Traded A G17 for a BHP - Page 2

royal barnes · April 2, 2014, 12:03 PM

Run away and hide before he changes his mind!

UncleEd · April 2, 2014, 12:32 PM

One proviso I think is still valid: On the BHP magazine load one or two less rounds; otherwise you might get a stoppage.

The British Special Air Services carried the BHP for decades and learned to load only 11 in the magazine and one in the tube.

And as mentioned earlier, change out the recoil spring every few thousand rounds; again something the SAS did but the Brits were using especially heavy 9mm rounds and their guns dated to the softer steel of the older models.

Now go watch Sean Connery carrying one in "A Bridge Too Far."

Beagle45ACP · April 2, 2014, 01:46 PM

Mercenary, I thought you mentioned something about excessive wear?
That gun doesn't even have enough wear to even start making the, "eh, it just adds character" jokes.

jaughtman · April 2, 2014, 06:28 PM

Used Glock 17's go for 385 - 450 at the LGS. NEVER seen a used BHP for under 550 - and that was only once at the 550 mark. Most used BHP's here are in the 600 - 700 range. I won't even weigh in on the combat-worthiness of each gun, just that you by far got the better end money-wise.

J

Gats Italian · April 2, 2014, 11:46 PM

I hope for your sake that your wife is smarter than her father has proven to be.

JimmyR · April 3, 2014, 02:04 AM

Kiss your wife and thank her for blessing you with a generous father in law.

In all seriousness, I think you made the right decision.

You traded a very common gun, of which you had a duplicate, for a classic firearm from years gone by. I don't even think Cheapshooter would argue much with that trade.

CajunBass · April 3, 2014, 05:48 AM

I've said it before, but I would go out and buy a Glock to trade for a (in this case) Browning Hi-Power.

Afterthought: I got one of those deals myself one time. Traded a fellow a Glock 19 for a like new Smith & Wesson 29-2, with a 4" barrel.

Ozzieman · April 3, 2014, 07:26 AM

OK, now I have no problem believing the gun is real!

Rubber pachmayrs on a high power. He needs professional help.
Do yourself a favor (and the gun) get a nice set of wood like Hogues.

http://www.hoguestore.com/index.php?...roducts_id=248

camsdaddy · April 3, 2014, 12:46 PM

Maybe your father in law is feeling guilty about you getting his daughter. Just kidding. As long as you are both happy. No harm no foul.

rs97 · April 3, 2014, 08:14 PM

I know, I know! Your father in law just wanted you to have a real gun in case you should ever have to protect his daughter!

Enjoy it, it’s a fantastic pistol!

treg · April 3, 2014, 08:44 PM

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Like Sgt Pepper, my BHP has lots of carry wear. I have a G17 also, but if the right deal came along, I would trade it away. That will never happen with the Browning.

Hey hipower3006, I'll trade you a shiny new Glock for your dirty ol' Hi-Power!

NotMeNotYou · April 6, 2014, 01:18 AM

IMHO you made a major score and/or your Father In Law really likes you. Be aware 17 round mags have long been available, and Boy would it look good with walnut or better yet Rosewood grips. Eaglegrips.com hand carves & hand checkers theirs for the price of Coco-Bolo or Jose Ferer Hogues.

LockedBreech · April 6, 2014, 01:48 AM

While I'd prefer the G17 for serious work, if I had an extra like you I'd make that trade in a New York minute. Heck, even if I only had one I'd make the trade and just buy another G17 later. Pretty gun.

April 2, 2014, 01:46 PM	#28
Beagle45ACP Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2012 Location: IL, USA Posts: 163	Mercenary, I thought you mentioned something about excessive wear? That gun doesn't even have enough wear to even start making the, "eh, it just adds character" jokes. __________________ I have a mild interest in guns. Actually, I think the clinical term is "obsession," but that makes me sound like some kind of gun-nut. Which is fair, since I am. Wastin' away my future children's inheritance one box of ammo, range fee, and bottle of Hoppe's #9 at a time.

