hipower

Same here. I lked the 227. Just never encountered one when I had money. Actually, I don't think I ever saw one at all.

While I have bowed once or twice in the direction of JMB's museum, and have made several comments on this thread about the NEW HIPOWER, I do begin to find it more and more attractive. Not the ceracoted one, that looks like a puke-pile from a cat. However, I do find that (Satin?) Stainless model and the DEEP DEEP Blue model making bad thoughts come to mind. Like you and others, I'm not sure I would call it a HIPOWER. Maybe Hipower influenced FN something. Give it a catchy new name and some of us might just think of dropping coin on one. Every time I think of selling one of mine...I see that beautiful finish, the feel of it in my hand, and the pleasure I get from shooting one. I have sold only 1 BHP in my shooting life. It was a very big mistake! Darn you Smith and Magic!! And I grant you that nostalgia has a part in it as well. I learned about BHPs and P38s from my DAD, rest his soul. He loved them both. Spoke very highly of them, but he was a dyed-in-the-smokie from the barrel, 1911 Man. That was to him the best pistol ever. Yeah, that's debatable from many, but was his competition gun and favorite shooter. Smith&Wesson did come in a very close second though.

That is good pricing! And a caliber I don't have a weapon for.

So where does the capacity/round carry debate end? We have 20/21 round mags for most pistols these days, with aftermarket offerings of 30+ and eventhe 50 round AR-type mags that weigh a ton loaded. So picture the old fat man, i.e. me, going out with a pistol with 20 rounds on his belt, and 2 or more mag carriers on the opposite side. I'm now weighted down with 6-10 pounds of additional mass. That's rough on the old back. Could asways go to bandoliers and sling pouches I guess. I remember the days when I/we all felt ok with one extra mag!

Another thought...will Walther stand behind these should we have a breakage issue? Seem like they would/should.

Not really familiar with pricing on these, but that's what I was offered here. Seems good. But what do I know.

I cannot argue about the look. It is a great looking pistol form. No doubt about it. But...it ain't your pappy's Hipower!

I see sort of the same thing with the Hellcat. I was offered a pretty good deal on both guns recently, but declined.

Two points, I don't know that I heard mentioned. At least I don't think so. One, does the CH Precision plate do anything to mitigate the issue on the slide with respect to gaps and movement? Two, does the aftermarket milling for optics make a difference here?

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'.

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.

And I was just thinking about looking into a Shadow Systems pistol! But seriously, for me it will have to wait(maybe...lol), I've already gone nuts this past 60 days, and with the search for an SA 35; I'll just have to put the Shadow Systems farther down the list of Needs.

You mean I'm now going to be tempted by yet another new pistol!!

I've watched that several times and didn't catch this! Sharp eyes you got there!

Very nice! I like it! I usually just have my backpack bazooka and a couple of Gerbers. LOL! Actually, I'm low on the knife totem. My normal is a Kalisnakov Auto clipped on and a Gerber LST in the pocket with change. Very low end guy. If I want to get fancy, I'll get out one of the TGO Protech Striders.

Part of the Newness of the SA35 is the change to 15 round mags, at least that's what I see in the PR material, and the mags I ordered from Springfield are 15 rounds. Just tried to get a few before the pistol. lol The ones I recieved are marked with the crossed cannon logo and 15 rounds. Made in Italy, and the package is marked 9mm 1911. That threw me, but they do fit in my BHPs and look pretty good.

Valid point on the light, Bob. It's bothered me at times as well, but not being a professional(closer to a mall ninja probably) I only have 2 weapon lights mounted. One pistol, a house gun, and one on an AR pistol.

That's true. And I'm sure the new Hipower will sell, but just like the original, the price will keep me away. The improvements/changes are nice, but at close to double the price...well let's just say I can admire it anyway. The change from 15 to 17 rounds just doesn't thrill me enough to warrant it. So at this point the SA35 is still my choice.

I find it hard to not like the Walther line! I was hooked after my first session with the PPQ.

Thanks brother for the link. But approaching 1400 msrp? Gotta pass on that. Still SA-35 for me.

Looks like a Taurus to me.

You are a cold, cruel, cruel man, sir!

Kinda...sorta..like the looks. But it seems more like a Sig looking pistol to me. I guess the shutdown was to give them time to build the HIGHPOWER Generation 2022. But really would go for the SA35 with its more original looks.

Good thing you are doing pop pop! Teaching them about real life.