as a shooter: what is your opinion on a fake FN

[ssgrock3]

there are some cobbled together fn hi-power guns on gunbroker....reputable dealer. I am not a collector, so don't care about that...not for the price anyway. They are cheap as they are not purist weapons. for $219 is it a fun gun to have. Due to age, even refinished, they are rough looking, just like an original would likely be. Your thoughts? Cdi sales Cole Distributing is the vender.

 

[ssgrock3]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=463635692#PIC

this one is gold or something....just an example. Most are parked.

 

[ssgrock3]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=463651748#PIC parked, but pitted parts

where are the browning men around here? Please be objective, it is not for collecting, more like a clone that is rough for a truck gun, shooter....a scrubbed mosin/sks garden variety shooter. that has an fn slide.

 

[JD8]

FEGs are good clones so I've been told. I wouldn't hesitate at that price..

 

[goodoleboy]

Seems like i remember Sarco having orginal FN hi powers for around $275 recently..

 

[zghorner]

I have an FM 90 hi power that shoots just as good an my FN. Ive read to avoid the 95's though.

 

[mightymouse]

I've owned eight Hi Powers and two of the FEG made "clones" (why don't they call every 1911 made by anybody but Colt a "clone"?). In fact, I shot one of them today. Good guns for the money. The finish may not be up to Browning standards, but there is nothing wrong with the quality of the gun itself. It would be hard to go wrong with one for that price.

 

[omega21]

I've had good experience with FEG and wouldn't hesitate to pick one up. My issue with the ones you are looking at is the sights suck and will make shooting not as much fun, or you have to invest in new sights. You might also consider looking at the Israeli Kareen - which is a HP clone. It's also a bit unrefined (like the FEG) but the sights are much better. I've fired a buddies' several times and has no issues. I also like two-tone guns so I'm a bit biased. Here's an example of one, but there are plenty on GB
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=463811777

 

[RKM]

I own a Kareen Hi Power. Bought it years ago. I've never had a FTF or FTE over the years. Even bought some of the cheap South Korean mags and they functioned fine.

 

[ssgrock3]

they are not clones, but simply parts guns. FN slides and markings, just not pure.