The British Special Air Service used the Hi Power for decades and have only recently started phasing it out. If there had been significant reliability issues they would probably have phased it out a long time ago, or as soon as something better was available. Somewhere in excess of 50 militaries have used it for long periods of time and it is still in service with many of them, and that does not include police forces of many more nations.
Just some additional observations from my experience. Few if any pistols have felt as good in the hand - grip, balance, point and handling qualities. I have had two; a 1976 standard commercial with the original type safety/mil sights, and a Portugal Mk3 made in the late 90s I believe. The Mk3 has about 500 rounds through it, of all types of hollow points, even a box of range lead reloads, and has not once failed to feed, fire and cycle. To me they are as good as any other service role pistol.
Just some additional observations from my experience. Few if any pistols have felt as good in the hand - grip, balance, point and handling qualities. I have had two; a 1976 standard commercial with the original type safety/mil sights, and a Portugal Mk3 made in the late 90s I believe. The Mk3 has about 500 rounds through it, of all types of hollow points, even a box of range lead reloads, and has not once failed to feed, fire and cycle. To me they are as good as any other service role pistol.
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