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Oh yes. We may be a bit less uncouth, (we don’t do things like run around screaming from the top of our lungs about “two world wars!”) but we are still very passionate about what is the pinnacle of JMB’s pistol designs.

No idea. I've read that oil isn't as non-renewable as most folks claim or assume, though. Which makes sense if you consider that oil is basically the result of decomposition and incredible pressure and thermal forces. That stuff is still happening deep beneath us.

First Generation (aka "Old") slide on left. Second Generation (aka "New") slide on right. In a move that has set Walther owners groups afire on social media, Walther has revised the optics cut on their new PDP Pro SD model, inspiring owners of first-generation PDPs to wonder if this is just a public relations move meant to smooth over hobbyist accusations that the previous design was flawed, or if it is a silent acknowledgement that the previous design really was flawed after all. The new optics cut is dimensionally the same as the first-generation, however instead of having a flat floor beneath the mounting plate and relying solely on interference fit and two screws to hold the optics plate and optic in places, the new design introduces recessed "recoil bossses" into which protrusions from new design optics plates will sit. It would appear that first-generation optics plates will be forward compatible with the second-generation PDP slides, but the reverse will not be true. Obviously, if second-generation plates have recoil posts descending from beneath them to fit into these recessed pockets on the new slides, then those second-generation plates would not be backward compatible with the flat, smooth floor of the first-generation slides. It remains to be seen if Walther or third-parties, such as C&H or other machinists, will be able to retrofit the first-generation slides for compatibility. All of this seems to tie back to a very controversial YouTube video made by an amateur engineer wannabe, posted last year. You can see it here. And of course, I would be remiss if I did not point out that the extremely reputable Aaron Cowan of Sage Dynamics did his own torture test of the first-generation PDP and found absolutely NO MERIT to the previous YouTuber's claims. I know that if I have to pick who I am going to trust between these two, it is Aaron. And physics. And Aaron understands physics. You can see Aaron's video here.

WARNING: Don't click this link if you are a Hi-Power Purist and cannot stomach the notion of progress. [SHOT 2022] The Modern Hi-Power, the EAA/Girsan MC P35 Match -The Firearm Blog Caliber: 9×19 Barrel Length: 4.87″ Capacity: 15+1 Finish: Cerakote in black, FDE, or two-tone silver/grey Trigger: SAO MSRP: TBD Release Date: TBD

Well I'll be damned! I hadn't even noticed that. People have spelled it both ways for many years. Oh well, just spelling. We all know what they mean. Still trying to trick people with a classic name on a pigs ear. Marketing at its finest.

Exactly my point. HOW DARE FN call that morphodite a Hi-Power.

I've been thinking about this and realize that my whole objection to this thing is its name. It is NOT a Hi-Power. Not even close. I feel downright insulted that FN would call it that. But because they did, I felt obligated to nit pick it to death. Which actually wasn't too hard to do. I do believe that if they had called it anything else, I just might like this gun. It does seem to be well made. Not like it enough to buy one, but at least I probably wouldn't hate it.

Actually I DO like it. I got nothing against modern upgrades. Not really my thing, but I can appreciate it for others who want them. I admit, I could be tempted if I run across one. After all, it is still an actual Hi-Power. Ain't nuthin' wrong with that. WOW! 2022 is turning into the year of the Hi-Power!

Looks better than those FN things, even with the rail.

So I have two thoughts. Never, ever, ever use your weapon mounted light as a "flashlight" if you don't need the gun it's attached to. Me personally? I'd rather a criminal take shots at my weapon mounted light in the dark than for me to shoot someone by accident that I love dearly because I couldn't see them. On the first point, I didn't see it but my buddy swears up and down that he did. We were in South Pittsburgh, TN. My Wife was participating in a dress rehearsal at the theater (historic theater, called "The Princess" there late one night. My buddy and I were sitting up in the balcony waiting for everyone to finish up for the night. At some point two police officers enter the balcony (generally just to check on what was going on, I suppose). I did see the police offers. What I didn't see but my buddy says he did was that one of the officers removed his service weapon to use his weapon mounted light to see the dark walkway so he didn't trip. It does happen, I don't advise it.

