Posted: 8/6/2002 10:48:58 PM EDT
| Does anyone think Browning will ever rekindle the HP models again? Or at least sell those European models here in the US? I love my HP & I see a lot of new gun buyers who will never have the joy of shooting or owning one. Pity. |
| Browning is still selling HPs in the U.S... Browning is selling the Mark3s and the silver/chrome models in limited quantities. You can also find FN models around if you look hard enough on the net and places like the "Shot Gun News" Check out fnhighpower.com This sight is a forum for the serious HP fans, and you can find out what you want to know about current HPs. I just bought a brand new Marklll HP and I have finally found a hand Gun that I truely admire for its design, function and reliability. John |
| The browning product is made under strict Browning standards which means you will get a HP that has better fit and alot better finnish that will last longer and take more abuse than an FN model. Not that the Fn is not a decent gun. Just has a few less refinements than the Browning. I say go with the best and get the Browning product, you won't be dissapointed. |
Here're a few: www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976228526.htm www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976205930.htm www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=4900304 www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=4904664 www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?ItemNum=3064881  I've read (have no actual experience) that the "new" FN Hi-Powers don't have as nice of finish as the Browning marked guns. I don't know. I'm looking at buying a Hi-Power myself. Probably a MKIII. |
CDNN has them in stock. Just ask your dealer to order one. Right now the Silver/Chrome with 2 10rd mags is $599.99 and the mat blue 1 10rd and 1 15rd is $529.99. |
| A new catalog I recieved (GSI Law Enforcement) has the new HPs with decockers. "Now available with patented Safe Fast Shooting System which allows shooter to decock the single action, rendering it safe to carry with a round in the chamber"...thats what it says. $530 for the 9MM and $591 for the .40 cal. And they say its a Browning/Belgium, matte finish. As long as the "cocked and locked" mode is still there, fine by me. |
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Looks like I am gonna have to find me a BHP in 40 before the Brownings are all gone....sniff. I have had a MkIII since 93 and it has about 15 thousand rounds through it...I have replaced only one component...the sear. That was early this summer. Bought the gun in 93. |
Its made by Cylinder and Slide and its drop in: www.cylinder-slide.com/sfs.htm Cute I guess...I carry mine cocked and locked just like my 1911s. |