I just bought a new toy! I got a Belgium made Browning Hi Power!

I have to say this is a fantastic pistol. JMB was a genius in every sense of the word and I think the hi power was his best effort. Its like a 1911 that's been refined. Far simpler, and just better made.

I have shot just about every pistol out their and I keep coming back to Browning designs. They just feel right to me in my hand, and reliability as near as I can tell is perfect.

Accuracy is very good, trigger is not up to 1911 standards but I was still able to pop soda cans at 60 yards without to much trouble.

Trigger is not what I like, the sear kind of lets go whenever, weights pretty good though. I think I'm going to get a trigger job done on it. Needs a good break in though, way to tight. I'm going to put 500 rounds threw it to loosen it up.

Overall I can't imagine a much better 9mm pistol. Maybe a Sig P210 or P226? During its time it was the best you could have, it owns the Luger or P38. Not even close.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac7qV-hPe6s&feature=relmfu

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

nice

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1984 300SD Orient Red/ Palomino
1989 560SEC
2016 Mazda 6 6 speed manual
1995 Ford F-150 reg cab 4.9 5speed manual

IIRC, the magazine safety has an influence on the quality of the trigger pull.

yes but there is a trigger mod that can be done without affecting the mag safety

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1984 300SD Orient Red/ Palomino
1989 560SEC
2016 Mazda 6 6 speed manual
1995 Ford F-150 reg cab 4.9 5speed manual

I have several 1911s, but never a HP. It's on my short list. Ditto on Browning designs.

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84 Euro 240D 4spd. 220.5k sold
04 Honda Element AWD
1985 F150 XLT 4x4, 351W with 270k miles, hay hauler
1997 Suzuki Sidekick 4x4
1993 Toyota 4wd Pickup 226K and counting

I've had one since '85. Good shooter, reliable, trigger/mag release are the weakest points of an updated design over the 1911.

Let me know if you get a trigger job done on it and how you like the result.

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Terry Allison
N. Calif. & Boca Chica, Panama

09' E320 Bluetec 77k (USA)
09' Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel 48k (S.A.)

I've owned one since 1971.

My current favorite is an Inglis Browning made during WW II in Canada by John Inglis for Chiang Kai Shek's army. It has an extended barrel, Chinese markings and a provision for a shoulder stock. It also has dove tail sights that adjust up to 500 feet.

I guarantee you it will make you think twice if I point it at you, especially with the 32 round magazine.

That's why I am a kind, peace-loving person.....

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Strelnik
Invest in America: Buy a Congressman!

1950 170SD
1951 Citroen 11BN
1953 Citroen 11BNF limo
1953 220a project
1959 180D
1960 190D
1960 Borgward Isabella TS 2dr
1983 240D daily driver
1983 380SL
1990 350SDL daily driver alt
3 x Citroen DS21M, down from 5
3 x Citroen 2CV, down from 6

My Wife has one of these and thinks it is the greatest pistol she has ever owned. Hers' is a 1968 that was made in Belgium and is just about perfect in every way.

And if you need an owners manual there is one online at the Browning site. It is the one that came with the latest version but the information in it can be applied to any earlier model.

I enjoy shooting it, too, but my eyesight is not what it once was so I have to stand pretty close to the target.

It is sure easier to shoot than the old S&W Model 28 I used to own.

Some of the Belgians can't handle high pressure ammo.

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Hey Hattie, did you try any of the CZ pistols?? I hear really good things about them... I have 3 of their rifles, and absolutely love them...

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'95 S320 LWB
'87 300SDL
'04 E500 wagon 4matic

I want a CZ97, its on the list maybe later this year.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

one of the best....

I've lost count...this makes what.....your 24th?

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."

Soda cans at 60 yards is pretty impressive, considering a 1911 would likely group 10 or so inches at that range, with a decent shooter. Havent tried anything like that with pistols though.

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1985 CA 300D Turbo , 213K mi

I send periodic updates to BATF. They can give me a count if you want one.