RandyinArizona Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 I have a BDM that I want to make the safety work like the one on a 1911. Down to fire, up for safe. I noticed the other day i had the safety off when I thought it was on. I'd rather change the gun than try to change the habits and reflexes of 30+ years of shooting. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 That's a good question, but if it's possible, would the gun still be allowed in Production Division? If it is, then it would be a very good modification to make. I was planning to shoot my BDM this winter, but when I tried to shoot it last Thursday, the firing pin was broken. Feh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 If the gun is double action on the first shot, and the hammer is down, you do not need the safety applied. If all the rest is true, simply leave the safety off and pull the trigger on the first shot. It acts just like a revolver, no safety required Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 I should add, I was speaking of Production Division, not any other thing such as regular shooting or carry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 That's the way I would carry it too, but it would be nice if I could rest my thumb on the safety (like a 1911) and be pushing it "off" instead of "on." It's the only gun I've seen with a frame mounted safety where you push it down to make it safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 As Jeff Cooper was known to say "A unique solution to a non-existant problem". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyinArizona Posted October 28, 2003 Author Share Posted October 28, 2003 Actually I have been using this as my carry gun, but I noticed that my reflexes, habits and training might become a problem with this bassackwards safety! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 As Jeff Cooper was known to say "A unique solution to a non-existant problem". Amen! The thing is, it has the smallest grip and shortest trigger reach of any double action, high-cap 9mm. I can't shoot a stock Glock, but I can easily reach the trigger on my BDM. In addition, they tend to be quite accurate and for some reason, the felt recoil is almost nonexistent when compared to other "wonder nines." If the safety was oriented properly (or it was just a decocker) and the thing and its parts were more durable, and the trigger reset was shorter (a la Smith & Wesson), it would be the ultimate double action high cap 9mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 My suggestion would be to call Cylinder and Slide shop, EGW, or Jim Garthwaite as they, and probably others, have extensive experience with Brownings. If it can be done, you can bet the bottom dollar that one of these three can do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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