Browning BDM 9mm Luger, Full-Size DA/SA with Selectable DAO, 4.65 in Barrel, Matte Blued, 2x 10-Round Mags, Case & Manual
This U.S.-made Browning BDM is a full-size 9mm from the 1990s that combines a DA/SA trigger with a selectable DAO mode via a slide-mounted selector. It features a steel slide and steel frame with a matte blued finish, clear factory slide markings, and windage-adjustable iron sights. It comes with two 10-round magazines, the factory Browning case, and the original owner's manual.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The bore is mirror-bright with sharp, well-defined rifling.
What’s Included
- Browning factory gray hard case with end labels showing model info and serial
- Browning BDM owner's manual
- Two 10-round steel BDM-pattern magazines with witness holes marked 5 and 10
The BDM operates on a short-recoil, locked-breech, hammer-fired system and offers a unique trigger setup: traditional DA/SA along with a selectable DAO mode controlled by a slide-mounted selector. Ambidextrous frame-mounted levers with a red index dot and a standard left-side magazine release support familiar handling.
Built on a steel frame with a steel slide, the pistol wears a uniform matte blued finish. Wraparound black synthetic grips feature molded checkering and a Browning buckmark inset for a secure grasp. Rear slide serrations aid manipulation, and a lanyard hole at the rear of the grip base provides an additional retention point.
Sight regulation is straightforward with a low-profile front blade and a rear notch set in a dovetail that is drift-adjustable for windage. A left-side slide stop and the cleanly executed control layout contribute to practical use and maintenance.
Factory markings remain clear, with the right side of the slide reading "BDM 9mm LUGER — MADE IN U.S.A." and the left side marked "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY • MORGAN, UTAH • MONTREAL P.Q." The pistol is paired with two 10-round steel magazines and the original Browning case and manual, rounding out a well-documented 1990s production example.