I believe the next pistol on my list is a Browning High Power. I'm just target shooting now, though some day I think I would love to get into competative defensive shooting. I will probably never carry. If one of the new models on the Browning web page satisfies me, that's great. But I'm also very open to having the gun smithed, because I'm concerned about how I'll like the trigger. And once it goes out to a smith, I could easily go whole hog.
Looking at the web page, I like the traditional look of the Standard versus the models with the contoured grips, and I think I also prefer blueing to any of the other finishes.
1) One question arises from the fact that none of the dealers around here have more than one HP, so I can't inspect and compare. Anyone know of well stocked dealers within a day's round trip from Albany, NY?
2) Since I'm left handed I want an ambi safety. It looks like all the models come so equipped. Is this true?
3) The Novak web page indicates that his work is on HP's through the MK II model. Are all new models considered MK III's, or just the one named MK III? Does this mean that Novak would not work on a new HP Standard?
4) Along the lines of #3, but in general: are there any distinguishing features among the new models that would hamstring a good gunsmith? Anything that I should avoid in a new model? Are any of the new models better than the others?
5) If the gun is going to a smith, does it make ANY difference which model I get (since grips and sights could be changed, and the gun refinished?
Anything else for me to know or think about? Many, many thanks!
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2cats
Glock 19
Colt Police Positive .38 Special
Smith & Wesson Model 41
Looking at the web page, I like the traditional look of the Standard versus the models with the contoured grips, and I think I also prefer blueing to any of the other finishes.
1) One question arises from the fact that none of the dealers around here have more than one HP, so I can't inspect and compare. Anyone know of well stocked dealers within a day's round trip from Albany, NY?
2) Since I'm left handed I want an ambi safety. It looks like all the models come so equipped. Is this true?
3) The Novak web page indicates that his work is on HP's through the MK II model. Are all new models considered MK III's, or just the one named MK III? Does this mean that Novak would not work on a new HP Standard?
4) Along the lines of #3, but in general: are there any distinguishing features among the new models that would hamstring a good gunsmith? Anything that I should avoid in a new model? Are any of the new models better than the others?
5) If the gun is going to a smith, does it make ANY difference which model I get (since grips and sights could be changed, and the gun refinished?
Anything else for me to know or think about? Many, many thanks!
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2cats
Glock 19
Colt Police Positive .38 Special
Smith & Wesson Model 41