Browning Hi-Power 9mm or .40 ?

[Landry308]

Thinking about adding one to my collection. Any inherent problems with the .40 that I need to be aware of (specific to the Hi-Power)?

 

[SpeedRacer]

Personally I'd go with the 9mm, because that's what the pistol was designed for, and I'm not a fan of .40 in general. That's just me though.

 

[SpeedRacer]

Ditto.

But I thought you were shooting a .40 XD in the class???????

XDm-9

 

[Born4spd]

Get the .40 and convert it to a 9mm.

The 40's are built tougher so then you can run +p in it.

Read here: http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/

 

[dwr461]

9mm for me because I'd compete with it in production. No point in 40 s&w because you can't shoot major caliber in Production Division for USPSA.

Dave

 

[mct601]

9mm

 

[Mjolnir]

IF it's true that the .40 caliber version is built any different (i.e., stronger) than the 9mm version then I'd purchase the .40 S&W and have a custom 9mm barrel installed.

 

[BobKaro]

IF it's true that the .40 caliber version is built any different (i.e., stronger) than the 9mm version then I'd purchase the .40 S&W and have a custom 9mm barrel installed.

It's true. I own an FN marked .40 and I've handled a few 9mm. The slide is more substantial and there is a third locking lug. The frame itself is the same as other newer Mark IIIs as they now use the stronger frame originally made for the .40 across the board.

 

[bhp9mm]

id get the 9mm but iam not a big fan of any 40 get the one u like best

 

[Landry308]

Here she is . 40 cal LNIB.

 

[BobKaro]

Sweet.

 

[Born4spd]

Here she is . 40 cal LNIB.

Beautiful, now order that 9mil Kit so you can have one tough as pistol.

 

[cajun 22]

Sweet rig! I did not know those were single action judging by the looks of the trigger.

 

[Gus McCrae]

Personally I'd go with the 9mm, because that's what the pistol was designed for, and I'm not a fan of .40 in general. That's just me though.

Me too.

 

[Landry308]

I already had 4 9mm's and only one .40, so I went with .40

 

[BayouSlide]

9mm for me because I'd compete with it in production. No point in 40 s&w because you can't shoot major caliber in Production Division for USPSA.

Dave

Remember, if it's a single action trigger, it's not legal for Production...welcome to Limited minor

 

[dwr461]

Darn it you're right. I knew that. I was just too stupid to remember it.

But wait a minute in 40 s&w single action say hello to L10 Major.



Dave

 

[BayouSlide]

Darn it you're right. I knew that. I was just too stupid to remember it.

But wait a minute in 40 s&w single action say hello to L10 Major.



Dave

See...a home for everyone

Though, as a advertising pro, if I had to come up with a tagline for Limited 10 it would have to be:

"Twice the recoil and ammo expense of Production, but with all the mag changes!"

 

[kajuntriton]

I agree with the point about the browning being designed for the 9mm but I would still stay with the 40! UNLESS there are competition regulations and this is what it will be used for.
I don't have a clue about the comp. regs. I am just a PAPER PLATE/ZOMBIE TARGET KILLER!
But then again! DON'T FORGET!!!!!

 

[kajuntriton]

Here she is . 40 cal LNIB.

Landry, if you don't mind me asking what does that sweet thang sell for? I like that! A LOT!!!