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Old July 13, 2011, 11:18 AM   #18
Smaug
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FNs are usually preferred over FEGs, at least from a collectibility standpoint. FN was the original Belgian factory that produced Hi Powers in the 1930s.

But I think you should decide based more on condition.

Yes Hi Powers are one of the earliest pistols with a truly ergonomic grip. They run at higher power levels than Makarovs and CZ 82s, because of their longer barrels and higher pressure cartridge. But the barrels of the Mak and CZ are fixed, so they make up for their shorter sight radius somewhat.

I don't think anyone will dispute that the Hi Power is a good choice, and consensus is pretty rare here.

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