Brownells email advertises Hi-Power clone

[Ronald_55]

Brownells just advertised a Hi-Power clone and it is not of our TGO member @hipower

 

Maybe I missed it, but I don't remember seeing anyone mentioning it.

http://lp.brownells.com/index.php/email/emailWebview?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTXpRMlpUVmlOamd6TnpJNCIsInQiOiI0M2x3SVlBVCtydDRUUzVjRlhLQk5nb1JWNzZkclkyNlJzZWJIMDNkQUVMcXMxMUlRamxuXC9cL0xGQ0tRWFBUYk1icUhrSFwvWVZqdWd2V1IyY0YrY0pKS1pGc2NRWHRTK1pialJyTkdFK2dqcWszbGFDSkxrU2lMZTVhSXhHQU5cL2kifQ%3D%3D

[Capbyrd]

10 minutes ago, Ronald_55 said:

Brownells just advertised a Hi-Power clone and it is not of our TGO member @hipower

 

Maybe I missed it, but I don't remember seeing anyone mentioning it.

http://lp.brownells.com/index.php/email/emailWebview?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTXpRMlpUVmlOamd6TnpJNCIsInQiOiI0M2x3SVlBVCtydDRUUzVjRlhLQk5nb1JWNzZkclkyNlJzZWJIMDNkQUVMcXMxMUlRamxuXC9cL0xGQ0tRWFBUYk1icUhrSFwvWVZqdWd2V1IyY0YrY0pKS1pGc2NRWHRTK1pialJyTkdFK2dqcWszbGFDSkxrU2lMZTVhSXhHQU5cL2kifQ%3D%3D

I watched a video on it from SHOT Show and didn't post it because I thought we had discussed it here before.   This is the TISAS clone that has been out for.a little while now.   Pretty sure that's been discussed here somewhere. 

 

[Ronald_55]

Just now, Capbyrd said:

I watched a video on it from SHOT Show and didn't post it because I thought we had discussed it here before.   This is the TISAS clone that has been out for.a little while now.   Pretty sure that's been discussed here somewhere. 

 

I remember a TISAS 1911 I think, is that the same gun?

[Capbyrd]

Just now, Ronald_55 said:

I remember a TISAS 1911 I think, is that the same gun?

Same manufacturer, different gun.  TISAS is a factory in Turkey.   

[1fast4by]

...I remember how HORRIBLE the Tisas 1911 was, Id pass on that just based on my handling of their 1911 in the past

[Moped]

In all honesty, that one thread that gets resurrected about the Tisas 1911 is about the only negative feed back I've heard about their firearms.  

I would suspect that the BR9 could attain a good following, but I think $530 is just a bit high for a Tisas.  I was looking at their 1911 prices a couple of weeks ago and they were about $329.99 at Buds.  They are out of stock now.

[Chucktshoes]

The BR9 got discussed in the Tisas 1911 thread. Why? Because it’s where we discuss anything Tisas. Don’t ask me why that is, I don’t know. I just know that it is. 

I’m just happy to have Hi Power anything discussed. 

Edited February 13, 2019 by Chucktshoes

[Chucktshoes]

Here’s where the HP discussion starts as a member bought one of these. 

 

[Garufa]

2 hours ago, Moped said:

I would suspect that the BR9 could attain a good following, but I think $530 is just a bit high for a Tisas.  I was looking at their 1911 prices a couple of weeks ago and they were about $329.99 at Buds.  They are out of stock now.

Maybe, but nearly everyone make 1911’s, no one is making the Hi Power anymore...until now.

[Moped]

3 hours ago, Garufa said:

Maybe, but nearly everyone make 1911’s, no one is making the Hi Power anymore...until now.

Which is really sad, because it was one of the greatest guns of all time.

[Fourtyfive]

I don’t own one, am I missing something here?

[hipower]

First, I am the one and only, the original, broken mold edition. Thank the Lord for that! One is far, far enough.

