New Baby Hi-Power! Girsan MCP35 LW Gun Review

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10 ай бұрын

Girsan has just released their Light Weight High Power! Based on the legendary John Browning design, with an Alloy Frame, shortened slide and barrel, extended beavertail and optics ready. Shoots like a dream. Thanks to EAA Corp for sending the Girsan MCP35 PI LW Match for the review. #GirsanHiPower #MCP35PILWMATCH #BrowningHiPower
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@RobnPhx1 10 ай бұрын

In a sea of polymer pistols, this really stands out positively.

@LuvBorderCollies 9 ай бұрын

Looked at a Girsan plain jane and a Springfield SA-35 at two different LGS. The Girsan was noticeably heavier than the 1983 Browning HP I had. Handled the SA-35 at other shop and it felt like the same weight as I recall the HP. Both guns were empty. That really stumped me as to the cause.

@thedewdster 9 ай бұрын

@@LuvBorderColliespossibly you had one.of the aluminum framed hi powers from the early 80s?

@jasonashley4579 10 ай бұрын

I've got a Turkish made beretta cheetah clone the Tisas Fatih, shoots like a dream, these Turkish guns are of excellent quality.

@DL-ij7tf 7 ай бұрын

I got their Beretta 92 clone, the Regard. They make some pimped ones but I preferred the bare bones style except for the accessory rail. Really premium quality except maybe the finish wears a bit easy.

@Alex76254R 4 ай бұрын

There are some excellent companies coming out of there! I'm still iffy about their shotguns, unless they are imported by a big brand name.

@adrianotero7963 9 ай бұрын

I would love to see Girsan make a clone of the Luger P-08 .

@Riptide1884 10 ай бұрын

You didn't mention it but did demonstrate the fact they deleted the magazine safety. This looks like one I want to look into, Thanks sootch!

@garetz2011 2 ай бұрын

Good point. I will never understand why to have a useless paper weight when you can have a single shot pistol to face surprises while exchanging magazines ON A MILITARY PISTOL! That safety is stupid.

@jimchambers7548 10 ай бұрын

I have a friend that has a 1977 High Power with the sales receipt where her dad bought it new. It's in factory case never had the mag loaded. It's beautiful and makes me drool everytime I see it

@danielfranchino4681 10 ай бұрын

I've had the Browning Hi- Power for more than 40 years and still love shooting it. Think I might add one of these to my collection.

@ReckerFidelWOLF 10 ай бұрын

I loved the Hi Power since I was 5. First 9mm handgun I was introduced to in this world from media and games. Mom bought a cap gun version for me when I was 8 and I knew what it was immediately. Held it and said to myself it will be my first pistol. It broke when I was 13 but I turned 21 this year and I got a SA35. I love my Hi Power and will carry it down to my some day children as a family heirloom. The Glock of your times indeed. First wonder 9.

@danielfranchino4681 10 ай бұрын

You will enjoy that pistol for a very long time. Have lots of fun with it!

@brandonvaughn1200 10 ай бұрын

what game? resident evil? @@ReckerFidelWOLF

@Jeremyho439 10 ай бұрын

I only saw 2 Hi Power last ten years. One new one and a used one. Used one asked for $1400.

@winkeemanley1820 7 ай бұрын

Bought my FN made HP in 1978 and still have it.

@bill-qv3er 10 ай бұрын

I have a 1969C model Belgium Hi-Power, it is my favorite pistol and is in 95% original condition. It is a beautiful gun and is one of the classics of all time.

@winkeemanley1820 10 ай бұрын

Yes, it is a classic. My FN Hi Power was made in 1976.

@Jeremyho439 10 ай бұрын

Lucky you

@Intoxacajun 6 ай бұрын

Stop it, you're killing me!! Just when I thought I had enough guns! What a fine looking firearm!

@seguridadcorporativa2419 17 күн бұрын

You don´t know how much I suffer with Dan reviews.... hahahhaha...

@caseymurphy244 10 ай бұрын

Just bought a MCP35PI Match. Wish to God I would have found it before I bought my SA35 Springfield. Now I'm sell the Springfield. That Girsan is just as accurate and just as reliable as the SA35. But a hell of a lot cheaper. By about $150. It's my main CC next to my Taurus Tx22 compact.

@jimm7346 5 ай бұрын

A little off topic, but in my experience a lot of ppl tend to knock Taurus (and I personally always thought their semi-autos were kinda ugly), but I have a G3 tactical and a TX22 now as well, and they both are incredibly accurate and fun pistols to shoot. The G3 tac has a pretty damn good (not great) re-fire trigger with an awesome reset. That said... I finally got my hands on a GX4 XL today, and the copy-cat Canik combat trigger was disappointing...

@lousnaps 4 ай бұрын

What holster do you use if u don't mind me asking?

@caseymurphy244 4 ай бұрын

@@jimm7346 I picked up a G4 carry last fall. Have about 1500 rounds through it. 100% reliable.

