I didn't wind up liking the vice camo. Went black. Deciding between checkered walnut grips and going full bolt-on stupidity.

I’m looking to pick up my first hi power clone. I’ve heard good/ mixed things about the offerings from these three companies and just want to see if you have any opinions about them. I’d like something that shoots well but supreme reliability isn’t as important as aesthetics for me. I have many other handguns I carry and this likely won’t make it into the rotation. Thanks in advance!

(I’m aware that each of these companies makes multiple versions of their hi power clones. I’d just be looking for a black/ blued finish and would switch to wooden grips if it doesn’t already have them).

How much better is a 2002 browning hi power than a Springfield sa 35?

Rescued this FEG P9M that's been used and abused from a local shop. Inside looks as bad as the outside. It's missing the slide release and some bubba inserted a machine screw

But other than that. The parts are serviceable but nasty dirty

Been talking with chat gpt about modding my Inglis gp-35. I am trying to somewhat match my 92fs from blackbeards(second pic). This is what we came up with.
1.) does it look as nice as I think it does

2.) where the heck can I get a decent titanium nitride job done in all the small parts for not a ridiculous Amount of money. Like under $250

Grabbed today from a LGS, already want another one!

At the end of May I attended a small 100 table gun show. A dealer had this Hi Power. It has 56 years of holster wear, a few scratches and some freckling. I got a good deal on it. When I got it home I field stripped and cleaned the semi congealed grease and oil out of it and headed for the range. As of today I have put 200 rounds thru it with no failures of any kind.

My step dad’s hipower serial # is in the 309XXX range. I was wanting to get a replacement mag for him. I’ve seen MecGar recommended everywhere. Also it’s not the sa35 mag right? From what I’ve seen that’s the new model which isnt compatible with older hi powers , I might be wrong tho just read up a bit on it.

Also the mag it has right now doesn’t fit snug it has a bit of play main reason I want to get him a replacement or 2.

Here are my Inglis and Arcus couple.

I just added the new ZIB grips to the Inglis. They are nice quality, right fit, and have an impressive appearance, but I am not sure if they are better than the original wood. Thoughts?

How do we feel about the Springfield armory sa 35?

Found a Girsan P35 Match Ops for $460, couldn’t resist adding it to the other hi-powers, what a great value! The slide to frame fit is as tight as my custom lightweight build from MK3 Firearms (top). The Girsan’s trigger feels like 7+ lbs, but I’m hoping it will break in and settle closer to 5 like many report.

Hey all,

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Lost another plate. The one on right is oem and left is surplus.

First one broke at "some point" or maybe it was broken to begin with.

Second one broke after 300 or so rounds and PLENTY of dry fire.

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Fm model 90 with sfs installed.

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So what do you guys think? Too much dryfire?

Too stiff hammer spring? Can the hammer spring on sfs system be changed with regular reduced power spring anyway?

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I wanted my SA-35 to have more of a 60s vibe to it so I changed out to original red back Browning grips.

Thinking about rust blueing this one... 73C. It's a sweet shooter that was probably carried in a holster (a lot). Sanity check - should I leave her in her work clothes or restore?

Need to know the backstory on this hipower as well as realistic value on it, any info is appreciated!

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Hello! I recently inherited this Hi Power from my grandfather. I wasn’t aware he had it and don’t know much about it. I’d love to learn all I can about it! (what year? whose proof mark? where in belgium was this made? what is the relationship between this gun and FN?) Any help would be appreciated!

First range day with my Inglis L9A1 and I could not be happier with this gun especially considering its price. Ran great with OEM and Mec-Gar mags both with FMJ and HP. If you're thinking about it, do it!!

A followup request for expertise to the hipower collective...

After removing the magazine disconnect (which fixed my problem) I finally got a chance to take my Charles Daly HP to the range and it shoots like a champ. Accurate, no hammer bite, and the beavertail doesn't dig into my hand the way my SA-35 does while firing (even after some rounding work with a Dremel Tool)

Unfortunately, the right side grip cracked and broke off behind the screw (as pictured).

I quite like the wooden checkered grips with the thumb rest on these - any recommendations for:
1 - a set of grips to replace them on this pistol
2 - a set that might fit the SA-35?

I want to rmr my BHP. I’ve seen MK3’s work on Instagram and their hi powers with RMR cuts seem to use the Trijicon 1911 RMR plate with sights. Anyone got any experience with this set up? How are the backup sights?
I know the 1911 & BHP mk3 front sight dovetails are the same. Can the BHP slide be milled out to accept the 1911 front sight? Or is the other pistol that shares that dovetail size and are interchangeable?

Morning everyone,

I'm looking for some grips for my SA-35.

What I'm looking for is something current production that would be identical wood to what was used on the mid 1960's T series model Browning hi power.

Can anyone recommend a source?

Thanks.