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I am looking to get a High Power. I see them selling on gun broker but am not sure of the difference between mk 1-3 or what constitutes a good one. Also what is a decent price vs condition?
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I am looking to get a High Power. I see them selling on gun broker but am not sure of the difference between mk 1-3 or what constitutes a good one. Also what is a decent price vs condition?
You need to be a little more specific about that you want to know. IIRC you have started threads like this in the past. Last time it was about the 40 S&W version but lots of the same info applies. There is ton of good info out there. You could literally write a book on the history of the BHP. R. Blake Stevens already did but it goes in and out of print all the time.I am looking to get a High Power. I see them selling on gun broker but am not sure of the difference between mk 1-3 or what constitutes a good one. Also what is a decent price vs condition?
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I would recommend a MKIII because it will have a stronger cast frame. It will feed hollow points. It will have modern sight cuts. I also recommend a blued version vs and epoxy. It will not wear as well but it will look better IMHO. You could get a surplus gun but if the budget is $1,000 you can get a gun in pristine condition with no secondary import mark.I did start a thread like this about the 40.....in the end I never got one as other things came up. I dont want to spend over $1,000 if possible. I'm not looking for a collector piece, but I would like some decent aesthetics and reliable functionality. Also I want it to be made by a reputable manufacturer.
So I guess I'm not too picky. It will likely be the only one I buy. Essentially I have been adding some 9mms to my collection and would like a BHP.
RickB: said:If you're looking for a shooter, get a commercial Mk. III.
They have good sights, ambi safety,
To quote Ted Yost, " Browning Hi Power only need a few things to be great. Good sights, good triggers and a good thumb safety"Don’t rule our a commercial Mk II like the one I picked up a short while ago. Not exactly a beauty queen compared to some of the nicer looking Mk III’s, at up to $1,800.00 that I passed on, but it’s in great original condition and is a fine shooter. Of course it needs sights and trigger work, but (IMHO) all stock BHPs do!
WVSig: said:To quote Ted Yost, " Browning Hi Power only need a few things to be great. Good sights, good triggers and a good thumb safety"