Both, naturally, command a serious premium over the base model. In addition, there was a special variant with lines and scrolls of gold inlay, which was recognized as the Gold Line. It is believed fewer than 500 of these were produced. With a satin-silver finish throughout and stunning grips that were scroll and hand engraved, the Renaissance is a real collector’s gem. Though we’ve yet to see one in person, there was a deeply engraved version of the Challenger known as the Renaissance due to its decorative style.

RELATED: Plinking With the Browning Challenger III Speaking of triggers, the Challenger allowed users to adjustment both the trigger pull and trigger backlash, all features that carried over to the Medalist. The Challenger made the move to a gold-plated trigger. There was a slide-stop latch, final-shot hold-open, as well as a manual thumb safety. Wood grips were the standard for the Challenger, which also came with some upgrades over the Nomad in terms of features and finish. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/) Each had models built for both the American and European markets, seeing strong sales on both sides of the big pond. These fine pieces of craftsmanship were built by FN in Europe for Browning, save some of the latest production guns that were moved to the states. Regardless, every single model carried a reputation for accuracy.Īll were based on the same design, but each shows unique features and changes. Of course, numerous changes and variants exist among the group. In simplest terms, the Nomad was the budget-friendly choice, the Challenger was a step above with a few added features, and the Medalist was the high-end, target-shooter’s selection. The pistols fall into a hierarchy based on manufacturing and end-user cost. Overall production spanned 1962 to 1976, though not all guns were produced for that entire stretch and later variants stretched into the early 1980s. They feed from 10-round, single-stack magazines. The three handguns we’re focusing on today are all recoil-operated, semi-automatic pistols chambered for.

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