The Mk II was an “upgrade” of the original, classic 9mm Hi Power. The Mk II was intended for the military and police markets and finishes were normally either matte blue or parkerized. I’ve seen both. Some of the parkerizing was dark green while some runs were black. My first Mk II looked like it had been…
Once again, much of that will depend upon the ability of the shooter to place the shots. The .40 S&W round is more potent than the 9mm. How much this difference actually makes is open to question, but I believe that it is more powerful. I do not believe that its power level will substitute for proper placement. It…
You don’t! For all practical purposes, the bushing on the Hi Power is permanent and not to be removed except by the factory and maybe a super gunsmith specializing in Hi Powers. The bushing is press-fitted into place and is silver soldered. It would be very, very unwise to attempt removal at home and would probably result in a ruined slide. I…
Not, much! I don’t like them at all on any handgun and see them being useful perhaps only for a person having some vision problems. The Hi Power, CZ-75, 1911, etc., are all capable of being shot quickly and accurately with standard configuration sights that offer some vertical “guidance” as to where the POA actually…
I have used the loads listed below for years with no problems, as have others I know. Still, it is a recommended practice to start at least 10% below listed figures and work up. Folks using these loads do so at their own risk. Average velocities listed are based on 10-shot averages approximately 10′ from the chronograph…
There are more modern designs available and everybody says that they have terrible trigger pulls. Whether or not you buy a Hi Power is really up to you and what you like. There are more modern designs, but if you still prefer the single-action automatic for use at the range, small game hunting, or personal protection, there’s really…
Some of the best deals I’ve gotten on Hi Powers have been from buying used ones at a good price. I’d say to look for the following: 1. What’s the overall appearance of the pistol? A worn finish does not always indicate heavy use or neglect, but it might so it’s something to check. Frequently, it might be like…