I just received a new, factory magazine for my 1980's Browning Hi-Power.
I have a copy of a great Browning Magazine FAQ published with pictures from the Internet. Using that resource, I recently discovered that my Browning did not come with a factory magazine when sold new to me, the mag probably having been switched for a FN military magazine by the unscrupulous dealer. I understand that magazine switching has happened over the years with disturbing frequency.
Anyway, after the 1994 ban lifted, I promised myself to purchase just one honest factory magazine. Just a purist, I guess.
So when Browning factory magazines began to show up lately with a number of dealers, I ordered one.
I looked at it now, and it has the “LEO use only” stamp on it. BUT the picture & description of the mag in the vendor’s web site did not show or mention is was a LEO/1994 Ban magazine.
This may not matter to many of you, but I just don’t feel comfortable with it.
Am I going to have some unforseen problem with it in the future?
Will some uneducated cop claim I have contraband and create a hassle?
Will I have to keep the receipt for in indefinitely?
Being a customized pistol, it never needed the mousetrap spring before, and it looks like a great way to trap lint & dirt.
Finally, I just don’t like a reminder of the dark days of Klinton sitting in the mag well of a fine, pre-ban gun.
Should the distributer have described the mag as being marked? What do you think?