Newly imported FN-SA Hi Power
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I suggest you read the write up this month or was it last month in Combat Handguns.
The new weapon has had the barrel hood eliminated. There is some controversey as to what function this barrel hood performed. Some say it was a cartridge feed guide. It was previously eliminated in the Browning 40 S&W High Power and there was some feed problems with this weapon so perhaps this theory is correct.
Some hold that the hood was used as a third safety lug.
Perhaps the hood served a dual purpose?
The accuracy results of the article in Combat Handguns was not good. They ony achieved 3 to 4 in groups with the gun. To be fair however they only tested one weapon and often accuracy varies quite a bit between today's produced weapons. It would not suprise me a bit that another weapon might give very different results as far as accuracy is concerned.
The article stated the weapon uses a cast frame.
The article stated that the slide to frame fit both horizontal and verticle was on the loose side. Perhaps this is nothing to worry about because the gunsmith Jerry Kuhnhausen has stated that the slide to frame fit accounts for only 5 per cent of a pistols accuracy. The barrel lock up is the more important consideration.
The article stated that the outside finish was a baked on epoxy so it should be quite rust resistant.
Since FN marked commercial High Powers are rather scarce compared to Browning marked weapons the resale value and collector value will probably be high.
I suggest you read the write up this month or was it last month in Combat Handguns.
The new weapon has had the barrel hood eliminated. There is some controversey as to what function this barrel hood performed. Some say it was a cartridge feed guide. It was previously eliminated in the Browning 40 S&W High Power and there was some feed problems with this weapon so perhaps this theory is correct.
Some hold that the hood was used as a third safety lug.
Perhaps the hood served a dual purpose?
The accuracy results of the article in Combat Handguns was not good. They ony achieved 3 to 4 in groups with the gun. To be fair however they only tested one weapon and often accuracy varies quite a bit between today's produced weapons. It would not suprise me a bit that another weapon might give very different results as far as accuracy is concerned.
The article stated the weapon uses a cast frame.
The article stated that the slide to frame fit both horizontal and verticle was on the loose side. Perhaps this is nothing to worry about because the gunsmith Jerry Kuhnhausen has stated that the slide to frame fit accounts for only 5 per cent of a pistols accuracy. The barrel lock up is the more important consideration.
The article stated that the outside finish was a baked on epoxy so it should be quite rust resistant.
Since FN marked commercial High Powers are rather scarce compared to Browning marked weapons the resale value and collector value will probably be high.
Look cobby...
I've been looking for a NIB HP for a long time. I still kick myself for not getting one back in 1998 when they were on clearance for $350 at a local shop, but oh well, could've, should've, would've.
I finally found one of the new FN made and imported HPs. They're made and assembled in Belgium unlike the latest commercial Brownings that were made in Belgium and assembled in Portugal.
I was completely unimpressed by the example that I handled. The finish was subpar and there were ugly milling marks on the lower right side of the grip where the lanyard loop was removed. The front and rear sight had rough machining marks on the sides, the trigger pull was awful, and the grips looked warped. :barf: The commercial Brownings I have handled are light years better in terms of finish and fit. The shop wanted $550 for it.
I decided to keep waiting.
I've been looking for a NIB HP for a long time. I still kick myself for not getting one back in 1998 when they were on clearance for $350 at a local shop, but oh well, could've, should've, would've.
I finally found one of the new FN made and imported HPs. They're made and assembled in Belgium unlike the latest commercial Brownings that were made in Belgium and assembled in Portugal.I was completely unimpressed by the example that I handled. The finish was subpar and there were ugly milling marks on the lower right side of the grip where the lanyard loop was removed. The front and rear sight had rough machining marks on the sides, the trigger pull was awful, and the grips looked warped. :barf: The commercial Brownings I have handled are light years better in terms of finish and fit. The shop wanted $550 for it.
I decided to keep waiting.