DMK
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What companies still make new Hi Powers?
It's my understanding that Charles Daly stopped now.
It's my understanding that Charles Daly stopped now.
Who still makes new Hi Powers?
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Stephen A. Camp
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Hello. FN and possibly FM; I'm not sure on the latter.
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GuidoTorpedo
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Charles Daly were made by FEG of Belgium which apparently went out of business.
Car Knocker
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Brownings are made by FN. Browning does not manufacture firearms.
UKarmourer
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FN still make them, but wouldnt do a recent order by the british army (we tried to get a big discount, no joy hence 5000 new P226 coming our way)
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DMK
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I know FN is Fabrique Nationale in Belgium, but who is FM?
FN apparently owns Browning (or at least both owned by the same parent), I just found out.
wow the UK still issues guns to their soldiers? good for them!
but yest, Charles Daly (FEG) still makes them. Browning/FN makes them too though much more $$$ http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/firearms/detail.asp?value=007B&cat_id=051&type_id=003
anyone know if the new brownings have the magazine disconnect? i hear it buggers the trigger alot.
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DMK said:
Fabricaciones Militares in Argentina.
They did some interesting variations on the slide, substituting the traditional "browning step" of Hi Powers with more of a 1911 contour.
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DMK
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No, FEG is out of business and CD is no longer importing any HPs. Michael Kassnar of KBI (Charles Daly) confirmed that in this thread.
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jaydubya
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On other threads it has been stated that FM no longer exports its Hi Power clone to the US. Have you seen the photos of Prince Harry in Afghanistan, wearing a Model III with lots of holster wear?
Cordially, Jack
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Blackfork
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Highpowers
Everyone ought to have at least one. I have a nice one that was accurized by Cylinder and Slide and an old beat-up Buenos Aires 1961 Policia gun. I shot it today and it shoot pretty dang well.
Everyone ought to have at least one. I have a nice one that was accurized by Cylinder and Slide and an old beat-up Buenos Aires 1961 Policia gun. I shot it today and it shoot pretty dang well.
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DMK
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I wish it was mine! That pic is off Browning's website. It's exactly what I want though.
phoglund
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I see CDNN has both the Charles Daly High Powers ($289) and a FN in .40 ($489) advertised in their last catalog. I'd have to run out to my car to see the prices as I don't have the print catalog with me.
SARCO is still advertising their FM "Detective" model High Powers although they say they are almost out. ($325!!)
SARCO is still advertising their FM "Detective" model High Powers although they say they are almost out. ($325!!)
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Cliff47
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I found my Israeli Kareen on GunBroker a couple of years ago for a very reasonable price. It sits next to a Kareen Mark II that I picked up after answering an ad in the local "Little Nickle" ads.
The Arcus 94 is a nice pistol, at a very reasonable price (external lines remind me of a Volvo sedan). There is also an Arcus 98, which is based on the Smith&Wesson lockwork, but takes the HP mags without a hiccup. Something to consider if you want to pick up a DA/SA variant for a very reasonable price.
If you can find an early "military" FM Hi-Power (with the spur hammer, and stepped slide), jump on the deal. Next best to a true Belgian (or Belgian-made Portugese-assembled) Hi-Power, and for a lot less than you will pay for a new(or used) one in a local gun shop. The early FM might be a battlefield pickup from the Falklands thing a few years back. My personal favorite is an FM frame with a FN slide, matched sear and hammer from Cylinder&Slide, Novak tritium sights, and extended safety.
The Arcus 94 is a nice pistol, at a very reasonable price (external lines remind me of a Volvo sedan). There is also an Arcus 98, which is based on the Smith&Wesson lockwork, but takes the HP mags without a hiccup. Something to consider if you want to pick up a DA/SA variant for a very reasonable price.
If you can find an early "military" FM Hi-Power (with the spur hammer, and stepped slide), jump on the deal. Next best to a true Belgian (or Belgian-made Portugese-assembled) Hi-Power, and for a lot less than you will pay for a new(or used) one in a local gun shop. The early FM might be a battlefield pickup from the Falklands thing a few years back. My personal favorite is an FM frame with a FN slide, matched sear and hammer from Cylinder&Slide, Novak tritium sights, and extended safety.
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