Browning Hi-Power 9mm

[Bob A]

I recently went to the indoor practice range with a friend. He's a full-time officer and a certified gun nut. He brought his BHP, and I shot it for the first time. WOW!! I am, and will continue to be, a fan of the Glock, but I have never shot a weapon more accurately before. I'm talking about 20 yd groups small enough that it's hard counting the 15 holes. 1.5" to 2". I can get 3" from my 19, but I was really excited about this.

Considering the fact that this pistol is as good as it is, why is it not more widely used? I understand Glocks for tactical reasons, but when accuracy is a must, I think there could be better choices. Just wanted to know your thoughts on this.

BTW, I have never had much marksmanship training with handguns. I was wondering if there are any books you could recommend that might help me with this.

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It is better to be silent and thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

[Sparky]

Personally, I LOVE the Hi-Power. I am considering getting one of my own instead of the SIG I mentioned in the other forum.

I LOVE the single actions. I tend to hit better with them too!

I think the reason that you don't see them in patrol service much is that most departments won't allow their officers to carry single action firearms. I don't really understand this, but...

You will see a fair amount of Hi-Powers and Colt 1911's on tactical units, though, where rapid and accurate is a must for hostage rescue.

Darnit! Now you've got me wanting a Browning!! http://www.officer.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

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-Sparky

[KenM]

I think the reason that you don't see them in patrol service much is that most departments won't allow their officers to carry single action firearms. I don't really understand this, but...
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You hit the nail on the head Sparky.

Hi-Powers are a good weapon. We had an officer come from Lake Jackson a few years ago and when she got here she had to give her Browning up because our dept doesn't allow single action pistols. I thought she was gonna cry.

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"Trust me. I'm from the government, I'm here to help."

[WYTAC]

I owned a Browning HP for quite some time, but had to sell it about 8 years ago when money was short. I truely miss this pistol and have regretted having to part with it.

BTW I have never owned any semi-auto pistol (with the exception of a Colt Gold Cup.45 acp) that could even come close to its out of the box precision. I once made a 85 yard head head shot (from a supported position of course) on a rock chuck. Never been able to duplicate that with any other pistol.

If you have or get one, hang onto it! It is a keeper!!!!



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Keep Low, Stay Safe,
Max

[Sparky]

Anyone know how much they sell for nowadays? I think it's the Model III that is the basic practical version....

Anyone...

And can you get high capacity mags for 'em??



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-Sparky

[Mack811]

Mags are everywhere.The South African 17rd are great.I carried a 1970's vintage BHP for a long time.I love them.I needed a G22 for duty use and was cash poor so I sold it. I regret it.Lots of High Powers out there for sale.I don't have my SGN handy but I got $400 for mine with 8 mags.It was clean.No finer 9mm handgun in the world IMO.