Videos tagged with Hi-Power Clone

This video provides an expert-level overview of a custom Springfield Armory SA-35 Hi-Power clone, detailing significant modifications. The build features a Graphite Black Cerakote slide, a Trijicon RMR optic, a Surefire X300 light, and a custom trigger with a Cylinder & Slide hammer, all explained with high authority by the instructor.

This video showcases a custom Springfield Armory SA-35, a Hi-Power clone, finished in a distinctive SOCOM Blue. The firearm features a crowned 11-degree barrel, Heinie Ledge sights, a Cylinder and Slide No-Bite Hammer, and a custom two-stage trigger job. Modifications also include a high undercut trigger guard and enhanced safety detent for improved handling and carry.

This video showcases a custom Springfield Armory SA-35, a Hi-Power clone. The firearm features a unique sniper gray and graphite black finish, an 11-degree crown barrel, and upgraded sights. The presenter highlights the improved quality of modern SA-35s and details custom enhancements like a polished barrel, single-stage trigger job, and a beavertail.

This video showcases a custom Springfield SA35 Hi-Power clone, detailing several modifications. Key features include an 11-degree crowned barrel, Novac cut front sights with gold beads, Heine mil-spec rear sights with gold beads, a single-stage trigger job with a stretched Garwway profile trigger, a Commander ring hammer, an abbreviated beavertail grip safety, and unique carbon fiber copper hybrid LOK grips. The presenter highlights the durability of gold bead sights over tritium and the smooth, thin feel of the custom grips.

Girsan's core strength lies in producing firearms of acceptable quality at significantly lower price points, often by manufacturing 'copycat' models of popular mainstream designs. Their new Witness model is highlighted as a budget-friendly double-stack 1911, and they are known for producing affordable versions of Hi-Powers, Beretta 92s, and Sig Sauer models for consumers with budget constraints.

This video provides an overview of the Tisas Regent BR9, a stainless steel Hi-Power clone. The presenter highlights its attractive appearance, upgraded Lock Grips, and a 15-round magazine capacity, which is an improvement over original Hi-Powers. The trigger is described as having a slight take-up before a crisp break, with a measured pull weight of approximately 5.5 lbs. The presenter notes the trigger reset is subtle and discusses potential minor 'bite' from the hammer.

This video reviews the Davidson's exclusive Girsan MCP35 PI Ops, a modernized High Power clone. It highlights the pistol's unique silver Cerakote finish, compact slide, Picatinny rail, Shield RMSc footprint for red dot optics, and upgraded controls like a straight trigger and extended beaver tail. The review notes the comfortable grip and increased magazine capacity compared to classic High Powers.

This follow-up video addresses feeding issues with the Girsan MC P35 PI, a Hi-Power clone. The primary suspected cause is a tight extractor claw, leading to rounds not fully chambering. Testing with hotter defensive ammunition (Federal Gold Dot and HST) resolved the malfunctions, indicating the firearm may require a break-in period or consistent use of hotter loads. The video also notes a significant shift in point of impact with different ammunition types.

This review of the Girsan P35 Ops highlights significant mechanical failures, including firing pin and spring ejection, and a poor trigger with heavy pull and no reset. The reviewer, an experienced shooter, rated the firearm a 3/10 due to these critical issues, advising caution for potential buyers. The video demonstrates the malfunction clearly, emphasizing the importance of reliability in firearms.

This video details modifications performed on a Tisas Regent BR9SS, a Turkish-made Hi-Power clone. Key upgrades include the installation of a BH Spring Solutions threaded barrel, fiber optic sights, a Cylinder and Slide wide bow trigger, and an RDH slide release. The video also covers the unique SFS (Safety-Fast-Safe) system, which allows the pistol to be carried 'cocked and locked' with a fold-up hammer, and demonstrates how to modify the slide to accommodate this feature. Additional enhancements include VZ diamond grips and a beveled magazine well.

This video details a custom build of the Springfield Armory SA-35, a Hi-Power clone. The customization includes a ported barrel and slide, Trijicon HD night sights, custom laser engraving on the frame, a mini spur hammer, Lok 'Boogies' grips, a flat trigger, and a custom Cerakote blend. The presenter highlights the positive actuation of the safeties and the crisp trigger break achieved through an in-house trigger job.

The Yankee Marshal discusses price gouging on the new Springfield Armory SA-35 by major online retailers. He highlights MSRP of $699 and observed prices reaching $1200-$1500, criticizing this practice as profiteering and market manipulation. The video encourages supporting local gun shops and being aware of retailers who engage in such practices.