9mm High Power
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Petrol & Powder
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Definitely an Iconic pistol.
That looks like the Turkish TISAS Regent.
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That looks like the Turkish TISAS Regent.
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Yes, a TISAS
Yes it does.
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burbank.jung
Active Member
Try the .40 if you get the chance.
Petrol & Powder
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From what I have read, the Regent comes equipped with the magazine safety.
Like the Browning Hi-Power, that safety/magazine disconnect can be removed.
Like the Browning Hi-Power, that safety/magazine disconnect can be removed.
burbank.jung
Active Member
I like the classic look and feel of the BHP. I'd expect the 1911 shooters to think the same of their firearms.
Petrol & Powder
Well-Known Member
I've owned a few Hi-Power pistols over the years, including some clones. I find the grip on the Hi-Power and the grip on the CZ-75 to be functionally similar. IMO, those two pistols represent some of the best ergonomics of full-sized pistols with double stack magazines.
It was used by a staggering number of countries. Often copied, sometimes with FN’s acquiescence and sometimes without. Outside of the U.S.A., the BHP was the de-facto handgun of NATO for decades and it held that position for an amazingly long time. The design is unquestionably “old school”, but it held up well to the test of time. The tenure of the BHP is testament to the efficiency of the design. Were it not for the single action lock work, I believe it would have held on even longer.
It is a common misconception that the BHP was John Browning’s last design. While it is true that Browning started the design, he died before the design was finalized. Dieudonne Saive, Browning’s assistant and perhaps even protégé, finished the design after Browning’s death. FN would have been foolish had they not capitalized on the Browning name. FN was more than happy to use John Browning’s name to promote their new pistol and that association served them well.
The FN Hi-Power went into production in 1934 and was immediately adopted by the Belgium army in 1935. The rest is history. The pistol was an incredible success. FN had some foreign contracts and sold pistols to a few nations before WWII started.
FN managed to make about 56,000 pistols before German forces overran the factory in Liege. The Germans picked up where the Belgians dropped off and made the pistol during the occupation. The Germans made more than 319,000 Hi-Power pistols during the occupation of the factory, and stopped only when it was liberated by the Americans. The Walther P-38 was the official primary 9mm pistol used by German forces but the Hi-Power was a substitute pistol and widely issued. (The Polish VIS P-35, AKA Radom was, the next most produced substitute pistol for the Germans). It is not difficult to find WWII era photographs that depict German forces carrying the Browning Hi-Power. It’s reliability, high magazine capacity and slim slide would have been welcomed features in combat.
The John Inglis Company made another 151,000+ pistols from February 1944 to September of 1945. Those went to a Chinese contract and then largely to British and British Commonwealth forces.
After the war, FN went back to making the Hi-Power, and sold them to EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE. In a cost cutting measure, final assembly was later moved to Portugal.
BUT Wait, There’s More! The Hi-Power was produced in Indonesia by PINDAD, the Hungarians made FEG clones, the Argentinian Pistola Browning PD was a direct copy and now Turkey has got into the Hi-Power game. The history of the Hi-Power pistol could easily fill a book. The Hi-Power pistol has played a part in conflicts around the world since 1935. It has been used by militaries around the world. It has been used by police forces, special military forces and civilians around the world. FN has ceased production of the classic Hi-Power, but the platform lives on under several new manufacturers. It is truly an iconic firearm.
It was used by a staggering number of countries. Often copied, sometimes with FN’s acquiescence and sometimes without. Outside of the U.S.A., the BHP was the de-facto handgun of NATO for decades and it held that position for an amazingly long time. The design is unquestionably “old school”, but it held up well to the test of time. The tenure of the BHP is testament to the efficiency of the design. Were it not for the single action lock work, I believe it would have held on even longer.
It is a common misconception that the BHP was John Browning’s last design. While it is true that Browning started the design, he died before the design was finalized. Dieudonne Saive, Browning’s assistant and perhaps even protégé, finished the design after Browning’s death. FN would have been foolish had they not capitalized on the Browning name. FN was more than happy to use John Browning’s name to promote their new pistol and that association served them well.
The FN Hi-Power went into production in 1934 and was immediately adopted by the Belgium army in 1935. The rest is history. The pistol was an incredible success. FN had some foreign contracts and sold pistols to a few nations before WWII started.
