Hey Guys and Gals ....
I have been thinking for a while now about picking up one of the famed FN (Browning) Hi-Power 9mm's
Haven't seen a whole lot of them around, but once in a while I see one at a gun show and their owners are usually asking a pretty hefty price ... I know I can get a new one for under a grand... but I don't know if I want a new one ...
Just thought I would throw it out there and see if anyone has a line on one ... and what they are going for used... I have access to Blue book of gun values, but I don't hold a lot of stock in the prices they publish sometimes .... Just thought the collective 'firarms think tank' of KAC might have some nice insights ...
Thanx in advance...
Allan
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Re: FN (Browning) Hi-Power info
AIM has been selling used Hi-Powers at pretty reasonable prices of late. MK III's seem easiest to find. Original Belgian made Brownings are commanding insane prices, but they are uber-nice pistols. I have one with factory original target sights & the original, red backed walnut grips that I got from my first wife as an anniversary present over 30 years ago, it is one of the last of the original Belgians, & has pretty large collector value. If you want a shooter, I'd suggest looking into one of the MK IIIs that are currently in market.
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Re: FN (Browning) Hi-Power info
Hi Powers are my guilty pleasure , I love them the way some of you love the 1911.
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The HP has a feel to it that cannot be described in words, it just feels so right in your hand like no other gun.Niceguy wrote:Beautiful guns that I have never even shot, much less owned... I need to change that.
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CW Shooters Supply Inc.son of liberty wrote:Hi Powers are my guilty pleasure , I love them the way some of you love the 1911.
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I prefer the T model over the Mk III, but that is just my opinion. YMMV
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I know a very high-speed guy who shares this opinion. Given the choice of any handgun in the world, he'll go for a Hi-Power every time.WLJ wrote:The HP has a feel to it that cannot be described in words, it just feels so right in your hand like no other gun.Niceguy wrote:Beautiful guns that I have never even shot, much less owned... I need to change that.
I feel this way about the CZ-75; no gun feels better in my hand. Strangely, I've never owned one. I've come very close more than once, but I've yet to find one with a grit- free trigger. When I do, it'll be mine.
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The CZ 75 series triggers usually require a break in period to smooth outFrailer wrote:I know a very high-speed guy who shares this opinion. Given the choice of any handgun in the world, he'll go for a Hi-Power every time.WLJ wrote:The HP has a feel to it that cannot be described in words, it just feels so right in your hand like no other gun.Niceguy wrote:Beautiful guns that I have never even shot, much less owned... I need to change that.
I feel this way about the CZ-75; no gun feels better in my hand. Strangely, I've never owned one. I've come very close more than once, but I've yet to find one with a grit- free trigger. When I do, it'll be mine.
There are criminals among us who are both homicidal and incorrigible. Their parents took a shot at civilizing them and failed. Their school teachers took a shot at them and failed. The odds are overwhelming that government welfare programs and penal institutions took a shot at them and failed. If it ever becomes your turn to take a shot at them, don’t fail.
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The trigger on the P0-7 Duty I had of yours was fantastic great...WLJ wrote:The CZ 75 series triggers usually require a break in period to smooth outFrailer wrote:I know a very high-speed guy who shares this opinion. Given the choice of any handgun in the world, he'll go for a Hi-Power every time.WLJ wrote:The HP has a feel to it that cannot be described in words, it just feels so right in your hand like no other gun.Niceguy wrote:Beautiful guns that I have never even shot, much less owned... I need to change that.
I feel this way about the CZ-75; no gun feels better in my hand. Strangely, I've never owned one. I've come very close more than once, but I've yet to find one with a grit- free trigger. When I do, it'll be mine.
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If you don't mind the wear marks, YES
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I was wondering why we kept him around here...hahaToddstang wrote:That is why Cranky is here!WLJ wrote:If you don't mind the wear marks, YES
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I screwed around to long and missed the other. What about these, should I just hold out for a Belgium made one or are these just as good?
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Well, I bit the bullet. I have one of these coming. Can't wait to get this thing and shoot it!Niceguy wrote:I screwed around to long and missed the other. What about these, should I just hold out for a Belgium made one or are these just as good?
http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx? ... 0Pistol%20(Assembled%20in%20Portugal" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)
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Good. You won't be disappointed. Getting proper 13 rd magazines can be expensive, but don't be suckered into buying higher capacity &/or ProMag magazines. They suck. I have never seen one that will actually run. Stick to Browning OEM or Mec-Gar magazines (yes, they are expensive, but they are worth every penny!) and you will have a reliable, accurate pistol for you and your bairn's lifetimes.
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One thing to note, depending on the particular safety setup, the magazine may not positively drop out when released. I bought all Mecgar mags with the little spring thingy and am very happy with them in all 3 of mine.
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Did you go with the extra 10.00 for handpick best of 5?Niceguy wrote:Well, I bit the bullet. I have one of these coming. Can't wait to get this thing and shoot it!Niceguy wrote:I screwed around to long and missed the other. What about these, should I just hold out for a Belgium made one or are these just as good?
http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx? ... 0Pistol%20(Assembled%20in%20Portugal" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)
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No, I plan to have it refinished. I figured I waited long enough that the really nice ones were gone already anyway.adayton wrote:Did you go with the extra 10.00 for handpick best of 5?Niceguy wrote:Well, I bit the bullet. I have one of these coming. Can't wait to get this thing and shoot it!Niceguy wrote:I screwed around to long and missed the other. What about these, should I just hold out for a Belgium made one or are these just as good?
http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx? ... 0Pistol%20(Assembled%20in%20Portugal" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)