Should I get a Hi Power?

Kelly McWethy, according to the serial number, mine was made in 1980 which might account for the problem with hollowpoints.
 
Rocky Road
Thanks for the instructions, I've copied and saved it to one of my gun files and the next time I have to clean my BHP I'll use your instructions. Maybe I won't have to quote from the Scriptures anymore. ;)

Thanks again and Happy Shooting. :)

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"Lead, follow or get the HELL out of the way."
 
Get it! I don't know anyone who has one that regrets buying it but I know of several who have sold them and regret that day.

As to the comments about them not taking hollow points, I've shot all sorts of hollow points through my HP .40 with no feed problems whatsoever. That includes many of my own reloads. Maybe I'm lucky!
 
Get it, you won't regret it. Search TFL for an old thread that started with "which is better, sex or a Hi-Power?"

How many other guns would even inspire that question?

It feels great, it shoots great, parts are readily accessible, I could go on. Its a classic you will love to use.
 
Interesting replies. Thanks. I'll let you know if I get it, and how poorly I can shoot with it.
 
MRH:

That's the beautiful thing about a HP. It's impossible to shoot them badly! The ergonomics, etc. make them natural shooters!
Have fun!
 
Let me try to answer your specific questions. I have owned 4 9mms and 2 40s. I presently have 2 9mms and a custom 40. I enjoy shooting the 9mms better than the 40s because the slide is thinner and pointability is better. They are also more accurate. My 40 has a fitted Bar Sto now to bring it up to speed. The 9 has a 17lb recoil spring and the 40 has a 20lb spring. The 9mm doesn't have the spring crimping problems that you had with the 40. My 40 even failed while shooting because of a crimped spring. I now use an 18.5lb spring in my 40 but I don't shoot many hot loads. As compared to 1911s: One of my 9s has outshot every 1911 that I have owned (which has only been 4 or 5 over the years). It outshot a custom 45 with a fitted Kart barrel.I just traded a 1968 BHP and let me state my opinions on old vs new. The older ones are well made and very beautiful but in reliability and accuracy they don't compare to the MKIIIs. I also like the adj sights on the BHP. They are not as pretty but if you intend on shooting alot they are well worth it. Overall the BHP is my favorite pistol.
 
Buy one now 'cause you might not be able to buy it later ('course that could be said for any other firearm out there).

THE most pointable handgun I've ever used & right up there with SW M19/66 as far as a Keep it Simple platform. Very hard to go wrong here.

& really why (oh why!?) does the 1911s have the "extra" grip safety? Totally redundant, IMHO. One of my main beefs with 1911-styles.
Ya gots yer "wiper safety" & that between yer ears. What more would anyone care to have? (sorry, personal peeve)

I've the MKIII & it eats everything I've ever put in it. Mags seem to be the deciding factor re feeding with mine.

I hate the stock stocks (some of y'all call 'em grips). Get the Hogue Wrap-around rubber stock & you'll be glad you did. Maintains the very slim lines of the BHP. Pachs suck, in my opinion - makes the grip too fat (for me).

Buy the 9, get the extra 40 Liberty upper & then get a .357 Sig bbl = you get 3X calibers on one platform.

Classic & very shootable.

Take down's a breeze & even extensive mods (except for the flat/mainspring) are no prob for anyone who can get at an oil filter on any late model vehicle.

Buy two. Shoot 'em both to fully function check & then stash one for your grandson/daughter (w/extra hi-cap mags, etc.)
 
Get the Hi Power in its classic 9MM configuration. Quite the shooter! Also, it conceals very well.

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DAH BIG DAWG'S ON DUTY
 
My first handgun was an FM HighPower, licensed by Browning to be manufactured by and for the Argentinian military. Fit and finish weren't as good as the real Browning but form and function were identical, as far as I could tell. It lasted me several years of VERY heavy use/abuse, finally wore it out. Had it re-worked and sold it "as-is" for just a little less than it cost me originally.

And that was a copy, not the real deal.

I'd say go for it.... I now have two H&K USP's, 9mm and 45acp, and love them but the HP has lots going for it. Great design, tons of spare parts and mags for it, and rock solid in it's function. There are other guns out there worth looking at but the HP is a classic, everyone deserves at least one in their life. You can rely on them when it really matters and never need fear having problems getting it fixed or finding mags for it.
 
My previous coment was not tongue-in-cheek. The BHP is a waste of money, lose the sissy pistol and get yourself a Glock.
 
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