In this semi-recurring series, I will take three guns that are completely unrelated, compare meaningless statistics about them and then arbitrarily declare one a winner!
1st up: the Smith & Wesson Model 640 Pro Series
- Weight (loaded) 25 ounces
- Capacity: 5
- Caliber: .357 Magnum/.38 Special
- Lasers available: Yes (CTC LaserGrips)
- Factory Night Sights available: Yes
- Trigger pull: 12 lbs, DAO
Verdict: The perfect expression of the belt-carried J-Frame, the 640 Pro Series is what every compact defensive revolver should be.
2. Lionheart LH9
- Weight (loaded): 35.2 ounces
- Capacity: 15+1
- Caliber: 9mm
- Lasers available: Yes*
- Factory Night Sights available: Yes
- Trigger pull: 14 pounds DA, 6.5 pounds DA+, 5 pounds SA
Verdict: This South Korean import seems to be designed specifically with AIWB carry in mind, offering the safety features of a DA/SA gun with the trigger pull benefits of a striker fired gun.
*Available lasers work on rail-equipped models only.
3. Browning Hi-Power .40 S&W
- Weight (loaded): 41.6 ounces
- Capacity: 10+1
- Caliber: .40 S&W
- Lasers available: Yes (CTC Lasergrips)
- Factory Night Sights available: no
- Trigger pull: 4 lbs SA
Verdict: An elegant weapon from a more civilized age, the elderly BHP receives a firepower upgrade with the .40 S&W cartridge. It is basically the only .40 I enjoy shooting.
The Winner: The BHP in .40, because BHPs are awesome.
Trick question, even if you replaced the BHP with a Glock 19, the winner would still be a BHP. Because as previously mentioned…
BHP’s are awesome. 😀
The Glock 19 doesn’t even deserve to be in the same sentence, let alone polish the BHP’s shoes’.
I gotta say, the Lionheart is on my short list, but only because I already own a BHP.
Browning Hi Power, The original double stack wonder!