FN is bringing a new High Power!

I love the browning hi power own 2 of them and I preordered the sa-35. This thing has roughly zero appeal to me. A cz-75 looks as much like a hi power as this and you could buy 3 of them for the price of this thing.
 
Can-down said:
I agree, less chance of hammer bite for meaty hands and they look more balanced as well to my eye with a beaver tail. I think Girsan might be releasing a beaver tailed but also railed version.
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That actually looks great! Beat looks hi power ever? ....haha
 
This new gun has a slide that protrudes further back than a P35. This gives a longer 'tail' and also moves the hammer back. This should reduce bite as it looks like a Sig P22X series in that regard.
 
Gundoggy said:
This new gun has a slide that protrudes further back than a P35. This gives a longer 'tail' and also moves the hammer back. This should reduce bite as it looks like a Sig P22X series in that regard.
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I took another look at the pictures posted and I didn't notice it due to the angle but it's clearly longer as you say.
 
I'd take the Springfield over the new glitzy FN if I couldn't get a "real" Browning Hi Power.

I love the classic pistol with all it's old fashioned controls and character, leave the plastic crap in the dishwasher or garbage where it belongs.
 
Big Uke said:
I'd take the Springfield over the new glitzy FN if I couldn't get a "real" Browning Hi Power.

I love the classic pistol with all it's old fashioned controls and character, leave the plastic crap in the dishwasher or garbage where it belongs.
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I’m definitely with you emotionally. But when I field strip a Glock I’m amazed at the simplicity, and the elegance of the design. Comparing them as a tool I am seriously conflicted. I have a Clark customized HP that is fantastic, and a piece of history. Would I grab it in a SHTF scenario? If the Glock or HK weren’t available, certainly. But, honestly, I’d grab one of the plastic pistols first but with more than a little shame and guilt. I feel disloyal just writing this. :)

Great to see new versions of old guns. Something for everyone. And to be clear, I am a wood and steel guy. I even have wood on my 870 Marine: that plastic was hideous.
 
I already have 2 original hi powers, and will be picking up the new FN version when available. I read the article completely and really like the aspects they kept, and what was updated. I love the original, but the upgrades will be nice. Looks like the same ergonomics, shape as the original which works for me!
 
Lee Enfield said:
https://fnamerica.com/pistols/fn-high-power-series/

They just gotta ruin the classics...

I find it somewhat amusing that they added a internal extractor (deleted circa 1961) and the thumb cut (deleted circa 1959).

guys in the US (who say they've held it) are saying it's about 25% larger than a BHP, and if the barrel is 4.7" I would guess that to be an accurate assessment.
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Plenty of models out there that have the classic looks. Buy the Springfield or the Canuck. But good they stepped up with the times. As the BHP as they were couldn't be a competition gun.
 
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