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After waiting what seems like forever, I finally got a Browning Hi Power. I have always wanted one, but never wanted to drop the money for it. Davidson's has them on sale.......I paid $729.00 plus tax. I didn't really want the "75th Anniversary" model, but it's not gaudy like some special edition guns you see out there. The trigger seems a little better than some other stock BHPs I've shot in the past, but it will still need to be worked over.........and the stupid mag disconnect will stay - If I ever need work done by the factory, I only need to drive 30 miles to drop it off (Arnold, MO).

Nothing special, but it's mine..........and I think I'll buy a new camera tomorrow :uhoh:

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All hi powers are special and you've gotva good one. Enjoy it as it's a beautiful piece! Mine is a little older then yours by about 20 years and to me it's still as beautiful as the day it left the factory.
 
Why do you desire to keep the mag disconnect?
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One reason only, I live 30 miles from the FNH / Browning service center. If I remove the mag "safety", they won't touch it. Kind of nice to know that if I need or want (FNH do custom shop work?) service I don't have to go far - or pay an insane amount for shipping.

Maybe it's time to save up for a FNP 45............
 
That moronic mag safety, which was specified by the French military, goes back in in just a few minutes.

After the French set forth the specifications that included that ridiculous mag safety they decided to design and build their own gun anyway. One more reason, if we needed one, to dislike the French.
 
Looking for opinions.

I ordered a 26# MS and 18.5# RS for the HP. My question is, I have heard that BHPs benefit greatly from buffers, but I have never been a fan of buffers for several reasons. Anybody have any real life experience with and/or without buffers in them?
 
I never got what all the BHP fuss was about until I recently bought a used Israeli. I put Hougue grips on it and like it so much I sold my previous favorite 9mm, a CZ75b.
 
I like the ones from first post war batch shipment from FN. They had internal extractors and magazines with al follower. I had to pass on couple only because I already own PA-15 which looks very similar. The HP is wonderful classic pistol everyone should own.
 
The BHP is amazing. Until you shoot one it's hard to believe that what you hear isn't just hype. I mean really, if it were so good wouldn't the Navy Seals, or Special Forces, or Homeland Security be using it? Well, it is just that good.

Congratulations on the purchase. Excellent price. You beat my deal by about $50.00!

I would like to purchase enough BHP's that one day my boys will all inherit one.

I am so amazed with the feel, natural ability to point/aim, it is a real surprise the first time you pull the trigger.

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I am so amazed with the feel, natural ability to point/aim
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This is true.

I have shot Hi Powers before this purchase, but was never really serious about getting one.......but high on my "someday list".

A week or so back I had about 1K burning a hole in my pocket. I went to the fun store and held some high dollar pocket guns, big bore revolvers, drooled over an Ed Brown (someday!) and then asked to see the HP MKIII they had...........I told myself it was time. As soon as it went in to my hand, and I remembered shooting a few, I knew I had waited too long. I gave it back to the nice man at the counter (Cabela's, $879 for a MKIII) and found a deal on line.

Now, if I can only find a deal on some mags.............
 
Excellent choice, the High Power has long been a favorite of mine and I really don't know why mine doesn't get shot more often...will have to work on that. Now quit posting and get out and shoot it....a lot!
 
I had an range session yesterday with my MK III Silver Chrome Hi Power 9MM and my CZ-75B, also in 9MM.

Both are excellent shooters, but it takes me a little more focus and concentration to get the accuracy potential out of the CZ versus the BHP. The BHP just shoots extremely accurately for me with little effort. It may be the SA only trigger of my BHP which is box stock, but stellar, crisp and even. I also find I prefer the recoil impluse of the BHP slightly over the CZ, even with the CZ's low bore axis.

I don't know why more people don't consider a nice used BHP over the current crop of gun store pusher polymer. I saw a nice used, blued, MK III BHP in a gun store recently for $499. I am tempted to pick it up as a carry piece, and/or a platform for some customization.
 
Looking for opinions.

I ordered a 26# MS and 18.5# RS for the HP. My question is, I have heard that BHPs benefit greatly from buffers, but I have never been a fan of buffers for several reasons. Anybody have any real life experience with and/or without buffers in them?
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I have a still ALL stock MKIII from early to mid 1990's that still runs great with out any of that stuff.
 
I don't know why more people don't consider a nice used BHP over the current crop of gun store pusher polymer. I saw a nice used, blued, MK III BHP in a gun store recently for $499. I am tempted to pick it up as a carry piece, and/or a platform for some customization.
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Used Hi Powers are affordable if you have the cash on hand ready for when you see a deal. I got this one recently for $550 + $10 transfer. I always wanted a practical.

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Well, I just got back from the range. 200 flawless rds of 115 gr. Federal FMJ......I forgot to pack any of my loads or any JHP, but there's always next time.

I can say without hesitation, this is the greatest feeling firearm I own. I started at 7 yds and it was shooting about 1" high - at 15 yds it was right on. The trigger is good, but heavy. I'm guessing around 7lbs, but very crisp. It is now in the category of "never sell" guns, and there aren't a lot in that category.

I shot the thing so well I felt like quoting Alonzo Harris (Denzel Washington) from the movie Training Day - "You know I'm surgical with this bitch Jake!"
 
When you replace the 32 pound mainspring, the trigger weight will drop by about 25 - 30%.

Removing the mag disconnect is one of those overstated things that isn't as magical as people would have you believe. Stephen Camp says it reduces trigger pull by about 15%, though I'm sure he means that in a very general way since pistols have their own idiosyncrasies. One guy with a particularly heavy HP trigger (and a trigger scale) found that his pull weight went from 8 1/2 pounds to 8 pounds after removing the mag disconnect.
It will take some of the grittiness out of the trigger, and as someone pointed out it can be easily replaced if you send it for service. It's worth doing.

Anyway, if you're happy now you'll be even happier when you replace the factory springs.
 
Hello, sir, and congratulations on your pistol. I hope that it serves you well for many years to come. For many of us, the Hi Power just has that certain special "something" that makes it a favorite. I've been regularly using the things for four decades now and still enjoy shooting them.

Best to you and yours.
 
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