Hungarian FEG hipowers
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Came across one the other day that was somewhat rough but couldn't pass up price wise. I'm not a Hi Power expert but it shoots as good as any FN-Browning I recall.
It already had mag disconnect disabled and came with a new Mecgar mag along with original FEG. The mecgar holds 15 9mm and the FEG 14 while original Browning is 13.
I think theyre a decent buy for the money especially with what some Brownings are listed for these days.
It already had mag disconnect disabled and came with a new Mecgar mag along with original FEG. The mecgar holds 15 9mm and the FEG 14 while original Browning is 13.
I think theyre a decent buy for the money especially with what some Brownings are listed for these days.
Here’s my $200 feg
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All numbers match plus shoots/functions pretty good.
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All numbers match plus shoots/functions pretty good.
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Here’s my $200 feg
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All numbers match plus shoots/functions pretty good.
Aww, why did you have to say $200?
Was that in the Jurassic period?
And how does it shoot?
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I love my FEG, I picked it up about 15 months ago. The young man that had it wanted some plastic fantastic, so he told me $150 and it was mine. I didn't even make a counter offer, I just paid him. It is very well made, and surprisingly similar in quality to my Belgium Browning Hi Power. Jessie and Jack do yours have the round top slide release like the original Hi Powers or is it flat top like mine? Jack, I like yours, if I found any Hi Power in shooter condition for $200 I would buy it. Jessie $400 is still a good price in todays market, I bet you could turn a profit on it unless it’s real rough.
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FEG made 3 models, starting with an excellent Hi Power clone and running through to a design that is more similar to 3rd gen Smith & Wesson pistols.
The Hi Power clones can be identified by the oval footprint of the frame crossbolt. Do a online search for "hi power crossbolt' and for examples. The first FEG version, Model P6 or PJK-9HP, are usually well made and very close - if not exact - clones.
"Decoding The FEG Hi-Power" is an excellent book by Jerry Paregien dedicated to the subject. It is less than 70 pages and usually available on Amazon.
The Hi Power clones can be identified by the oval footprint of the frame crossbolt. Do a online search for "hi power crossbolt' and for examples. The first FEG version, Model P6 or PJK-9HP, are usually well made and very close - if not exact - clones.
"Decoding The FEG Hi-Power" is an excellent book by Jerry Paregien dedicated to the subject. It is less than 70 pages and usually available on Amazon.
Zip, I have yet to come across the S&W based Hi Power. I have read about them and don’t believe I would be as interested in them. I have pictures of the other side of mine to show people what that cross bolt or pin looks like. One is my Belgium Browning and the other is the FEG. The bolt is the visible oval in the frame just above the trigger on each. You want to verify that the oval is there when buying a clone.
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I've owned two over the years ( 80-90s) wish I still had them!!!!!!!
I don't carry cocked and locked so the first got traded for something else...... but was replaced by a second a few years later...... when I got my first new HP MkIII I traded off the second FEG...... "I had a real Browning HP!!!"
Both were bought used and preformed well ....... I'd love to still have them as "rough use/ truck guns"..... as both my HPs get babied.
I don't carry cocked and locked so the first got traded for something else...... but was replaced by a second a few years later...... when I got my first new HP MkIII I traded off the second FEG...... "I had a real Browning HP!!!"
Both were bought used and preformed well ....... I'd love to still have them as "rough use/ truck guns"..... as both my HPs get babied.
Now see, this is why I get sidetracked from collecting S&Ws. I will be looking to pick one up.
I'd like to get that book. In the meantime, does it mention the FEG's being issued to militaries, PD's, etc? I'm assuming Hungarian M&P units but the story that came with my FEG from the seller was it had been issued to some Israeli (Tel Aviv PD) units. Mine shows lotsa miles but not so many rounds.
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I have one of the ones that look like a Hi Power, but internally are much like a S&W 39 (SA/DA). Mine is an "R9" model. My only complaint is that the trigger is a bit gritty.
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The trigger on my Hi Power was gritty until the magazine disconnect safety was removed.
George
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The FEG P9 is a very close copy of the Pre Mk II Hi Power.
The first generation P9M is nearly identical to the P9 except for a 1911 style slide release lever, larger 3 dot sights and an extended safety. It's arguably a better shooter given those refinements.
The second generation P9M is not a Hi Power at all as it uses a S&W style locking system.
Unfortunately KBI imported all of them as the "PJK-9HP" and TGI imported them all as the "P9M".
I talk about them in more detail in this post, along with the Argentine FM Hi Power, and the "Kareen" version of the FEG Hi Power in its different forms:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/139648096-post31.html
Gratuitous FEG P9 porn:
The first generation P9M is nearly identical to the P9 except for a 1911 style slide release lever, larger 3 dot sights and an extended safety. It's arguably a better shooter given those refinements.
The second generation P9M is not a Hi Power at all as it uses a S&W style locking system.
Unfortunately KBI imported all of them as the "PJK-9HP" and TGI imported them all as the "P9M".
I talk about them in more detail in this post, along with the Argentine FM Hi Power, and the "Kareen" version of the FEG Hi Power in its different forms:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/139648096-post31.html
Gratuitous FEG P9 porn:
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LoboGunLeather
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I have a FEG Hi Power made in the 1980's. Picked it up in a trade about 25 years ago; think I might have $120 tied up in it. Overall, very faithful to the original Hi Powers. Major parts (barrel, slide, etc) readily interchange with the Belgian Hi Powers. Good shooter and very reliable. My understanding is that these were made under license from FN.
I have seen several of the later FEG's and, in my opinion, quality went downhill pretty badly.
I have seen several of the later FEG's and, in my opinion, quality went downhill pretty badly.
ky wonder
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I bought one of the double action FN/59 cross breed clones fegs at the last cave city gun show, it was in 100% arsenal refurb condition with 2 mags and a plastic case I liked the way it looked and felt in the hand, liked the fact that it could be carried with the hammer down for a double action first shot.
I bought it for a shooter so I could enjoy it, but then the guy with the 98%+ 2in model 15-3 smith walked by and wanted to trade to the auto pistol, so I never got to shoot the feg,
I bought it for a shooter so I could enjoy it, but then the guy with the 98%+ 2in model 15-3 smith walked by and wanted to trade to the auto pistol, so I never got to shoot the feg,
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