Anyone else love their Hi-Power?

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I was shooting my FN Hi-Power the other day, and was reminded just how much I like this pistol. It seems like these guns do not get a lot of attention on this board, compared to the more modern "tactical" designs, but if I could only have one handgun, it would likely be a HP. This gun is perfect in almost every way: ergonomics, balance, looks, fit and finish, accuracy, reliability...If only FN would get rid of the magazine safety, it would be flawless.

Any other Hi-Power fans out there?
 
While I love the styling of the gun I can't say I really like shooting it. I find the trigger a little to narrow. Accuracy has never been that good either. Much prefer shooting my pre-B CZ75. At some point I will get back to my HP. For now it is a safe queen.
 
I only own a Chinese contract Inglis right now and don't shoot it much but I agree.
There is no handgun that compares to a Hi-Power IMHO.
 
Love the BHP!

Yes, I have two MkIII's... one in 9mm and one in .40 S&W. I could get by with them and one 1911 in .45ACP...... er, well and maybe my Ruger MkII .22 lr.... and the S&W Model 19 .357 wheelgun.... :redface:

Yes, I love my Browning Hi-Powers! :D

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Richard???

And where's Richard with several pics of his BHP's with Hakan Pek's custom grips? This is the perfect thread for his input.... ;):D

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[I'll just sip my coffee now....]
 
NIce pistol. I have three but they are safe queens. THe CZ has all of the HP's ergonomics with the advantage of D/A S/A. The HP is kind of dated but good for it's time.

Among the HP's low point are poor fixed sights on the Mke 1 and one of the worst single action trigger pulls of any gun still being manufactured. Suspect it would have gone the way of the dodo except the Americans think it was designed by JMB. The fact he died eight years prior to the final design of the pistol seems to allude them.
Great marketing on FN's part though.

Take Care

Bob
 
Canuck44 said:
NIce pistol. I have three but they are safe queens. THe CZ has all of the HP's ergonomics with the advantage of D/A S/A. The HP is kind of dated but good for it's time.

Among the HP's low point are poor fixed sights on the Mke 1 and one of the worst single action trigger pulls of any gun still being manufactured. Suspect it would have gone the way of the dodo except the Americans think it was designed by JMB. The fact he died eight years prior to the final design of the pistol seems to allude them.
Great marketing on FN's part though.

Take Care

Bob
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MKIII has excellent sights and the trigger pull issue can be quickly solved by ditching the mag safety. Take those BHPs out of the safe and go shoot 'em.
 
I ranted a Hi-Power 9mm (with funcky rifle like adj. sights up to 500m?) didn't leave that much of an impression on me... on that day I shot/ranted P220 .45, Para 1911 .40 Kimber .45, S&W 4in .357 and was the least accurate with Hi-Power I also enjoyed shooting it the least...I guess it's just not my thing...
 
Canuck44 said:
NIce pistol. I have three but they are safe queens. THe CZ has all of the HP's ergonomics with the advantage of D/A S/A. The HP is kind of dated but good for it's time.

Among the HP's low point are poor fixed sights on the Mke 1 and one of the worst single action trigger pulls of any gun still being manufactured. Suspect it would have gone the way of the dodo except the Americans think it was designed by JMB. The fact he died eight years prior to the final design of the pistol seems to allude them.
Great marketing on FN's part though.

Take Care

Bob
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Like Capp said, lose the Mag Safety and the trigger is beautiful. Also, the bulk of the design work was done by JMB. Most of the changes to the design made by Sauve were done to fit the military trials the pistol was intended for, most notably the magazine disconnect that messed up the trigger pull. All of the best points of the pistol, like the double-stack magazine, control placement and grip shape and angle were still made by JMB (Which shouldn't detract from Sauve's work - he's a firearms genius too.)

The handgun is still quite relevant today. Not everybody likes a double action pistol, and the Hi Power still does a few things better than it's other competitors. It's a simple, sturdy and accurate handgun. For a full steel SAO, I wouldn't go any other way.
 
Do clone wannabees count? In the past I have owned a FEG Hi-Power clone and currently own an Israeli Kareen. I have short fingers and the Hi-Power styling makes grip and control a no-effort thing. I may be looking for a Hi-Power in .40 soon.
 
Two of my HP's have had the mag safety removed and the trigger pull was improved but still less than stellar.

As to JMB's input he certainly had some in the very early stages of the guns design but what was on the table when he died has little semblance to the pistol that we know today.

Certainly an accurate pistol but time has moved on and there are several 9MM guns that would go in my hand before my HP's.

I guess it boils down to what you want the gun for. For going to the range and chasing popcans or punching holes in targets it can be fun. For any of the shooting sports I can think of the gun just isn't competitive anymore. We can't/aren't suppose to carry in Canada so that option for most is off the table.

Take Care

Bob
 
I don't know Bob. I did ok shooting a couple of IPSC matches with my BHP, beat some more experienced guys with 1911's and I'm no super star at the game.
 
Most ergonomically friendly handgun in my collection. Nice gun for shooting steel where you need to shoot fast and hit- lower recoil makes it easier to shoot as it's 9mm Belgian made. Lighter to shoot than my 40cal Glock or .357's.
Just a great little handgun once the disconnects' removed.
 
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