Sometimes referred to as “South African Hi Power magazines”, these are actually manufactured from tempered steel by KRD-High-Tec S.R.L. in Buenos Aires, Argentina. For those interested, their site (English version) can be seen here: http://www.krdhigh-tec.com/htms-english/index.html I do not recall the first time I laid eyes on the KRD magazine but believe it was around 1999…
For several years now Mec-Gar has manufactured 9mm magazines for the FN Hi Power, whether sold under the FN logo or Browning’s. The standard-capacity 9mm Hi Power magazine is 13-rounds unless legal impositions demand the 10-round versions. This Mk III is shown with a Mec-Gar 13-shot magazines. If you look carefully below the last witness…
When speaking of the classic style Hi Powers, i.e.; those such as T and C-Series pistols (and older), the fixed sight version is most often the version under consideration. 9mm Hi Powers of classic design were also offered with adjustable sights, which were the only differences between the two. They were sometimes call the Sport Model. The…
A relatively common mistake when reassembling the Hi Power pistol appears to be accidentally replacing the recoil spring guide upside down. It can appear to be in place and the pistol can actually be reassembled with it incorrectly installed. This view from the bottom shows the recoil spring guide as it should be. Note that the flat…
As a charter member of the Temple of the Sacred Hi Power for about four decades, I have owned several custom Hi Powers. Most of my customized P35’s were done in the 1970’s and early 1980’s. I still have a couple of these early customs and both are from the bench of gunsmith, Lou Williamson.…
The below-listed velocities are based on 10 shots fired 10 feet from the chronograph screens using the Mk III pistol and factory barrel. All measurements are in feet per second. Obviously, this is not a complete list of all available 9mm ammunition. I couldn’t possibly obtain all possible 9mm loads even if I could afford it! This list can…
I read and responded to a firearm forum post in which a fellow was concerned about an upcoming IDPA match. It seems that he expected I to be more of a challenge than a previous one and he noted that he would probably be the only Hi Power shooter amongst folks using Glocks, XD’s, S&W’s and other…