as i like revolvers, in this case, i would go with the hi power...... used smiths are more plentiful..

and for the hi power lover.......a great info page......... http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/HiPowerComments.html

countrygun · 01-10-2012, 09:00 AM

If the Frame has the FN/Browning legends on it that is satin chrome.

As much as I like the HP, and that would be a good price for one in very good condition, if the satin nickle is badly scratched it would be unrepairable/restoreable cosmetically, without refinishing and that will add $$$ if you want it "nice"

Browning did make a few aluminium frames for the Belgian police but they were anodized an not rated for +P ammo. to look like that it would have had to be stripped and refinished. So you would have a gun with no colletors value that couldn't/shouldn't be fired with a lot of available ammo. However I do remember seeing that two tone blue over satin nickle in the Browning Catalog

Beerman · 01-10-2012, 09:08 AM

Satin nickel or electroless Nickel I think you are correct RR. My bad...

Ruger Redhawk · 01-10-2012, 09:12 AM

I bought a used BHP from a friend way back. It was his late father's gun. Months after I got it I noticed a little pitting on the back of the trigger guard. Apparently it was reblued which they did a great job on it except for the minor pitting. I had another BHP Parkerized years ago. It looked great. I'd like to get this one done but they've gone crazy pricewise. It's light pitting and I know the Parkerizing would take care of that issue.

deputy125 · 01-10-2012, 09:18 AM

i think the recent browings are still marked "made in belgium" "assembled in portugal"???

Ruger Redhawk · 01-10-2012, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beerman

Satin nickel or electroless Nickel I think you are correct RR. My bad...

Back in the late 70's I worked for a GS. We sold several BHP's. We had some of the engraved "Renaissance" and they were the satin nickel. I sure wish I would have bought a couple of them along with the little 380 Renaissance model.Unless it's recent I have never heard of or seen a stainless one. It does look like Stainless.

While I worked at the GS I picked up a Tangent sight BHP 9mm. We had a bunch of them upstairs he wasn't selling to the general public. The owner of the GS said if you're going to buy one get the TS model which I did.

Years later I bought and I stupidly traded it. A BHP Export model chambered in 30 Luger. Beerman that was my bad.

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01-07-2012, 06:15 PM	#1
Beerman Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: West Ga. Posts: 209	What to do now..... I have seen at my LGS a stainless older Browning HP. It needs some TLC. I also want to add a S&W revolver to my collection, cause I do not have one. What should I do?? Help me out and Thanks. Last edited by Beerman; 01-07-2012 at 06:17 PM.

01-10-2012, 08:37 AM	#14
deputy125 Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Texas Posts: 6,108	i believe that is chrome type finish in that two-tone from the factory..........i have seem them as factory new in a two-tone and a complete dull chrome finish back in the 90's. either way, under $500 on a factory browning in great shape........i'd jump all over it if i could. the high power is my favorite semi-auto full size 9mm. www.cdnninvestments.com has been selling browning hipowers in polish blue and matt finish.......somewhere around $700 new if i remember correctly. as much as i like revolvers, in this case, i would go with the hi power...... used smiths are more plentiful.. and for the hi power lover.......a great info page......... http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/HiPowerComments.html Last edited by deputy125; 01-10-2012 at 08:53 AM.

01-10-2012, 09:00 AM	#15
countrygun Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: southern Oregon coast Posts: 208	If the Frame has the FN/Browning legends on it that is satin chrome. As much as I like the HP, and that would be a good price for one in very good condition, if the satin nickle is badly scratched it would be unrepairable/restoreable cosmetically, without refinishing and that will add $$$ if you want it "nice" Browning did make a few aluminium frames for the Belgian police but they were anodized an not rated for +P ammo. to look like that it would have had to be stripped and refinished. So you would have a gun with no colletors value that couldn't/shouldn't be fired with a lot of available ammo. However I do remember seeing that two tone blue over satin nickle in the Browning Catalog Last edited by countrygun; 01-10-2012 at 09:08 AM.

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01-07-2012, 07:03 PM	#2
Terry_P Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: NH Posts: 4,281	Imagine how much better your back will feel if you don't have to bend over and pick up all that brass. Which Smith are you considering? I like the variety in calibers they have in their revolvers.

01-07-2012, 07:22 PM	#3
303Lithgow Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: Washington State Posts: 595	Can't help you as I'm not familiar with either weapons.

01-07-2012, 07:23 PM	#4
Beerman Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: West Ga. Posts: 209	Something in sexy 44mag.

01-07-2012, 07:31 PM	#5
countrygun Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: southern Oregon coast Posts: 208	Well I have a couple of HPs and a large basket of S&Ws but questions are involved here, Stainless ? not nickle? Which Smith? they can be a lot cheaper than an HP. I can't pass an older "N" frame and the run about + to an HP. but you could get 2 model 10 Smiths for the price of an HP. If the hP was cheaper than to S&W 10s Id buy it

01-07-2012, 07:32 PM	#6
Terry_P Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: NH Posts: 4,281	One of the 329PD's has a 44 mag in a 25 oz revolver. Shoot that baby with full power loads and your nose starts running. Actually the 629 is one nice revolver.

01-08-2012, 08:43 AM	#7
Beerman Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: West Ga. Posts: 209	I do like the 629 and LGS has a couple.

01-09-2012, 10:19 AM	#9
Nutty Ned Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: NC Posts: 116	Actually, I'd get a Redhawk if I went .44 mag, I believe it is better with recoil; but, I cheated and got a Hogue monogrip because the point of the rosewood grips dug into my hand..

01-09-2012, 10:35 AM	#10
Pathfinder06 Senior Member Joined: May 2010 From: Extreme Western North Carolina Posts: 375	I'll bet it's a nickle plated HP.

01-09-2012, 07:36 PM	#11
Ruger Redhawk Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: North Carolina Posts: 55	I like the Browning Hi Powers. I've never heard of a Stainless HP. I'll bet it's a satin nickel or electroless Nickel like Colt had. I like the older Smith revolvers.If you want a 44 mag I'd go with the Redhawk that will hold up allot better then the Smith's.

01-10-2012, 05:50 AM	#12
Pathfinder06 Senior Member Joined: May 2010 From: Extreme Western North Carolina Posts: 375	There is a company in FLA that makes frames and slides in SS for building a custom High Power. They are expensive. I doubt you would see a build of this type sold for $500.

01-10-2012, 06:38 AM	#13
Beerman Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: West Ga. Posts: 209	I still havent given up on the BHP. Here is what it looks like ( not actual pic) but the same except for some scratches all over that can be fixed with some TLC or use as a beater.

01-10-2012, 09:08 AM	#16
Beerman Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: West Ga. Posts: 209	Satin nickel or electroless Nickel I think you are correct RR. My bad...

01-10-2012, 09:12 AM	#17
Ruger Redhawk Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: North Carolina Posts: 55	I bought a used BHP from a friend way back. It was his late father's gun. Months after I got it I noticed a little pitting on the back of the trigger guard. Apparently it was reblued which they did a great job on it except for the minor pitting. I had another BHP Parkerized years ago. It looked great. I'd like to get this one done but they've gone crazy pricewise. It's light pitting and I know the Parkerizing would take care of that issue.

01-10-2012, 09:18 AM	#18
deputy125 Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Texas Posts: 6,108	i think the recent browings are still marked "made in belgium" "assembled in portugal"???