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My Dad bought this new from a guy at our church, who was a dealer, in 1993. He then proceeded to put it in his newly acquired Browning brand gun safe in the basement, where it has sat, unfired for 23 years; the ONLY 'safe queen' he ever had in his life.
I was given this today by my Mom, as Dad had told her he wanted me to have it when he was gone.

'Pachmayr Edition' Practical in 9mm, Hi-Viz sights with ramped front, 2 mags with Pachamyr followers, Browning medallions in Pachmayr grips. Serial number puts it at 1993 production, the case also has 8-93 on it.

That's a sweet looking piece.

WOW!

Nice!

What a sweet Hi-Power. Will you shoot it or maintain the safe queen tradition?

Nice

Very VERY awesome!!! I definitely have a new found love for HiPowers. And have an even bigger love for family firearms!
I recently picked up my second that I was told was an ex of yours...haha

Very cool

Vividia wrote:What a sweet Hi-Power. Will you shoot it or maintain the safe queen tradition?

...that IS the question! I'm thinking I will shoot it.

Niceguy wrote:Very VERY awesome!!! I definitely have a new found love for HiPowers. And have an even bigger love for family firearms!
I recently picked up my second that I was told was an ex of yours...haha

that one is a really good shooter... I spent quite a while on it. I like the slab sides better than the traditional Hi-Power cut

Very nice!

I was fondling this thing recently, and I can't decide what to do with it. I got a set of rosewood slim grips for it from Altamont, with the thoughts that I'm going to start carrying it, and they looked nice on there but the left stock was slightly warped, so they got returned.
Now I'm thinking it has survived this long as a collectible, so I might not shoot it, but may sell/trade it to someone who would appreciate it in their collection...

Still a cool piece! I personally would keep it being a family gun. If not, what trade options are you thinking?

Niceguy wrote:Still a cool piece! I personally would keep it being a family gun. If not, what trade options are you thinking?

Colt Defender, New Agent, LW Commander....maybe a LW Springer Champion... .45 acp...

Hope to see you keep it, but if you sell it let me know. I'll see what I can come up with...haha

There are only two reasons I'd consider selling a family gun:

- I need to put food on the table

- The gun is worth life-changing money

The Hi Power Practicals are relatively common, and as such they just aren't worth that much money. I feel *certain* you'd regret parting with it.

Just my two cents.

Edit: As to whether or not to shoot it, my inclination is to leave no gun unshot. With that said, I think I'd base my decision on what my father would do and honor him accordingly. If he just never got around to shooting it, I'd shoot the living snot out of it. If his intention was to leave it pristine, I'd do that.

100% agreed! ^^^^^

Frailer wrote:There are only two reasons I'd consider selling a family gun:

- I need to put food on the table

- The gun is worth life-changing money

The Hi Power Practicals are relatively common, and as such they just aren't worth that much money. I feel *certain* you'd regret parting with it.

Just my two cents.

Edit: As to whether or not to shoot it, my inclination is to leave no gun unshot. With that said, I think I'd base my decision on what my father would do and honor him accordingly. If he just never got around to shooting it, I'd shoot the living snot out of it. If his intention was to leave it pristine, I'd do that.

his reason for getting it was an an investment; this was just before the AWB, and he thought it would be worth a fortune someday as a 'pre-ban'. The Practicals were selling for over a grand just a few years ago, but have settled somewhat less than that lately...

Understood. Good luck, whatever you decide.

For me, the High Power is one of the most ergonomic pistols ever designed.

Geno wrote:For me, the High Power is one of the most ergonomic pistols ever designed.

yes it is

Geno wrote:For me, the High Power is one of the most ergonomic pistols ever designed.

Same here. Toss up with it and 1911's.

Geno wrote:For me, the High Power is one of the most ergonomic pistols ever designed.

Agreed. Specifically, with those Pachmayer grips. I still sometimes miss the one I sold Viv.

Ha Ha I have 3 hi powers from WW2 Nazi version to a T model and a Mk iii, and the T model I bought from you is my favorite

A T-type High Power is the only thing I have from my dad.

How does a Hi-Power compare to a CZ-75B ergonomically speaking? I like the CZ-75, but the mag release is in a bad place for me, plus I've been wanting a Hi-Power for a LONG time. For a comparison, a 1911 is about as close to a perfect feel for me as I have felt.
I am definitely envious of the piece you posted

Jakob wrote:How does a Hi-Power compare to a CZ-75B ergonomically speaking? I like the CZ-75, but the mag release is in a bad place for me, plus I've been wanting a Hi-Power for a LONG time. For a comparison, a 1911 is about as close to a perfect feel for me as I have felt.
I am definitely envious of the piece you posted

It's AMAZING!

Vividia wrote:Ha Ha I have 3 hi powers from WW2 Nazi version to a T model and a Mk iii, and the T model I bought from you is my favorite

Yeah, it was just about perfect!