Is the Hi-Power worth having?

[aspenvalley]

Most Sigs are not all steel, they have aluminum alloy frames. Nothing wrong with that, makes them lighter, just a common misconception among Sig fanbois. Also most Sigs and CZs are DA/SA not SAO like 1911s.

I think you missed my point. My point was that the Hi-Power is a steel, SA, double stack, hammer fired 9mm. They stayed that way for over almost 60 years, until the BDA came out. Yes, I know that Hi Power stayed in production and the BDA did not.

If you are looking at a Hi-Power and comparing it against other guns, what features are you comparing and which ones are just there.
I would argue depending on hand size that in CA double stack does not factor much when looking at a full sized 9mm. You can get signle stack guns that can hold 9 rounds flush, 10 with
the mag sticking out a bit. I would also argue that you can give a SA trigger a run for its money with a nice DA/SA setup.

Sig makes stainless steel and aluminum frames at least in the 226 (I have no idea whats on the roster, but they are out there). The 210 was never alloy as far as I can tell.

I have shot the Hi Power and like it, but I don't see the value over the other 9mms I have.

[Canucky]

PM me if you want to sell. No pressure.

Where do you live? Try and rent one if you can. Good luck.

[rmnc3r]

How about the Hungarian FEG PJK-9HP Clone?

https://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=446348

[Tere_Hanges]

This this case, the reason is called Psychological Pricing. This approach is used when the marketer wants the consumer to respond on an emotional, rather than rational basis.

And going by emotion and rationality its hard for me to justify $1000 on a new BHP when for $200-$400 more I could find a nice shooter grade C&R German Luger on gunbroker.

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/707539923

[BigPimping]

Just not my bag. I'm still getting used to the 1911. Which seems nicer to me every day. But for me Glock is still tops

[Tere_Hanges]

Well I went and DROS'd a surplus recently parkerized FN Belgian made BHP with serial # from 1991 imported by CAI. I think it is a MkII. It has a front drainage hole in the slide, spur hammer, no ambi safety, no lanyard ring but it does have the hole to screw one in. Trigger is pretty gritty, hoping it will smooth out a bit.

$680, $761 OTD at River City in Sac. They have two more. Not exactly a deal but at least I dont have to deal with finding one online, shipping and coordinating with an FFL.

[Canucky]

Can post pic?

[Tere_Hanges]

No pics yet, 10 day wait. Will post when I pick it up.

[tbc]

For $1,000, I would spend it on a CZ SP-01 with a Pro package upgrade.

[FalconLair]

All steel classic. Still a viable HD weapon. Probably always be able to get back what you paid if you don't like it.

I think the reliability and accuracy of the platform speak to this. I would have no problems using it for this purpose.

i guess i could see others doing it, but, i don't think i would ever use my BHP for HD - i want the ability to grab my firearm, pull the trigger and have it go BANG without any other actions required by me first, which means i would have to have my BHP in Condition 0 - im not comfortable with that

Condition 1 requires me to release the safety before it's useful

[BradleyAbrams]

Browning Hi Power is pure CLASS..

The others, not so much.


And yes, I have Glocks, Sigs, etc...

To me it's akin to driving a 1973 Mercedes Benz Vs a 1999 BMW.

Both are fine, one is Class, the other... not so much.

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[hunterb]

When you can get a CZ 75 B SA for ~$600, a Hi Power for ~$1000 seems absolutely absurd. Like insane.

For $1,000, I would spend it on a CZ SP-01 with a Pro package upgrade.

Truth. For the money, lots of better buys out there. Buy the BHP if you want a BHP specifically and it holds some sort of fondness in your heart.
A CZCustoms Pro Package on an SP-01 will make you forget all about the BHP....

[Guns and guitars]

In this case, the reason is called Psychological Pricing. This approach is used when the marketer wants the consumer to respond on an emotional, rather than rational basis.

Yes because companies are out there marketing the hell out of the BHP right?

[digelectric]

Truth. For the money, lots of better buys out there. Buy the BHP if you want a BHP specifically and it holds some sort of fondness in your heart.
A CZCustoms Pro Package on an SP-01 will make you forget all about the BHP....

[SquidBilly]

Dates you say Hi Point? Why yes. How much?