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BHP - 1969 vintage question
VonFatman
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I picked up a decent BHP this week. It's a shooter. I'd coveted a Belgian gun and this would fit that requirement.
It shoots great.
My question...someone suggested that for some reason 1969 was a "good year" for BHPs. If so, why? I assume it being a Belgian assembled gun is a plus (it is for me), but what makes this1969 'C' model HP special (if it is at all).
The reason I ask....I was looking for and bought the gun as a shooter. My intention is to have a well qualified HP 'smith do a little work on the gun....remove the magazine safety and smooth out the trigger for use at the range.
If there is a good reason to leave this gun stock and find another to "slick up" I'd probably consider that rather than tweak a gun that is better left stock.
Thanks for any suggestions or ideas.
Bob
It shoots great.
My question...someone suggested that for some reason 1969 was a "good year" for BHPs. If so, why? I assume it being a Belgian assembled gun is a plus (it is for me), but what makes this1969 'C' model HP special (if it is at all).
The reason I ask....I was looking for and bought the gun as a shooter. My intention is to have a well qualified HP 'smith do a little work on the gun....remove the magazine safety and smooth out the trigger for use at the range.
If there is a good reason to leave this gun stock and find another to "slick up" I'd probably consider that rather than tweak a gun that is better left stock.
Thanks for any suggestions or ideas.
Bob
Comments
I am unaware of anything special about 1969. Lack of importer markings suggests that it was made early than 1969.
I see no reason to remove the mag safety, or make any other visible changes; you aren't going to carry it into combat. It's your gun, & you can do with it what you like; but, I've never failed to look back & regret making a permanent modification to any gun I owned
Neal
I see no reason to remove the mag safety"......without a magazine you have a nice paper weight. Even a single shot is better than a paper weight.
Given the 1st pic shows some heavy holster wear/slide pitting (per dcs' comment), this specimen is nothing to bank upon for collector value.
Mag safety alterations are an easy 5 minute job & completely restorable, so it's your call there. Be advised to retain all of the orig factory mag safety parts - if this route is pursued.
O/W, nice rig
Bon