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Post by skippysanchez on May 19, 2019 20:40:31 GMT -5
A few months ago I got a very nice deal on a '94 BHP Mark III. Just this week I finally received a holster that works very nicely. I've always carried IWB (VP 9, 1911, snub, etc), and I wanted to continue the tradition.
After a couple of days carrying this nice firearm and practicing some dry fire draw/site alignment /etc. I've noticed a few little hiccups.
One, that cocked & locked, the hammer tends snag on my lifted shirt unless I lift it to my armpit.
Two, a 1.5" longer barrel feels six inches longer during the draw.
Three, WAY different trigger than VP 9, which for an HK plastic gun, is 10x better than any Glock I've tried.
Nonetheless, I think it's just a matter of consistent dry-fire practice to overcome these hurdles.
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Post by abninftr on May 20, 2019 18:29:00 GMT -5
The hammer snagging cover garments is why I change my hammers to rowel or commander style hammers. Alternately, C&S makes a hammer that is supposedly snag free.
What you are noticing about the extra barrel length illustrates how ingrained your VP9 draw stroke is. That will change with enough practice.
Getting used to the trigger feel, and even the grip feel, is something we have to live with when we change from one gun to another.
It's all part of life.
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Post by CXM on May 21, 2019 2:41:50 GMT -5
When I carry a HP is is usually a 'Detective' version from Argentina. I have done a good bit to this pistol that, whilst not really needed does make it easier to use for carry. I have installed a Cylinder and Slide skeleton hammer (like seen on competition 1911s) and the C&S thumb safety, which again feels like 1911 thumb safety... The C&S trigger is 'snag free' and cocks very positively. C&S offers a semi-drop in version as well as a gun smith installed version. This pic shows the 'skeleton' hammer as well as the C&S safety... This slide was acquired new and fitted on a FEG frame I had around... it has since been re-finished with Cera-Coat that looks like a parkerized finish...  I also carry a Mk III at times, which has never given me a problem with hanging on clothing... The Mk III hammer is not very sharp so it doesn't have much potential for hanging... though it does have some. I would say you have the problem solved already... just practice often. It is pretty amazing how much attention a HP gets at the range from the 'plastic gun' kids... I'm frequently asked what it is... and then asked to look at it... which I'm happy to allow. Their reaction is usually one of confusion... all they have ever known is plastic guns... they have never had a real old style pistol in their hands before... they are also impressed with the trigger(sans magazine interlock.) The venerable HP when fitted with a 15 rd Mec-Gar magazine is easily able to compare with modern plastic guns... of course you can buy two Glocks for the price of a HP... Anyway, I think you are on the right course... FWIW Chuck |
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Post by skippysanchez on May 21, 2019 6:59:55 GMT -5
When I carry a HP is is usually a 'Detective' version from Argentina. I have done a good bit to this pistol that, whilst not really needed does make it easier to use for carry. I have installed a Cylinder and Slide skeleton hammer (like seen on competition 1911s) and the C&S thumb safety, which again feels like 1911 thumb safety... The C&S trigger is 'snag free' and cocks very positively. C&S offers a semi-drop in version as well as a gun smith installed version. This pic shows the 'skeleton' hammer as well as the C&S safety... This slide was acquired new and fitted on a FEG frame I had around... it has since been re-finished with Cera-Coat that looks like a parkerized finish... I also carry a Mk III at times, which has never given me a problem with hanging on clothing... The Mk III hammer is not very sharp so it doesn't have much potential for hanging... though it does have some. I would say you have the problem solved already... just practice often. It is pretty amazing how much attention a HP gets at the range from the 'plastic gun' kids... I'm frequently asked what it is... and then asked to look at it... which I'm happy to allow. Their reaction is usually one of confusion... all they have ever known is plastic guns... they have never had a real old style pistol in their hands before... they are also impressed with the trigger(sans magazine interlock.) The venerable HP when fitted with a 15 rd Mec-Gar magazine is easily able to compare with modern plastic guns... of course you can buy two Glocks for the price of a HP... Anyway, I think you are on the right course... FWIW Chuck Thanks for the input. I plan to transition to the HP after a few weeks of dedicated dry fire practice and range time. It hasn't had a single hiccup yet (maybe 300 FMJ rounds) but I want to shoot a couple boxes of HST 147gr to confirm feeding, which I'm not suspecting there will be a problem. An observation on 'muscle memory' or whatever you want to call it: I recently inherited my wife's car when she got a newer one and it's taken two weeks (so far) to instinctly reach for the various interior controls like lights, wipers, cruise, garage door opener, etc. I keep reaching to the locations in my old car. So when I switch to the BHP, it it'll be fairly swift with much dry fire practice at the beginning. Particularly re-instilling the thumb safety habit. |
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