High Power Questions
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My experience was the opposite, the FEG is much better than the Brownings I had.
Back 10-12 years ago I was dumb enough to buy a Mk III Browning "Practical". it really felt good in my hand...at the store counter. In actual use, the trigger was absolutely horrible, sometimes I thought the safety was on (it wasn't). I traded it. Later I tried again with another one. Same thing with the trigger. On top of that, the second one had the front sight break off after about 500 rounds. I got rid of it too. The Brownings were the only "junk guns" I've ever bought. Never again!
Later I bought a FEG clone. Much better trigger. I still have it. It was half the price of the Brownings and twice the quality.
BTW, FEG went out of business about two years ago.
Ken
dogtown tom
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This has to be the first time I've ever read that FEG's were "twice" the quality of a genuine Hi Power.
You might want to think about why FEG went out of business.
J&G Sales in Prescott, AZ just got in a shipment of Argentine Hi-Powers that are (I presume) used but in great condition for around $350.00. Fabrique Nationale (FN) originally set up, and tooled the factory and the pistols were, or are made to FN standards. Anyone looking for a relatively inexpensive Hi-Power should check them out.
DC3-CVN-72
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my first handgun was a Browning Hi-Power target that I traded in for a Beretta Model 96 when the armorded transport co. I worked for went from .357 MAG. Revolvers to .40 cal semi-auto pistols. I regretted it rite away, but at that time in my life I did'ent have alot of money & the co. would not alow single action or .9mm, so off it went. I realy wanted another Hi-Power but could not afford a Browning. Afew yrs. latter FEG came out with the 9JK-9HP. My local shop had them on sale for $225.00. So I bought one. It is with out a doubt the best deal I have ever goten on a new gun. Fit and finish are as good or bettrer than my Browning. It has been 100% reliabel. I saved the original cherrywood grips and 1 mag. from my Browning and instaled them on my FEG. I say get one. it says somthing about a gun when used ones are selling for the same or more money than when they wer new.
devildog4329
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Ok next question. I orders two sets of the hogue finger grove grips. But i am still looking for some extra mags. Does anyone have some recommendations? I found some promags for a decent price are they reliable?
Man With A Gun
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Welcome to the HI POWER CLUB.
Once smitten you can never go back AND you will compare all others to the HP.
When plastic fantastic pistols are dust the HP will still be shooting.
I have one in 9mm and another in .40 cal but the 9mm is the best.
DO NOT let some "expert" tell you the 9mm is not a combat round. The new +P HP bullets like Gold Dot will do all you want or need.
Get one and enjoy life.
Once smitten you can never go back AND you will compare all others to the HP.
When plastic fantastic pistols are dust the HP will still be shooting.
I have one in 9mm and another in .40 cal but the 9mm is the best.
DO NOT let some "expert" tell you the 9mm is not a combat round. The new +P HP bullets like Gold Dot will do all you want or need.
Get one and enjoy life.
rellascout
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FEG Magazine Safety
Could someone elaborate on how to remove the magazine safety from an FEG clone. I removed the pin from the trigger but the magazine safety still seems in tact. Do I need to remove the trigger assembly entirely? Also it appears that the magazine safety is what pushes the Trigger Pressure Link in place so it can push on the sear disconnect lever. Is there a good explanation or video on how to remove the magazine safety and any modification that goes with it? Thx
Could someone elaborate on how to remove the magazine safety from an FEG clone. I removed the pin from the trigger but the magazine safety still seems in tact. Do I need to remove the trigger assembly entirely? Also it appears that the magazine safety is what pushes the Trigger Pressure Link in place so it can push on the sear disconnect lever. Is there a good explanation or video on how to remove the magazine safety and any modification that goes with it? Thx
I have a FEG HP clone I bought in the late 80's (?) when Kassnar first started importing them. My understanding was that they were originally made with some FN involvement, but I think that was for a limited time at the beginning of production. Mine is very well made and even the mags that came with it were first class and looked like FN factory mags.
Later they made a bunch of double action guns that looked like HP-35's but weren't. Also it seems like the fit and finish went down hill over time with the FEG HP's. Mine is very nice and has the ring hammer and no vent rib on the top of the slide, which the later ones had. I guess what I am saying is that there is a lot of variety out there in the quality of FEG HiPowers.
I have never had any problems with mine and am very happy with it. Without the magazine safety the trigger is crisp at about 4 lbs. All HP mags work fine.
Later they made a bunch of double action guns that looked like HP-35's but weren't. Also it seems like the fit and finish went down hill over time with the FEG HP's. Mine is very nice and has the ring hammer and no vent rib on the top of the slide, which the later ones had. I guess what I am saying is that there is a lot of variety out there in the quality of FEG HiPowers.
I have never had any problems with mine and am very happy with it. Without the magazine safety the trigger is crisp at about 4 lbs. All HP mags work fine.
devildog4329
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Well I finally got them in today. Here are some quick pics with my cell phone.
The wife and i both put 10 rounds though them for a function check after a good scrubbing and some Hoppes #9. Both functioned fine.
They look new with very little to no handling marks. The grips look pretty beat up though. I have two sets of Hogue wrap around grips on order. To my suprise the seller actually gave me an extra mag. It came with three Mec Gar 10 round mags.The only down side is that they are 10 round and not 13-15. The wife and I both have off on Tuesday so i will post a range report afterwards. Thanks for all the help guys.
The wife and i both put 10 rounds though them for a function check after a good scrubbing and some Hoppes #9. Both functioned fine.
They look new with very little to no handling marks. The grips look pretty beat up though. I have two sets of Hogue wrap around grips on order. To my suprise the seller actually gave me an extra mag. It came with three Mec Gar 10 round mags.The only down side is that they are 10 round and not 13-15. The wife and I both have off on Tuesday so i will post a range report afterwards. Thanks for all the help guys.
