The FN High Power is a single-action semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm Luger (9x19 Para). The alloy frame pairs with a black PVD finish. It runs a 4.7-inch barrel, measures 8 inches overall, and stands 5.62 inches tall at 1.35 inches wide. Capacity is 10+1 with two magazines included. Weight is 40 oz (2.5 lbs). Sights are driftable steel blackout with adjustable rear. Safety features include ambidextrous thumb safety, ambidextrous slide stop, and reversible magazine catch. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: FN America 
• Model: FN High Power 
• Type: Semi-Auto Pistol 
• Action: Single Action 
• Caliber: 9mm Luger (9x19 Para) 
• Finish: Black PVD 
• Frame Material: Alloy Frame 
• Grips Material: Black and Brown Polymer 
• Barrel Length: 4.7 inches 
• Overall Length: 8 inches 
• Height: 5.62 inches 
• Width: 1.35 inches 
• Capacity: 10 + 1 rounds (includes two magazines) 
• Weight: 40 oz (2.5 lbs) 
• Sights Type: Driftable Steel Blackout, Adjustable Sights 
• Safety Features: Ambidextrous Thumb Safety, Ambidextrous Slide Stop, Reversible Magazine Catch 
   

Features 

The single-action trigger delivers a light, consistent pull. The black PVD finish resists wear and corrosion. Adjustable driftable sights let you dial in windage at the range. Full ambidextrous controls on the safety, slide stop, and magazine catch make the pistol genuinely usable left-handed. Black and brown polymer grips give good purchase across hand sizes.

The FN High Power in Black PVD gets consistent credit for build quality and finish. The ambidextrous controls are a real differentiator — both right- and left-handed shooters call them out as working exactly as advertised.

Range performance is generally described as reliable and accurate. Recoil is manageable for a single-action 9mm at this weight. On the negative side, 40 oz is heavy by modern standards, and some buyers note it is heavier than competing polymer-frame pistols. The 10-round capacity generates the most criticism, especially from shooters who compare it to higher-capacity options. The nostalgia angle of the High Power lineage adds sentimental value for some buyers, which shapes how they weigh the trade-offs.