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<blockquote data-quote="mightymouse" data-source="post: 3168465" data-attributes="member: 15253"><p>As the previous owner of ten (10) FN-made Browning Hi Powers (including two aluminum-framed "lightweight" models), three FEG clones, two Arcus 94 full size clones, and a FM M90 clone, here are my impressions of the various models:</p><p></p><p>Of the three FEGs, two had triggers (with mag safeties removed) that were every bit as good as the best of my FNs. Triggers on the ten BHPs varied widely, from rough and gritty to superb (all, likewise, without their mag safeties). Best of them all was a MKII "black barrel" pistol which I never should have let go. The reliability of the trio of FEGs was outstanding, the best of them equal to the best of my BHPs. Accuracy was the same, from good to outstanding with both BHPs and FEGs.</p><p></p><p>The FM M90 was made in Argentina (there is a later M95, and a shortened "Detective" model), and it was a fine pistol as well. Many BHP parts interchange (I installed a BHP extended safety on my M90 and it worked very well). I sometimes swapped the satin-nickeled FM slide and barrel assembly onto my hard-chromed Practical frame to create my own "silver" Hi Power. The FM M90 was an accurate and reliable pistol, and I expect the very similar M95 to do equally well. I've always lusted after one of the shortened barrel/slide models known as the Detective. I have seen only one, at a gun show years ago, and I spent my money on a 1908 Colt .380 instead (wish I'd bought the FM!).</p><p></p><p>The Bulgarian-made Arcus 94 is the best bang for the buck in BHP clones. The slide and frame are squared off on the 94, rather than rounded as in the original Brownings, giving the pistol a rather distinctive look. The beefed up slide and frame make the Arcus 94 the only Hi Power type pistol that is completely safe to use with a steady diet of +P ammunition. The triggers on these are very good--good enough that I did not remove the mag safeties on them immediately, which I do as a matter of course with the Browning guns. I've handled/shot a pair of the Arcus 94 Compacts, and they are fine shooting little guns. Best of all, the 94s can still be found for $200-$300 if you're willing to look for one.</p><p></p><p>I have no experience with the new Tisas clones out of Turkey. I may have to get one....</p><p></p><p>Of all the Hi Powers that have come and gone around Mouse Manor, one of the favorites was an FN-marked .40 S&W model with the Safe Fast Shooting system (SFS). The SFS is a brilliant design, allowing the user to carry a single-action gun with the hammer down, yet it comes into action just as quickly as any other Hi Power type pistol. These SFS-equipped guns were made only for two years (2003 and '04). If I could find one in 9mm, I would probably snap it up.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mightymouse, post: 3168465, member: 15253"] As the previous owner of ten (10) FN-made Browning Hi Powers (including two aluminum-framed "lightweight" models), three FEG clones, two Arcus 94 full size clones, and a FM M90 clone, here are my impressions of the various models: Of the three FEGs, two had triggers (with mag safeties removed) that were every bit as good as the best of my FNs. Triggers on the ten BHPs varied widely, from rough and gritty to superb (all, likewise, without their mag safeties). Best of them all was a MKII "black barrel" pistol which I never should have let go. The reliability of the trio of FEGs was outstanding, the best of them equal to the best of my BHPs. Accuracy was the same, from good to outstanding with both BHPs and FEGs. The FM M90 was made in Argentina (there is a later M95, and a shortened "Detective" model), and it was a fine pistol as well. Many BHP parts interchange (I installed a BHP extended safety on my M90 and it worked very well). I sometimes swapped the satin-nickeled FM slide and barrel assembly onto my hard-chromed Practical frame to create my own "silver" Hi Power. The FM M90 was an accurate and reliable pistol, and I expect the very similar M95 to do equally well. I've always lusted after one of the shortened barrel/slide models known as the Detective. I have seen only one, at a gun show years ago, and I spent my money on a 1908 Colt .380 instead (wish I'd bought the FM!). The Bulgarian-made Arcus 94 is the best bang for the buck in BHP clones. The slide and frame are squared off on the 94, rather than rounded as in the original Brownings, giving the pistol a rather distinctive look. The beefed up slide and frame make the Arcus 94 the only Hi Power type pistol that is completely safe to use with a steady diet of +P ammunition. The triggers on these are very good--good enough that I did not remove the mag safeties on them immediately, which I do as a matter of course with the Browning guns. I've handled/shot a pair of the Arcus 94 Compacts, and they are fine shooting little guns. Best of all, the 94s can still be found for $200-$300 if you're willing to look for one. I have no experience with the new Tisas clones out of Turkey. I may have to get one.... Of all the Hi Powers that have come and gone around Mouse Manor, one of the favorites was an FN-marked .40 S&W model with the Safe Fast Shooting system (SFS). The SFS is a brilliant design, allowing the user to carry a single-action gun with the hammer down, yet it comes into action just as quickly as any other Hi Power type pistol. These SFS-equipped guns were made only for two years (2003 and '04). If I could find one in 9mm, I would probably snap it up. [/QUOTE]
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