The question posed is a common one from folks shooting Hi Powers manufactured before the advent of the “straight” feed ramp circa 1982. (Hi Powers having the straight, non-humped ramp normally feed any JHP ammunition. This would include late-run classics, as well as the Mk II’s, right on up through the current Mk III pistols.) While it may be…
Because there are none. Only the slide and frame on the Mk III’s are matte finished. The barrel is normally left in the white and the trigger, grip screws, hammer, slide stop, magazine release and ambidextrous thumb safety have a dull blue finish. The matte finish is applied after the sights are fitted to the slide’s dovetails which is…
This is not an unusual question and one that I receive regularly via Email and frequently see posted on various firearm forums. Usually the handgun make/type, caliber as well as premier load within same are not included in the same post or question. I lumped them all together because for my answer, it makes no difference. It…
As a proponent of the Airweight J-Frame for daily carry and regular practice, I am frequently asked, “Do they last? Will they hold up to lots of shooting?” Some have suggested that lightweight handguns are but “to be shot little and carried lots”. I partially agree with that. It remains my position that regular practice is essential with any handgun intended for serious use. That our…
“Perfection” is a term Glock uses with respect to its extensive line of popular “safe action” autoloading handguns, but “unsafe” is a descriptor used by some detractors of the design. Is either correct or are both wrong or might the truth lie somewhere in between? Glock pistols are striker-fired designs in which pressing the trigger fully retracts and…
As most know, Fabrique Nationale manufactures the Hi Power pistol. Commonly known in the United States as the “Browning Hi Power”, it is imported by Browning and while it bears the their logo, it is manufactured by FN. FN is a large manufacturer of firearms from handguns to heavy machineguns and has customers worldwide. There is…
“Why are there no Hi Powers in .45 ACP?” This question pops up in both printed media as well as Internet firearm forums. I can come up with a couple of reasons. One is simply that the .45 ACP’s physical dimensions are too large for the relatively petite Hi Power. Early prototypes of the Hi…