FEG Hi-Power Clone

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Nine the Ranger

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So a local pawn shop has one of these beauties for just shy of $400 with 3 magazines, which seems like a pretty solid deal.

So I'm wondering if it's worth it, are these any good? And would it be worth trading my Savage Axis .308 towards it since I don't use it too much.
 
Those FEG (Fegyver es Gepgyar - Hungarian) pistols are pretty good; they were made under different model numbers depending on the importer, but are basically copies of the BHP, though not as well made. There was also a double action pistol that resembles the BHP but has a different mechanism.

The main problem is that they did not tumble the frames or slides, so disassembling those guns is a hazardous job due to the many burrs and sharp edges. Keep the adhesive bandages handy.

Dollar wise, IIRC the FEG and the Axis would be about an even trade.

Jim
 
Some of the FEG clones look pretty nice and have a decent blue finish. But for $400 or a little more you can get a real FN Hi-Power surplus trade-in in good functional condition but cosmetically challenged. I got a $425 MKIII with scratched epoxy finish that functions fine.

Something to consider anyway.
 
Have to agree with all points made. Totally functional and well-built, absolutely with razor sharp innards and definitely decent handguns... with that said, they do NOT trade for big money and I would either talk that price down a good bit or keep looking. There are many Fèg pistols out there, not hard to find and you needn't spend $400 or more to find one in Florida. (in a looney tunes state like Calif or Mass, the scale is far different)

I own two Fèg pistols, a straight Hi-Power clone in 9mm and a fun recent pickup, the GKK-45 which is kinda like a love child of a BHP and a Smith & Wesson, in .45. Both guns work great but the GKK-45 is actually quite accurate for what it is.
 
The main problem is that they did not tumble the frames or slides, so disassembling those guns is a hazardous job due to the many burrs and sharp edges. Keep the adhesive bandages handy.
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I would expect those burrs to be worn off by now :)

I should have picked up one of the Israeli guns...
 
I added four of the Israeli High Power Mk II and MK III pistols from Aim and Cole Distributing to the "collection" before they are gone forever. The pistols are well worth the asking prices and I had a couple of them given a low luster blue and they now look like new. Even the pistols with the scratched enamel are ok as the scratches do not go into the metal. My FN's are very accurate and easy to shoot because of the way they fit my hand.
My FEG is a nice shooter but the quality of the build is nowhere near FN's, but they are still worthy competitors, make sure you get the Hi Power clone as FEG made several different models. FEG has made some fine pistols but I believe they are no longer in business, most all of their products are copies of other popular pistols.
 
My FEG High Power clone has been an excellent pistol for me for around 25 years. I have never had trouble with sharp edges or anything like that. It has been very reliable and a great shooter.

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I picked one up five or six years ago for the $250 price range. My local pawn shop has one under glass for $329 if I remember correctly. For the money they are nice pistols. My wife carried this one in her vehicle for several years until she went to a Glock 17.
 
The High Power is a nice gun. Shoots well and feels good. FEG made a decent clone, from what I have been told and read No, not great, not equal to the genuine thing, but whatever is wrong with them can usually be worked out, sometimes with a little filing or stoning. The trigger mechanism may be a little troublesome. I don't know, just my experience with an argentine clone. At 300, I would like to get one myself.

Accuracy may be less than stellar. The fit on them will be a little sloppy, the slide may wiggle a little, barrel to slide fit may be a bit loose, barrel may be a little rough, all of these things can make it a bit wiggly as the bullet goes down the bore.
 
Actually the Argentine HP clone is more than a clone, it IS an FN licensed HP manufactured on FN machinery by FM of Argentina. At least the ones pre-1990 (when the FN license ended). After that FM began making clones, which differed from the licensed models. FEGs aren't licensed by FN, of course.

The licensed FMs are, I believe, the only true Hi-Powers that have Hi-Power rollmarked on the slide or frame.
 
Don't think you'll get an even trade. A used Axis is worth about $100 less than an FEG. Likely better to sell the Axis privately then buy the pistol. Deer Season is upon us. An Axis will sell quickly.
FEG is gone as a firearms manufacturer as well.
 
quentin, you are right, it is an FN licensed product, but by no means was that even remotely up to FN standards. Not even close. So I hesitate to refer to it in that manner, and just call it a clone.
 
Brian, no doubt FM Hi-Powers vary in quality. The one I bought 8 years ago was a lightly used 1988-89 model, right before the FN license expired. Good military level quality, similar internally to my Browning rollmarked imported surplus MKIII, except for the MKIII improvements. Both are keepers but have the easy to scratch epoxy paint finish however it's obvious the FM slide flats weren't polished as well before painting.

It would be interesting to compare a bunch of them, and the FEGs which sometimes have a beautiful blue finish. It's getting harder to find a gorgeous new HP these days.
 
Mine was probably a 92, The one thing that really left me scratching my head was how poorly made the sear was, it wasn't even straight. But, it certainly was reliable, it never malfunctioned in the years I had it. Getting it to shoot well, well, that was a diferent question. As best I could tell, I slugged the barrel and found it to be .357. My lead rounds even keyholed. I believe that they were probably too hard. All things considered, it was a great pistol to strap on, and again, certainly worth the 300 that I paid for it, but people need to know that there will be a price paid for a discount.
 
I have one,........

........and like it a lot. I bought it as a " until I can afford a real Browning " gun. Was so satisfied with the accuracy that I put a Sprinco buffer in it and had it hard chromed by Mahovsky. Don't even care about a Browning anymore.

As for as all the sharp edges, yeah, the inside is not refined. But I haven't managed to slit my wrists or anything else on it yet. And I've owned it for awhile. As for the price, I think it's a bit high. In very good condition you should pay around $325 to $350. You said it came with a lot of mags. If it comes with a lot of MecGar mags( at least five ) then it might be worth more.
 
I've bled on one of these myself and every time I look at one I just can't help thinking "sharp edges". They shoot ok though...
 
I have one of these I bought at a gun show years ago. It's fit and finish are outstanding. The bluing is beautiful and it runs great. I liked it so much I started buying a few here and there off of gun broker.

Mine was new in box but the others have been used. They all run great. And I think the others were listed as used service pistols.
 
I have owned a GKK .45 for several years now. Never a problem with it and it was a accurate right out of the box. I think I paid $295 for it new when I bought it. Durable finish and a pretty good trigger action.
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Why are these showing up snow and what is their history? Are they used military or police, new, or what? why are they only 350 instead of the more reasonable price one would expect for a steel framed semiauto?
 
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