buckley Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Has there ever been discussion of allowing Browning Hi-Power pistols in Single Stack (say, with M1911 magazine limits)? It seems as though while the Hi-Power is a classic IPSC and USPSA pistol, the only place for it now is Limited or Limited 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 We call it Single Stack, but Gary told me he wanted it called 1911 Single Stack. I don't foresee that the division will ever be anything other than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrydoc Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Is a Browning Hipower a Single stack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teros135 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) The High-Power is a double stack gun. It isn't a 1911 design, has different features. Single stack specifies "only 1911 production type pistols", has its basis "in the original 1911 service pistol as designed by John M. Browning..." (Special Conditions of Appendix D5) Edited February 23, 2017 by teros135 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpaw Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I think we need to create a new division for the heaps of people who want to shoot a Hi Power in USPSA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teros135 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Southpaw said: I think we need to create a new division for the heaps of people who want to shoot a Hi Power in USPSA! Something like ... Limited? For the "heaps", of course. Edited February 23, 2017 by teros135 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 That's exactly what I did for many years ... shot my BHP in Limited, starting with 13 round, and then 15 round mags. Not real competitive, but it was a LOT of fun, and I did okay on some COF's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teros135 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 They say it's a great gun, in its own right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 43 minutes ago, Southpaw said: I think we need to create a new division for the heaps of people who want to shoot a Hi Power in USPSA! BHPCO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teros135 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 (edited) 13 minutes ago, ChuckS said: BHPCO? Oh, good lord. Here we go again! Edited February 24, 2017 by teros135 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpaw Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 1 hour ago, ChuckS said: BHPCO? Now we're talking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatJones Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 The 1911 is the only gun in the world that needs special protection from all other firearm types. It's just not a very competitive design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 FN just introduced a new NIGHTHAWK Custom Hi Power in 9mm, with 13-round mags. Sells for $ 2,895 and groups well (Avg 1.44" at 25 yards with Sig Sauer 147 gr ammo) with a nice 4 # trigger, and a beavertail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayWord Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Hi-Powers are a great gun, but not a 1911 SS. In the beginning, some people shot them and the capacity advantage outweighed the minor scoring. However, in the "modern" era, it really does not fit anywhere but limited minor. Even there 15 round mags just do not give it any advantage since we are 8 round neutral. I have two very nice ones in my safe. I used it as a calibration gun for years until I had my 1911 SS 9mm built. I looked at the Nighthawk version. It would make a great carry gun for a big guy like me. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 (edited) I have a really nice custom Hi-Power that came from a friend of mine, and it is an absolute pleasure to shoot. I have won steel matches with it, against shooters using more "modern" designs of all sorts. For me, the Hi-Power has better ergonomics than pretty much any other handgun. Edited March 16, 2017 by Carmoney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 On 2/24/2017 at 9:52 AM, PatJones said: The 1911 is the only gun in the world that needs special protection from all other firearm types. It's just not a very competitive design. ....says the revolver guy?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 The other problem with a Hi-Power is they are soft - not meant for the kind of shooting we do. Back in the day, 3,000 rounds was considered a lifetime achievement, not a good 3 month's practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Hi-Power Jack said: The other problem with a Hi-Power is they are soft - not meant for the kind of shooting we do. Back in the day, 3,000 rounds was considered a lifetime achievement, not a good 3 month's practice. 3 months practice? We shot that in a single weekend with a big name GM teaching a class. Edited March 16, 2017 by MemphisMechanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I shot 1,000 rounds in two days with a GM, and needed bandages afterward. BUT, 12,000 rounds/year seems to be around my average for the entire year, including the long weekend. You must have very tough hands, and a larger wallet than mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9x45 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 On 2/23/2017 at 11:21 AM, buckley said: Has there ever been discussion of allowing Browning Hi-Power pistols in Single Stack (say, with M1911 magazine limits)? It seems as though while the Hi-Power is a classic IPSC and USPSA pistol, the only place for it now is Limited or Limited 10. Classic pistol? Yes, classic competition pistol? No. Haven't ever seen one inUSPSA, don't know about IPSC, we don't shoot that here. And unless it was a Bill Laughridge custom from Cyclinder and Slide, it would be junk anyway. I guess there is at least on BHP in Florida, though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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