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…
Hello. Like many others, I’ve used Spegel Hi Power grips for years and find them both comfortable and good looking. I also continue to have a fondness for the original checkered ones that came on the classic style Hi Powers as well as today’s Standard Model based on the Mk III “chasis”. Hakan Pek’s stocks…
Hello. I recently read a post in which a fellow referred to the “Portuguese Hi Power”, saying that they were “built” in that country. Now and again, I’ve seen this same thing written about by others. Such claims are simply in error. The fact is that no FN or Browning Hi Power has ever been manufactured in Portugal. For the last…
Hello. For several years now, I’ve pretty much stayed with Craig Spegel’s excellent checkered aftermarket grips for the Hi Power and have been well-satisfied but have ventured about with the non-gone Michael of Oregon checkered rubber ones as well as those from Pachmayr and others and have used the “Gunner Grips” from Simonich. In wood,…
This is a question that pops up on the gun forums regularly and one that I have been asked on many occasions. It may be phrased in different ways such as, “Is the Hi Power reliable with hollow points? I’ve heard that they only feed ball reliably,” or “Is the Hi Power as reliable as…
I am frequently asked by other Hi Power fans, “What is your personal carry Hi Power?” Variations on this theme often include, “What modifications have you made?” Finally, ammunition choice is requested. First, let me assure you that I do not claim to know all things and would not presume to try and “tell” anyone what is…
Not infrequent discussions on various firearm sites suggest that the Hi Power and the CZ-75 are relatives. Some opine that the latter is a descendent of the former. Let’s take a look at these two pistols and see where they share common traits and where they don’t in order to see just how true their…