Surplus Browning Hi Powers

Every single link is “sold out”.
Mine remains a bachelor.

I wondered where they would have gotten some. Glocks are beginning to become surplus by now…

Glanced at the pics, noted the price... won't bother looking again... This from a guy who thinks that $400 for a ex-Italian police Beretta 92S is a bit high... Yeah, I know nothing is getting cheaper (or more truthfully our money is worth less as each day passes...) but not for me....

I believe many of those were sold in huge lots to various nations for 'official' use. But I didn't see any national markings. Eh, I have a couple I think cover the subject for my collection.

They sold out in minutes. I was sorely tempted to pick one up. Once I finally convinced myself to grab one at that price they were sold out. My brain knew it would happen, my heart wishes it didn't happen, and my wallet is content.

jobu07 said:

They sold out in minutes. I was sorely tempted to pick one up. Once I finally convinced myself to grab one at that price they were sold out. My brain knew it would happen, my heart wishes it didn't happen, and my wallet is content.

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I’ve been there and know exactly what you mean.

My surplus Hi-Power, purchased in the 80s, is not exactly collector grade.

A couple of decades ago, I bought an Argentine HP, removed the grip safety, installed a "no-bite" hammer, did a trigger job, installed good adjustable sights and had it hard-chromed.
It's super-accurate and totally reliable. I don't shoot it much, which is a shame.

Prices have risen since I acquired my Israeli surplus HP , but I still recommend that any interested party get one if the opportunity presents itself.
Mine is an ergonomic wonder , and it is the best pointing 9mm I’ve ever handled.

Japle said:

A couple of decades ago, I bought an Argentine HP, removed the grip safety, installed a "no-bite" hammer, did a trigger job, installed good adjustable sights and had it hard-chromed.
It's super-accurate and totally reliable. I don't shoot it much, which is a shame.
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"Grip Safety"??? You mean the mag safety?
Your pistol, your right to do anything you want...I know...but you ruined a neat, historical Argentine police contract pistol. Shame.

Mach1 Arsenal often has some pretty decent ones at a fair price for the times. These days, what seems to be a "fair price" seems to be almost 2x what it was a few years ago. I got this 1994 model Mk III from Kerry at Mach 1 in 2015 for $480. He hand-selected it for condition and trigger pull. I admire the Hi Power, enjoy handling and shooting it, but if I had to choose between a Hi Power and a CZ 75-based gun, I'd definitely go with some sort of 75.

jonnyc said:

Your pistol, your right to do anything you want...I know...but you ruined a neat, historical Argentine police contract pistol. Shame.

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I think I'd prefer the ruined one.

I6turbo said:

I think I'd prefer the ruined one.

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Many of those BA Policia guns were shot slap out and rusted solid by the time they got here. A great many were sand-blasted and hard chromed by the importers.
Still shot great though. I like that one.

My T-series with extra target slide.

I think I can count this as a surplus

1943 occupation High Power

I wonder where the nickel-plated surplus High Powers came from. Some sheikh's honor guard?