FN managed to make about 56,000 pistols before German forces overran the factory in Liege. The Germans picked up where the Belgians dropped off and made the pistol during the occupation. The Germans made more than 319,000 Hi-Power pistols during the occupation of the factory, and stopped only when it was liberated by the Americans. The Walther P-38 was the official primary 9mm pistol used by German forces but the Hi-Power was a substitute pistol and widely issued. (The Polish VIS P-35, AKA Radom was, the next most produced substitute pistol for the Germans). It is not difficult to find WWII era photographs that depict German forces carrying the Browning Hi-Power. It’s reliability, high magazine capacity and slim slide would have been welcomed features in combat.
The John Inglis Company made another 151,000+ pistols from February 1944 to September of 1945. Those went to a Chinese contract and then largely to British and British Commonwealth forces.
After the war, FN went back to making the Hi-Power, and sold them to EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE. In a cost cutting measure, final assembly was later moved to Portugal.
BUT Wait, There’s More! The Hi-Power was produced in Indonesia by PINDAD, the Hungarians made FEG clones, the Argentinian Pistola Browning PD was a direct copy and now Turkey has got into the Hi-Power game. The history of the Hi-Power pistol could easily fill a book. The Hi-Power pistol has played a part in conflicts around the world since 1935. It has been used by militaries around the world. It has been used by police forces, special military forces and civilians around the world. FN has ceased production of the classic Hi-Power, but the platform lives on under several new manufacturers. It is truly an iconic firearm.
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Missionary
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40 S&W is great in a HP ! A Springfield P9 was our 1st 40 and still have it !!! Very accurate.
Years ago I bought a Mauser Mod 80 I believe it is, later I found that it was mfg by FEG under contract. I have found that parts are interchangeable with Browning FN parts so I'm happy. I had some good sights put on it and it has been a favorite of mine for a long time. The Hi Power and the 1911 are my two most favorite old school pistols.
Petrol & Powder
Well-Known Member
Yep, the Mauser Model 80 was straight up a FEG pistol with Mauser makings.
The FEG pistols weren't bad but the finish wasn't always up to par. They are close, but not exact, copies of the FN Hi-Power. A lot of parts will interchange but it's not always 100%.
I owned a FEG Hi=Power clone and it was a decent pistol. Mine had seen some hard days but it functioned.
I also had one of the Argentina produced Hi-Power pistols. That was also a good pistol. I removed the mag safety, added a C&S safety, trigger and sear. It turned out to be a great gun but it looked rather rough.
The FEG pistols weren't bad but the finish wasn't always up to par. They are close, but not exact, copies of the FN Hi-Power. A lot of parts will interchange but it's not always 100%.
I owned a FEG Hi=Power clone and it was a decent pistol. Mine had seen some hard days but it functioned.
I also had one of the Argentina produced Hi-Power pistols. That was also a good pistol. I removed the mag safety, added a C&S safety, trigger and sear. It turned out to be a great gun but it looked rather rough.
CZ93X62
Official forum enigma
I have had a couple BHPs over the years, I have moderate interest in another (The SA version) if and when they come to PRK. Not holding my breath.
One of my examples was Portuguese, one was commersh Belgian (allegedly). They both worked quite well and fed HPs reliably. With the CZ-75B in 40 S&W that arrived 20+ years ago, the 9mms became surplus to my needs and went down the road. I do like that decimal 0.4" diameter over 0.35" as felon repellant.
One of my examples was Portuguese, one was commersh Belgian (allegedly). They both worked quite well and fed HPs reliably. With the CZ-75B in 40 S&W that arrived 20+ years ago, the 9mms became surplus to my needs and went down the road. I do like that decimal 0.4" diameter over 0.35" as felon repellant.
Winelover
North Central Arkansas
Browning HP was the second handgun purchased, as well as, the first semi auto.
Mid 70's version, made in Portugal. C&S ambi safety. Magazine safety, removed. Millet rear, to replace the fragile standard adjustable it came with. Frame was a aftermarket hard chromed job. Put over 6K jacketed rounds though it, before switching over to cast, exclusively. Have a Ciener 22LR conversion, also.
Learned a lot from this purchase.................reason I prefer DAO.
Never purchased another SA centerfire semi auto.
The other four nines are all DAO.
Mid 70's version, made in Portugal. C&S ambi safety. Magazine safety, removed. Millet rear, to replace the fragile standard adjustable it came with. Frame was a aftermarket hard chromed job. Put over 6K jacketed rounds though it, before switching over to cast, exclusively. Have a Ciener 22LR conversion, also.
Learned a lot from this purchase.................reason I prefer DAO.Never purchased another SA centerfire semi auto.
The other four nines are all DAO.
