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The Browning Hi-Power might be the most influential service pistol ever designed. The tilting-barrel locked-breech system John Moses Browning developed for it went on to become the operating principle behind nearly every modern semi-auto on the market today. The L9A1 designation is specifically the British military variant, the sidearm carried by the SAS, the Royal Army, and Commonwealth forces from the 1960s all the way through 2013. That's the gun this reproduction is honoring, and SDS Arms did it with forged steel, not castings or MIM-heavy shortcuts.
The most immediately noticeable upgrade over a standard Hi-Power is the deletion of the magazine disconnect safety. Original Hi-Powers included this mechanism, which rendered the gun inoperable when the magazine was removed mid-cycle. It was controversial from day one, and it added friction and mush to an otherwise good trigger. The Inglis L9A1 leaves it out entirely, and the result is a trigger that breaks more cleanly and allows magazines to drop free when you hit the release. The frame and slide are forged 4140 carbon steel, and the barrel is 4140 as well, button-rifled with a 1:10 right-hand twist and finished in hard chrome on the inside. Browning-pattern dovetail cuts front and rear give you a proper sight picture with a serrated rear, and the ambidextrous thumb safety is extended for easy manipulation from a firing grip.
The pistol runs on standard 9mm Luger and ships with two 15-round magazines, which is actually two more rounds per mag than the original Hi-Power design ever managed. The overall length sits at 7.5 inches with a 4.7-inch barrel, and the empty weight comes in around 1.84 pounds. That's a full-size, all-steel service pistol that still manages to stay relatively light on the hip. The Cerakote finish on the frame and slide holds up well to handling and range time, and the hard chrome barrel lining is a practical choice for longevity. The package includes a lockable hard case, both magazines, a cleaning kit, trigger lock, and owner's manual.
For collectors drawn to the military history, range time enthusiasts who appreciate the feel of a single-action steel pistol, or anyone who has always wanted a proper Hi-Power without spending original Belgian prices, the Inglis L9A1 is a genuinely well-executed package backed by a 1-year warranty and SDS Arms' lifetime service plan.
No, and that's one of the more meaningful distinctions of this pistol. Original Browning Hi-Powers included a magazine disconnect that prevented the gun from firing when the magazine was removed, which also degraded trigger feel. The L9A1 leaves that mechanism out entirely, resulting in a cleaner trigger pull and magazines that drop free on release.
The frame and slide wear a black Cerakote finish, which is a durable ceramic-based coating that holds up well to handling, moisture, and range use. The barrel interior is hard chrome lined for added corrosion resistance and longevity.
The Inglis L9A1 ships with its own purpose-built 15-round double-stack magazines, which hold two more rounds than the original 13-round Hi-Power design. Compatibility with vintage FN magazines varies, and it's worth testing any aftermarket or surplus mags before relying on them.
The Hi-Power platform is widely regarded as having excellent ergonomics and one of the most natural pointing angles of any service pistol ever made. Single-action carry does require practicing with the manual safety, since the pistol is intended to be carried with a round chambered, hammer cocked, and safety engaged. If you're familiar with 1911-style carry, the L9A1 will feel very intuitive.
SDS Arms covers the L9A1 with a 1-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of original retail purchase. After that first year, the pistol transitions to their lifetime service plan, which covers material defects for the life of the firearm, excluding normal wear items.
The L9A1 is specifically styled after the British military configuration of the Hi-Power, rather than the more common commercial variants. That means you get the ring hammer, lanyard loop, and military-style checkered grips as standard, along with the no-magazine-disconnect trigger setup. Its forged steel construction puts it on solid footing against similarly priced polymer-frame options and even some competitors using cast components.
| UPC | 723551446096 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 12000000 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Finish | Black |
| Barrel Length | 4.7" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 9mm |
| Capacity | 15 + 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 11.3500 |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 2 15 rd. |
| Package Height | 3.0 |
| Package Width | 8.5 |
| Product Type | Semi-Auto Pistol |
| Safety | Manual Safety |
| Shipping Weight | 3.2 |
| Sights | Dovetail Front/Rear |
| Sights Type | ADJUSTABLE |
| Slide Description | Serrated |
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