Pro and cons to this pistol. I’m digging it but want real world experience with one.
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School me on the Fn High Power 9mm (newer version)
- Thread starter Just1more
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Have you handled one? I love the way they look, really love the FDE one. But it doesn't seem to fit my hand. The Springfield SA-35 feels nice in my hand but only comes with one mag.
The thing to remember really is that the FN High Power is a totally different gun from the OG Browning Hi Power. (Very) Different internals, different ergos, even though the outside looks somewhat similar.
Not an expert on the new model, but I have shot one, and it's an accurate and seemingly reliable gun. Other than that, I don't have much of an opinion.
It goes without saying that the name is heretical though.
I have one and not real happy with it. The sights are horrible but that's just my opinion. Trigger/reset are much better that originals and sa35. Maybe it's me but I don't find it to be accurate in "my" hands compared to other 9mm's I have.
I’ve read the sights need adjusting right out of the box.
The one I shot was owned by a friend who may have resolved a lot of the 'out of the box' issues. I found the accuracy to be 'not bad', but the ergos are unlike anything else I own - so I discounted my ability to not shoot a cloverleaf to ammo and the shooter.
Yeah plus height has problems.
Sounds like I should save my money. lol
I recently shot my new SA35, 100 rds with no issues. I had an original made in Belgium Hi Power, the SA35 does have better sights, a subdued finish that I like, and two more rounds in the mag. This model gun has always had a natural feel and balance to me. I got two extra mags from SA in about 3 days. At the end of the day it is what you personally like about any firearm, no perfect one for all out there. Original Hi Powers are a bit expensive and most have a few miles on them, but a great 9mm to have.
As a huge BHP fan, I think the new High Power is ridiculous. Zero parts compatibility with the BHP, not even the magazine. Totally different feel in the hand -- it loses the slim ergonomics that make the BHP fit so well. No optics cut, no rail. Well over $1000. There's just no place for this gun in the market. Edit: It also weighs 40 oz... geez.
