What should I know about Browning Hi Power 9mm?

[ru44mag]

I have a pair of Hi-Powers. Both are 75th Anniversary Models. One has fixed sights, the other adjustable. Both exhibit excellent craftsmanship and quality. With that said both have really crappy triggers. Hard pull with a lot of gritty creep. I've heard this is the norm for a lot of Browning Hi-Powers. The guns both function flawlessly, and are very accurate. They are very comfortable to shoot, and I've never experienced any "bite" shooting them.

It's been said Browning put everything into this gun he wished he had put into the 1911. The gun has very nice features like a takedown notch in the slide to engage the safety. This allows effortless slide stop removal and reinstallation, by allowing the slide stop to line up perfectly with the barrel link. I think anyone who has any type of collection needs at least one Browning Hi-Power pistol to have it complete.

Remove mag safety. You won't be disappointed.

 

[ru44mag]

Two tone pistols have their place!

Ok...that Hi-Power has a drool factor of 10. That is so sweet. I am going to have to get a real BHP someday! But I can't complain about my clones.

 

[Mike Grasso]

They shoot well?
You like em?
Then you shouldn't.

 

[CindyE]

My hi power is home now! I'll post pics sometime soon. Thanks all!

 

[ru44mag]

They shoot well?
You like em?
Then you shouldn't.

From one Mike to another.
Yep!
Yep!
And never!

My hi power is home now! I'll post pics sometime soon. Thanks all!

Congrats Cindy!! Let's get a range report ASAP as well!

 

[jbombelli]

My hi power is home now! I'll post pics sometime soon. Thanks all!

Welcome to Club HiPower!

 

[dtkw]

I have two high power and they both shoot very well, my wife called it the 'angry gun' because of the muzzle flash really shoot out. But mine came with those ugly high adjustable rear sight. Over the years, I have got used to it and have no problem hitting anything at 25 yards,

 

[brokenbutnotdead]

I've had nothing but good luck with HP's. their a great handgun. I have a few from basic stock 1970's to full blown Novaks Custom. The stock trigger is not that great, but can be fixed. They've never made me bleed, and they have all been very accurate. Great guns.

 

[CindyE]

Since we're posting pics and all...

Where did you get those Browning logo grips? I will probably change grips, after I get to shoot it! Haven't had it out yet, work, weather and other commitments have foiled those plans so far! I would probably like something slim for my small hands. I know I still haven't taken any pics!

 

[jbombelli]

Those grips came on it. I'm thinking they're kind of rare because I've only ever seen one other set of grips like these, and that was online on another HiPower.

Spegel grips are nice and thin if that's what you're looking for. A good second choice is Hogue. VZ makes a good grip too.

 

[DocIndy]

I should have never opened this thread....now after seeing the pics, I need a hi power too! Thanks INGO!

 

[James20]

They make great range guns and the one I shot had a good trigger. I have small hands and haven't had any problems.

 

[Fullmag]

When did they make them with stainless frames? What is good price and availability of those?

Those stainless framed ones look really nice, got thing for stainless frames with natural wood grips!

 

[jbombelli]

When did they make them with stainless frames? What is good price and availability of those?

Those stainless framed ones look really nice, got thing for stainless frames with natural wood grips!

They arent stainless. Mine are 1) hard chromed, or 2) cerakoted, depending on which one you're looking at.

The silver chrome models are kind of hard to come by, as nobody wants to sell theirs, so you'd probably be looking at a grand or maybe a little more. The Standard or Mark III will probably run around $700 to $800, unless you find a deal. There are usually a bunch of older ones available on gunboker for a lot less - search for high power, not HiPower though. They're often Israeli surplus.

 

[Mike Grasso]

As JBombelli stated, the finish on Browning "Tactical" Models were Hardchrome, there was an all hardchrome and a bit rarer two tone. Both of these pistols are well sought after.

 

[Fullmag]

I don't mind paying for something if I'm not getting cheated or over paying, it's worth X and it can be sold for X in a reasonable amount of time, then it's OK.

Don't think a collectible is what is in order due to the fact there is a lot variations out there and I'm late to the dance.

 

[Mike Grasso]

I picked up a stock two tone Tactical for around $800, by searching the online Cabela's Gun Room.
I've found a couple of gems there.

 

[BigRed3588]

Where did you get those Browning logo grips? I will probably change grips, after I get to shoot it! Haven't had it out yet, work, weather and other commitments have foiled those plans so far! I would probably like something slim for my small hands. I know I still haven't taken any pics!

I have average sized hands and usually prefer thinner grips, but the Hogue grips on my Hi Power are very comfortable and surprisingly thin for a pistol with a double stack mag. I'd even go as far as to say they rival the grips on my CZ.

 

[CindyE]

Had a good time at the range Sunday! Felt good and I was able to be fairly accurate, considering how new it is to me.

 

[ru44mag]

Had a good time at the range Sunday! Felt good and I was able to be fairly accurate, considering how new it is to me.

Awesome!! With some practice, I think you will find that it is one of the most accurate handguns you own. As recommended earlier, Mec-Gar are probably the best mags for your pistol. I prefer the 13 round mags. Mid-way usually has them for $22. If the mag safety is still in it, get rid of it. The improved trigger will help your accuracy. Enjoy!