TFB Comparison: High/Hi-Power Face-Off

[Talyn]

Note: The author thinks the new FN High Power is an upgrade of the original. It isn't, the FN High Power is a completely new design that has zero cross-compatibility with the original aside from the "Jedi-mind trick" naming of the FN, a passing resemblance to the original and common ammo.

TFB Comparison: Hi-Power Face-Off

With a resurgence in popularity by pop culture and new shooters looking for different options, several companies have brought back the legendary Hi-Power.I have already done a review for the FN High Power and Springfield Armory SA-35 individually but wanted to take a closer look at them next to...

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[4rchangel]

I'm old school. I'd take the SA35. I like the improvements SA has made like the removal of the magazine safety and moving the serial number.
Waiting to see some Custom Shop options... (are you listening SA?? )

 

[Grayfox]

FN don't make no junk. As such, I'm sure this new High Power is a fine pistol. But it ain't a Hi-Power!
Frankly, it pisses me off that FN would try to blatantly fool customers with a trick name.

 

[trader]

I don't have a dog in this fight - they both look ok, which one is more reliable would be my deciding factor if I wanted either.

 

[Biggfoot44]

Is anyone currently importing the FM from Argentina?

 

[KillerFord1977]

I'm old school. I'd take the SA35. I like the improvements SA has made like the removal of the magazine safety and moving the serial number.
Waiting to see some Custom Shop options... (are you listening SA?? )

My SA 35 was junk.
I’ll take an old school BHP thanks