Browning Announces new Hi-Power Model -- PIC - Page 2

AZ Med18 · May 31, 2009, 03:20 PM

Never used a HP but I wouldnt own a gun that looks like uhh that. Its more personal preference I assume.

What was that person thinking???? If I drop my gun in the field and now ya cant find it because it blended in too well.....

dogtown tom · May 31, 2009, 04:42 PM

This isn't exactly "news". The Hi Power with the digital camo finish has been on the Browning website for over six months.

Anyone else remember the Mossy Oak finish BHP from a couple of years ago? Even uglier.:barf:

Nothing Duracoat couldn't fix.

Skans · June 1, 2009, 01:18 PM

Nice Hi-Power!

Tucker 1371 · June 1, 2009, 01:26 PM

That camo finish? :barf::barf::barf:

$900? :barf::barf::barf:

Tucker 1371 · June 1, 2009, 01:27 PM

:barf::barf::barf::barf::barf:

Ok I think I'm done no:barf:w

Que · June 1, 2009, 01:46 PM

Saw one in person today. Yik. Why, oh why?

And even if you like that sort of thing, the paint was sloppy on the front face of the muzzle.

ElectricHellfire · June 1, 2009, 01:54 PM

Ew. If someone gave me one I'd have it beadblasted.

CzCasull · June 1, 2009, 03:19 PM

I saw that new browning at Bass Pro Shop... looked as great as a hi-power usually does but I don't like how fake the finish looked. haha

tshadow6 · June 1, 2009, 03:35 PM

No BHP is worth $900.00! They haven't changed that much since 1935! $500.00 is reasonable for a new BHP.

Zilmo · June 1, 2009, 09:16 PM

Man, I just can't agree with that! I don't have, and haven't had a problem dropping a grand for a fabulous blued HP. Bought a T Series a couple days ago that I feel I stole for $900.

HorseSoldier · June 1, 2009, 09:17 PM

All steel pistol made by western European workers who own wages more or less in line with what American workers get -- $900 High Powers come from the same market forces that make $900+ 1911s so common.

Like 1911s, too, if you don't mind getting one from some place like the Philippines, where labor is cheaper, they do only cost $500.

nero · June 1, 2009, 09:34 PM

I wouldn't mind a well done OD green or perhaps desert tan, but that's just hideous. Pass...

nero

RT · June 2, 2009, 07:25 AM

I would buy it but only if it comes with night sights, no mag safety, a tuned trigger.

swman · June 2, 2009, 08:07 AM

Ugly. The local shop has one for $900 something.

Skans · June 2, 2009, 08:07 AM

I think that what is throwing off the looks of that gun for most of you is the cheap black plastic grips. If you replace those with some genuine pearl grips, or even faux pearlite grips, Y'all wouldn't be able to keep your paws off of it!!

Bartholomew Roberts · June 2, 2009, 08:20 AM

I'll bet FN loves that pistol... it basically lets them sell a basic MkIIIS with a $250-300 markup and the only thing it costs them is the finish work.

Personally, I am not a big fan of this BHP myself.

I would rather see Browning make a Hi-Power that has the C&S ring hammer (much more comfortable to carry IWB cocked and locked than the spur hammer - which will occasionally remind you why it is called a spur hammer when it sticks you in the side as you move).

I'm also not a fan of the stock Browning sights (white dot goes all the way to the top of the sight and makes it difficult to distinguish the top of the sights on some backgrounds - if they would just remove this, that would make the sights decent).

I also like the Spegel/Uncle Mikes/Navridex style of grip over the plastic thumbrest grip that comes stock; but the old boxy wood grips are good too.

As far as practical use goes, a version with a reengineered ejector, firing pin retaining plate and recoil guide would make the pistol even more durable and better able to compete with the polymer wonders, though I guess FN has essentially given up trying to sell the HP to that market and is now going for the 1911/Collectible crowd.

Housezealot · June 2, 2009, 09:01 AM

Is it just me or does that finish make a guy dizzy?

May 31, 2009, 03:20 PM	#26
AZ Med18 Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 337	Never used a HP but I wouldnt own a gun that looks like uhh that. Its more personal preference I assume. What was that person thinking???? If I drop my gun in the field and now ya cant find it because it blended in too well..... __________________ XD 9mm service Ruger LCP Colt Python .357 magnum AK-47 Mossberg 500 12 gauge

May 31, 2009, 04:42 PM	#27
dogtown tom Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2006 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 3,089	This isn't exactly "news". The Hi Power with the digital camo finish has been on the Browning website for over six months. Anyone else remember the Mossy Oak finish BHP from a couple of years ago? Even uglier.:barf: Nothing Duracoat couldn't fix. __________________ Need a FFL in Dallas/Plano/Allen/Frisco/McKinney ? Just EMAIL me. $20 transfers ($10 for CHL, active military,police,fire or schoolteachers) Plano, Texas...........the Gun Nut Capitol of Gun Culture, USA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pELwCqz2JfE

