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Posted: 2/5/2021 3:26:06 PM EDT
Local shop has a Charles Day Hi Power on consignment. Looks like a quality gun, and I was surprised to see Made in USA on the frame. It has a nice set of checkered Walnut grips, and what look like XS sights. Excellent condition. Also has the typically bad Hi Power trigger.
I no nothing about these guns, I suspect it’s better than an FM but not as good as a Browning. Anyone have one, or know about them? |
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I mean, they are copies of the original... The ones ive seen are pretty good. What are they asking for it? Pre covid, I would expect a clean one to get about $500 bucks or so... These days, im not even sure...
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The Charles Daly Hi Powers were supposedly first imported Hungarian FEG pistols. I read Charles Daly was owned by KBI who imported many FEG Hi Powers. I read the Charles Daly Hi Powers were assembled in the US using FEG parts. I also read once where Charles Daly was bought out by Dan Wesson/Cz but I have no first hand proof.
Everything I’ve read indicates the Charles Daly Hi Powers are good pistols and most parts interchange with the FN/Browning Hi Power. The FEG Hi Powers have used some cast frames and I’ve read where some Charles Daly Hi Powers might not have as good fit and finish as a Browning imported Hi Power. The Charles Daly usually sell for a good bit less than a Browning or FN Hi Power. I still kick myself for trading off my Hi Power. |
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Originally Posted By Voland: I mean, they are copies of the original... The ones ive seen are pretty good. What are they asking for it? Pre covid, I would expect a clean one to get about $500 bucks or so... These days, im not even sure... View Quote You nailed it, $500. It’s like new, so I’m sure it’s worth that. I’d want to customize it a bit, just want to make sure it’s a solid platform for that. |
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Originally Posted By VASCAR2: The Charles Daly Hi Powers were supposedly first imported Hungarian FEG pistols. I read Charles Daly was owned by KBI who imported many FEG Hi Powers. I read the Charles Daly Hi Powers were assembled in the US using FEG parts. I also read once where Charles Daly was bought out by Dan Wesson/Cz but I have no first hand proof. Everything I’ve read indicates the Charles Daly Hi Powers are good pistols and most parts interchange with the FN/Browning Hi Power. The FEG Hi Powers have used some cast frames and I’ve read where some Charles Daly Hi Powers might not have as good fit and finish as a Browning imported Hi Power. The Charles Daly usually sell for a good bit less than a Browning or FN Hi Power. I still kick myself for trading off my Hi Power. View Quote Thanks, I may go back tomorrow and get it. I would want to change it up a bit. Trigger job Remove magazine disconnect Hard chrome the frame Better rear sight (it has one of those shallow V sights, express sights) |
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You may still be able to get information on it on the browning hi-power site if that site is still up. I had a Daly that was very good, besides my browning HP's at the time.
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The Daly has a rather long and convoluted history. They began as FEGs that were assembled by Dan Wesson (the first 1500 or so) and then Magnum Research (the last 2500 or so). Daly wanted to make what they thought would be the perfect HP. They lost their shirt on the project, eventually it took the company down. Some have thought that some parts were made over here but that frankly would have made no economic sense. FEG had been building HPs for ages and knew what they were doing. My take has always been they were FEG parts finished over here, like Springers were Brazilian parts finished in Genneseo.
They turn up from time to time. I've never actually laid hands on one; I've chased a couple on Gunbroker but always backed out. |
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I remember those. Quality was decent but not great. Hated the sights but the safety design was one of the best HP safeties (at least for user friendliness, I think they were a bit fragile). I bought a FM instead as it seemed higher quality but should have bought a FN based on the prices back then.
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Well I bought it, nice gun, operates very smoothly. Planning to hard chrome the frame for looks, and do a trigger job. I'll probably try one of the drop in triggers from C&S.
I'll get some pics up soon. |
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Try the safety test?
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Originally Posted By Warhawk: It’s on of the later guns made by Magnum Research. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/33552/DC8DA35A-345A-4E0E-B747-B5B3D34E7CC8-1818264.jpghttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/33552/CE66DB2D-2A71-43BE-ABAB-CE26CF90C465-1818265.jpghttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/33552/AAA9A10F-D3EE-4133-A83A-768233EBF83B-1818266.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/33552/DE8C8921-37C8-41AC-8D05-A976830A266E-1818267.jpg View Quote Those are some REALLY nice grips! I would love a set for my FN hi power. I'm assuming they're aftermarket? |
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Good choice, OP.
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i had ordered a few from Davidsons when they were being brought in. Story i got at the time was they were mainly Israeli parts assembled here with XS sights on them. They all shot well. Only one needed serious break in, but after 100 rounds it was cycling just fine. The sights were made more for speed than accuracy was the only thing i didn't like about them, but that is XS big dot sights purpose i guess.
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Originally Posted By Warhawk: Well I bought it, nice gun, operates very smoothly. Planning to hard chrome the frame for looks, and do a trigger job. I'll probably try one of the drop in triggers from C&S. I'll get some pics up soon. View Quote I realize that I’m way late here, but if you’re going to change out the sights, I’d love to buy those XS sights from you. @Warhawk |
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Originally Posted By jeffb1911: i had ordered a few from Davidsons when they were being brought in. Story i got at the time was they were mainly Israeli parts assembled here with XS sights on them. They all shot well. Only one needed serious break in, but after 100 rounds it was cycling just fine. The sights were made more for speed than accuracy was the only thing i didn't like about them, but that is XS big dot sights purpose i guess. View Quote That’s where I got mine when they first hit the market. IIRC, I paid less than $300 for it. Still NIB unfired by me all these years later. |
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