Picture Thread In Honour of Mr Camp

[Amin Parker]

Hi all,

I would like to post pictures of my and my dear departed friend Mr Stephen Camps favourite pistol.

I included my first place certificate which i accepted in his honour. Please feel free to post pictures of Hi Powers and Handguns in his honour.

Rest in peace my friend, you are missed.

Amin Parker
South Africa.

[.22lr]

Prayers for him and his family. May they all find the peace and solace they need.

I have read many of his posts on a different forum... The world is diminished by his loss, as it is for all great people.

Very Respectfully,

Matt

[9-ball]

I just read this article (http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/9mm%20vs%2045.htm) from him, and while it may be a little bit off-topic, I wanted to share it...

[Sharpsdressed Man]

Stephen PM'd me on this gun and photo when I posted it some time ago, relating that he like it, finding it simple and elegant; all that it needed, and nothing that it doesn't. I sure appreciated the compliment. Further exchanges found that we had almost similar life experiences with guns, law enforcement, even age (he was just a year older than me), he in Texas, me in Ohio. What a swell guy. http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m247/matquig/DSC05902.jpg

[mavracer]

Stephen A Camp may you rest in peace and prayers to yours. In honor
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii261/mavracer/IMG-20110429-00017.jpg

[egor20]

Sorry to hear Mr. Camp has died

Thank you for this Mr. Parker

RIP Mr. Camp and your family
I will be lighting a candle for your family on Sunday, and you will be in our Prayers on Sunday Mass.

[Stringfellow]

Sharps, our tastes often diverge ;), but that is one of the best looking hard chrome (nickle?) HPs I have ever seen. Inspiring!

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy117/Mr_Stringfellow_Hawke/DSC_0070.jpg He was one of my main inspirations behind this one.

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy117/Mr_Stringfellow_Hawke/P1010105lores.jpg And here's his second favorite pistol.

[Quentin2]

Such sad news, my prayers are with Mr Camp's family.

I just read a few recent posts by him, just in the last week. Always helpful, always polite. And just last month I bought his newly revised book on his beloved Hi Powers, he even took the time to autograph and thank me for the purchase.

A very nice man, a very good man. He will be missed by many.

[tipoc]

This is the first I have heard he passed. I'm saddened by that. His website is one of the best on the web. He was a patient man and a gentleman. Friendly, generous with his knowledge, and professional in his contributions. His posts were often models on how to do it.

tipoc

[Dobe]

I agree. His passing is a loss to us all, including the shooting community.
We will miss him.

[nefprotector]

Wow! I remember Stephen A Camp from way back. I loved to read and look @ the pics that Stephen A Camp and Bren use to share with us all. R.I.P Stephen

[Dobe]

Stephen A. Camp is in heaven shooting slow fire at 25 yards with his S&W Model 24. And he's enjoying it.

Thank you Stephen for the knowledge you shared with us.

[Harry Callahan]

RIP, my friend. Although we never met I feel I knew you. You will always have my respect and gratitude for sharing your vast knowledge of quite possibly the most beautiful firearm ever invented, the Hi Power. Take care, and see you on the other side. BTW, please say hello to JMB for me!

[Smaug]

The Bersa 380 pleasantly surprised him with its accuracy and trigger:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Guns/IMGP3061s.jpg


He was sure a better shot than me though. I think this target was shot at 50', offhand, with the first shot DA:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Guns/IMGP3144.jpg


He had some nice words about the SP-101, namely that it was the smallest revolver he would trust to shoot more than the occasional 357: (In general, he preferred the J-frame snubbies though)
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Guns/IMGP3149s.jpg



Let's not forget the mighty Hi-Power. It fits in the hand better than any gun I've ever felt. I would call it a tie with the CZ-75, which I also believe he had quite some respect for:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Guns/IMGP3071s.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Guns/IMGP3072s.jpg


The Hi-Power is still being carried in some parts of the world, I believe. This was taken in 2008 in Antwerp, Belgium:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Guns/IMGP2996.jpg

[Coltman 77]

Stephen was truly a scholar and a gentleman. He'll be sorely missed. :(

Here's a picture of my favorite BHP -- a 1969 T Series that was my Dad's carry pistol for many years. He had a good collection but the Browning was his preference.

It shows some wear but I do take it out of the safe once or twice a year and shoot it.


http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo220/cashbailey_photos/DSCN0895.jpg

[Doogle]

It was sad to hear of his passing.

http://people.timezone.com/pauld/tzpics/hpsight1.jpg

[RockyMtnTactical]

That is a beautiful BHP. Yours?

