Browning HP Clone

theinterchange · Post by **theinterchange** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 11:29 pm

I was browsing an online gun auction site for a Browning HP [just to get an idea of price] and the only result I got was a clone by FEG for $399. Was wondering if anyone knew anything about these? Also, how hard are HP's to come by?

carebear · Post by **carebear** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 2:38 am

They're Hungarian IIRC. They were exact clones but I think they now have slightly different internals.

Try the other two big online sites as well and give it some time. I got my Belgian production Hi-Power for about that much.

gunsamerica

gunbroker

auctionarms

Magnum Jones · Post by **Magnum Jones** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:26 am

I bought on brand new in the late 90's with 2 hi-cap mags for $199.00

Texas Raider · Post by **Texas Raider** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:38 am

Yeah, try to stay away from the newer FEG's. The older ones are good. Look at the slide lock lever. If it looks like the 1911 style,stay away, those guns aren't parts interchangeable with real HP's,and are weaker in design.
You can find plenty better copies for the same cost,just look around. FN makes a great copy.

TR

theinterchange · Post by **theinterchange** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:41 am

ok, I'm fairly new to handguns. So, I don't know that much about them. I was leery of the gun but was just curious, and that answered my question about the HP. BTW the clone was on Auction Arms.

theinterchange · Post by **theinterchange** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 12:32 am

just to be clear.. the HP was a .9mm?

Texas Raider · Post by **Texas Raider** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 4:24 am

Yes ;-)

TR

carebear · Post by **carebear** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 11:11 pm

theinterchange wrote:just to be clear.. the HP was a .9mm?

Technically it was a 9mm. .9mm would be a safety pin.

Common mistake though.

The .32/.38/.45 calibers are in hundreths of an inch, thus the decimal.

As you get into handguns more you'll find out interesting details, like the fact that the .38's are actually .357-ish in diameter.

Marketing people were mucking with the facts even a century ago.

Texas Raider · Post by **Texas Raider** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 6:55 pm

Don't worry, Interchange,,some of us knew what you meant. ;-) (semantics)

TR

M1917 · Post by **M1917** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 10:45 am

I have one of the FEG's, and it's a very accurate copy of the Browning. The only thing missing is the lanyard loop, which I never had much use for anyway (at least on a semiauto). Of course, mine is one of the earlier ones.
Respectfully,
Fritz

carebear · Post by **carebear** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:10 pm

Texas Raider wrote:Don't worry, Interchange,,some of us knew what you meant. ;-) (semantics)

TR

Semantics (and accuracy) are important. You don't want people thinking he's a reporter from a major media outlet or something, do you?

IndigoJuliet · Post by **IndigoJuliet** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:21 pm

.38 and .357 are the same calibre, but putting a .357 in a .38 if you an fit it (the .357 is longer) may well violate your warranty and being able to fire the gun again... *.38 are not designed for the bigger bag, But you can safely put a .38 into a .357

.357 magnums have a much higher load or how would you say simply power, hence the magnum in the name...

a 9mm is slightly small in diameter/calibre.

191145 · Post by **191145** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 2:16 pm

I have an FEG PJK-9HP (this is the model for Browning-correct design) and a Browning HP from 1969. Here they are both shown with the original grips which I actually don't use, in favor of thinner ones. You mentioned Auction Arms which is not the most widely-used site. You'll find more Hi Powers on Gunbroker, along with the FEGs, Inglis's, FMs and Charles Daleys. For the purpose of Indy, ideally you would want a well-used early model or clone thereof with ring hammer. An inexpensive FEG would be perfect for this purpose.

theinterchange · Post by **theinterchange** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:08 pm

Pardon my misnaming. I'm learning.

I've mainly been around rifles/shotguns before but am really finding an interest in handguns. Partially because of Indy, but, also because they're sparking my interest period.