I think I'd stay away from a Bulgarian made handgun with a one year manufacturer's warranty for my first gun. The Rugers, Glocks, Springfields, Brownings, etc, would all make good carry/sd guns. The Bulgarian Hi-Power is a great looking gun & I'm sure it is solid (no I'm not), BUT I don't want a gun with a one year warranty. If that's all the manufacturer is willing to risk, then I'm not going to assume the risk for the rest of the years that I own it. Hey but that's just me
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