Posted on 01/20/2022 11:51:42 AM PST by PROCON
Hi-Power, meet the High Power.
The Hi-Power — known as the Browning Hi-Power, the Browning Automatic Pistol, the Grande Puissance, P-35, Pistole 640(b), and so many other names — is arguably the most widely-used military handgun of all time. Present in historic conflicts from both sides of the toughest battles of World War II to the Iranian embassy siege in London that made the British Special Air Service a household name, this single-action semi-automatic pistol was unbelievably innovative for its time, boasting a number of features that made it truly higher power than other options of the day.
Now, 87 years after it was first introduced to the world, Belgian gunmaker Fabrique Nationale (FN) has reintroduced the Hi-Power for the modern shooter, unveiling the company’s new 9mm ‘High Power’ pistol at SHOT Show 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
“The High Power is such an iconic design, and synonymous with FN really. We recognized the gravity of reintroducing this newly redesigned pistol with such a storied history,” FN America president and CEO Mark Cherpes said in a statement. “Rather than introduce a clone of the original, we had to deliver much more than other brands, knowing the FN High Power would be held to a higher standard. FN pays homage to the prolific design, while modernizing the ergonomics, functionality, and operation. We respect what this pistol has meant to generations of FN collectors and feel the new FN High Power dovetails perfectly with the rest of the FN pistol line, carrying a future-forward design to the next generation of shooting enthusiasts.”
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Oooh! Want!
The Browning HP is something I would like to get. If only I was not frightened of loud noises!
i will get one only to lose it in yet another boating accident.
One of the great regrets of my life is selling a Belgian Hi Power to a friend.
For $300.
Thanks for bringing back a painful memory.
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They are great relics of history but I’ll take DA/SA autoloaders any day of the week.
Ouch! Friend of mine taught me his motto, “Never sell any of your guns.” I’ve done it, but only after careful consideration.
I’ve always found the handle a bit short for my big hands, resulting in my pinky finger flopping around. That’s my only objection. The ones I have tried never had the mag extension. If I was buying this or another gun in 9 mm today, would I pay up for the classic authenticity of a Hi-Power or go with something more modern in format? Probably go with something more modern.
Springfield has also introduced their SA-35 High Power, another "improved" Hi-Power with 15 round capacity.
I wonder if Springfield's High Power and FN's High Power are related?
I know it’s not exactly, but I am partial to the 1911.
Next time just give me a nice paper cut and pour some lemon juice in it.
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I object to the headline and the loaded concept it is promulgating.
The Browning designed HiPower did not FIGHT on both sides … it was USED by both sides. An inanimate object is merely a tool to be used by a human being or a group of human beings, it has no animus itself to choose to fight for either side. Using this phrase “fight on both sides” buys into the arguments of the anti-gun insanity that it is the GUN which causes the violence that the tool is used to commit, not the user who inflicts it. Please, writers, think about how you use words and phrases before you commit them to the page!
Perhaps you need to research the weapon for what it is: DA/SA semi- automatic 9mm pistol. 😁
Springfield Armory has come out with their version:
https://www.springfield-armory.com/sa-35-series-handguns/sa-35-handguns/
MSRP is $699.00
If only I could afford it.
Not a lot of money, I thought it would be at least 1k.
I am happy with my two St Louis Brownings and a Hungarian version.
Bought my first BHP in the 1968 race riots when I realized a six shot single action cowboy gun just was not enough for me.
“Here’s mine. Oh wait .......”
You should get a S&W 52 too.
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