There is also a magazine disconnect safety. Thus, it's best carried cocked and locked.
The Hi-Power retains a lot of 1911 DNA, with a hammer-fired single-action operation (actually Saive's idea Browning started with a striker-fired design) and a frame-mounted manual safety that only engages when the hammer is cocked. The BHP is reliable, accurate, and has outstanding ergonomics. Civilian shooters have enjoyed carrying and shooting them as well. The Hi-Power is or was the duty handgun for the military and police forces of nearly 70 countries worldwide, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and many more.
