First, Steve would have thought this thing to be ugly! He likely would have phrased it in these pages as something along the line of how he preferred the classic lines of the Hi Power. If I had presented it to him, he would likely have added some adjectives to how ugly it was, knowing…
As many of you are aware, Mrs. Sandra Camp has been running the site and producing the books for all of you. She will continue to produce and ship the books. I have been honored by Sandy’s request for me to take the reins on the website and preserve it. She suggested I add to…
I am surprised by the huge number of emails I’ve received asking this very question! The honest answer is, “I really don’t know.” Each of us has uniquely personal “life filters” and experiences influencing what we find important in a given handgun design, either as a “must have” or to avoid at all cost! Some believe that the…
The question posed is a common one from folks shooting Hi Powers manufactured before the advent of the “straight” feed ramp circa 1982. (Hi Powers having the straight, non-humped ramp normally feed any JHP ammunition. This would include late-run classics, as well as the Mk II’s, right on up through the current Mk III pistols.) While it may be…
Because there are none. Only the slide and frame on the Mk III’s are matte finished. The barrel is normally left in the white and the trigger, grip screws, hammer, slide stop, magazine release and ambidextrous thumb safety have a dull blue finish. The matte finish is applied after the sights are fitted to the slide’s dovetails which is…
This is not an unusual question and one that I receive regularly via Email and frequently see posted on various firearm forums. Usually the handgun make/type, caliber as well as premier load within same are not included in the same post or question. I lumped them all together because for my answer, it makes no difference. It…
As a proponent of the Airweight J-Frame for daily carry and regular practice, I am frequently asked, “Do they last? Will they hold up to lots of shooting?” Some have suggested that lightweight handguns are but “to be shot little and carried lots”. I partially agree with that. It remains my position that regular practice is essential with any handgun intended for serious use. That our…