The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - why no browning Hi-power 40's?

sandbag · October 30, 2012, 01:05 PM

I love the HP-I have three of them-a Mark IIIC and a Capitan,both in 9mm and another HP in 30 Luger.I have never held or seen the 40,but it seems to me like it was attempt to stuff too much into a small container-the HP is a great pistol design and a pleasure to shoot and it has the best natural balance of any auto I've handled.It's the only true hi-cap that is no problem for smaller hands.I hesitate to criticize the 40 HP since I never tried it out,but I just think there are probably better platforms out there.BTW I've owned 2 40's and didn't care for the round.I also own a 10mm and like it just fine.

October 30, 2012, 01:05 PM	#26
sandbag Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2008 Posts: 642	Browning 40 I love the HP-I have three of them-a Mark IIIC and a Capitan,both in 9mm and another HP in 30 Luger.I have never held or seen the 40,but it seems to me like it was attempt to stuff too much into a small container-the HP is a great pistol design and a pleasure to shoot and it has the best natural balance of any auto I've handled.It's the only true hi-cap that is no problem for smaller hands.I hesitate to criticize the 40 HP since I never tried it out,but I just think there are probably better platforms out there.BTW I've owned 2 40's and didn't care for the round.I also own a 10mm and like it just fine.