Hi Power clone

[Sisco]

To round out the collection I'm considering a Hi Power. Probably won't be able to afford a genuine Browning, looking for a range gun not a collector. What about the clones; FEG, Charles Daily etc? Point me in the right direction!

 

[wally]

I've both a FEG and FM HiPower clones. Both shoot well and have been reliable. The FEG has a better finish. The FEG trigger is heavier but crisper, the FM trigger is lighter but creeps. Neither should be over about $350.

No experience with the CD HiPower clone. Has better safety lever and sights, but has gotten mixed reviews. I've a CD 1911 that has been very good approaching 4000 rounds thru it. A few minor problems initially that I easily fixed and should have been caught by QA QC if such can be done on a $400 1911. Over on 1911forum.com little good is said about CD customer service.

--wally.

 

[Black Snowman]

If you can afford it try for an FN. They make Browning's Hi-Powers just don't make the ones with their names on it quite as pretty but they are cheaper. Still a "real" Hi-Power without paying for the name . . . so much.

Edit: CDNN has them starting at $350

 

[Jehzsa]

Arcus 94(SA) or Arcus 98(DA).
Very reliable, accurate and practically indestructible. All-steel construction.

 

[Wildalaska]

Old Lawman in this Board is selling a Mark III HP for $450 ?....

Spend the few extra sheckels

WildandifheaintgotoneIdoAlaska

 

[Sisco]

Old Lawman in this Board is selling a Mark III HP for $450 ?....

I saw that. "Extra" funds won't come through for a couple of months though.

 

[Marshall]

Find this gun and buy it!

 

[Sisco]

Where do I find it?? Went to FN's site but didn't see it. Wish I had the $$$ for one of their five-sevens though!

 

[SouthpawShootr]

Wish I had the $$$ for one of their five-sevens though!

I understand. I can't figure how they get off charging that kind of cash for a gun with so many parts made out of plastic. OOPS! Excuse me. POLYMER. Actually, I've kind of glad. My range prohibits anything over 1600 fps, so I'd have to go to a range where I'd have to pay extra for range time.

If you order from CDNN, make sure you order the single-action hi-power. FN called a double action verison a hi-power also. They're cheap right now (maybe discontinued?). Last genuine FN HP I saw at a gunshow was around $500 new. Still much cheaper than what Browning's were selling for. Personally, I want the Browning Practical (2-tone), but the damn thing is $600 when I can find one. Sorry, I don't want to spend that much, but I'll probably end up doing.

I do have an Arcus 94. Nice gun. Reliable. It's got that 2-tone look that I like. Sights are considerably better than my FEG clone. Leather is a bit of a problem since this is not a direct clone, the triggerguard is squared and the slide is a bit more full-bodied. I've found it's a tight fit in a Browning BDM holster and that it fits rather nicely in a CZ-75 holster. If you get this one, you'll have to stand there and try out holsters since every maker is just a little bit different in fit for the same gun.

 

[Marshall]

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