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I've always been intrigued with the Browning High Power. I was first introduced to this gun in the late 70s by a friend who was a Korean War Veteran. He had one that was his favorite and I was lucky enough to be able to shoot it on a few trips to the range.
I became an LEO, and still work in that field. Over the years, I have particularly liked, owned, and shot a variety of semi-autos to include; Walther, Colt, Remington, and Glocks. The only Browning I have owned is a 1910/1955 .380, which is still in my collection. Doesn't get shot much - got it ear marked for my daughter who is currently in our state police academy - graduation day.
Long way around the barn - I know... I just received an FN MK II Browning HP 9mm, from Coles, Scottsville, KY, off of Gun Broker. It is one of the current Israeli imports. WOW!!! What have I been missing? This gun fits my hand like a glove. Points as natural as a Colt Peace Maker and eats everything fed through it like a carnivorous lion. I don't think I have ever held or shot a pistol that was as much fun or accurate as the FN HP. At 45 feet it chews a single hole in the target and past that it is more accurate than I am capable of shooting.
I bought one advertised in excellent condition. Cole's delivered exactly as listed. Mine is an arsenal re-furb, all matching numbers, mint bore... The lettering is typical of a military refinish. Its readable, clear, but not "quite as crisp" as factory release. On the front of the slide there are a couple of small scratches that were not polished out prior to re-parkerizing. Also, there is a small ding in the top right side of the slide (something you could get by carelessly laying a new gun down on a hard surface). Over all, I am more than pleased. I GOT A BELGIAN MADE HIGH POWER AT HALF THE COST OF A NEW ONE.
I've ordered a set of brown G10 grips for it. I'll post pics when they arrive.
http://vzgrips.com/gun-grips/hi-pow...-gunner/hi-power-gunner-grips-earth-brown-g10
This is the second gun I have bought from Coles in the last few years. I'd give him an A+ rating as far as what he advertises and delivers. Just noticed, there are no import marks. I've read on another forum that Coles is putting the stamp under the barrel??? Gotta take mine apart now and look.
More later.
I became an LEO, and still work in that field. Over the years, I have particularly liked, owned, and shot a variety of semi-autos to include; Walther, Colt, Remington, and Glocks. The only Browning I have owned is a 1910/1955 .380, which is still in my collection. Doesn't get shot much - got it ear marked for my daughter who is currently in our state police academy - graduation day.
Long way around the barn - I know... I just received an FN MK II Browning HP 9mm, from Coles, Scottsville, KY, off of Gun Broker. It is one of the current Israeli imports. WOW!!! What have I been missing? This gun fits my hand like a glove. Points as natural as a Colt Peace Maker and eats everything fed through it like a carnivorous lion. I don't think I have ever held or shot a pistol that was as much fun or accurate as the FN HP. At 45 feet it chews a single hole in the target and past that it is more accurate than I am capable of shooting.
I bought one advertised in excellent condition. Cole's delivered exactly as listed. Mine is an arsenal re-furb, all matching numbers, mint bore... The lettering is typical of a military refinish. Its readable, clear, but not "quite as crisp" as factory release. On the front of the slide there are a couple of small scratches that were not polished out prior to re-parkerizing. Also, there is a small ding in the top right side of the slide (something you could get by carelessly laying a new gun down on a hard surface). Over all, I am more than pleased. I GOT A BELGIAN MADE HIGH POWER AT HALF THE COST OF A NEW ONE.
I've ordered a set of brown G10 grips for it. I'll post pics when they arrive.
http://vzgrips.com/gun-grips/hi-pow...-gunner/hi-power-gunner-grips-earth-brown-g10
This is the second gun I have bought from Coles in the last few years. I'd give him an A+ rating as far as what he advertises and delivers. Just noticed, there are no import marks. I've read on another forum that Coles is putting the stamp under the barrel??? Gotta take mine apart now and look.
More later.
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