Secondly, I did see the Tisas BHP clone mentioned a while back, a would have liked to try one. But not at 5 bills plus. Might get a chance sometime.

 

[Fourtyfive]

Wasn’t there a nice nickel or stainless version available that bent my eye?

Yup...

Edited February 14, 2019 by Fourtyfive

[Chucktshoes]

4 minutes ago, Fourtyfive said:

Wasn’t there a nice nickel or stainless version available that bent my eye?

Yep. It’s available in both a black and a stainless version. 

[Fourtyfive]

Is it junk?

[Fourtyfive]

In a 9mm platform as such I can be easily swayed...

 

[Garufa]

9 hours ago, Fourtyfive said:

Is it junk?

Most reviews I've seen are fairly positive.

[Magiccarpetrides]

I don't see the point in a HiPower clone...except for a FEG I say get an FN or a Browning...or get a newer more refined gun...a remake of a classic is not a classic....its just copying old technology and design.

Edited February 14, 2019 by Magiccarpetrides

[Chucktshoes]

Just now, Magiccarpetrides said:

I don't see the point in a HiPower clone...except for a FEG I say get an FN a Browning...or get something newer...a remake of a classic is not a classic....its just copying old technology and design.

That’s like saying one should buy a Colt if they want a 1911. The HiPower is still a useful and viable gun. While I understand the economics behind Browning ceasing production, I’m happy somebody is still keeping the design in production. 

[Capbyrd]

9 minutes ago, Magiccarpetrides said:

I don't see the point in a HiPower clone...except for a FEG I say get an FN or a Browning...or get a newer more refined gun...a remake of a classic is not a classic....its just copying old technology and design.

As far as I know, TISAS is the only current manufacturer.   So if you want something new, its TISAS or hope for some NOS. 

 

[Magiccarpetrides]

3 hours ago, Chucktshoes said:

That’s like saying one should buy a Colt if they want a 1911. The HiPower is still a useful and viable gun. While I understand the economics behind Browning ceasing production, I’m happy somebody is still keeping the design in production. 

I love my Hipower but get real...there are a bunch of much better modern designs if its a self defense, carry, or range gun your after and in most cases much less expensive...and god forbid I say it I love my 1911, but that's also not the most ideal fighting gun regardless of what $2000+ piece of equipment nighthawk, Wilson, etc wanna sell you.  but to each their own...TISAS sure as hell ain't gonna be my choice though...maybe im a snob lol.

[Magiccarpetrides]

Honestly if one wants a modern Hipower buy a CZ...its basically the hipower modernized.

[Garufa]

1 minute ago, Magiccarpetrides said:

Honestly if one wants a modern Hipower buy a CZ...its basically the hipower modernized.

Kinda like saying the Hi Power is a modernized 1911.  The CZ is a 45 year old design.

[Magiccarpetrides]

24 minutes ago, Garufa said:

Kinda like saying the Hi Power is a modernized 1911.  The CZ is a 45 year old design.

based off the HIPOWER lol...but you gotta admit at least they made updates...

 

Hey don't blame me I own a Vector ya'll stuck in the past lmao  

[Moped]

I’m actually more of fan of the High Power than the CZ. Ergonomically, I think the HP fits the average hand better than the CZ. I have to reposition my hand to utilize the safety and the mag release on the CZ. I never had that problem with the HP that I owed until it was stolen. At the time, it was my favorite pistol. Wish I could afford another one. 

I do agree with Magiccarpetrides that there are better choices now. Several years ago I sold off my SA 1911 and went to a .45 M&P compact, which I hated. I traded it soon afterwards for a XDs .45. I really like it and would chose it over a 1911 any day. And I would pick my FNH FNS9 or Glock 17 over the Hi Power.  But I would still like to have that Hi Power back.  And to be honest, I wouldn’t made another 1911. I doubt I’d ever carry either again though.