# FN High Power 9mm FDE Precision Semi-Auto Pistol

**Brand:** FN Herstal
**Category:** Full Size Handguns
**Caliber:** 9mm

## Specifications

- **Caliber:** 9mm
- **Barrel Length:** 4.7"
- **Capacity:** 10 rounds
- **Finish:** Flat Dark Earth
- **Weight:** 40 oz
- **Overall Length:** 8"
- **UPC:** 845737019686
- **SKU:** UCEt9uLQM

## Description

The FN High Power in FDE is FN's modern production version of the classic Browning Hi-Power design. It's chambered in 9mm, has a 4.7" barrel and 8" overall length, and runs on an alloy frame with Dirty Olive G10 grips. This variant is 10+1 capacity (2 magazines included), which puts it in restricted-state territory as the standard config, though the pistol otherwise has the same feature set as the full-capacity version.

### Key Specifications
- **Manufacturer:** FN
- **Family:** High Power Pistol Series
- **Model:** FN High Power
- **Type:** Semi-Auto Pistol
- **Action:** Single Action
- **Caliber:** 9mm
- **Finish:** Flat Dark Earth (Applied Finish)
- **Frame:** Alloy
- **Stock/Grips:** Dirty Olive G10
- **Barrel Length:** 4.7"
- **Overall Length:** 8"
- **Capacity:** 10+1 (2 magazines included)
- **Sights:** Driftable Steel Blackout (Adjustable)
- **Weight:** 40 oz.
- **Safety Features:** Ambidextrous Thumb Safety, Ambidextrous Slide Stop, Reversible Magazine Catch
- **Chamber:** Polished Chamber and Feed Ramp
- **Grips:** Two Polymer Grips Included
- **Case:** Zippered Ballistic Range Bag

### Features

The single-action mechanism gives a consistent, clean trigger pull without staging. One of the design's mechanical strengths that has kept the Hi-Power relevant for decades. The polished chamber and feed ramp promote reliable feeding across 9mm loads. Ambidextrous controls include the thumb safety, slide stop, and a reversible magazine catch, making the pistol equally operable left- or right-handed.

The driftable steel blackout sights are adjustable for windage and provide a clean sight picture. G10 grips give real texture without being abrasive. At 40 oz. the gun carries its weight, which affects carry options but helps with the single-action trigger's potential at the range. Two polymer grips are included if you prefer a different feel than G10.

## What Reviewers Say

*Quoted verbatim from YouTube reviews. Each link opens the video at the moment quoted.*

> The original especially the tained hammer guys with bigger hands or meaty hands would get bit by the hammer.
>
> — [sootch00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lmngK4QDmw&t=320s)

> There are things about this one I don't like so is that awkward safety it's got the magazine disconnect.
>
> — [hickok45](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8akmNhMMO8&t=382s)

> One of the things about the original military style or even commercial of the Browning high power was if you didn't have the magazine inserted there was no action to the trigger.
>
> — [sootch00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lmngK4QDmw&t=227s)

> Is an all steel handgun it has some heft to it and to be honest it is larger than the original high power.
>
> — [sootch00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lmngK4QDmw&t=263s)

> It's a very short takeup we get to the wall and a nice brake not a phenomenal breake but not bad.
>
> — [sootch00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lmngK4QDmw&t=875s)

## What Customers Say

*AI-generated insights from customer reviews*

The FN High Power attracts buyers who either have history with the original Hi-Power or wanted a factory-produced single-action 9mm with modern tolerances and FN's backing.

The heritage connection comes up consistently in discussions. People appreciate that this is FN producing its own evolved version rather than a license or clone. Reliability and accuracy are frequently mentioned as strong points, with owners reporting good performance across standard 9mm loads. Ergonomics, particularly the grip and balance, get positive marks.

Weight is the recurring point of hesitation, 40 oz. is heavier than modern polymer-frame pistols and affects carry viability for some users. Magazine capacity generates discussion, particularly in this 10+1 variant where the tradeoff versus full-capacity options is obvious. Pricing is on the higher end of the service pistol range; most owners feel it's justified by the craftsmanship, but the debate surfaces regularly when compared to polymer-frame alternatives at lower price points. Aftermarket customization options and ammunition compatibility are also topics in community discussions, with owners sharing what's worked across different load types.

## Pricing

**7 offers available**

| Vendor | Price |
|--------|-------|
| Guns Com | $899.99 |
| Shootingsurplus Com | $917.63 |
| Kygunco Com | $921.75 |
| Impactguns Com | $924.69 |
| Buds Gun Shop | $929.49 |
| Grabagun Com | $939.99 |
| Primaryarms Com | $1219.99 |

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