Thank you all for the compliments on both my "new to me gun" and photography. I have also really enjoyed looking at all your BHP's. The stories that go along with the pictures really age great. Before buying this gun I never really wanted a BHP. I was totally satisfied with my other Browning designed pistol, my 1911's. This BHP has really peaked my interest in this and many other styles and makes of this design. I too would like to add an extended thumb release, aka 1911 style but more rounded, like some I have seen here and on other forums. I plan to shoot the heck out of mine. I am also thinking of refinishing it for more durability. Possibly a matte reblue or the satin hard crome. I really like a bead blasted stainless, but since the BHP is not available in that metal the next best thing is the satin hard chrome or I could really grow to like the matte blue. either would help to cover the imperfections and dings in the gun.
bigmike