Editing Browning Hi-Power (section)

==Variants==
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===Belgium===
The original '''P35''', as noted earlier, featured an internal extractor. During World War II, it was manufactured by Inglis of Canada for Allied use, and by FN in occupied Belgium for German use. The P35s made under Nazi occupation were designated as the Pistole 640b. Most Canadian P35s were manufactured with a Parkerized finish, while most P35s manufactured in occupied Belgium had a blued finish. In 1962 the internal extractor was replaced with a more durable and reliable external extractor alongside other modifications, including a 2-piece barrel and modifications to the locking system for improved durability. Later barrels and frames are not interchangeable with earlier ones.

The '''Mark I''' is among the best-known models of the P35 developed over the last 50 years. P35s were first imported into the US in 1954 – the US civilian market P35s had the 'Browning Arms Company' stamp on the left side of the slide (to meet the import requirement for US sales under ATF Section 478.112). These P35s lack the provision of the lanyard ring – the left side pistol grip for a Mark I is fully covered unlike those produced for military and law enforcement use. A wide variety of options and features are available on the P35 models. Recently, Hi-Power pistols have become available in [[.40 S&W]] and [[.357 SIG]] loadings. The use of these calibres in guns designed and built for [[9×19mm Parabellum]] has created cases of broken or warped frames. Only Hi-Powers specifically built for these rounds should be used to fire them. The pistols manufactured for these two rounds are easily identified by examining the left side of the slide – a groove is machined into the side of the heavier slide to allow clearance for the slide release. Genuine FN-produced P35s (either FN (Europe/international) or Browning (USA) for the civilian market will have a 245-prefix serial number. Some Hi-Power variants (Type 65, Type 73) incorporate production changes e.g. spur hammers (commonly seen for 1971–present civilian market P35s) and/or 2-piece barrels (1965–present). The 'Type 73' variant (with an elongated barrel bushing) of the Mark I was produced until 1987 by FM Argentina, when the Mark II production commenced in the early-mid-1980s (Belgium).

The '''Mark II''' is an upgraded model of the original Hi-Power introduced in 1982.{{sfnp|Thompson|2020|p=23}} Some of the upgrades were ambidextrous thumb safeties, nylon grips, 3-dot low profile sights, and a throated barrel.{{sfnp|Thompson|2020|p=23}}

The '''Mark III''' was another advancement over the Mark II released in 1989,{{sfnp|Thompson|2020|p=24}} which featured a firing pin safety and a black epoxy finish. The main distinguishing (visual) feature of the Mark III is the absence of the water drain hole below the muzzle on the forward face of the slide.

** '''Standard''' is the name given to the Mark III variant with walnut grips, gloss finish, and choice of sights. A Standard is a Mark III model, but a Mark III is not necessarily a Standard.
** The '''Silver Chrome''' featured a silver-chrome frame and slide, and Pachmayr rubber grips. The magazines for the silver chrome BHP had a dull finish and a black rubber Pachmayr basepad.
** The '''Capitan''' is a Mark III variant that features adjustable tangent rear sights, a "ring hammer" like the early model HP35, checkered walnut grips, and a blued finish. It was reintroduced in 1993.<ref>Michalowski, Kevin (ed.) ''The Gun Digest Book of Guns for Personal Defense: Arms & Accessories for Self-Defense'' ''Handguns - Browning'', p. 48. KP Books: Iola, Wisconsin (2004)</ref>
** The '''Practical''' is a Mark III variant featuring a slide finished in black polymer with a contrasting silver-chrome frame. In addition, this model has wraparound Pachmayr rubber grips and a "ring hammer". The Practical has fixed or adjustable sights, and is available in either 9×19mm Parabellum or .40 S&W. Magazines for all Practical models sport Pachmayr base pads; magazines feature a cartridge capacity of 13 rounds in 9×19mm Parabellum and a cartridge capacity of 10 rounds in .40 S&W.<ref name="myaflb1">{{cite web|url=http://www.myaflb.com.ar/ |title=Fabrica Militar Fray Luis Beltrán (FMFLB) |publisher=Myaflb.com.ar |access-date=2008-09-08 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080907224941/http://www.myaflb.com.ar/ |archive-date=2008-09-07 }}</ref>
** The '''HP-SFS''' (Safe-Fast-Shooting) is the latest Hi-Power Mark III variant with a modified firing mechanism. After the weapon is loaded, the hammer is pushed forward, which automatically activates the safety catch. When the shooter is prepared to fire, the safety is pressed down with the thumb, releasing the hammer to spring backwards into the usual, single-action position. A similar system is available for modifying Colt M1911A1s. Magazines are interchangeable with the Mark III and others.

The '''[[FN HP-DA|BDA and BDAO]]''' models were first produced in the 1980s by FN. The BDA model is double-action, and the BDAO model is "double-action only", both versions differing from the usual single-action operation of the P35. These designs have also been marketed as the '''FN HP-DA''' and '''Browning BDA'''. The DA and DAO models retain many features of the P35, and both are available in full-sized and compact versions. The performance of these models is consistent with FN's high standards. These models resemble the P35, but the most distinguishing feature is the extended SIG Sauer-style trigger guard. Many parts are interchangeable with the P35, but the magazines (although similar) are not. The compact versions also utilise shorter magazines.<ref name="myaflb1"/> 

Both the DA/DAO models and the BDM model borrow features from the '''[[SIG P220]]''' pistols, marketed under the name Browning Double Action (BDA) in 1977.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.guns.com/news/2021/02/02/browning-bda-the-og-sig-sauer-p220 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210202180228/https://www.guns.com/news/2021/02/02/browning-bda-the-og-sig-sauer-p220 | archive-date=2 February 2021 | title=Browning BDA: The OG Sig Sauer P220 }}</ref>

