All this chatter regarding Hi-Powers got me sufficiently motivated to go out and purchase another one (I already own a blued fixed sight and a "FN" P-35 w/night sights (both 9mms w/"forged frames)); last night I made a detour to a store with a couple two-tone "Practicals" just gathering dust (it's my understanding that Browning (i.e. FN) has discontinued the Practical model so get one if you can find one). Long story short, I now own a 9mm Practical; with its beefier "cast" frame, pending replacement sights (Novak or Heinie's) this will be my shooter. Yes, I admit it, as my first centerfire pistol (circa 1982), I'm sentimentally addicted to the Hi-Power.