Browning Hi-Power 1981 9mm: The "Type 73" Classic Pistol Review | Pre-Mk II We review a beautiful 1981 Browning Hi-Power in 9mm, a prime example of the "Type 73" production era. This Belgian-made classic features the polished blue finish and walnut grips that collectors love, before the Mark II changes arrived. We discuss the pros and cons of this vintage model: the legendary reliability, the gritty trigger caused by the magazine safety, and the infamous "hammer bite" from the spur hammer. We also test the small military sights (often swapped for "beer can" adjustables) to see if this John Browning masterpiece still holds up as a combat pistol for the USA shooter. Browning Hi-Power 1981, Browning Hi-Power 9mm, vintage Hi-Power review, Type 73 Hi-Power, Belgian Browning, FN Herstal 9mm, Hi-Power Standard, Hi-Power Sport, magazine safety removal, spur hammer bite, 9mm pistol review, classic 9mm, John Browning design, Dieudonné Saive, wonder nine, BHP 9mm, cold war pistol, gun review USA, $2A, P35 Hi-Power, vintage firearm, 13 round magazine, pistol accuracy, gun tuber, Browning Arms Company #BrowningHiPower #HiPower #BHP #FNHerstal #9mm #VintageGuns #ClassicPistol #JohnBrowning #BelgianMade #GunReview #PistolReview #Type73 #GunTuber #PewPew #RangeDay #Firearms #USA #$2A #GunsDaily #ColdWarGuns #SpurHammer #MagazineSafety #WonderNine #Shooting #WeaponReview #GunCollector #9x19 #Handgun #LegendaryGuns #P35