Picked up my Browning Hi-Power today......

[Nakanokalronin]

Before anyone asks, the price was $570 shipped NIB

The pictures below do not due the bluing job justice. Its the way bluing used to be done back in the day since it compares to my Colt 1903 with original blued finish and many other older guns.

The build quality is superb with just a small amount of play between the slide and frame. It feels like a rock solid machine when I hold it in my hand. The 13rd mag that comes with it is of a dull blued color that has the "mouse trap" spring. The sights consist of a 3 block like setup similar to 3 dots, however I seem to like the blocks better. The grips are checkered wood that are quite grippy and I wouldn't have it any other way.

According to my scale, the weight with an empty mag is right at 32oz. Not a big deal since I'm used to the weight of a 1911 and the fact that it fits in the same leather holsters is a plus.

I've had a C & S no bite hammer kit waiting here for this gun to arrive. After gripping it like I normally would I would be bleeding after one shot. I'm not going to try it out first because I know when a gun will bite my hand as soon as I grip it and I want my first range trip with it to be a pleasant one.

Not much more to say until the range trip which I will be sure to post up ASAP.

 

[Shear_stress]

Nicely done. A fine pistol you've got there.

 

[Too_Pure]

Beautiful pistol. Thanks for the pictures and congratulations.

 

[cid71]

Is there a "jealous" smiley....??

 

[huntershooter]

Great pistol.
Enjoy it.

 

[Wishoot]

Yumm. I loves me some BHP's

 

[Toforo]

There are some handguns that are just incredibly beautiful - THAT is one of them.

wOwzaaa!

 

[Nakanokalronin]

Thanks for the replies!

Hope to get it to the range this weekend.

 

[mdauben]

Congratulations! I've handled and fired HPs before and they are great guns. You seem to have gotten a fantastic price, too! The last one I saw new was going for well over $700.

 

[Silent Bob]

Wonder why someone would sell one of those for significantly less then dealer cost...

 

[rellascout]

Wonder why someone would sell one of those for significantly less then dealer cost...

My guess is that it was old stock or something someone bought but never shot.

 

[wow6599]

Congrats.........if you like it now just wait until you shoot it; they are tack-drivers.

BTW, you got one hell of a deal on that beauty.

 

[marb4]

Nice pistol. If your not satisfied with it after your first range trip I'll be happy to give you what you paid for it.

 

[38 Super Fan]

Nice! HPs are beautiful guns.

 

[Old Sarge]

I have one that I bought about 10 years ago, for much less, and in excellent condition. Have CCW with in several times, but just have never gotten completely satisifed, that it will not fire in condition 1. (one in pipe, and hammer cocked)
My CCW instructor taught us to leave the pipe empty, and pull, rack slide and shoot. I can see where we may not have the time, nor the opportunity to do this, as he said to do it.

 

[sirgilligan]

Great price, great gun, sounds like a great day to me.

 

[KodiakBeer]

According to the serial number it was manufactured in 2009, so it's probably already deteriorating on the inside and liable to explode and kill everyone within 200 yards if shot. You should probably send it to me so I can retire it in my home for aging Hi Powers. Then you can buy a Glock...

 

[Nakanokalronin]

According to the serial number it was manufactured in 2009, so it's probably already deteriorating on the inside and liable to explode and kill everyone within 200 yards if shot. You should probably send it to me so I can retire it in my home for aging Hi Powers. Then you can buy a Glock...

Well I tore it completely down last night and it defiantly has zero miles on her and with no abuse. I don't think a retirement home is in the works for a very long time.

 

[Nakanokalronin]

Wonder why someone would sell one of those for significantly less then dealer cost...

According to the shop/seller, it was older stock. The guy that runs and deals with the auctions told me how much he wanted to buy it but since he already had a few his wife would kill him if he brought another one home.

 

[1KPerDay]

Congrats. That's exactly the one I want. Down to the Portugal.

 

[Nakanokalronin]

Anyone know what's the deal with the extra power trigger spring from Wolff? I have one on the way but I'm unsure if its needed.

Reading reports that its needed if you take out the mag disconnect,otherwise the trigger pushes too far forward and does not reset as well.

Then an equal amount where people used the same stock spring after removing the safety with no problems.

I got the new sear,hammer and hammer spring in but I don't want to put the trigger in since I'm unsure of which reports are true.

 

[m2steven]

What a beautiful pistol! Can't wait until you get a range report.

 

[Onmilo]

Good price is good price for nice gun!

I really like the modern sights and safety they are now using.

I have never had a problem with hammer bite with the spur hammers and I have pretty big hands.
Yes they are pretty, and Big!
My ring hammer Inglis will bite me but I go ahead and shoot it anyway.

 

[KodiakBeer]

The Wolff trigger spring is essentially an FN stock spring, so on a new gun there's no reason to change it.

They also sell a "extra light" trigger spring, and it is that one where people report problems feeling the trigger reset. The only people who want the extra light spring are competition shooters and it is specifically labeled "not for duty guns".

 

[Nakanokalronin]

According to Wolf:

Stock No. 15071 - Standard Power - 2 coil design
Spring is the same trigger return spring used in factory Pre-MKIII series pistols. This spring is Extra Power for MKIII series pistols. Provides positive trigger return which is especially desirable in tactical pistols.

Since mine is a MKIII it would seem that maybe its needed. It couldn't hurt to put it in.