[VTRich]

It is very sad to hear of his passing. His Hi Power Book, and maintenance guides are a must have for the Hi Power owner.

Here is my 1969/70 T-Series Hi Power with Tangent Sights.

http://richennis.com/Gallery/SAA/Hipower_1.jpg

http://richennis.com/Gallery/SAA/Hipower_2.jpg

http://richennis.com/Gallery/SAA/Hipower_3.jpg

[tex45acp]

Stephen was an extremely knowledgeable man about firearms in general but knew the Browning Hi Power better than most. I spent many hours chatting with him an was an active contributor in his Hi Powers and Handguns Forum. He was always happy to share his real worldknowledge and experiences for the asking.
Rest in peace my friend and may God bless the hearts of your family members with comfort in this time of loss.

Tex45acp

Here is my hard chrome that he really liked
http://i44.photobucket.com/Albums/f43/mike_seale/BHPTUCKER.jpg

[model18]

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z309/glz3/BrowningP35hp9mm.jpg

my condolences to Mr. Camp and his family. I always enjoyed his writings.

[Smaug]

VTRich: Ever tried the Hi-Power at 500m? :D I know they made shoulder stocks for Hi Powers, but I would think the trajectory would be AWFULLY high to land a hit at 500m.

Heck, I think it would be "interesting" even at 100m.

[Ltriker]

Certainly a loss for the shooting community...RIP Mr Camp


I keep several high powers in the safe, my favorite is the Inglis with shoulder stock and tangent rear sight.

[coulter6]

We've lost a great person.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/coulter6/106_0625-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/coulter6/106_0626.jpg

[12-34hom]

We are Diminished.

12-34hom.

[sabre.45]

I wish I had a Hi-Power to post a picture of.

I have read Stephen Camp's posts and range reviews for years and have always had a huge amount of respect for him.

I think it would be a great and fitting tribute for everyone who has a BHP on their "to-buy" list to bump it up to the number one spot. I know it now holds that position in mine.

[Ledbetter]

Very sorry to hear of his passing. RIP.

[egor20]

Wonderful pictures of Great Hi-Powers

Thank you all

[Quentin2]

quote by sabre.45
I wish I had a Hi-Power to post a picture of.

I have read Stephen Camp's posts and range reviews for years and have always had a huge amount of respect for him.

I think it would be a great and fitting tribute for everyone who has a BHP on their "to-buy" list to bump it up to the number one spot. I know it now holds that position in mine.

I bet Mr. Camp would be pleased if we did that!

[HuntAndFish]

http://thefiringline.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=70808&stc=1&d=1306974949

Sad to hear this news. He was too young to go. Went too quickly as well. Godspeed Stephen.

[TXGunNut]

This is a Colt Series 70 .45acp that Steve helped me spec out for a duty weapon almost 30 years ago. It's evolved a bit since it left Lou Williamson's shop all those years ago. I carried it more often than not over the years, mostly stays in the safe these days-but not today.

[shortwave]

Truely our loss. Prayers to Mr. Camps family.

[RT]

RIP
http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n443/thorm001/New%20guns/IMG_1248.jpg

[balin]

His writing was to be respected. And all the on-line responces that I read showed him to be a considerate and respectful man.

[TXGunNut]

Wow. Great looking BHP's, love a good blue job but the hard chrome beauties make me want to try the BHP thing again.
RT; if that fine piece of social equipment ever comes up missing I'm truly sorry. You'll have to accept part of the blame for posting such a fine picture of it. ;)

[WVsig]

He will be missed... here is my humble collection.

Wild West Guns Custom 1972 base gun.

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t213/rellascout/wwg-2.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t213/rellascout/wwg.jpg

PW Arms Israeli import

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t213/rellascout/izzy-2.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t213/rellascout/izzy.jpg

MKIII Practical

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t213/rellascout/practical-2.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t213/rellascout/practical.jpg

[WVsig]

And the only non-shooter...

Pre-T St Louis Rollmark

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t213/rellascout/pret-2.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t213/rellascout/pre-t.jpg

[Amin Parker]

WVSIG, thats a stunning collection you have there. Wow.

Is the " pre T "the one with the internal extracter?

[WVsig]

WVSIG, thats a stunning collection you have there. Wow.

Is the " pre T "the one with the internal extracter?

Thanks... yes it is an internal extractor. I have shot it but do not shoot it too often these days. The other occupy my BHP time. LOL

I have had a few others that have come and gone the only one I miss is a chrome one with a gold trigger. I did not like the adjustable sights at the time and sold it off.