They tried to put it back to as close to factory spec as they could, which is deluxe on the flats and matte on the rounds. My brother dropped off a S&W revolver for the master blue at the same time, which ought to turn out amazing. If you go to their shop in Crystal River, Carissa (sp?) is pretty awesome and I have asked her what she thinks I should have done. She's 2 for 2 so far.
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They tried to put it back to as close to factory spec as they could, which is deluxe on the flats and matte on the rounds. My brother dropped off a S&W revolver for the master blue at the same time, which ought to turn out amazing. If you go to their shop in Crystal River, Carissa (sp?) is pretty awesome and I have asked her what she thinks I should have done. She's 2 for 2 so far.
These are not beauty queens but all great shooters. As someone here already quoted: Imitation is the highest form for flattery... I offer up a few unauthorized Hi-Power clones/copies manufactured my FEG in Budapest Hungary.
Bottom right: Model PJK-9HP, manufactured in the early 70's, B prefix five digit s/n, imported by KBI in the late 80's, very faithful copy of the 1965 Standard Belgium made HP.
Mid left: Mauser Model 80.SA, eight digit s/n, this unit was manufactured by FEG for Mauser in the early 70's and is basically identical to the PJK-9HP. My research indicates FEG manufactured HP clones for Luger as well, never found one, still looking.
Top right: Model P9M, G prefix five digit s/n, imported by CAI in the early 90's, at this point FEG has added its own flavor, note the external changes to the slide stop and safety, closer look shows no cross bolt leading to internal changes including a S&W operating design. Some do not consider this one a copy/clone at all, others would agree that visually its damn close. Thanks for allowing me to nerd out ODT
Bottom right: Model PJK-9HP, manufactured in the early 70's, B prefix five digit s/n, imported by KBI in the late 80's, very faithful copy of the 1965 Standard Belgium made HP.
Mid left: Mauser Model 80.SA, eight digit s/n, this unit was manufactured by FEG for Mauser in the early 70's and is basically identical to the PJK-9HP. My research indicates FEG manufactured HP clones for Luger as well, never found one, still looking.
Top right: Model P9M, G prefix five digit s/n, imported by CAI in the early 90's, at this point FEG has added its own flavor, note the external changes to the slide stop and safety, closer look shows no cross bolt leading to internal changes including a S&W operating design. Some do not consider this one a copy/clone at all, others would agree that visually its damn close. Thanks for allowing me to nerd out ODT
The FN/Browning Hi-Power and Argentina. Showing three examples of the famed pistol, each with a bit of twist. In the early 60's Argentine is looking to replace their aging mil and police service units, why not the FN Hi-Power. A custom order was placed through FN Belgium. This first unit was marked specifically Policia Prov. BS Aires-61 and yep that's 1961. Note the internal extractor but missing thumbprint (second photo, bottom set), FN only produced this version for a few years before going to the external and no thumbprint. There is heavy usage on this shown unit, actual history on this one has to be ugly. (top photo bottom unit)
So Argentine liked the Hi-Powers so much they decided to manufacture under license, the tooling and specifications direct guidance from FN Belgium. Next up is the Argentine made authorized Hi-Power copy commonly know as Rosario (bottom photo's three and four). Rosario models were produced from 1969-1989 by Direccion General Fabrications Militaries or FM at their arms factory, Fabrica Armas Portatiles Domingo F. Matheu in Rosario. Note the DGFM and Licencia FN Browning on left side, ring hammer and internal extractor. S/N sequence differs from factory FN HP units. (top photo middle unit)
One more: we can do it better and for less, welcome the M90 and 95. This is an unauthorized Hi-Power copy with a bit of Argentine design flair. Once the license agreement ran it course, FM just kept producing Hi-Powers. Note the FM Hi-Power Industria Argentina, no FN markings. Distinguishing features are the shallow slide cutout, wider cut serrations and a full length bevel at top of slide (bottom photo's five and six). Six digit s/n sequence remains the same. Compact or Detective versions were produced as well. Quality remains excellent, one of my fav shooter. (top photo top unit)
BTW there's a ton of good and bad info written on the hi-power, read many many pages. Please keep in mind, im just a collector and certainly no expert. Thanks ODT
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I agree....the Glock 19 is almost a tie....to be fair
Id have to smoke some Cuban cigars and sip some Cognac as I handled this "pretty"!!LOL!!Very...very...nice!!
