30 August 2004, 13:06
browningguyRe: SFS Modification for Hi-Powers & 1911s
Well 308Sako, maybe I should warn you that Rusty is probably a generation ahead of you or so (much like myself). I shot a partial IDPA match yesterday which was called due to thunderstorms and he seemed pretty adept at handling a pistol for an old guy with a bad back

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30 August 2004, 15:47
308SakoWell Browninguy, From what I can see of Rusty's picture we could be twins! Even my bride calls me a geezer. No offense taken or meant hee: I think the point I tried to make here is that a simple mechinism whose workings are fully understood and operated by an experienced individual would be superior to a "Rube Goldberg" affair of latches and catches, levers and buttons made to go bang. And yes, I missed the spelling class also...

31 August 2004, 02:22
Rusty308sako,
I appreciate your reverence for John Browning's design. It is a wonderful tool.
As far as the SFS system, it's purely a personal choice. For me it allows me to ready the pistol a bit faster than the original browning safety.
Just my opine.
Oh I resemble the old geezer remark!

31 August 2004, 05:42
AtkinsonI carried my 1911 and Browning HP cocked and locked for some 20 plus years of Govt. service, never had much use for a unloaded pistol..It worked well for me for all thoes years..
This new system sounds like a very usuable and well thought out way to go, I am very interrested in it...