When did Browning discontinue the Hi-Power?

In February 2018, Browning announced its Hi-Power pistols are no longer in production. “Current dealer inventories will be the last available from Browning for the foreseeable future,” the website explains.

Why does Browning Hi-Power look like 1911?

About the Hi-Power & 1911 One of the most interesting facts about both the Hi-Power and the 1911 is that the original design of both guns was by the same person, John Mosses Browning. Like its namesake, the 1911 was first released in 1911 and has since been changed and made by many other firearms companies.

Are Browning Hi-Power still made?

No longer in production. The Hi-Power is one of John Moses Browning’s finest designs. And although it is possible to still find Hi-Power pistols at dealers across the U.S., the Hi-Power is technically out of production.

Why is the Hi-Power so good?

For most of its production life, the Browning Hi-Power was made with a forged frame. And while forging sounded good at the surface, the Browning Hi-Power is one gun that’s more durable when produced with a cast frame. FN started producing a cast frame when they began making the gun in 40 Smith and Wesson.

What is the history of the Hi Power Mark III?

The Hi Power Mark III is an update of the previous Mark II model that came out in 1988. For several years it has been going through a fine tuning process with features added and removed.

How good are the sights on the Hi-Power Mark III?

The Hi-Power Mark III comes with slightly larger sights compared to previous models. They do allow a fairly quick sight picture acquisition, but nothing out of ordinary. It would be fair to say they do their job adequately.

What’s the difference between a Mk II and a Hi Power?

The Mk IIwas an “upgrade” of the original, classic 9mm Hi Power. The Mk II was intended for the military and police markets and finishes were normally either matte blue or parkerized. I’ve seen both. Some of the parkerizing was dark green while some runs were black.

Does the Hi-Power Mark III have a short trigger pull?

[+] As it would be expected from a single action gun, the trigger has a short pull. [+] The trigger is also very crisp and gives very clear indication when the sear is about to release. The Hi-Power Mark III comes with slightly larger sights compared to previous models.