The Zastava M85 like the one I sold recently, seems to be making a comeback. You might take look at it. Although mine was unfired, I did get some rounds thru one, and was pleased with it. Just sayin'.

The contender has it's limitations My favorite .308 bore barrel is either the 30-30AI or the 308 Bellm (shown here) It's taken quite a few whitetails anywhere inside of 225 yards is a piece of cake! ... and it's only a 14" barrel with an added muzzle brake

I never realized that the Hi-Power had such a religious following. Apparently as much, if not more so, than the 1911. Interesting.

Correct about interest in the Hi-Power never fading. I still carry my Browning that I bought in 1972.

The couch commandos have convinced the internet that going into a gun fight with anything less than 1000 rounds of ammo is suicide.

Bob... I made the mistake of handling the son's 7.62x39 pistol... I like the workmanship in em... leroy....

Because it makes tacti-cool nimrods rush to the gun shop?

You know...Garufa caught that and we BHP guys didn't. But that's right. The spelling was changed at some point. Why? Don't know. But both HI and HIGH have been used in an almost interchangeable manner. As when I chose my ID for online use, I considered both ways, but decided on hipower in lower case. Just seemed right to me. Same with JMB's progeny, I have always preferred Hipower. That it is, and always will be THE name to me.

I'll try to quote Tom Givens, "high capacity means you get to reload less, not shoot more."

I have two PSA Dagger frames I have used for custom builds. I can't attest to a full pistol or the internals from PSA. What I do know is that the grip frame is great for a guy that likes a Glock. The lack of full finger grooves is nice. The trigger guard feels good. Overall a nice frame for building. This is just a bigger version of that frame. If they get the supply chain right, it could entice a guy like me who is interested in the caliber.

The CHPWS plate on mine fits nice and tight. The forces that an optic are exposed to under reciprocation of the slide are not lateral. They are fore and aft. The slide pocket does a fine job of controlling movement those directions. Watch the Sage Dynamics video. What are you asking them to warranty? The slide isn't likely to break. A screw might, but I guess they'd remove the screw and replace it if that happens. I doubt they would stand behind any damage to your optic, or to your person if the optic somehow came loose and turned you into a pirate.

It was insane how far those exits are apart from one another.

glad you are making progress. hope the estimated time is exaggerated. my politeness is situational. if my new buick broke down I would not be as polite as if my used "new to me" chevy broke.

Congratulations. Again, congratulations. Apply for a job with Tesla in their rescue squad. With your impeccable attention to detail and careful forethought, you should be a shoe-in for someone to drive around in a Diesel F250 with a generator to rescue stranded Tesla motorists. It has been decades since I ran out of gasoline in a car. I am pretty sure I was a teenager and still new to it. BUT... If I am traveling across country or am going to be off-roading, I take spare fuel with me. Why? Because I'm not an idiot. And because things happen. And because Murphy's law is a bitch. Which goes back to me not being an idiot. Now, for an anecdotal story: Back in 2010, my wife and I decided to travel across country and see the American southwest. We were driving my 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser, which had the aerodynamic qualities of a flying cinderblock. We were on Interstate 40 somewhere between San Antonio, TX and Albuquerque, NM and had been timing our fuel stops to maximize distance between them without cutting it needlessly close. What we weren't expecting was to find that at two of the exits we were counting on, the gas stations had gone out of business and were abandoned. After I coasted into the third exit quite a distance later, on what had to be fumes and prayers, I topped off the tank and immediately headed to the nearest Wal-Mart Supercenter to buy a pair of 5-gallon fuel cans to begin carrying with us. That was my exposure to #### happening despite good planning. Now, I recognize that your planning and attention to detail and maybe even the Fairy Godmother assigned to you are all far superior to mine since you've never been in that predicament, but for me that proved the necessity of being prepared for the unexpected. And with a Tesla? You don't get that option. I hope that you are given enough advance notice of that level of disaster that you can be sure that you're in the right vehicle.

These are great points and handled in good training. A handheld flashlight and a wml aren’t an either or situation. They’re complimentary and one should have both.

