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Anyone familiar with the Springfield version of the Browning Hi Power out now?
https://fieldethos.com/wp-content/up...ge-scaled.jpeg I've always wanted an actual FN made one, but this is interesting, with some subtle changes for better functionality. |
Of all the Hi Power offerings out there that was the one I would buy. Unfortunately I live in the peoples republic of NY and its magazine capacity scares the shit out of the NY city liberals that run this state.
Checked in with a few local gun shops to try to order the gun, as I know there are smaller capacity magazines available. They would not or could not help. As stated that one gave me the best impression and I would gladly drop money and get it. Among other things it does not have that magazine disconnecter stuff which in many other guns makes the trigger pull much nastier. |
The gun is fairly new but everything I have read about them is positive. I believe I saw somewhere it was selected as Gun of the Year for 2023 by Friends of the NRA. I have been hankering for a Hi-Power and believe I would buy this one.
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Guys at the range like the SA-35, I have yet to shoot one.
Around $500, or if lucky at auction $1k for a real one that's a shooter with no life time warranty.....:D |
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Looks like about $ 700+ is what they are fetching. For $ 500, I'd buy one today. |
Hickock says the weight is a negative but that probably makes it limpwrist proof. I don't personally like being forced to shoot with a locked wrist and stiff arm as required with most plastic frames. Better accuracy to be had when you're telling the gun what to do rather than the other way around.
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bump, so folks have an opportunity to discuss something, ANYTHING but the dumpster fire currently captivating the forum
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The Springfield version gets high marks from every source I've read. Appears to be an excellent value. So much cooler than the plastic guns.
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All I've read on them has been positive. ( the only negative is it's not made by FN ) |
I almost bought one after reading a bunch of reviews. Ended up with the real thing though. It's a low miles chrome with adjustable sights which was badly discolored from sitting in a drawer somewhere for 30 or so years... most paper is acidic and the finish was hazy with a few tiny rust spots... cleaned up nicely, great trigger since I pulled the mag disconnect out, and I only paid $670.00 for it. I don't think it had fired a full box from new... there is virtually no wear anywhere. Unless you "need" one now I would shop around a bit for a good original... it will probably appreciate in value over time, the Springfield perhaps not.
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* Some of these problems are related to early production models. |
If a company cannot make a 1911 properly, arguably one of the oldest designs for a handgun ever they should pack it in. As to the weight, my original Series 70 Colt Government Model in long slide was a brick - and any other similar 1911 would most likely be as well.
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https://wolverinedefencefirearm.com/...a-35-for-sale/ Hard for me to buy new with auction deals.....just picked this up for $350 the other day :D |
I did not fire one, my good buddy has the Browning Hi-Power date stamped in the late 1930's, was appraised for $2,000+ about 10 years ago. Very nice pistol.
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I'll take it over a plastic gun any day. The long slide ( or even a standard length) would be a lot harder to carry. Top one is the nine. Bottom is it's .45 brother. |
I almost bought the Browning version a few years ago. One of the most beautiful deep blue pistols I have ever seen. I think we were about $75 apart on price.
I have always regretted it. I am interested in this new version. For the price seems like a deal. |
Regardless of what you buy, just train with it..
Modern 1911s are pretty well made. I like the Springfield Ronins. I carry a P226 or P365 or CZ PCR, all depending on weather.. Whatever you carry, train with it, of which I am sure we all agree.. |
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No idea but I do have a Browning/Sig that is my favorite to shoot but don't.
Dealer told me I needed to clean it and put it in storage. They only made them for a couple years and production was quite low. :cool: Scott https://i.imgur.com/bOMhqPbh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/P6FT5moh.jpg |
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