In my opinion, Springfield Armory did their updates and upgrades properly and retained the classic GP1935 lines, appeal and luster. In Hamilton’s opinion Springfield Armory did a good job updating their SA-35 pistol while maintaining the appeal of the original. They are likely not purchasing a newly produced single-action-only, steel-frame handgun in 2022 for carry purposes, especially considering the offerings of double-action/single-action, double-action-only and striker-fired handguns offered from so many other companies, including FN themselves. These people are purchasing these handguns due to their design, their lineage, history and the sleek, petite lines of this aging double-stack 9mm. This target audience is expecting ultimately a Browning Hi-Power, a classic GP1935, or something extremely close. Many may call me biased, as I am a Hi-Power owner and love the design, but FN needs to understand the customer basis in which they would be selling this firearm too. (Photo courtesy of FN America)įor me, this handgun feels almost like a "hodge-podge" at best, when viewing it as a "High Power". That is pretty much where the similarities end with the original Hi-Power however.
Springfield 9mm hi power manual#
The new FN High Power is a single-action-only, steel frame, double-stack handgun with manual safety. This isn't "retro" in a good way, rather in a bad, especially for those who may consider carrying this handgun "cocked and locked" (Condition 1). 2000, or something from the "Wonder 9" era. The safety design is reminiscent of something found on the Colt Mfg. While somewhat "updated", it retains the Hi-Power's basic overall (and less than optimal) safety. What is presented is a handgun that is lost in transition, somewhere within the past 80+ years. The handguns appearance is "blocky" and almost "bulky" in comparison to its predecessor, losing much of those sleek Hi-Power lines. This 17-round handgun features several unique styling cues, meaning the parts are 100% proprietary and will not interchange with any variant of the Hi-Power/GP1935 handgun. The FN "High Power" is a single-action-only, steel frame, double-stack handgun with manual safety. FN is justly well-respected for their many successful military designs, such as the 9mm Hi-Power pistol and 7.62mm FN FAL rifle. The icon of 9mm handguns finally making the reintroduction to the market! My excitement was quickly extinguished when I saw the offered, production firearms. So, when I heard that FN was releasing the High Power at SHOT 2022 ( following Springfield Armory's SA-35's release), I was ecstatic. Synonymous with quality, durability and longevity, it is no wonder that so many trust offerings from FN. 17) they have successfully struck more hits than misses.
Springfield 9mm hi power free#
From the " Right Arm of the Free World", to answering US SOCOM's request for a Combat Assault Rifle for Special Operations Forces use ( SCAR program, Mk. The FN Company is no stranger to top quality firearms and produce some of the more iconic arms ever made.
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