Found one of my grail guns

[Eddietruett]

Been looking for a nice Hi-power for a while. I see one from time to time but usually beat up and/or over priced. Ran across this beauty this week and couldn’t resist. Belgium made in 1967. As a bonus had the pouch and manual. Pictures are from my iPad and don’t come close to doing it justice. It’s almost perfect. One little scratch on grip and a couple of tiny handling marks. I’m tickled to death. And yes, it will get shot.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Congrats, nice HiPower! I always liked the ring hammer guns best!

 

[GunnyUSMC]

Welcome to the Hi-Power family. Looks great.

 

[bannockburn]

Congrats Eddie!

Now you're doing it with a Browning Hi-Power what you typically do with S&W revolvers!

Keep up the good work!

 

[JR24]

Looking good!

 

[bc1023]

Got to love those old Browning Hi Powers...

 

[Charlie98]

Do you live in Dallas? That looks like the one I almost bought about 6 months ago.

 

[Eddietruett]

Do you live in Dallas? That looks like the one I almost bought about 6 months ago.

No, this one originated in NC. Now resides in SC.

 

[Eddietruett]

Got to love those old Browning Hi Powers...


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That is an extremely nice collection.

 

[Ironicaintit]

Beautiful! You have good taste

 

[Charlie98]

No, this one originated in NC. Now resides in SC.

Then there is still hope for me!

Nice catch! I’ll bet it shoots as good as it looks!

 

[paulsj]

Nice classic pistol. I almost bought one of these few years ago. It was early post war pre-Browning gun. Internal extractor, alloy magazine follower. The price was very fair I don't know why I didn't buy it.

 

[Eddietruett]

Then there is still hope for me!

Nice catch! I’ll bet it shoots as good as it looks!

I am a Smith Revolver Freak down to the core, but over the years I have owned several Hi Powers, but all were shooter grade. The ones I had in the past were really nice shooters. Its one of the only Autos I've ever really enjoyed shooting. To me there is a huge difference in a Steel gun versus a Plastic Gun. I know some of the newer guns are as accurate and dependable, but I guess its because I'm from the old school that I like a Steel Gun. Same feeling I get when I shoot an old 1911.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

I am a Smith Revolver Freak down to the core, but over the years I have owned several Hi Powers, but all were shooter grade. The ones I had in the past were really nice shooters. Its one of the only Autos I've ever really enjoyed shooting. To me there is a huge difference in a Steel gun versus a Plastic Gun. I know some of the newer guns are as accurate and dependable, but I guess its because I'm from the old school that I like a Steel Gun. Same feeling I get when I shoot an old 1911.

I actually like that knot in the grip wood, gives it character.

Though Im surprised it made it through QC inspection.....lol.

 

[Redcoat3340]

Nice catch. You'll clearly love it.

(I was in the same boat...had a couple of FEGs but wanted the real thing. Bought a surplus beater and had it refurbished...but still wanted a really nice one that hadn't been worked on. Finally found one that hit the sweet spot and now I have two.)

 

[Zaydok Allen]

That’s awesome.

I never understood all the hubbub around the Hi power, until I handled one. If I’d had $1000 on me at the time, I’d have gone for it.