The ZPAP M70, ZPAP M90, and ZPAP M92 all have exhibited excellent quality for AK-pattern firearms. To diversify, though, with Poland under represented in my safe, I'd look at a Mini Jack (WBP) https://armsofamerica.com/wbp-5-56-223-polish-mini-jack-ak47-pistol/ or, for more money, a Beryl. https://armsofamerica.com/fb-radom-mini-beryl-pistol-223-5-56/ Acquaintances have said the WBP is a better value, with quality on part with that of the FB. Nitrided barrel, though. It's also worth noting WBP and FB often share parts. WBP is a commercial manufacturer but appears to be a subcontractor for FB, which is a military contractor.

I admit I do sorta like the looks of the CSX, and if you search GB, it can be found from 549 up. So pricing isn't too far off a good spot for and introductory Shield competitor. At least that is how I see the CSX. Having bought almost all the variations of the Shield pistols, I guess you could say I'm pretty fond of them. I currently have the PC 2.0 and the 4" Plus 2.0. I really do like the way they fit my hands, and they shoot well for me. I must dmit to a slight favoritism for the PC 2.0 ove the Plus model, but I have carried it a lot longer, and shot more with it. So that might change. Withe the multitude of sub-compact and micro 9's available, and more like to come, I won't say that I couldn't be swayed in my thinking. lol Even considered a 365XL recently, pricing seems to be dropping on them. However, I wisely decided to wait on that one. For once.

Whatever this thing is, it AIN"T a Hi-Power.

I have read that, it's pretty funny looking back on it. Given the design of the very first few tanks, I can understand some of their arguments. But that's more apples to oranges, IMO. A more appropriate argument would be the switch from gas to diesel to gas turbine in a tank, IMO. Urban areas are more conducive to an electric vehicle. Rural areas, not so much. They should make those designers drive around Montana, Wyoming & so forth. See what it's like to be 500 miles away from the nearest city. At least in my truck I can carry a couple of 5 gal gas cans for emergencies.

Here's another photo of the new FN. As usual, click it for a higher resolution look at them. PS: Anyone who says they don't like the way they look is nuts. IMO.

Well, I gotta say that you level-headed folks have made a great point. I got caught up in the excitement of the new announcement and the quality that FN brings to the table. The BHP is a classic. Pure and simple. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. If FN wants to make a host of changes then it is just another "wonder-nine" and it doesn't excite me as much. I'm back to waiting for my SA-35 to come available.............. thanks for the sanity check.

I like my gas powered truck but I recognize change is inevitable. I imagine people complained when we made the switch from horse to automobile too.

Yep. The Harley doesn't do so well in snow.

Someone is bored in retirement...

Bob, I am shocked that you didn't know that I began this whole process with a polite phone call seeking their help.

I just bought a new Maverick truck and paid $1100 extra to get a straight gasoline engine instead of a hybrid. I am too old to be the one experimenting with new technology. I don't even carry a smart phone, I'll just finish out what time I have left living in the past.

Not as much as you would think. That round actually does pretty good all the way down to about 8 inches.

My eyesight isn't what it used to be, but my concealment is better than ever.

There is also a quicker way to see just the new classifieds posted in the Trading post. This is what it looks like from a computer/laptop and traditional web browser. Just click in the order shown. Yeah. You must have visited before I got that cleaned up. Sorry about that.

Got this Mitchell Arms import Zastava M77 Sniper from my neighbor a couple of years ago. I have the correct scope but still working on the scope mount for it.

I had one and can highly recommend them. I found it to be surprisingly accurate, but no doubt that was in large part due to better quality 308 than the usual x39 steel case Russian I put thru x39. If you run accross one that is still configured with the thumbhole at a deal, jump on it. I sold mine since I bought a Galil in x51 and it is the best of all worlds IMO. Much better ergos than the M77 though I didnt bench it the M77 to compare accuracy. Seems close enough. If you get a deal on a Galil in x51.....really jump on it.

I like having the old sold threads. They can be helpful on descriptions of certain firearms and what certain types of guns are selling for. Maybe there is an easy way to archive them but still be accessible.

Which generation raised those kids?