Hey all!
As promised in October, I'm posting the results of the C&S custom BHP converted from 40 to 9mm. We decided to do this based on the relative paucity of new 9mm BHPs around and the thought that the slighly heavier construction and triple lugged barrel would prove easy shooting and extremely durable.
This morning I drove up to Fremont and picked up the first of a pair of custom BHPs we are having C&S do. These are (were) the NIB 40cals we are having converted to 9mm using a 3 lugged Barsto barrel.
First impressions:
It really looks and feels good. The carry bevel is very subdued and eliminates all sharp edges but the profile is unchanged and the weapon still fits great into the Mad Dog Gun Glove kydex holster (cut for 40BHP). The bluing and matte finish atop the slide arenicely done. The Novaks (MKII rear and C&S front ramp) are cut in perfectly and look great. The sight picture is crisp and typically Novak. The front and rear stippling is nicely executed and even with the stock thick grips feels great (the 2nd pistol still being worked on has Spegels on it). The mag well bevel is deep and almost "magnetic" in how it directs the mags when working reloads.
The SFS and safety lever is crisp and fast. The trigger is crisp and feels about 5ish pounds. I will be measuring the break later this week. The nicest thing about the SFS is the utter lack of hook from the cocked back hammer: no snag on clothes. It also might appeal to anyone not enamored carrying cocked and locked, though truth be told the only difference is that the hammer is down here. Once the safety is dropped (and it functions nicely with a very positive click)the hammer springs back. It's essentially Condition 1 carry with the hammer cosmetically down and out of snagging position.
The piece actually balances better and just feels more stable and better pointing than preC&S: I'm sure this is due to the shaved metal from the dehorning and all of the other fitting. It's subtle but very definite when hefting and pointing side by side with an unmodified MKIII.
The test target shows a ragged cloverleaf of 5 rounds at 15yds (124gr Federal hydrashock), shot standing 2 handed. We (this is actually my wife's gun) will shoot this weekend and report back on our handling/accuracy/reliability. Pictures to follow once I borrow a digital camera. I may wait til next week when the 2nd of the pair is completed.
All in all a wonderfully executed job and I'm very optimistic that it will shoot as well as it looks.
Regards,
Bob
(I also posted this over on fnhipower.com)
As promised in October, I'm posting the results of the C&S custom BHP converted from 40 to 9mm. We decided to do this based on the relative paucity of new 9mm BHPs around and the thought that the slighly heavier construction and triple lugged barrel would prove easy shooting and extremely durable.
This morning I drove up to Fremont and picked up the first of a pair of custom BHPs we are having C&S do. These are (were) the NIB 40cals we are having converted to 9mm using a 3 lugged Barsto barrel.
First impressions:
It really looks and feels good. The carry bevel is very subdued and eliminates all sharp edges but the profile is unchanged and the weapon still fits great into the Mad Dog Gun Glove kydex holster (cut for 40BHP). The bluing and matte finish atop the slide arenicely done. The Novaks (MKII rear and C&S front ramp) are cut in perfectly and look great. The sight picture is crisp and typically Novak. The front and rear stippling is nicely executed and even with the stock thick grips feels great (the 2nd pistol still being worked on has Spegels on it). The mag well bevel is deep and almost "magnetic" in how it directs the mags when working reloads.
The SFS and safety lever is crisp and fast. The trigger is crisp and feels about 5ish pounds. I will be measuring the break later this week. The nicest thing about the SFS is the utter lack of hook from the cocked back hammer: no snag on clothes. It also might appeal to anyone not enamored carrying cocked and locked, though truth be told the only difference is that the hammer is down here. Once the safety is dropped (and it functions nicely with a very positive click)the hammer springs back. It's essentially Condition 1 carry with the hammer cosmetically down and out of snagging position.
The piece actually balances better and just feels more stable and better pointing than preC&S: I'm sure this is due to the shaved metal from the dehorning and all of the other fitting. It's subtle but very definite when hefting and pointing side by side with an unmodified MKIII.
The test target shows a ragged cloverleaf of 5 rounds at 15yds (124gr Federal hydrashock), shot standing 2 handed. We (this is actually my wife's gun) will shoot this weekend and report back on our handling/accuracy/reliability. Pictures to follow once I borrow a digital camera. I may wait til next week when the 2nd of the pair is completed.
All in all a wonderfully executed job and I'm very optimistic that it will shoot as well as it looks.
Regards,
Bob
(I also posted this over on fnhipower.com)
