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Unread 03-07-2017, 01:11 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by sheepherder View Post
Does anyone know why the FN/Herstal Hi-Powers had the *inside* of the grips painted red???

When fitted to the pistol, the red color was not visible...So why paint them???
It was applied to act as a moisture barrier for the grip panel. Lastly, the color red apparently was coincidental and had no specific significance.
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