I was just picking guys, but the thought did strike me as kind of funny. My first hand gun that I bought was a Hi-Power, granted this was after carrying a 1911 for 8 years in the Sea Bees. I also agree that any single action semi-auto is proably not a great starter pistol for someone with no experience with pistols. But since he asked about the Hi-Power I figured he must know something about handguns As for the police and P series/Hi-Power comment... you will be hard pressed to find a regular officer carrying any single action pistol. (liablity reasons) BUT I do know a couple that carry them for duty weapons. My former Cpt. for one, who is know a Cheif so he gets to carry what ever he wants. Now for police guns, GLOCK wins, think it' s around 70%. Myself included, Glock 22.