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Post by CXM on Oct 14, 2023 8:26:53 GMT -5
Overnight AIM Surplus sent an email advertising receipt of a quantity of alloy frame FN made High Power Pistols! I already have mine, but I seem to recall some people are still looking for them. The alloy frame guns are pretty rare and hard to find. With a 15 round MecGar magazine an alloy frame HP is (IMHO anyway) superior to a Glock 19.l AIM Has ALLOY (!) Frame High Powers!! aimsurplus.com/products/belgium-fn-hi-power-9mm-handgun-w-rare-alloy-frame?c=FRI10132023&mc_cid=ffcee57d41&mc_eid=d15725cfc3These guns are probably from guns used by the Belgian Motor Highway police that were part of the deal to start replacing them with plastic guns made a few years ago. I don't expect these to last long... FWIW Chuck |
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Post by cmdrcody on Feb 5, 2024 18:32:34 GMT -5
Bought one today 2/5/2024 on sale from them for $799
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Post by cmdrcody on Feb 9, 2024 10:18:44 GMT -5
My alloy showed up yesterday.   Changed grips to some Uncle Mikes before shooting it.  |
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Post by Mister Coffee on Feb 9, 2024 11:33:01 GMT -5
cmdrcody: That looks like it's in great shape. You done good, sir. 
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Post by ToddSig on Feb 9, 2024 11:35:01 GMT -5
Looks to be in very good condition cmdrcody Many are pretty rough. Like yours, many have been imported with that thick orange peel black paint on the slide. My 1984 alloy was exactly the same. I think I used a paint remover, but I forgot what I did. I usually document, but I dont have any notes on how I removed the added layer of paint. Typically underneath is a not to bad original black enameled finish. That is much harder to removed than the top layer, so you typically do hurt the original. Only issue is, you dont know the condition of what is underneath. Not sure if you have an import mark or not. I had one on the underside of the dust cover and removed it. Here is an image of my 1984 alloy, before and after the removal of the thick black paint.  |
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Post by cmdrcody on Feb 9, 2024 17:25:08 GMT -5
Mine is a 1979 (215RN31436). So 215 prefix must refer to alloy high power to Fabrique Nationals.
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Post by ToddSig on Feb 9, 2024 20:02:53 GMT -5
Mine is a 1979 (215RN31436). So 215 prefix must refer to alloy high power to Fabrique Nationals. The alloy HPs were intended for military/LEO contracts. Initially FN used the 215 prefix for military/LEO contracts (both steel and alloy) and the 245 prefix for commercial sales. But..... According to Blake Steven's, 2014 edition, addendum page 303 "Initially, the 215 prefix was intended to signify military contracts, while the 245 code was reserved for commercial or sporting production, but FN has not followed through with this system and these codes are now used more or less haphazardly." I have alloy HPs with both the 215 and 245 prefix. Interestingly, the one 215 I have is pre 1980 (a 1979) and those with a 245 prefix are all post 1980. |
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Post by tnorris on Feb 10, 2024 0:58:46 GMT -5
Mine is a 1979 (215RN31436). So 215 prefix must refer to alloy high power to Fabrique Nationals. I have alloy HPs with both the 215 and 245 prefix. Interestingly, the one 215 I have is pre 1980 (a 1979) and those with a 245 prefix are all post 1980. I have three:
75C (1975) 215RN (1979) 245PZ (1981)
Cheers, Tim
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Post by woodyb on Feb 10, 2024 1:59:20 GMT -5
Very nice aloy hi power. It’s in a very nice condition. Enjoy!
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Post by cmdrcody on Feb 10, 2024 8:51:38 GMT -5
FN has always been consistently inconsistent, sort of like Naval Intelligence etc.
Mine weighed out empty with mag at 26.4 oz. My empty 1982 sport which is closest in age weighs 32.6 empty.
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Post by wycowboy on Feb 10, 2024 12:52:22 GMT -5
Cmndrcody that’s a nice alloy HP. I bought four about 5/6 years ago and none of them looked anywhere like yours. All four were worn and scratched on the dust cover but the slides were normal holster wear. I cleaned them all up, sanded and Dura-coated the receiver and cold blued the slides. I sold two of them to a good friend of mine and kept two for my self. I bought two extra barrels and sold one to friend which I regret now (should’ve kept it always being the nice guy). I put Cylinder and Slide ring hammers and single thumb safety on the one. They both shoot fantastic and I trying to decide to make them a pair with Trijicon night sights. I really like the Trijicon night sights and that looks like what Browning pictured in their Catalog. I’m wondering if that will hurt their value if I do. The two I kept are 245PT (1986) and 245PZ (1981). I’ve used Trijicon on my two Practicals and a Novak Tritium/S&W J Frame adjustable on a custom BHP I had built back in the ‘80’s. For my old eyes the Trijicon a little better.
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