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Section 8: Handguns Subject: Browning BDM Msg# 1161133
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| I think what bugged me most about those Browning grips (on both pistols) was the pronounced thumb groove with sharp edges. | ||||||
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: You hit it on the head -- too late to make a big splash in the LE market it was designed for. I bought mine in 1992, and IIRC, they were introduced in 1991 after the FBI took a pass on the BDM in one of their trials. I paid about $525 at the time, which wasn't too bad considering a lot of the competition. Personally, I still like the feel of the Hi-Power a little better than the BDM, but that's due to the BDM's factory stocks, which are the same style as came on the Hi-Power Mk.III, and which I also disliked. If the stocks could be changed out on the BDM it would be a gem, fit and feel-wise. I don't think anyone ever came out with an aftermarket stock for the BDM as it really wasn't very popular and didn't stay in production very long. IIRC, it used a single piece wraparound style of stock with the retaining screw in the back rather than on the sides. Not having a very large hand, the slim grip felt very good to me. And the pistol was accurate and reliable for me, but I just should have bought the TDA (only) version that came out a bit later. Harvey |
