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Offline flyandscuba

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Re: HK p7
« Reply #30 on: May 16, 2006, 04:32:59 PM »
Yes, the P7K3 was produced for a short time.  I was not a gas retarded action -- but required an oil filled buffer for proper function.  The buffer failed frequently and replacements are not available.  Therefore, the few P7K3s that I've come across have been strictly safe queens.  They also carry a premium price tag due to their scarity -- and weren't that much smaller than the P7.

Another feature was an interchangable .32 ACP barrel, and a complete top end in .22 LR. -- having a complete kit allowed use of the pistol in all three calibers.

  http://hkp7.com/p7k3.htm
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Re: HK p7
« Reply #31 on: May 18, 2006, 04:43:08 PM »
Hi Fred,
did you know that your P7 was carried by the West German GSG9? Remember Mogadischu? The BMI stands for "BundesMinisterium des Inneren" or ministry of interior.
Nice gun, how much was the hard chrome and night sight job?
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Re: HK p7
« Reply #32 on: May 18, 2006, 07:40:32 PM »
Hi PiMo,

No, and I appreciate the history lesson, and the BMI meaning.

The chrome job was $175 which included brush-finish complete pistol, less barrel. The mags were $15 each. Night sights installed $120. I do remember Virgil had to do some machining to install the rear sight. Shipping and handling $48.

Fred
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Re: HK p7
« Reply #33 on: May 19, 2006, 03:07:48 AM »
I conducted a range test with the Corbon 9mm+P DPX load in the P7M8 today...

Good stuff!  Range report here:

http://www.parkcitiestactical.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=10;t=009592;p=1#000000
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Offline rtw

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Re: HK p7
« Reply #34 on: July 30, 2006, 09:37:32 PM »
Why do P7 owners in particular it seems like to have their guns hard chromed?

What is the allure of hard chrome?

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Re: HK p7
« Reply #35 on: July 30, 2006, 11:44:19 PM »
Two reasons for me:
The P7 finish is its only weak point.
Virgil Tripp does hard chrome and I like and respect Virgil.
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Re: HK p7
« Reply #36 on: July 31, 2006, 10:11:42 AM »
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Two reasons for me:
The P7 finish is its only weak point.
Virgil Tripp does hard chrome and I like and respect Virgil.

I have NEVER seen a magazine more prone to rust than the P-7's. I have two "PSP"s, one of the early protruding magazine releases, and one of the flush mounted with night sights.

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Re: HK p7
« Reply #37 on: August 27, 2006, 09:17:20 PM »
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Teddy Jacobson says the P-7 is the best 9 mm. on
the planet--period.


tracker:

I could be mistaken, but didn't TJ say "AFTER" the Walther P5 the P7 is the best 9mm on the planet--period?

 ;D

Best Wishes,

J. Pomeroy
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Re: HK p7
« Reply #38 on: August 27, 2006, 09:55:24 PM »
I also thought he said HK P7.

He was very gracious to answer a couple of emails from me.  I bought my Glock 36 and HK USP compact .45 based on his advice.

Bill
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Re: HK p7
« Reply #39 on: August 27, 2006, 10:25:48 PM »
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I also thought he said HK P7.



Well, you can't blame a guy for trying?

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Re: HK p7
« Reply #40 on: August 27, 2006, 11:32:23 PM »
I can't find a reference to support my theory.

I did find:  "Case in point...the HK P7 M8 is the finest 9mm on the planet and is "SUPER" accurate right out of the box, and sadly it is no longer made but people are still paying $1250.00 for a P7 that is new when they can find it."

This he posted on the NAA message board.
http://www.naaminis.com/discus/messages/2/3357.html?1155253990

Bill
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Re: HK p7
« Reply #41 on: August 27, 2006, 11:52:05 PM »
Laserlips,
I have never heard him mention the Walther P5 during
numerous visits I have had with him but I will ask. The
p7 is definitely at the top of his list.
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Re: HK p7
« Reply #42 on: August 28, 2006, 08:10:13 AM »
Teddy did some work on a couple of my guns in the past. At that time, he was carrying an HK P7 in a custom made Alessi holster. He spends quite a bit of time in a wheel chair, so he needed a holster for use when seated.
I like Teddy and he's definitely very knowledgeable (although extremely opinionated), but I don't think his opinion is necessarily the final word on a given subject.
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Re: HK p7
« Reply #43 on: August 28, 2006, 08:35:18 AM »
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Laserlips,
I have never heard him mention the Walther P5 during
numerous visits I have had with him but I will ask. The
p7 is definitely at the top of his list.




tracker:

I'm just yanking you P7M8 guys chain.  I have no doubt that that TJ indeed considers the H&K P7M8 at the very top of the heap of 9mm pistols.

I have always lusted after a P7M8 myself, but it's hard to afford a Lexus on a Yugo budget...  ;D

I did manage to acquire (recently) a used German Gov't Walther P5 and I am amazed at it's quality and accuracy compared to the other pistols I've owned and enjoyed over the last 50 years.

In my little part of the redneck world (SE GA.) you would find H&K P7M8's or even Walther P5's few and far between.  

Let me see now...  I really want a nice P7M8..  And I really want a Porsche 911.

What I have is a (for my needs) nice used Walther P5, and an 1986 El Camino.... I can live with that.  

It's just fun for this old senior citizen to have a neat old pistol, with a great history and reputation for quality, and a neat old El Camino with real "chrome" bumpers..

I don't get too excited about plastic.. In firearms or vehicles.  Getting old can get'cha real "opinionated", but fortunately nobody pays you any attention anyway.

Contratulations to all you folks with the H&K P7M8's...  Neat pistols.

Best Wishes

J. Pomeroy





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Re: HK p7
« Reply #44 on: August 29, 2006, 09:18:46 PM »
Laserlips,
I appreciate your humor and your insight; God bless.
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