9mm 1911 vs Browning Hi Power

[ldp4570]

You have the 1911A1, and the Browning HP, everything else just stands in the shadow's of both!

 

[BamaAlum97]

I love my Hi Power...

 

[jbrentd]

Thanks for all the input.

So, what attributes make a Hi Power a collectable versus just a shooter. I see several auctions on GunBroker for guns well north of $1k, but many in the $500-$800 range. If I were to get a BHP, it would be to shoot...not to sit in the safe.

 

[CHenry]

Thanks for all the input.

So, what attributes make a Hi Power a collectable versus just a shooter. I see several auctions on GunBroker for guns well north of $1k, but many in the $500-$800 range. If I were to get a BHP, it would be to shoot...not to sit in the safe.

The age of the gun and wear are the main things I can think of to dictate price.
I got mine used but NIB with holster, night sights and 2 extra mags for $650
Looked for a bargin for a few years and found it.

 

[nich018]

never owned a BHP, only a 1911. would love to own one.

 

[tran]

I have both but my browning is my fav. The 9mm 1911 is a taurus and is really nice but the browning shines over it.

I have to agree...

 

[jbrentd]

Well, I ended up getting a hi power. It shoots nice but the tangent sights are a little tougher to see compared to normal three dot sights.

 

[mightymouse]

Nice early Hi-Power!

 

[jbrentd]

Well, after getting it home, fully inspecting it in good lighting and sleeping on the decision, I was really regretting the purchase. OCD strikes again, I guess. I decided to see if the store owner would take it back in trade. He was kind enough to do so for a very minimal loss on my end. So, I traded it for a very good condition, numbers matching FEG Hi Power clone and a brand new RIA 1911 9mm plus some more cash from me. I know, still not a "real" Browning, but I'm a bit of a cheapskate.

Obviously, with this thread I was trying to decide between the 1911 or a Hi Power, so I figured why not both. This FEG is in great shape with good blueing. Ive read where people say the sights are small, but they are a ton better than the tangent sights from the one I traded in.

The 1911 is the tactical version.

 

[68mustang]

Nice guns. Does the High power have a different grip angle than a 1911? I wanna get me one of those.