The [[Beretta Cheetah]] has also been marketed by Browning under the name BDA 380.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://special-ops.org/browning-bda-380-auto-pistol | title=Browning BDA .380 Auto Pistol | date=17 April 2020 }}</ref>

===Canada===
The '''Pistol, Browning FN 9mm, HP No. 2 MK.1/1 Canadian Lightweight Pattern''' was a series of experimental aluminum/aluminum alloy framed Browning Hi-Power pistols by the Canadian [[John Inglis and Company|Inglis Company]] that reduced the weight by as much as 25% from {{convert|8.5|to|25.5|oz|g|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web |last1=F |first1=Nathaniel |title=The Hi Power of the Future (in 1948): Canada's Lightweight Aluminum-Framed Browning - |url=https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/12/19/hi-power-future-1948-canadas-lightweight-aluminum-framed-browning/ |website=The Firearm Blog |access-date=17 December 2018 |date=19 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181217062739/https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/12/19/hi-power-future-1948-canadas-lightweight-aluminum-framed-browning/ |archive-date=17 December 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> Two scalloped cuts were made on both sides of the steel slide as well as in front of the rear sight. The reception to this was positive and so six prototype frames were machined from solid aluminum and two were sent to each of the Canadian, American, and British governments for testing. The Canadian and British governments concluded that sand and dirt caught between the steel slide and aluminum frame substantially increased wear. The steel locking block also wore the holes in its aluminum frame. 

[[File:Canadian HP experimental 1948 2.jpg|right|thumb|An experimental lightweight Inglis Hi-Power]]

After testing, Inglis cast 29 frames, assembled 21 pistols, and tested them, which were met with various problems. The lightweight program ended in Canada in 1951. In 1952, a US Major General Kessels requested one and took it with him in the Korean War.<ref name="FW">Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/HNBNKqz9bko Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20170503192646/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNBNKqz9bko&gl=US&hl=en Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web |last1=McCollum |first1=Ian |title=Experimental Lightweight Browning High Power |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNBNKqz9bko |website=Youtube |date=3 May 2017 |publisher=Forgotten Weapons |access-date=17 December 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

The '''Mark I Lightweight''' is a very rare variant of the Mark I made with a lightweight alloy frame originally intended for [[Paratrooper|paratroop]] use. According to [[Massad Ayoob]], these were introduced commercially in the 1950s but never caught on. The Lightweights are marked only with Fabrique Nationale's rollmarks, not Browning's.

Hi-Powers made with a rear sight instead of a tangent sight with known as '''No. 2''' while those with a tangent sight are known as '''No. 1'''{{sfnp|Thompson|2020|p=36}}

===UK===
The '''L9A1''' was the British designation for the military version of the Hi-Power and is marked 'Pistol Automatic L9A1' on the left side of the slide.{{sfnp|Thompson|2020|p=47}} It started to replace Inglis variants in British service from the late 1960s, and the two types remained in service together until the Inglis variants were finally retired in the late 1980s. The L9A1 was upgraded with the more ergonomic Mk2 ambidextrous safety and grips. 

The L9A1 was also widely used by other Commonwealth armed forces.{{sfnp|Stevens|1996|p=202}} The Hi-Power was the pistol issued to all British Armed Forces throughout the [[Cold War]] era and up to Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2013/jan/11/british-forces-afghanistan-glock-pistols | title=British forces to be equipped with Glock pistols for protection in Afghanistan | newspaper=The Guardian | date=11 January 2013 | last1=Norton-Taylor | first1=Richard }}</ref> 

It was phased out in 2013 and replaced with the [[Glock|Glock 17]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20978842 |title=Glock 17 9mm pistols replace Browning for UK forces |work=BBC News |date=2013-01-11 |access-date=2013-01-11 |last1=Wyatt |first1=Caroline |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130111084435/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20978842 |archive-date=2013-01-11 |url-status=live }}</ref>

===USA===
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On 18 January 2022, [[FN America]] re-introduced a new model of Hi-Power called the '''FN High Power'''. The new pistol features a 17+1 magazine capacity and various ergonomic changes to improve user handling.<ref name="Highpower"/>

===Argentina===
[[Fabricaciones Militares|FM]] manufactures the Hi-Power under license from 1968.<ref name="CF">{{cite web | url=http://www.cruffler.com/review-February-01.html | title=Firearm Review, February 2001 }}</ref> The license expired in 1989.

FM made a machine pistol of the FM Hi-Power known as the '''PB a Rafaga''', which was used by Argentine special forces in anti-Montoneros opearations.{{sfnp|Stevens|1996|p=269}} The fire selector (semi or full auto) is on the right side, located above the trigger.{{sfnp|Stevens|1996|p=270}} They either use 13 or 20-round magazines.{{sfnp|Stevens|1996|p=269}}

One Rafaga was made to fire 7.63x21mm Mannlicher.{{sfnp|Stevens|1996|p=271}}

===India===
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===Nigeria===
Hi-Powers were made by DICON under license.{{sfnp|Thompson|2020|p=71}}

===Indonesia===
[[Pindad]] made a licensed version of the High-Power known as the '''P1'''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.guns.com/news/2024/01/29/license-made-fnc-bm-59-and-pm12-headed-to-us-from-pindad-of-indonesia | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240406200813/https://www.guns.com/news/2024/01/29/license-made-fnc-bm-59-and-pm12-headed-to-us-from-pindad-of-indonesia | archive-date=6 April 2024 | title=License-Made FNC, BM-59, and PM12 Headed to U.S. From Pindad of Indonesia | access-date=19 September 2024 | url-status=live }}</ref> Production reportedly started in the 1960s.{{sfnp|Stevens|1996|p=264}}