Why did they discontinue the Browning Hi Power?

Why did they discontinue the Browning Hi Power?

In February 2018, Browning announced its Hi-Power pistols are no longer in production. When Browning was commissioned by Belgium’s FN to create a new military sidearm, the design required an all new approach because he’d sold the 1911 patents to Colt.

Is Browning Hi-Power a good gun?

The Real Guns testers concluded that, “The Browning Hi-Power is the perfect pistol for anyone who likes the 1911 form, but wants a 9mm with greater magazine capacity, but not appreciably larger bulk. It is easy to shoot, easy to maintain and… (it’s) a significantly refined firearm.”

How much is a Browning high power?

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PRICE $979.99
Action Pistol
Capacity 13+1
Barrel Length 4.6in
Finish Polished Blued

When did the Browning Hi Power pistol come out?

Gun Reviews The Browning Hi-Power pistol, first produced in 1935, is one of the best combat pistols ever designed. Lightweight, accurate, with a comfortable grip angle and chambered in 9mm with a 13-round capacity magazine, the Hi-Power is still being used or has just recently replaced by military forces in over 50 countries worldwide.

What makes the Browning Hi Power so special?

The Hi-Power packs 13 rounds in its magazine, and it is not that much fatter than a 1911 grip. That 13-round magazine was one trait that made the Hi-Power stand out before double-stack magazines became the norm. The fact that the Hi-Power is made of metal but is as light as a polymer frame pistol is impressive.

Is there a Type 73 Browning Hi Power?

The ‘Type 73’ variant (with an elongated barrel bushing) of the Mark I was produced into the late 1980s (to 1987) by FM Argentina when Mark II production commenced in the early-mid 1980s (Belgium). The Mark I Lightweight is a very rare variant of the Mark I made with a lightweight alloy frame.

Where is the Browning Hi Power P35 made?

Genuine Browning Hi-Power P35s are still manufactured by FN Herstal of Belgium and Portugal, and under license by Fabricaciones Militares (FM) of Argentina. The Hi-Power remains one of the most influential pistols in the history of small arms.

Why did they discontinue the Browning Hi Power? In February 2018, Browning announced its Hi-Power pistols are no longer in production. When Browning was commissioned by Belgium’s FN to create a new military sidearm, the design required an all new approach because he’d sold the 1911 patents to Colt. Is Browning Hi-Power a good gun?…