I've got a couple of Browning Hi-Power forties (one polished blue standard and one silver chrome). They both have had wonderful trigger jobs and shoot magnificently. They feel in the hand is unbeatable. So feeling the need for a 9mm which is larger than my PM-9, I just ordered a new FN Hi-Power in 9mm from CDNN ($399!).
I handled a couple of Sig 226's today in a gunshop and while I don't deny that they are probably quite reliable and accurate, I just don't think they can hold a candle to the feel of a Hi-Power. The 226 didn't feel as natural in the hand and seemed quite utilitarian/industrial compared to the finesse and feel of the Hi-Power. And the Hi-Power is a remarkably reliable platform as well. Both of my forties are about as reliable as the sun and are a dream to shoot. Obviously, the Hi-Power is possibly the most widely used 9mm in the world and has been for decades. Glock may be or may have taken over that title at this point, but they're nowhere near the same gun.
If you're looking for recommendations, I'd suggest you bag another Hi-Power with some 13-round mags. CDNN has just a few FN's left at $399 which is a steal indeed. FN's are indentical to Brownings except for the rollmarks. FN owns Browning and has been the manufacturer of Brownings all along (they're made on the same assembly line in Belgium).
Recently FN has decided to market it's Hi-Powers for the US market under the Browning name only, so the remaining FN brand Hi-Powers already in the USA were sent to CDNN to clear stock. For the Browning rollmark you'll pay about $650 for a new Mk III. Same gun with FN rollmarks from CDNN is $399. Too good to pass up.
