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From: nstar!bluemoon!jamaass@iuvax.cs.indiana.edu (Jeffrey A. Maass)
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Subject: Browning Hi Power Advice
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Date: 19 May 91 16:53:04 GMT
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I have just purchased a Browning Hi Power (adjustable sights, Belgian/
Portugese version), and have been out shooting with it for the first
time today. I was amazed at my groups, considering that this is my
first centerfire gun and I've only fired 10 rounds of centerfire in
my life!

I am _ONLY_ interested in paper-punching (no plans to use
for home defense or for carry), but I am interested in making the
gun as accurate as possible.  To this end, what would all you
experienced folk suggest I have a smith do to it? I've read that a
trigger job is all but required, but what about some of the other
functional (not cosmetic) modifications which will make this into
a better shooter?

Any recommendations as to pistolsmiths who are particularly good
with Hi Powers and who is not backlogged through Fall? (My local
shop recommended Wayne Novak, but I'll settle for less !)

What factory ammo has proven best generally with this gun?

Are there any _good_ technical books on the Hi Power (i.e. history,
technical descriptions, etc.)?

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