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Cult of Browning Hi Power
AzAfshin
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Didn't want to hijack Doc's thread on his new acquisition, but a lot of people mentioned that a Hi Power is on their wishlist. I recently bought a near mint 1992 one from my dentist's brother, but haven't had a chance to shoot it yet to see what's so special about it that so many people want one.
Soooo, what's so special about it?
Soooo, what's so special about it?
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I have owned a few but had to part with them , I really liked the pistol for looks feel and shooting one of my favorite pistols ( and yes on my wish list to replace one ) I think one of brownings shining accomplishments [^]
If you can't feel the music; it's only pink noise!
It is a very pretty gun and I'm sure it's a great gun, but both of those qualities are subjective. What makes it the best gun ever? Accuracy? Reliability? Resale value?...What makes it so great/special that it has such a cult following?Yes to all!!!! Best shooting semiauto I've ever owned!
Added: Resale value is why I no longer have one and I'm looking for a great buy on my next one! [:I]
If you can't feel the music; it's only pink noise!
It shoots well, holds a lot of rounds, is a beautiful design, easy to disassemble and clean, and is gorgeous. Reliability is a bonus.
Simply for the history it would be worth having, similar to the Luger.
But overall, a reliable, high capacity, accurate, well designed pistol.
I own a Belgian clone, and I love it. Fabulous piece.
Load 13 in the mag and it turns into a 'jam-O-matic'. Don't believe me, research the SAS and their standing order for number of rounds in the mag.
It (later models - I don't know about the originals) has a Mag safety. No mag? No bang.
The models with the mag safety(s) have horrible triggers. (creepy, krunchy, notchy, etc)
The sights could be (much) better.
It wasn't 'really' designed by JMB (you know, that M1911/M1911A1 guy.)
And while the 9 mm Parabellum round is on my 'I don't want to get hit with one of those' list, it AIN'T a 45 ACP
What I find amusing is that you bought one and NOW want to know about it.
Don't get me wrong, I like the looks of the Hi Power, but 'the best' or 'special'? Not in my opinion.[}:)]
Load 13 in the mag and it turns into a 'jam-O-matic'. Don't believe me, research the SAS and their standing order for number of rounds in the mag.
It (later models - I don't know about the originals) has a Mag safety. No mag? No bang.
The models with the mag safety(s) have horrible triggers. (creepy, krunchy, notchy, etc)
The sights could be (much) better.
It wasn't 'really' designed by JMB (you know, that M1911/M1911A1 guy.)
And while the 9 mm Parabellum round is on my 'I don't want to get hit with one of those' list, it AIN'T a 45 ACP
What I find amusing is that you bought one and NOW want to know about it.
I bought it because I got a good deal on it, it's a beautiful pistol, it's a Belgian one, it's had no more than 100 rounds through it, and I like guns. Just a great deal when I did my research. I was just curious as to why it seems to have an almost cult like following.
ADDED: Also, it's priced similar to a lot of other pistols these days, so it's not exactly out of reach of the average gun buyer (definitely cheaper than a Python), so why does everyone pine over it and not just buy it as their next gun purchase (I assume most people here have many guns anyways)?
Don't get me wrong, I like the looks of the Hi Power, but 'the best' or 'special'? Not in my opinion.[}:)]
Load 13 in the mag and it turns into a 'jam-O-matic'. Don't believe me, research the SAS and their standing order for number of rounds in the mag.
It (later models - I don't know about the originals) has a Mag safety. No mag? No bang.
The models with the mag safety(s) have horrible triggers. (creepy, krunchy, notchy, etc)
The sights could be (much) better.
It wasn't 'really' designed by JMB (you know, that M1911/M1911A1 guy.)
And while the 9 mm Parabellum round is on my 'I don't want to get hit with one of those' list, it AIN'T a 45 ACP
What I find amusing is that you bought one and NOW want to know about it.
Mec-Gar makes 15rd HP Mags. Most CZ75 owner will notch 2nd hole in their CZ75 mag allowing them to work in both guns.
The MKIII HP feature ramped barrels for JHP ammo, ambi-safeties, and dovetailed sights from the factory.
Removing the mag safety is simple.
It's in .30 cal Mauser (bottleneck cartridge)
It's does have tangent sights and some south African markings
It's been well used - had no grips when I bought it so I put a set from an Inglis Canadian high power on it
No shoulder stock groove
It's one of my all time favorite pistols
I think mark Christian is the hi power expert extant on this board
He could give a doctoral thesis dissertation on the subject wearing a blindfold...
Mine is not a high capacity either
Mike