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thedudeabides · February 13, 2013, 07:05 PM

Not sure why the Hi-Power never became as popular as the 1911. There aren't dozens of clones floating around and a huge competitive shooter following. It's one of the best 9mms made... ever.

...yes, I understand that they were THE gun of choice of militaries, police, govenments, etc. for decades, but I can't just walk into my LGS and ask for a Springfield, Colt, Sig, Kimber, Wilson... etc. Hi-Power and get pointed to the hallowed box full of steel-framed goodness.

I had an old FNH Hi-Power once. I sold it because I was young and dumb. I haven't owned a 9mm as good since.

February 13, 2013, 07:05 PM	#73
thedudeabides Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2012 Posts: 555	Not sure why the Hi-Power never became as popular as the 1911. There aren't dozens of clones floating around and a huge competitive shooter following. It's one of the best 9mms made... ever. ...yes, I understand that they were THE gun of choice of militaries, police, govenments, etc. for decades, but I can't just walk into my LGS and ask for a Springfield, Colt, Sig, Kimber, Wilson... etc. Hi-Power and get pointed to the hallowed box full of steel-framed goodness. I had an old FNH Hi-Power once. I sold it because I was young and dumb. I haven't owned a 9mm as good since.