Hungarian Hi-power clones?

[YoungMilsurpGuy]

Anyone ever handle, shoot, or own any of the Hungarian made clones of the Hi-powers? From what I can tell, they seem to be copies of the older style guns, and FEG seems to have even in communist times solid workmanship, but given there $300ish price range, makes me wonder if they have some kind of underlying problem besides either the American bias towards western European gunmakers or away from east European manufacturers, or is it just rougher finishes?

And also anyone know any good surplus sources of Hi-powers that can be had relatively cheaply? I am not to hung up on the finish(can be an interesting part of a guns history for collecting purposes) so long as the gun is mechanically sound.

 

[Dentoro]

I just did get Feg ACK 45 today. Have not shot it. the company below sells them, I thought about ordering one from them but I ordered an Arcus 98 DAC instead. $299 from J&G. I love it. Gunblast gave it a thumbs up, but everything he reviews is "nifty little gun". Never have read a bad review on them. I don't think you can go wrong with a hi power clone. Bradis carries Isrealie Kareen, which I have read many good things about. It is a true clone. Single only. sarco even has a Dawoo BHP! I like FEG Guns, carried a pa-63 for years, ran like clockwork, never missed a beat. But I'm not a gun snob.
Sarco, Inc. - PISTOLS

 

[kalboy]

This isn't a Hi Power, but is an all steel gun of a similar type, based on the CZ75. Folks that have them look to be pleased. Come in matte blue polycoat and chrome.

http://www.gunblast.com/TriStar-S120.htm



Another from Sarzilmaz in a poly frame is on sale for $259.99 @ Rural King.... scroll down to the bottom

http://www.ruralking.com/salesflyer/20140413/page7.html

 

[hps]

YES!! Great handguns, only the ones with the frame mounted safety is a direct copy of the BHP

 

[roadrunner681]

i have one feg clone and i would put it up against a real FN hi power any day of the week.

 

[Voldemort]

Check out
https://www.iammo.com/Guns/Pre-Owne...any&perpage=24&perpage_dummy=24&s_order=price


I ordered a CZ83, it was pretty nice

 

[ru44mag]

YES!! Great handguns, only the ones with the frame mounted safety is a direct copy of the BHP

I would only get the frame mount safety as well. I love these pistols. They are not quite the quality as a Browning, but they shoot just as well. I did replace the extractor on the Charles Daley and will be changing the extractor on the FEG with the wood grips. I think I paid $9 for a Browning extractor for the CD and it works fine. CD is on top. The bottom 2 are FEG. Keep an eye out on gunbroker. They do seem to be drying up in my opinion. Not as many out there as there used to be.

 

[Gunaria]

I know where to get them for under $300 OTD but you diss'ed the CZ-52. Not good.

 

[davedolli]

I have a Charles Daly finished by Magnum Research, parts by Feg, and the fit and finish is great, and it functions fine, plus it has an XS big dot night sight on the front. I would buy another if I could find one.


Dave

 

[Onionsanddragons]

Hook a brother up, Gunaria!

I've been wondering the same as the OP. Or, if you know where I can find a line on a CZ Phantom, you could tell me that too. CZs are some of my favorite DA/SAs, but I always wanted to give a Hi-Power a spin.

 

[YoungMilsurpGuy]

I know where to get them for under $300 OTD but you diss'ed the CZ-52. Not good.

What is there like a religious commandement among milsurp guys "Thou shalt love the CZ-52" even though I didnt like how it felt in my hand or I havent seen any really good condition examples

 

[Onionsanddragons]

I think it's in the secret bylaws, YMG.

 

[Long Rider]

Have this little FEG. Not sure it is an exact clone. P9RZ. Functions we'll, never failed to feed or extract. Shoots good. DA/SA trigger, bobbed hammer for concealed carry. Low serial number, 00078.

 

[jbombelli]

I've never fired one of the Hungarian clones, but I've heard that FEG is generally good to go.

Try joining up here and asking - you'll probably get some more qualified responses. Although probably fewer, since it's a pretty small forum in relation to INGO.

Browning Hi-Power Owner's Forum - BHP Talk

 

[Dewidmt]

The only true Hi-Power clone FEG made was the PJK-9HP. I owned 2 of them (back when they were $199 NIB). They both performed very well and were given to friends as I started buying actual Brownings.
The Argentine FM's are also very good. Made under license from Browning. The last FEG I saw was pretty beat up and the guy still wanted $300. The Charles Daly's were FEG's brought in and sold under the CD name. I've seen several Argentines lately for around $400.

 

[Gunaria]

What is there like a religious commandement among milsurp guys "Thou shalt love the CZ-52" even though I didnt like how it felt in my hand or I havent seen any really good condition examples

You don't have to love it. But dissin' it, no es bueno. Oh and Happy Easter.

 

[Gunaria]

Hook a brother up, Gunaria!

I've been wondering the same as the OP. Or, if you know where I can find a line on a CZ Phantom, you could tell me that too. CZs are some of my favorite DA/SAs, but I always wanted to give a Hi-Power a spin.

PM on the way.