A very common question amongst Hi Power aficionados is, “Which is the best model as well as, “Are old Hi Powers better than new ones?” So, which is best? In my opinion, it depends on what parameters you use to define “best.” If you are really into very nicely blued Hi Powers of the classic look, most…
Despite the trend for 9mm protection rounds that provide “adequate” penetration, there remains a contingent of people concerned about “over penetration” and the possibility of an innocent third person being injured or killed by a bullet that has completely passed through its initial target. There are also professional people working in extremely crowded scenarios that…
The Perfect Hi Power A very frequent discussion topic amongst Hi Power fans concerns itself with the “perfect” Hi Power, i.e., changes that would be made to correct perceived deficiencies in the existing design. I’m frequently asked my opinion on this subject and will post it here, but before doing so, I suggest that what’s…
Most serious students of “stopping power” opine that the most potent load for the 9mm under a variety of situations is either Winchester’s 127-gr. +P+ Ranger JHP or their standard pressure 147-gr. Ranger load. I prefer the former as I personally think that velocity is more important than some folks do. Both of these rounds…
I receive frequent questions concerning differences between Hi Powers in these two calibers. My opinions on the merit of forty versus nine millimeter is already posted under the Frequently Asked Question section in “Is the forty-caliber Hi Power a better gun for protection than the 9mm Hi Power?” Here we’ll look at the following questions: 1. Which is more accurate? 2. Which…
9mm FN Competition Velocities Unless otherwise noted, all velocities are based on 10-shot averages taken with the pistol being fired approximately 10′ from the screens. The barrel will be the standard 6″factory barrel unless mentioned otherwise. Velocities are in ft/sec as are extreme spreads and standard deviations. As there can be variations between certain lots…
Unless otherwise noted, all velocities are based on 10-shot averages taken with the pistol being fired approximately 10′ from the screens. The barrel will be the standard factory barrel unless mentioned otherwise. Velocities are in ft/sec as are extreme spreads and standard deviations. I do not have the latter two figures on all loads. As…