hi-power is back

Diamondback Six said:
Question for the knowledgeable Hi-Power guys... what would I need to replace on one of these to make it into a passable-except-rollmarks functional mimic of an Inglis? I don't know what RCAF practice with small arms was in the '60s and '70s or where he was assigned, but I thought it might have potential for showing my gal "this is what your dad probably would have had Back In The Day" and giving her the opportunity to get hands-on with part of her heritage.
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You'd have to replace the safety and the entire slide. CAF Brownings are the Mark 1* and have an internal extractor, which this doesn't.
 
I like the look of the hi-power's with extended beavertails, gives it a more balanced look.

A re-issued Inglis clone with the tangent sights and a nice walnut stock would sell.

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well I have an Inglis and a FN built under occupation HiPower both are in good condition and I do shoot them on the odd occasion

I also ended up with a pair of P9R FEGs that I use for shooting

I would pick up another HiPower clone if the price is right
 
Leg said:
I highly doubt that.

This Springfield version looks promising. Might check one up when they become available up here.
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Maybe your right, but I wouldn't mind a modern made clone with the tangent sights and a nice walnut stock.... I should have bought one years ago when they were less expensive.

iu
 
hank2 said:
More hammer bite, it died for a reason
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I have never experienced hammer bite with a Hi-Power. Springfield mentions changing the hammer slightly to reduce this possibility.

I could be wrong but I think that FN discontinued it due to manufacturing costs compared to modern polymer pistols. The more expensive a pistol, the smaller the market.

It is still every bit as capable as any more modern pistol but let’s face it, steel single action pistols are not in vogue and not being purchased for Mil or LE contracts. That likely constitutes their largest market and it makes dropping it from production a no brainer. Springfield’s main market are civilian sales so they may see some success with this. Only time will tell.
 
hank2 said:
More hammer bite, it died for a reason
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Not sure if your referring to the Hi-power in general or with a stock attached? I've never shot one with a stock but if I did my strong hand would be running parallel along the right side of the grip and not in line with the hammer.
 
Can-down said:
Maybe your right, but I wouldn't mind a modern made clone with the tangent sights and a nice walnut stock.... I should have bought one years ago when they were less expensive.

iu
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Long ago my step father took me to visit one of his war buddies from the air force, who was a gun collector in PA. Huge collection, but he had a renaissance grade hipower with matching holster/stock. Beautiful gun. Wonder what happened to It? - dan
 
Springfield Armory SA-35, The Hi power is back as the SA-35


Their back since Browning discontinued them back on 2018.
 
Leg said:
I have never experienced hammer bite with a Hi-Power. Springfield mentions changing the hammer slightly to reduce this possibility.
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If I hold my Inglis like I want to hold my Inglis, I bleed. Still love owning it though, I just adjust my grip and don't shoot it a whole lot.
 
The gun has ejection issues from GARAND THUMB's video, will stay away from it until SA factory got the issue solved. I mean people have been making this gun for almost 100 years and SA still messed up, c'mon man
 
Mikehenrybell said:
The gun has ejection issues from GARAND THUMB's video, will stay away from it until SA factory got the issue solved. I mean people have been making this gun for almost 100 years and SA still messed up, c'mon man
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Seems to be a known issue with these new Springfield versions of the HP. The SA extractor spring is shorter than the Browning version spring, so the easy fix has been to replace the Springfield extractor spring with the Browning one which is longer and likely stronger. Not sure why Springfield did this, but it looks like an easy fix. Still should not happen though.
 
tobin said:
Seems to be a known issue with these new Springfield versions of the HP. The SA extractor spring is shorter than the Browning version spring, so the easy fix has been to replace the Springfield extractor spring with the Browning one which is longer and likely stronger. Not sure why Springfield did this, but it looks like an easy fix. Still should not happen though.
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No one should not have to 'fix' a known issue on a new gun. The manufacturer should be addressing QC problems at the factory before shipping. But I'm just funny that way.
 
StoneHorse said:
No one should not have to 'fix' a known issue on a new gun. The manufacturer should be addressing QC problems at the factory before shipping. But I'm just funny that way.
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I completely agree with you. Not sure why SA decided to shorten and or weaken the extractor spring in the first place. I have had a few Browning HP's and never had this issue with them.
 
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