Is Springfield Armory bringing the Hi Power back?

[JonInWA]

What doesn’t favor Glock is a lack of quality factory thumb safety or factory SCD like device. That’s a non issue for some, but for others it’s an important distinction.

I'm actually t&e'ing the RDIH ambi thumb safety for Glocks. It works on a mechanical impingement process, and Vega Holsters has provided a Level 2/3 duty holster for a Glock with the safety system installed, and BH Spring Solutions has an adaption kit for similar Safariland holsters.

Mechanically, the system works well, but I have some qualms with it in that to deactivate it you (or at least me specifically) have to move out of my firing grip. There's also a modified field stripping process involving using a simple provided tool.

If used in a duty gun in a level 2 or level 3 holster, I'd probably use it with the safety off, and just use the manual safety administratively (i.e., when degunning after a shift or for nightstasnd defense at home).

I'm discussing how the ergonomics can be relatively easily improved with the partners at BH SS; basically I think that the "pedal" portion of the safety's pad needs to be re-angled, and the lever possibly extended slightly (but the re-angling of the actuating pad might be sufficient).

https://bhspringsolutions.com/index....-optimization/

https://pistol-forum.com/showthread....ring+Solutions


Best, Jon

[JHC]

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Does this spell excommunication for me? 😁

I'm scuffing up a CQB Elite in kydex, I'll scuff up a BHP in kydex too.

[JonInWA]

I'm scuffing up a CQB Elite in kydex, I'll scuff up a BHP in kydex too.

You're not scuffing it up, you're imparting memorialized character....

Best, Jon

[Elwin]

I'm scuffing up a CQB Elite in kydex, I'll scuff up a BHP in kydex too.

Coming up on a year carrying an Ed Brown in JMCK kydex, and couldn’t be happier. Yes, I have thoroughly marred that beautiful Brown stainless finish.

Whoops.

[TheNewbie]

I'm actually t&e'ing the RDIH ambi thumb safety for Glocks. It works on a mechanical impingement process, and Vega Holsters has provided a Level 2/3 duty holster for a Glock with the safety system installed, and BH Spring Solutions has an adaption kit for similar Safariland holsters.

Mechanically, the system works well, but I have some qualms with it in that to deactivate it you (or at least me specifically) have to move out of my firing grip. There's also a modified field stripping process involving using a simple provided tool.

If used in a duty gun in a level 2 or level 3 holster, I'd probably use it with the safety off, and just use the manual safety administratively (i.e., when degunning after a shift or for nightstasnd defense at home).

I'm discussing how the ergonomics can be relatively easily improved with the partners at BH SS; basically I think that the "pedal" portion of the safety's pad needs to be re-angled, and the lever possibly extended slightly (but the re-angling of the actuating pad might be sufficient).

https://bhspringsolutions.com/index....-optimization/

https://pistol-forum.com/showthread....ring+Solutions



Best, Jon

Thank you for this post. I tried to PM you with a question and discussion but your inbox is full.

[JonInWA]

Thank you for this post. I tried to PM you with a question and discussion but your inbox is full.

I'll do some housekeeping, overdue, obviously. Try again in an hour or so.

Best, Jon

[HCM]

What doesn’t favor Glock is a lack of quality factory thumb safety or factory SCD like device. That’s a non issue for some, but for others it’s an important distinction.

It’s not a Glock issue - substitute a plastic people pooper with a thumb safety like the M&P or P320. The calculation doesn’t change.

A WWII vintage Willys Jeep is cool but it’s not a very practical patrol car.

Not to mention I would rather add a safety system than deactivate one as is nearly universal on BHPs with trigger work.

[bofe954]

What doesn’t favor Glock is a lack of quality factory thumb safety or factory SCD like device. That’s a non issue for some, but for others it’s an important distinction.

True, but it's not like there aren't options. CZ custom can get build nice a CZ75 SA for $1400 and on up depending what you want. Wilson EDC X9's run around $2500-$3000.

[TheNewbie]

Glock is an overall better option, no question. Still, the BHP has a positive feature that is not easily obtained on the Glock. That’s my only point.

[RevolverRob]

All you people wanting a rail on a Hi-Power must be smoking crack or something.

One thing the BHP brings is a service weapon that is thin, svelte, classy, and elegant. The embodiment of "An elegant weapon, from a more civilized age."
Look at some of the examples here and in the gallery section. Putting a 1913 rail on one would make as much sense as a pair of truck nutz. The only possible contender would be the old Dawson rail, but if you need a fat-assed flashlight mounted to your pistola, there are plenty of suitable candidates on the market.

I guess the Hi-Power is like coffee......if you don't get it, I can't explain it to you.

I want a railed gun to replace my railed 1911 on the nightstand.

So my carry gun and nightstand gun match.