Nostalgically, it is the first hi-cap 9mm. Mechanically, it is a single action semi auto, which I prefer, having carried them (SA’s) on duty and shot them in competition. When everyone was getting S&W Model 59’s and Beretta 92’s, I got a Taurus PT-99, and always carried it cocked and locked.Help the millennial in the room. Clearly there is a lot of interest. What's the appeal?
(not pointed like it sounds )
Mike Irwin said:Apparently these are stamped Made in the USA, but I had the same thought -- no way can they do a forged in frame in the US and charge that little for it.
Well that went south fast. $1,400 is the only price online now.
Eddie Murphy used a Hi-Power in 48 Hours.Nostalgically, it is the first hi-cap 9mm. Mechanically, it is a single action semi auto, which I prefer, having carried them (SA’s) on duty and shot them in competition. When everyone was getting S&W Model 59’s and Beretta 92’s, I got a Taurus PT-99, and always carried it cocked and locked.
Then there’s the cool factor. The 1973 movie, Serpico, made me want a Hi-Power. He was an NYPD detective that carried one in the 60’s, when everyone else on the department was using 38 Special 158 gr. lead round nose bullets. I’m sure you can stream that film somewhere, it’s a classic.
The High Power has been a screwup for 80 fricking years. The design never evolved. Everybody who ever shot a nice 1911 wondered why manufacturers still made the same crappy High Power."I wouldn't buy a P35 or any other FN/Browning High Power as they are over-priced garbage compared to the SA-35. "
So, how many thousands of rounds have you fired through an actual Browning Hi Power?
And, given that barely are any available yet, and that they just came out, how many thousands of rounds have you fired through a Springfield Armory SA-35?
Given such strong sentiments, it must truly be based on a breadth and depth of experience that few, if any, have.
Please. Expand.
The High Power has been a screwup for 80 fricking years. The design never evolved. Everybody who ever shot a nice 1911 wondered why manufacturers still made the same crappy High Power.
I don't care that moron militaries used the pistol. Ever wonder why nobody bought FN/Browning High Powers? Because they were very pretty, very expensive, garbage. So the design died. Whereas the 1911, which evolved, is alive and well.
The last High Power I had experience with was 1979. I was unimpressed then, and I've owned plenty of better firearms since.
Now I'm still not interested in another high bore axis pistol, but if I had the itch for an evolved High Power the SA-35 is it.
The High Power has been a screwup for 80 fricking years.
The design never evolved.
Everybody who ever shot a nice 1911 wondered why manufacturers still made the same crappy High Power.
I don't care that moron militaries used the pistol.
Ever wonder why nobody bought FN/Browning High Powers?Because they were very pretty, very expensive, garbage. So the design died. Whereas the 1911, which evolved, is alive and well.
The last High Power I had experience with was 1979. I was unimpressed then, and I've owned plenty of better firearms since.
Now I'm still not interested in another high bore axis pistol, but if I had the itch for an evolved High Power the SA-35 is it.
I don't care that moron militaries used the pistol.
Power was so good, why did nobody buy it?