05-10-2006, 22:23
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Originally Posted by The Reaper
John Moses Browning died in 1926, nine years before the Browning Hi-Power (P-35) was ever produced.
The design of the BHP was finished by a Belgian, Dieudonne Saive, who also designed the FN-49 and the FAL.
First production run was in 1935.
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Thank you for the information.
I may have the information wrong, I am not a browning person,
written on the slide, Browning Arms Company Morgan Utah & Montreal PQ
Below that, made in Belgium
serial no, 71 C 34XXX
Also I have the original wooden grips.
Picture below
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05-11-2006, 07:44
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#257
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I will say that Paul is one of the smartest, most gifted men I know, and that he will not look anything like you expect. 
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+1 on that sir. I had the distinct pleasure of being squadded with Paul and the MSTN sponsored shooter Taran Butler at last year's Texas state three gun. Paul is a great guy and builds a great product.
Hollis: Nice looking Hi Power. I personally prefer some kind of aftermarket grip to any of the factory types that I have felt. Spegel makes just about the best ones available, but they are a bit Steep ($75-$200). Navidrex Micartas from Brownells are much cheaper and easier to get ahold of and work quite well ($35-50).
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05-11-2006, 08:01
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#258
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Air, thank you. I have the original wooden grips. I'll look at the grips you mentioned.
H.
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05-11-2006, 08:30
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Originally Posted by HOLLiS
Air, thank you. I have the original wooden grips. I'll look at the grips you mentioned.
H.
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HOLLiS:
I have found Lightning Arms to have the best selection of Spegel grips on hand to choose from along with Milt Sparks Leathergoods. Their prices are about what one can expect for top quality products without the long wait from the manufacturer, and they have always been easy to deal with from my end.
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05-19-2006, 20:25
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Not a complete M4gery
Hey just wanted to post a little pic of my new rifle. Can't wait to get out there and shoot her tomorrow!
Phil
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05-19-2006, 20:41
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Hey just wanted to post a little pic of my new rifle. Can't wait to get out there and shoot her tomorrow!
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Nice, but isn't that a lot of barrel for an M4?
Nice looking optic, too, what is that?
TR
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05-19-2006, 21:24
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#262
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LaRue arrived.
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05-20-2006, 03:21
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Chris, Chris
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LaRue arrived.
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Nice shooter, but.......
An indoor walking machine??? Where are the snow shoes? Cross country skis? Outdoor stuff for the Great White North?
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05-20-2006, 07:35
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TR,
I know, I know the barrel is a little long.... sigh.  I am working on it though. The problem is, once my wife found out how much I spent on that optic the barrel had to wait. I told her that I got it for her birthday and our anniversary but that didn't go over too well. I even used the.... " it matches all your outfits because it's tactical black." Well, you can guess how far that got me.
Anyway, I bought a Schmidt and Bender Short Dot. I got it last week but I have been pretty busy at work so I was unable to make it to the range. I'm headed over there for an extended blasting session. Update to follow.
Phil
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05-20-2006, 17:59
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Nice shooter, but.......
An indoor walking machine??? Where are the snow shoes? Cross country skis? Outdoor stuff for the Great White North?
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Thanks, snow shoes are gone away now! Living in the city running sucks, so when I can't go up north I hit the treadmill.
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I bought a Schmidt and Bender Short Dot.
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Looking forward to the AAR!! If I may, can we get pics through the glass at 1.1x and 4x?
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05-20-2006, 18:06
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Originally Posted by TitratetoEffect
TR,
I know, I know the barrel is a little long.... sigh. I am working on it though. The problem is, once my wife found out how much I spent on that optic the barrel had to wait. I told her that I got it for her birthday and our anniversary but that didn't go over too well. I even used the.... " it matches all your outfits because it's tactical black." Well, you can guess how far that got me.
Anyway, I bought a Schmidt and Bender Short Dot. I got it last week but I have been pretty busy at work so I was unable to make it to the range. I'm headed over there for an extended blasting session. Update to follow.
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That is what I thought it was.
Now all you need is an extended TDY trip to pay for it all.
TR
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05-21-2006, 08:09
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The trip is right around the corner.
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05-21-2006, 15:33
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Two of my handguns. I decided to get some range time up at Mckellers today, then brought them back to clean them up. There is a Sig P226 9mm and a HK P2000 .40s&w LEM. I picked both of them up used and I'm currently looking towards an SA XD45 or a nice SA 1911/Kimber 1911 as a graduation present.
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05-21-2006, 15:40
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That's What You Think?
All of our money went to airline tickets, so sorry.  Did you and Mtngoat figure out dinner yet?
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05-22-2006, 10:06
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All of our money went to airline tickets, so sorry.
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LOL Now that's funny.....
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