FN vs. Kareen/FEG Hi-Power question

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - FN vs. Kareen/FEG Hi-Power question

Posted: 3/12/2012 6:07:05 PM EDT

I'm looking at the hi-powers Copes has for sale on Gunbroker right now, and it has me wondering: Is it worth the extra $200 to buy a FN one over one of the FEG/other clones? I'm not concerned about the name or resale value - just about durability, shoot-ability, and compatibility with aftermarket parts (fwiw, I'm mostly concerned about a hammer, trigger, and safety replacement).

Posted: 3/12/2012 6:40:51 PM EDT

[#1]

FEG put out a quasi HP clone that was crossed with S&W elements, the P9R. The P9M is the true BHP-clone. The FEG and Israeli Hi Powers (Even the Kareen Mk.II/Mk.III and Arcus-94 variants) all have the same internals. Triggers, hammers, ect should interchange. Should being the operative word...

Posted: 3/12/2012 7:22:09 PM EDT

[#2]

I can confirm that generic HP parts will fit the Kareen

Posted: 3/13/2012 3:44:06 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
I'm looking at the hi-powers Copes has for sale on Gunbroker right now, and it has me wondering: Is it worth the extra $200 to buy a FN one over one of the FEG/other clones? I'm not concerned about the name or resale value - just about durability, shoot-ability, and compatibility with aftermarket parts (fwiw, I'm mostly concerned about a hammer, trigger, and safety replacement).

Cole?

Buy 2 of em. I have been fighting the temptation to buy a couple of those fegs. They look good.

Posted: 3/13/2012 4:27:12 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
FEG put out a quasi HP clone that was crossed with S&W elements, the P9R. The P9M is the true BHP-clone. The FEG and Israeli Hi Powers (Even the Kareen Mk.II/Mk.III and Arcus-94 variants) all have the same internals. Triggers, hammers, ect should interchange. Should being the operative word...

I thought the FEG PjK was the hi-power clone (all parts match) while the p9r and p9m are a little different.

Posted: 3/13/2012 4:29:16 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:

Quoted:
FEG put out a quasi HP clone that was crossed with S&W elements, the P9R. The P9M is the true BHP-clone. The FEG and Israeli Hi Powers (Even the Kareen Mk.II/Mk.III and Arcus-94 variants) all have the same internals. Triggers, hammers, ect should interchange. Should being the operative word...

I thought the FEG PjK was the hi-power clone (all parts match) while the p9r and p9m are a little different.

I was going off guns.ru, I had forgotten the actual designations. But the 'Hi-Power' to avoid has the trigger guard of a S&W 5900.

Posted: 3/13/2012 6:07:22 PM EDT

[#6]

Alright so if I bought this: FEG HP I'd be getting essentially the same quality pistol as if I bought one of the $200 more FN ones?

edit: as opposed to this

Posted: 3/14/2012 6:05:24 AM EDT

[#7]

If you want a shooter, the FEG is fine. I have a couple Kareens and they shoot extremely well. If you're going to buy one of those used FEGs, plan on buying some parts. I had to replace extractors, extractor springs, and recoil springs. Not much $$$, but plan on doing it. Cheapest place is direct from Browning, but you'll have to pirate a SN# off of gunbroker to put on the order form. Apparently they get testy about selling parts for "non" Browning guns.

If you're a HP aficionado, get the Browning.

edit to add: if you want better sights, and ambi safeties, might be better off to spend a little more up front.

Posted: 3/14/2012 7:41:01 AM EDT

[#8]

I'd pay a little more and get the FN 1st.
Then get a FEG to go with it.

Been drooling one like this for awhile now.

What I like about it, is that it has already been refinished, has an ambi safety, and doesn't have a huge import stamp on it.
Though, I'd rather have one with a dovetailed front sight.

Group shot of my Nines. Have a Israeli & a Belgium PD Hi power.

Posted: 3/14/2012 11:58:18 AM EDT

[#9]

I've heard a number of those Israeli guns were all welded up and fixed before going back on the market. Most have been parked or refinished in another manner but I have seen blems in some of them that have heir original finish. Anybody else hear/see this?

Posted: 3/14/2012 5:54:59 PM EDT

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Quoted:
I've heard a number of those Israeli guns were all welded up and fixed before going back on the market. Most have been parked or refinished in another manner but I have seen blems in some of them that have heir original finish. Anybody else hear/see this?

I'd pass on one that has a roll pin for a trigger pin.

They all look beat to hell, might as well get one that has already been reparkerized.

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