Browning Hi-Power
SN 245RN119XX, made in Belgium. Year of mfg?? Thanks.
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I just bought a Browning Hi- Power 9MM silver chrome NIB with 2 pre ban clips. Just wondering what retail price should be or did I get clipped? 0 -
Their popularity worldwide speaks for itself--probably second only to the 1911, in the past widely used by militaries and police agences, but less so today because they lack the now in style double action first shot and decocker. Their grip is widely imitated (CA-75, EAA Witness, etc.), and being available in .40 S&W besides the original 9x19 mm is a plus. They do not have as nice a trigger pull as some semi-autos, and it is a difficult one to gunsmith into a good pull; although there are a few well known gunsmiths that specialized in that task. The high capacity magazines are easier to come by than are those for some other pistols, mainly because the pistol has been around for a long time and there are a lot of magazines floating around. They are, and always have been, overpriced. Were I to acquire another today I would take a hard look at the Hungarian (FEG) version. These look and feel the same as the Belgian/Portugese model, but are a little different mechanically. They are quite a bit less expensive. 0 -
I have three in 9mm. The first one I got in the early 70's, then a chromed one from the 80's as a collectible, and one of the matte finished ones in the 90's and have never had a problem with any of them.
They are not the most accurate as they are service arms, but do well enough for me to place high in the IDPA meets against the Kimbers, Glocks, Sigs, and HK's.
One of the most naturally fitting grips on any gun I have ever held. In thirty+ years the only problem I have ever had was when a primer was pierced and a piece lodged in the firing pin hole jamming the firing pin.
Can't say enough good things about them.0 -
I have 2 of them, 1 in 40 cal and the other in 9mm. The new trigger system looks interesting, draw the hammer back like i single action then set it forward and it will fire like a double. I like the grip and feel, the 40 cal i carry when i am workin in the store , but the 9 stays in the vault and doesnt get fired. 0 -
They are outstanding pistols. My family and myself are all Hi Power fans and owners. I have never heard the trigger pull comments on a hi power before, and on the half dozen I have owned have no complaints at all. The Mk III 40 s&w I have now has one of the lightest and smoothest pulls I have ever had. A complete trigger job takes a few hours. I'm so used to my 1911's (with really light triggers as it is) that the trigger on my HP always suprises my when the gun goes off.
The accuracy on the 40 is somewhat less than I like though. My 9mm versions were all great, but 40 s&w is just not a highly accurate cartridge to start and the HP doesn't help this.
But its hard to find any argument with the feel of an HP. They are slim and refined laying in your hand like it was designed just for you. I bought my 40 for $400 LNIB with three magazines and the manual. Brand new they can be pricey, but shop and you'll find a deal. The FN (FN finished the design after John M. Browning died)guns are fine but after that there are little differences that just take away from it. Buy a Browning and never worry about the value going down the toilet. It never will.
James
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the latest CDNN (1-800-588-9500 for catalog requests) has a 50-1000 meter tangent / battle sight model with lanyard ring (full size) that comes with 1 10 rd mag, and 1 15 rd mag. this is a close copy to the INGLIS CANADIAN HIGHPOWER that we all want. its not set up for a shoulder stock, but other than that its a great gun. we have not seen these models in some time. this is the one i would choose. best regards, mike.
What other dungeon is so dark as ones own heart, what jailer so inexorable as ones own mind.0 -
It's a wonderfully fitting,wonderfully balanced and wonderfully shooting pistol. The only negative is in the spur hammer that is found on some models. Its impossible not to be bitten in the web of the shooting hand by them. If you find yourself with one, change the hammer to the ring type. 0 -
Quote: The only negative is in the spur hammer that is found on some models. Its impossible not to be bitten in the web of the shooting hand by them.
Have to disagree with that. I have carried and shot Hi Powers for over 25 years. Never been bit once by one.
In my opinion, it is one of the finest pistols ever made. And personally, I would stick with a genuine Browning.
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I've heard that for some very heavy users, the Hi-Power has left something to be desired. For the other 99%, it's one of the most shootable guns around.
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I have a 9mm Belgium/Portugues Hi-Power and I like it a lot. I experimented with different grips but always came back to the stock set. Very comfortable to fire. I typically run 250 rounds through it at the range every other week and have had no jams ever, just using off-the-shelf ammo. Although my pistol of choice is a 1911, I love the elegant simplicity of the Hi-Power design. 0 -
Gentlemen-as for the difficult trigger pull comments, rockton did not specify Mark-this-or-that, or double action, or whatever; only the Browning H.P., so that is what my remarks are addressed to. Yours may very will be smoother if it is one of the later evolutions; but my remarks are valid for the original model pre, during, and post W.W.II. One person who specializes in making these more shootable is Bill Laughridge of Cylinder & Slide; and you will find Charles Petty of the same opinion in a recent article about the H.P. in, if memory serves, Guns Magazine. I've got nothing against the H.P., and used to own a W.W. II Belgian Nazi-marked with the tangent sights, but eventually sold it for that very reason. Terrible trigger pull.[:)] 0
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