April 2, 2014, 06:28 PM	#29
jaughtman Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 868	Some perspective from AL...... Used Glock 17's go for 385 - 450 at the LGS. NEVER seen a used BHP for under 550 - and that was only once at the 550 mark. Most used BHP's here are in the 600 - 700 range. I won't even weigh in on the combat-worthiness of each gun, just that you by far got the better end money-wise. J

April 2, 2014, 11:46 PM	#30
Gats Italian Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2008 Posts: 451	I hope for your sake that your wife is smarter than her father has proven to be. __________________ Leave the gun, take the cannoli.

April 3, 2014, 05:48 AM	#32
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Posts: 4,767	I've said it before, but I would go out and buy a Glock to trade for a (in this case) Browning Hi-Power. Afterthought: I got one of those deals myself one time. Traded a fellow a Glock 19 for a like new Smith & Wesson 29-2, with a 4" barrel. __________________ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (NKJV) Last edited by CajunBass; April 3, 2014 at 01:46 PM. Reason: Add afterthought:

April 3, 2014, 07:26 AM	#33
Ozzieman Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 6,117	OK, now I have no problem believing the gun is real! Rubber pachmayrs on a high power. He needs professional help. Do yourself a favor (and the gun) get a nice set of wood like Hogues. http://www.hoguestore.com/index.php?...roducts_id=248 __________________ It was a sad day when I discovered my universal remote control did not in fact control the universe. Did you hear about the latest study.....5 out of 6 liberals say that Russian Roulette is safe.

April 2, 2014, 12:03 PM	#26
royal barnes Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2012 Location: Wendell, N.C. Posts: 189	Run away and hide before he changes his mind!

April 2, 2014, 12:32 PM	#27
UncleEd Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2013 Location: N. Georgia Posts: 1,150	One proviso I think is still valid: On the BHP magazine load one or two less rounds; otherwise you might get a stoppage. The British Special Air Services carried the BHP for decades and learned to load only 11 in the magazine and one in the tube. And as mentioned earlier, change out the recoil spring every few thousand rounds; again something the SAS did but the Brits were using especially heavy 9mm rounds and their guns dated to the softer steel of the older models. Now go watch Sean Connery carrying one in "A Bridge Too Far."

April 3, 2014, 02:04 AM	#31
JimmyR Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2012 Posts: 1,273	Kiss your wife and thank her for blessing you with a generous father in law. In all seriousness, I think you made the right decision. You traded a very common gun, of which you had a duplicate, for a classic firearm from years gone by. I don't even think Cheapshooter would argue much with that trade.

April 3, 2014, 12:46 PM	#34
camsdaddy Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 2007 Posts: 397	Maybe your father in law is feeling guilty about you getting his daughter. Just kidding. As long as you are both happy. No harm no foul.

April 3, 2014, 08:14 PM	#35
rs97 Member Join Date: February 2, 2009 Posts: 86	I know, I know! Your father in law just wanted you to have a real gun in case you should ever have to protect his daughter! Enjoy it, it’s a fantastic pistol!

April 6, 2014, 01:18 AM	#37
NotMeNotYou Member Join Date: February 27, 2014 Posts: 73	Today's Dollar Value Completely Aside IMHO you made a major score and/or your Father In Law really likes you. Be aware 17 round mags have long been available, and Boy would it look good with walnut or better yet Rosewood grips. Eaglegrips.com hand carves & hand checkers theirs for the price of Coco-Bolo or Jose Ferer Hogues.

April 6, 2014, 01:48 AM	#38
LockedBreech Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2009 Location: Rocky Mountain West Posts: 3,395	While I'd prefer the G17 for serious work, if I had an extra like you I'd make that trade in a New York minute. Heck, even if I only had one I'd make the trade and just buy another G17 later. Pretty gun. __________________ 16 Pistols, 5 Rifles, 1 Shotgun, no time to shoot them