I watched 2 Brownings sell on an online regional auction this past weekend. One made in 66 brought $1600 and the one made in 69 brought 2400. They both had zipper cases and I think the 66 had 2 magazines.
BHP's Holding Their Value
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I believe they are still an excellent choice for carrying, especially decked out with an SFS and new barrel, trigger group, and a few other goodies from BHSS. I carry one every day, as a matter of fact.
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I was never taken in by the mystique of the Hi Power, especially after hearing from users in the UK military. The above list of "things that need replacing" reinforces my skepticism about the design.
I love them. I have one made in 1977 I think that has been fired quite a bit. Still looks and feels like new with nothing replaced. I also have one of the MKllls that are said to be more durable than the older ones. I'm sure both will outlast me by many years.
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I've read the Stephen A. Camp website many times and don't recall him saying anything needed to be replaced to make it a good gun, just removing the mag safety if that's your preference.
On Florida Gun Trader I've seen quite a few BHPs offered for sale well below $1000. I have no idea of their condition, but that surprised me. Maybe there are people who don't realize they're collectable.
On Florida Gun Trader I've seen quite a few BHPs offered for sale well below $1000. I have no idea of their condition, but that surprised me. Maybe there are people who don't realize they're collectable.
The BHP that I have is an Israeli police surplus and is in excellent shape. According to the serial number, it was made in 1990.
When I shoot it, the recoil tends to pound the inner tendon of my index finger on my shooting hand but other than that, I like it.
It's my little piece of history.
When I shoot it, the recoil tends to pound the inner tendon of my index finger on my shooting hand but other than that, I like it.
It's my little piece of history.
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I have a 69 T series and the day I bought it was able to compare it side by side with Nighthawk's $3,500 BHP iteration and my T was exceptional in every way, even the trigger with the mag disconnect still in place was exceptionally better? So, don't think all older HP's need tuning, not true.
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Climb baby, climb!
The HP's was always one of my grail guns since I was a kid and then in one month came across two in fantastic condition and got both around $1k each. Later that year Browning announced the end of production and they've only gone up since, I'd love to see them reach "Python" price status. Mine aren't going anywhere.
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We need a popular TV show where the hero uses a BHP...
I bought a High Power MkIII in 40 S&W the second they were available back in the very early '90s. Carried on-duty to retirement, in uniform, during SRT missions, and sometimes off duty. Still have it, still shoot it; several thousand rounds and nearly 20 years later I have replaced the grips. Period.
I also removed the magazine disconnector for an immediate improvement in the trigger.
I also removed the magazine disconnector for an immediate improvement in the trigger.
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Not on TV, but there's always Axel Foley...
Maybe it's just because I pay more attention to them, but I've noticed that everytime a BHP thread comes up, the owners pound it with photos of their babies. It is quite the photogenic pistol.
It is quite the photogenic pistol........
Yep....
Yep....
Hi-Powers across the board have been holding/increasing in value, especially T Series and C Series guns.
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Watched Beverly Hills Cop again about a month ago. Eddie Murphy carried a BHP. It annoys my wife to no end that my 17 year old son and I are constantly discussing and trying to identify the weapons being used.
Valentine's Day a year ago, found a 1976 BHP with parkerized finish in really good shape. Marked $550. Left with it at $475 + tax. Spent another $150 to have the slide dovetailed and the Mk 3 sights installed. Wish I could have afforded to have Novak sights installed. Love my BHP. Not always a fan of Hogue grips, but really like them on my Hi Power.
Valentine's Day a year ago, found a 1976 BHP with parkerized finish in really good shape. Marked $550. Left with it at $475 + tax. Spent another $150 to have the slide dovetailed and the Mk 3 sights installed. Wish I could have afforded to have Novak sights installed. Love my BHP. Not always a fan of Hogue grips, but really like them on my Hi Power.
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Depending on how you view the term 'hero'....
There's the Raymond Reddington character of The Blacklist.
Old-school bright blued finish, and wood grips. Carried in an
Small-Of-Back rig, Galco's perhaps.
As to the mag disconnect, I am one of the weirdos that leaves it in place.
I have shot identical HP's side-by-side with and without to confirm this.
For me, the trigger return is lacking once removed. In place, the spring
force helps to boost trigger return, allowing a faster, more positive reset.
I'm okay with that in exchange for a pound or two of increased let-off.
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If I ever need to carry a hangun other than my usual revolvers it will be a Browning Hi Power. One of the great handguns of history.
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1964 FN. I never should have let it go.
I have genuine complaints about the Hi-Power and it cannot crack my long list of favorite semiautomatic pistols, but this isn't the place for my complaints. Instead I will post about the bits that I love.
Not many double stack 9mm handguns feel quite as thin and svelte. Fits the hand extremely well. And these are very attractive handguns. The "Hi-Power" cuts at the muzzle end of the slide are distinct, beautiful and they make others want to copy them. These are classic good looks. And the brushed stainless guns and "Practical" models are gorgeous also.
When it comes to historical significance and service/duty use around the globe, the Hi-Power is carved in to the Mt. Rushmore of semiautomatic pistols. The word that absolutely fits is iconic.
Not many double stack 9mm handguns feel quite as thin and svelte. Fits the hand extremely well. And these are very attractive handguns. The "Hi-Power" cuts at the muzzle end of the slide are distinct, beautiful and they make others want to copy them. These are classic good looks. And the brushed stainless guns and "Practical" models are gorgeous also.
When it comes to historical significance and service/duty use around the globe, the Hi-Power is carved in to the Mt. Rushmore of semiautomatic pistols. The word that absolutely fits is iconic.
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