Any Hi-Power shooters out there?

I've always loved the look and feel of the Hi-Powers, but have yet to actually own one. A few months back i picked up a 1993 Browning BDM at a good price from Cabelas that got me kind of in the ballpark, but will probably pick up a Springfield SA-35 when the right opportunity arises.

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I know a few guys that carried them on duty back in the late 90s.
It was a way to get around the no sa rules of the new chief
They said they were close to the hi-power that the old chief let them use.
A 1911 guy switch over to a double eagle his switch did not go as well and he went to a s&w da
 
I had two, one was the 1980 Competition Model, which had a six inch barrel and removable counterweight. Fully adjustable rear sight and a great trigger.
 
at a local auction i bought a mauser 80 sa (hi-power clone) for a super price 200.00 like new. seemed no one at the auction knew what it was, it has been a dependable pistol thru over 500 rounds of win 9mm hard ball and only cleaned every 100 rounds. not a browning, but close enough for me at that price.
 
The Springfield SA-35 is the best production HI-Power. Everything you need and nothing you don’t.

Novak HI-Power’s can’t be beat.

I had a Novak BHP years ago and it was a dream.

Another was worked over by Cylinder & Slide. I regret letting that one get away.
 
The Springfield SA-35 is the best production HI-Power. Everything you need and nothing you don’t.

Novak HI-Power’s can’t be beat.

I agree.
If I did not already own my original Browning, I’d definitely buy the Springfield SA-35 today.
 
I love the Hi-Power, I have two, one an old War horse that I carry ever day in the Velt & the other a overly flashy one I ended up with I’m a trade deal.

The other Guides & people in general make fun of its old age & lesser capacity but time & again it saves every ones bacon, while they miss or carry less rounds as their Choices are too heavy for them fully loaded. !

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Is that nice pistol a Rennaissance model?
And the ring hammer blued steel old warhorse gets it done on a big snake.
Bravo!
 
I've always loved the look and feel of the Hi-Powers, but have yet to actually own one. A few months back i picked up a 1993 Browning BDM at a good price from Cabelas that got me kind of in the ballpark, but will probably pick up a Springfield SA-35 when the right opportunity arises.

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Nice pistol.
I suggest, do yourself a favor and get an original Belgium manufactured Hi-Power P-35.
If that is a bit heavy on the wallet, a Springfield SA-35, smoothed up, will make you smile as well.
They just shoot well.
 
Actually @cajunchefray I think the “nice” one is the old girl, had no choice on the other flashy one but can’t really change it as I think your right it is a Renaissance model.

Good story on that Cobra, Hyena & a Charging Baboon but didnt get any photos of that one as Client was there.

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Nice pistol.
I suggest, do yourself a favor and get an original Belgium manufactured Hi-Power P-35.
If that is a bit heavy on the wallet, a Springfield SA-35, smoothed up, will make you smile as well.
They just shoot well.
You touched on what is probably the real reason that I don't own an HP yet; I haven't liked them quite enough to pay the price required for an original Belgium one. I'll never say never, but the Springfield SA-35 is probably more likely.
 
We have quite a few HP's available here for a steal actually I picked mine 2nd hand from a friend for R4000.00 basically $250 at todays rate exchange.
 
We have quite a few HP's available here for a steal actually I picked mine 2nd hand from a friend for R4000.00 basically $250 at todays rate exchange.
Yes same here, absolute bargain, all the young guys wanted Glocks & my other bud a bloody big Walther PDP ? As it held over 20rds but he never has it full as he said too heavy & carry’s 10rds in it ???
 
Yes same here, absolute bargain, all the young guys wanted Glocks & my other bud a bloody big Walther PDP ? As it held over 20rds but he never has it full as he said too heavy & carry’s 10rds in it ???
The HP is not my carry gun as it is a bit unconfortable carrying concealed as we should do over here.
My every day carry is a Taurus GC3 with extended mag 15+1 always on me where I'm going.
 
Part of the reason I let one of my BHP's go, was to add a CZ-75B to my collection. The CZ was partially copied from the P35 Hi-Power, but with a unique double or single action trigger.

If you want a strictly single action trigger, the Browning will have the best trigger if you get rid of the mag safety.
 
I recently was able to get my first hi-power and also using it as a carry gun.

It’s a 30 Luger example and I’ve put about 250 rounds through it in the last couple months. Before that I replaced all the springs and had some Macassar ebony grips cut for it.
I’ve never actually shot a 9mm hi-power but this one is quite the slick shooter.
 

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My 2010 MKIII is one of my favorite handguns. It doesn’t have the greatest trigger, the magazine disconnect is annoying, but it runs hard and handles like an extension of your arm. I’ve never had the urge to modify it in any way, and have embraced its old-world charm.

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@jwood1284
There's only three great handguns in the world.
The rest are rubbish in my book.
Colt single action army
Colt 1911 45acp
Browning Hipower.
You can place them in any order you like but they are the only ones worth a look at.
I only wish the Hipower came out in 45, now that would have been the ultimate handgun.
All comfortable to shoot, can be easily modified to shoot really really well in good to great calibres.
They remind me of a beautiful woman, graceful,elegant, easy on the eye, functional.
The only difference between a beautiful woman and those three handguns is the handguns are easy to strip down for maintenance. Some beautiful women are just high maintenance.
Bob
 
I love the Hi-Power, I have two, one an old War horse that I carry ever day in the Velt & the other a overly flashy one I ended up with I’m a trade deal.

The other Guides & people in general make fun of its old age & lesser capacity but time & again it saves every ones bacon, while they miss or carry less rounds as their Choices are too heavy for them fully loaded. !

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@Sarg
Lesser rounds my arse.
If'n y'all can't kill something with 13 shots you need to give up shooting or if'n it's that big and tough put your head between your legs and kiss your arse good bye.
Bob
 
@jwood1284
There's only three great handguns in the world.
The rest are rubbish in my book.
Colt single action army
Colt 1911 45acp
Browning Hipower.
You can place them in any order you like but they are the only ones worth a look at.
I only wish the Hipower came out in 45, now that would have been the ultimate handgun.
All comfortable to shoot, can be easily modified to shoot really really well in good to great calibres.
They remind me of a beautiful woman, graceful,elegant, easy on the eye, functional.
The only difference between a beautiful woman and those three handguns is the handguns are easy to strip down for maintenance. Some beautiful women are just high maintenance.
Bob
Need to try the cz or the tanfanglo copy of the cz especially the 45 or 10mm
 
I have a surplus Mk2. I like it and shoot it well.
It never gets carried as I prefer sixguns.
@Wyatt Smith
Y'all better learn to shoot and get a better belt young grasshopper.
If'n y'all need to carry 6 guns you live in the wrong neighbourhood.
Why carry 6 guns when one Hipower will do the job.
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha
Bob
 
@Wyatt Smith
Y'all better learn to shoot and get a better belt young grasshopper.
If'n y'all need to carry 6 guns you live in the wrong neighbourhood.
Why carry 6 guns when one Hipower will do the job.
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha
Bob
Saves time reloading Bob. Just throw it down and grab a new one.
Seriously I have made a switch to revolvers and hand loading with home cast bullets. I find them more accurate for me, and more powerful at that.
To add to that I am pretty nostalgic, and enjoy carrying my old Smith and Wessons.
 

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