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    Hungarian Hi Power back from The Action Works

    Here is a PJK-9HP I bought used from a friend some months back. The pistol was the typical B-series pistol with the high gloss blue. As seems to be common with these guns, there was some evidence of over polish. A few slightly crooked/ buffed out lines, etc. Also, the gun failed the click test. I have no history of usage. My friend said he never shot it. Despite the poor safety/sear engagement the gun seemed generally tight and mechanically sound.

    I sent it to Mr Williams right after I bought it with the instructions to put on some decent sights, flatten and polish the feed ramp and clean up the sear engagement. I also asked him to refinish in matte blue.

    The gun came back today and I don't think I could be happier. The matte finish looks great. The feed ramp is nice and shiny and the trigger breaks at a crisp and clean 6 pounds. The sights look great. They're big enough to be useful but not so big they overpower the pistol and look like a complete afterthought. Yeah, I'm talking to you Browning and your adjustable sight models...

    I think my only regret is not having some additional work done. I probably should have had the mag well beveled and an extended/ambi safety installed.

    No worries. The gun looks great and will work fine as an occasional shooter and general range toy.

    Thanks, Don. You do nice work!







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    Last edited by Tokarev; 03-20-2019 at 05:15 PM.

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    Another with the hammer back. Note the bobbed hammer. This was done by a previous owner at some unknown point.


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    What does the hive mind say? Change the grips or keep the classic wood? And if I do change what do I go to?

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    That Hi Power looks really nice. Don Williams does first-class work.

    I like the grips but wonder if they provide enough traction with the smooth frame straps. If they work for you, I would keep them. If not, some VZ320 would work really well.

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    In better lighting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tokarev View Post
    What does the hive mind say? Change the grips or keep the classic wood? And if I do change what do I go to?

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    I think the whole thing is a mess and you should immediately send it to me.

    I'd keep the wood. Love the classic look.

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    I vote for LOK grips and checkering the front and back straps.

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    Nice. Looks great. I want to get an SFS kit in my Hi Power at some point. Probably some sights. I suppose a trigger job wouldn't hurt either.

    Let us know how she shoots.

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    Find a set of Craig Spegel grips (last I recall Cylinder & Slide sold them)...they're worth the money. Alternatively a set of VZ G10 grips, if you prefer slimmer grips, are good to go as well. You can also get a set of Navidrex grips from Brownells (Currently on backorder) - they might require a little fitting but they also work really well, and are a lot less expensive than other alternatives in general.

    All of these options will turn the grip from a 2x4 facsimile to something that's really super comfortable. It's probably the biggest ergonomic change you could make to a BHP...

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    Safety still looks too small...

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