New Browning HI-Power MarkIII 9MM RANGE REPORT

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - New Browning HI-Power MarkIII 9MM RANGE REPORT

Posted: 8/1/2002 7:01:27 PM EDT

Just got it tonight paid 350 dollars its two years old made in Beluim and looks like new not a mark on it.The guy I bought it from said he had Novaks remove the mag safety, I think thats what he called it so the gun will fire without the mag in it.He said it helps the trigger pull to.I thought the trigger was real good,anything I should upgraid on it before I SHOOT THE SNOT OUT OF IT!

Posted: 8/2/2002 10:26:45 AM EDT

[#1]

Have you shot the snot out of it yet?

Posted: 8/2/2002 12:46:26 PM EDT

[#2]

Going to the range Saturday!!!!

Posted: 8/2/2002 4:31:31 PM EDT

[#3]

In general the mkIII is a great pistol.
Removing the magazine safety does indeed improve the trigger pull.
As far as upgrades....sights.
Any quality nightsights will do.I prefer the Wilson Nite-eyes on hi-powers.
You may also consider a commander style hammer if you suffer from hammer bite.I do,in fact I have a prominent permanent scar from shooting hi-powers. :)

Posted: 8/2/2002 5:13:53 PM EDT

[#4]

I have a Inglis Chinese contract model. I tried some Hydrashoks through it the last time at the range and had 2 or 3 FTF's. With ball ammo it runs like a dream. Being a WWII era pistol I wonder if the feedramp isn't up to hollow point standards?

Posted: 8/2/2002 5:17:01 PM EDT

[#5]

If its all Belgium made, its pre '89...more desirable than the Belgium made/Portugal assembled ones. Nice gun, good price. I take the mag safeties from mine too, really helps the let off. Thanks Bigbuckslayer, now we all have to wait to see how it shoots. As far as hammer bite, my rounded hammer merely stings a little bit, no biggy.

Posted: 8/2/2002 5:17:36 PM EDT

[#6]

I shot a friend's Browning Hi Power last month. neat gun. Much narrower than Glocks and Berettas, clean trigger pull, better sights, single action-very good. If I wasn't so entranced by having 45s I'd probably carry one of these.

I shot one of the old ones with the stock that snaps into the grip once-very seriously cool gun with and without the stock. Didn't have the chance to shoot anything but FMJ through it though.

Posted: 8/2/2002 6:21:19 PM EDT

[#7]

Oops,my bad it is Belgium made assembled in Portugal.

Posted: 8/4/2002 10:56:45 AM EDT

[#8]

Took it to the range Sat,used fmj and hollow points,reloads and factory ammo.Shot about a hundred rounds with no failures of any kind,mostly shot at 25 yards and was able to keep most shots in an eight inch circle which is good for me as I`m no expert also shot at hundred yards at some two liter coke bottles and did manage get a few hits. I LIKE IT!!!!!

Posted: 8/12/2002 2:29:45 AM EDT

[#9]

I bought a Marklll that was new in the box at a gun show about 2 months ago and I think this is the finest 9mm gun I have ever owned, and these guns have great eye appeal and shoot VERY strait. I bought some spegal grips for it and 2 SA KRD 17 round mags for it and a couple 13 rd pre ban Browning mags for it also. The mark111s will eat anything you feed them. Keep us updated on you HP. John

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - New Browning HI-Power MarkIII 9MM RANGE REPORT

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