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Sgt. Stiglitz
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I have both, an FEG and a real Silver Chrome HP. They are almost interchangeable......The FEG slide with fit the HP but the HP wont fit the FEG frame. The safety on the HP is a little different. I like em both. I bought the FEG first then the HP a few years later.......
fluffy
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I have had an FEG for a few years,and am pretty happy with it.
devildog4329
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Range Report
Ok everyone. I took my Hi-power to the range to break it in a little bit. Here are the results.
100 rounds of Remmington UMC 115 gr. Functioned fine no problems.
300 rounds of WWB 115 gr. I had a couple FTE. Not sure if the extractor got gummed up and dirty or it was the ammo. But i had around 5-6 FTE. A couple were where the casing only slightly came out of the chamber, onestove pipe, and one slight stove pipe. The casing was parralel with ejection port, not horizontal.
50 round Federal Hydrashock 115 grain +P+. No problems with feeding/extracting. held a nice group.
So my views of the gun.
Pros.
Fairly accurate. I was able to place 10 rounds all in a 2inch group at 7. This was rapid fire and not an accuuracy test.
Easy to shoot.
Nice light and crisp trigger.
Aims naturaly for me.
Easy to break down and clean.
Fit and finish are nice.
Cons.
Sights could be better.
My pistol is shooting to the left and i need to figure how to fix/replace the sights.
The handful of FTE i had with my gun. I am going to blame the WWB on this one though. I may order a new recoil spring.
Every once and a while i would fire a double tap without trying to. I think this was due to the single action trigger and me not being used to the way it handles yet.
I am also having trouble with the saftey on mine. The wifes saftey works fine but mine is very tight and i cannot manipulate it with my fingers. At all. After looking at it and hitting it Hoppes #9 and lube it still will not work. I can engage it with a ink pen by pushing it very hard but not my fingers. It is very tight. I may take it to a gun smith and see what he says.
One thing I have found was that the previous owner has alreadt removed the mag disconnect and the trigger is really light. I beleive i am going to order all new springs and see if this helps take care of the FTE and the light trigger.
Now on to the wifes pistol. She actualy had to work so i did not take her gun to range. I beleive that since this is her gun she needs to break it in and get used to the way it handles. Also if there are any issues with FTE in her pistol i want her to get used to clearing the stoppage and getting back into the fight. Learn by doing. She does have experience clearing stoppages though thanks to her awsome SIG Mosquito
. That thing drives me nuts but thats for another post.
So once the wife and i get to take hers to the range i will let everyone know how hers handles.
Summary:
So far i think it is the best $230 i have spent. The little issues i have i think i can fix and i am looking forward to putting many rounds through this pistol and spending time with the wife at the range and the work bech teaching her the ins and outs of being a responsible gun owner.
On a side note the wife now wants to get her CCW and take a class. I am going to take it with her to make sure the instructor isnt giving bad info but also just to spend time with her.
Sorry i am not the most educated person when it comes to writing skills but i still hope everyone enjoys my post.
Ok everyone. I took my Hi-power to the range to break it in a little bit. Here are the results.
100 rounds of Remmington UMC 115 gr. Functioned fine no problems.
300 rounds of WWB 115 gr. I had a couple FTE. Not sure if the extractor got gummed up and dirty or it was the ammo. But i had around 5-6 FTE. A couple were where the casing only slightly came out of the chamber, onestove pipe, and one slight stove pipe. The casing was parralel with ejection port, not horizontal.
50 round Federal Hydrashock 115 grain +P+. No problems with feeding/extracting. held a nice group.
So my views of the gun.
Pros.
Fairly accurate. I was able to place 10 rounds all in a 2inch group at 7. This was rapid fire and not an accuuracy test.
Easy to shoot.
Nice light and crisp trigger.
Aims naturaly for me.
Easy to break down and clean.
Fit and finish are nice.
Cons.
Sights could be better.
My pistol is shooting to the left and i need to figure how to fix/replace the sights.
The handful of FTE i had with my gun. I am going to blame the WWB on this one though. I may order a new recoil spring.
Every once and a while i would fire a double tap without trying to. I think this was due to the single action trigger and me not being used to the way it handles yet.
I am also having trouble with the saftey on mine. The wifes saftey works fine but mine is very tight and i cannot manipulate it with my fingers. At all. After looking at it and hitting it Hoppes #9 and lube it still will not work. I can engage it with a ink pen by pushing it very hard but not my fingers. It is very tight. I may take it to a gun smith and see what he says.
One thing I have found was that the previous owner has alreadt removed the mag disconnect and the trigger is really light. I beleive i am going to order all new springs and see if this helps take care of the FTE and the light trigger.
Now on to the wifes pistol. She actualy had to work so i did not take her gun to range. I beleive that since this is her gun she needs to break it in and get used to the way it handles. Also if there are any issues with FTE in her pistol i want her to get used to clearing the stoppage and getting back into the fight. Learn by doing. She does have experience clearing stoppages though thanks to her awsome SIG Mosquito
. That thing drives me nuts but thats for another post. So once the wife and i get to take hers to the range i will let everyone know how hers handles.
Summary:
So far i think it is the best $230 i have spent. The little issues i have i think i can fix and i am looking forward to putting many rounds through this pistol and spending time with the wife at the range and the work bech teaching her the ins and outs of being a responsible gun owner.
On a side note the wife now wants to get her CCW and take a class. I am going to take it with her to make sure the instructor isnt giving bad info but also just to spend time with her.
Sorry i am not the most educated person when it comes to writing skills but i still hope everyone enjoys my post.
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