Changes: Browning Hi-Power

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The Browning Hi-Power is a single-action, semi-automatic 9mm pistol. It was the Mid-Range weapon of Saddam Hussein.

Specifications

Weight: 2.19 lb (1 kg)

Length: 7.8 in (20 cm)

Barrel Length: 4.7 in (12 cm)

Cartridge: 9x19mm Parabellum

Action: Short-recoil operated

Rate of Fire: Semi-automatic

Muzzle Velocity: 1,100 ft/s (335 m/s)

Effective Range: 50 m

Feed System: 13-round detachable box magazine

Uses

The Browning Hi-Power was designed in response to a French military requirement for a new service pistol, known as the Grande Puissance (literally "high power"), in the 1930's. It was used in World War II, both by the Allies and Axis powers. It is still in use today, and is one of the most widely used military pistols of all time, having been used by the armed forces of more than 50 nations.

In the show

the Browning Hi-Power was tested against the TT-33 in eliminating two targets at phase 3 of the first test. Although the TT-33 finished the test at 2:02, the edge was given to the Browning Hi-Power for its 13-round capacity and heavier caliber.

Trivia

Durring some speeches, Saddam would shoot guns in the air while infront of a crowd. The guns included rifles and browning hi-powered pistol.

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 ==Uses==
 The Browning Hi-Power was designed in response to a French military requirement for a new service pistol, known as the Grande Puissance (literally "high power"), in the 1930's. It was used in World War II, both by the Allies and Axis powers. It is still in use today, and is one of the most widely used military pistols of all time, having been used by the armed forces of more than 50 nations.
+==In the show==
+the Browning Hi-Power was tested against the TT-33 in eliminating two targets at phase 3 of the first test. Although the TT-33 finished the test at 2:02, the edge was given to the Browning Hi-Power for its 13-round capacity and heavier caliber.
 ==Trivia==