June 1, 2009, 01:26 PM	#29
Tucker 1371 Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Location: East TN Posts: 2,649	That camo finish? :barf::barf::barf: $900? :barf::barf::barf: __________________ Sgt. of Marines, 5th Award Expert Rifle, 237/250 Expert Pistol, 382/400. D Co, 4th CEB, Engineers UP!! If you start a thread, be active in it. Don't leave us hanging. OEF 2011 Sangin, Afg. Molon Labe

June 1, 2009, 01:27 PM	#30
Tucker 1371 Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Location: East TN Posts: 2,649	:barf::barf::barf::barf::barf: Ok I think I'm done no:barf:w __________________ Sgt. of Marines, 5th Award Expert Rifle, 237/250 Expert Pistol, 382/400. D Co, 4th CEB, Engineers UP!! If you start a thread, be active in it. Don't leave us hanging. OEF 2011 Sangin, Afg. Molon Labe

June 1, 2009, 01:54 PM	#32
ElectricHellfire Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,271	Ew. If someone gave me one I'd have it beadblasted. __________________ *Texas, the only State to Have Ever Kicked Another Country's Butt*

June 1, 2009, 01:18 PM	#28
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 11,132	Nice Hi-Power!

June 1, 2009, 01:46 PM	#31
Que Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 912	Saw one in person today. Yik. Why, oh why? And even if you like that sort of thing, the paint was sloppy on the front face of the muzzle.

June 1, 2009, 03:19 PM	#33
CzCasull Senior Member Join Date: August 17, 2008 Posts: 414	I saw that new browning at Bass Pro Shop... looked as great as a hi-power usually does but I don't like how fake the finish looked. haha

June 1, 2009, 03:35 PM	#34
tshadow6 Senior Member Join Date: June 26, 2005 Posts: 619	BHP No BHP is worth $900.00! They haven't changed that much since 1935! $500.00 is reasonable for a new BHP.

June 1, 2009, 09:16 PM	#35
Zilmo Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2009 Location: At home. Posts: 369	Man, I just can't agree with that! I don't have, and haven't had a problem dropping a grand for a fabulous blued HP. Bought a T Series a couple days ago that I feel I stole for $900.

June 1, 2009, 09:17 PM	#36
HorseSoldier Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2006 Location: OCONUS 61°13′06″N 149°53′57″W Posts: 2,282	All steel pistol made by western European workers who own wages more or less in line with what American workers get -- $900 High Powers come from the same market forces that make $900+ 1911s so common. Like 1911s, too, if you don't mind getting one from some place like the Philippines, where labor is cheaper, they do only cost $500.

June 1, 2009, 09:34 PM	#37
nero Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Area Posts: 221	I wouldn't mind a well done OD green or perhaps desert tan, but that's just hideous. Pass... nero

June 2, 2009, 07:25 AM	#38
RT Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2000 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,194	I would buy it but only if it comes with night sights, no mag safety, a tuned trigger.

June 2, 2009, 08:07 AM	#39
swman Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2005 Location: Northern VA Posts: 152	Ugly. The local shop has one for $900 something.

June 2, 2009, 08:20 AM	#41
Bartholomew Roberts member Join Date: June 12, 2000 Location: Texas and Oklahoma area Posts: 8,462	I'll bet FN loves that pistol... it basically lets them sell a basic MkIIIS with a $250-300 markup and the only thing it costs them is the finish work. Personally, I am not a big fan of this BHP myself. I would rather see Browning make a Hi-Power that has the C&S ring hammer (much more comfortable to carry IWB cocked and locked than the spur hammer - which will occasionally remind you why it is called a spur hammer when it sticks you in the side as you move). I'm also not a fan of the stock Browning sights (white dot goes all the way to the top of the sight and makes it difficult to distinguish the top of the sights on some backgrounds - if they would just remove this, that would make the sights decent). I also like the Spegel/Uncle Mikes/Navridex style of grip over the plastic thumbrest grip that comes stock; but the old boxy wood grips are good too. As far as practical use goes, a version with a reengineered ejector, firing pin retaining plate and recoil guide would make the pistol even more durable and better able to compete with the polymer wonders, though I guess FN has essentially given up trying to sell the HP to that market and is now going for the 1911/Collectible crowd.

June 2, 2009, 09:01 AM	#42
Housezealot Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 606	Is it just me or does that finish make a guy dizzy? __________________ We must, indeed, all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately.