Reinvented Browning Hi-Power??

[DaveTN]

Saw this on another gun forum. Seems to be a lot of interest. Might make Browning, FN or whatever they are calling themselves rethink dropping the Hi-Power.

I don't care for a matte finish on anything, especially a Hi-Power, but other than that it looks interesting. MSRP of $700. But it looks like they are already being listed for over a grand.

Years ago I had a beautiful Belgium Browning Hi-Power made in the 60's. That's one I wish I had back.

SA-35 Handguns - Springfield Armory

www.springfield-armory.com

 

[Remington700]

My dad showed me this gun last weekend. They are a Browning remake and list for like $600-$700 and are on gun broker for $1200. Should be nice guns.

 

[Pioneer1789]

All forged just like Springfield's 1911s. I'm buying one as soon as I can find one that isn't gouged by nearly double MSRP. I've always had a thing for metal frame guns. Polymer is fine for a tool, but tight tolerance machined metal is where it's at for me.

 

[TnKen]

I've always wanted a hi power, but this may be a good substitute.

 

[Snowwolfe]

Yea, I'm a sucker for a good all metal semi center fire. For $700 I would own one.

 

[Derek]

I wonder if it will be rated for +P ammo? I bet it will. I'd jump on that one!

 

[portugeejn]

Yup. For $700. For $1200, not so much...

 

[Bell3wv]

Saw this on another gun forum. Seems to be a lot of interest. Might make Browning, FN or whatever they are calling themselves rethink dropping the Hi-Power.

I don't care for a matte finish on anything, especially a Hi-Power, but other than that it looks interesting. MSRP of $700. But it looks like they are already being listed for over a grand.

Years ago I had a beautiful Belgium Browning Hi-Power made in the 60's. That's one I wish I had back.

SA-35 Handguns - Springfield Armory

www.springfield-armory.com

For $700 bucks I'd take one or two.

 

[MODEL7FAN]

All forged just like Springfield's 1911s. I'm buying one as soon as I can find one that isn't gouged by nearly double MSRP. I've always had a thing for metal frame guns. Polymer is fine for a tool, but tight tolerance machined metal is where it's at for me.

Agree 100 percent

 

[Cotis]

You are referring to the Springfield Armory one, the SA-35. For me it's a non-starter, no left handed safety. FN America has started making a "re-invented" Hi-Power again, made in Columbia SC. 17+1 (vs. 15+1 for SA-35), ambi controls, magazine disconnect delete. Probably more expensive than the Springfield but it's the one I would purchase if I was in the market

 

[DaveTN]

Looks like FN took the wind out of SA's sail. Of course anything either can produce will fly off the shelves right now.

But neither of them does the high gloss polished blue. Until that happens they don't a Hi-Power.

Grab a gun has the SA in stock for $1200, they don't have the FN in stock but they list the price as $1158. They both have a crappy looking flat black finish.

 

[FLTENNHUNTER1]

Love HP's.

 

[ChinaLakePW]

I've had an FN since about '94. I've though many times about removing the mag safety, but the Springfield version comes set up pretty much exactly how I want my FN. It will likely be easier just to buy the Springfield. I haven't looked for a while, so I don't know what the availability is these days.

 

[348Winchester]

I once had a Nazi marked FN Hi-Power. It had elevated sights and was slotted for a shoulder stock. I sold it and should not have.

 

[BullDawg Bill]

The SA-35 is a nice gun, I picked one up in Cookeville at Outdoor Junction for under $700 a month or two ago. Agree with previous posters that the finish is plain, but the shorter hammer and slightly extended beavertail do make a difference. It only comes with a single magazine, which is ridiculous for a gun that is likely to be used in competition, and you can only find additional mags online. I looked at EAA's take on the Hi Power, and while I haven't actually held the new FN version yet from what I've read it doesn't look like it's worth double the money to me....

 

[ChinaLakePW]

It only comes with a single magazine, which is ridiculous for a gun that is likely to be used in competition, and you can only find additional mags online.

My understanding is that it is the same magazine as the legacy Hi Power (yes, I know it holds 2 more rounds than the originals). Hi Power mags are not hard to find,

 

[BullDawg Bill]

Thanks, I didn't realize the originals were compatible, good to know.

 

[BuckWild]

I had a really good friend offer me his 60's made Belgium Hi Power that he carried in Viet Nam as a chopper pilot.
This was about 25 years ago and the price was $300.

I declined, saying I wasn't a big fan of the 9mm.

Still kicking myself...