@caseymurphy244 4 ай бұрын

@@lousnaps I had a OWB holster. I think it was a Bianchi. Probably spelled wrong. But it was a comander size 1911 holster. The high power will work in just about any 1911 holster.

@lousnaps 4 ай бұрын

@caseymurphy244 I appreciate the response brother. Carry on. Carry safely.

@garyK.45ACP 10 ай бұрын

I love the Browning High Power. I always wondered why it was never shortened, lightened and offered in various versions, the way the 1911 has been. 🤷‍♂

@gregkerr725 10 ай бұрын

FM...not FN...down in Argentina made hi-power clones and offered a compact. Very plainly finished guns but very reliable.

@DARTHDANSAN 10 ай бұрын

Right

@65Slipkid 10 ай бұрын

My friend has a full sized FM, and it's a great shooting gun. Better, in fact, than my early 80's FN. I always wanted one of the compact versions.

@slept-on_SP 10 ай бұрын

The closest remnant would be the CZ75 model variants.

@thomasschreiber9559 10 ай бұрын

Could've made a version in 38 super as well

@Waqas9157 10 ай бұрын

Best gun reviewer on youtube, explains well, every bit of detail.

@Joesizzle442344 4 ай бұрын

I got for Hickok for shooting and I go to sootch for details ahahah

@jeffreylocke8808 10 ай бұрын

Girsan has a winner with this version.

@GunPartsbyTeddy1911 10 ай бұрын

I bought an original Hi Power from a friend brand new in the box never been shot,he bought it in 1968. Now it is a collectable gun for me.

@JosephAnthonyJosefius 10 ай бұрын

Very nice, looks like a great pistol. I love the consistent ejection pattern.

@MrAvant123 10 ай бұрын

I carried a HiPower in the British military it was a good pistol but could sometimes slide-bite you, so I see the Beaver tail on this one is a lot better.

@nightcat87 10 ай бұрын

One of the best channels on KZfaq. Everytime I look up something, there you are in front of that building with the answers. Much Love

@Ricardo_C 10 ай бұрын

I just bought this gun , based on this video alone.

@frankammirati3385 10 ай бұрын

Girsan , canik , stoeger all from turkey all excellent choices , my opinion , you can’t beat any of them for quality , options and pricing , I currently own a canik mete sfx and stoeger str9 have been looking to add a girsan to my line up but its hard to find anyone who Carrie’s them in a local shop , girsan has way more offerings than the other 2 , I can only hope at some point in the future as popular as all 3 are getting that there will be more aftermarket support .

@Tayfun_Hekimoglu 10 ай бұрын

Don't forget also SARSILMAZ fire arms . They have got a good pistols too

@frankammirati3385 10 ай бұрын

@@Tayfun_Hekimoglu I had no idea sar was made in turkey , I have looked at them as well as they too also appear to make fine firearms at an affordable price they just don’t seem to get the marketing the others get , if my memory serves me correct they were more popular than canik was years ago . I will have a look at there variants as well . Thanks for the reminder .

@kendelvalle8299 10 ай бұрын

Even back in the late 60’s we could get 15 round magazines from Brazil. I carried a HP and a 1911 for years while working as a private contractor…both at the same time. The HP was the high cap backup. Still have a Belgium 1972 one. Now a safe queen.

@DLDafterDark 10 ай бұрын

Great video man. Cool little pistol. And great to meet you at IV8888!

@shattucm 7 ай бұрын

Great idea. I hope Girson's idea catches on and they deserve credit for what should be a huge swan song of a comeback for the hi- power. What if we had a 2011 type version, etc? It's a great platform that can be improved on to the moon. Just hope other (better) manufacturers jump on this trend I'd love to see.

@Brownandproud1145 6 ай бұрын

Love to see older design firearms still alive and well hi power gotts to be one of the colloest guns ever made

@weirdshibainu 10 ай бұрын

At first glance I wouldn't have guessed it as a Girsan. It looks well done.

@bluesinsideout 6 ай бұрын

I love the banter between you and Sarah Mac!

@Bill-jv5eg 10 ай бұрын

What a great looking handgun , very impressive

@pvasicc209 10 ай бұрын

Thats so cool to be able to shoot different firearms all the time, with free ammo. I'd do it everyday.🙂

@ermanbeaty3990 10 ай бұрын

I have a Browning FN Hi-Power that has polished blue finish and tangent sights. Probably my favorite gun. Also have the Girsan Hi-Power full size and it's an excellent gun.

@FL-Kman 10 ай бұрын

Good consistent ejection from that little Girsan!

@MrJdog1987 10 ай бұрын

Reminds me of my starBM but double stacked

@beltwayjo7391 10 ай бұрын

To very honest with the entire 2A family…. I’m not carrying something that I’m going to be mad about surrendering if the time came to use it. I’m only carrying Glock…because Glock isn’t rare and it has everything you need. But them beautiful ones are staying home or at the range😁

@VinnyS9143101982 10 ай бұрын

Hi Power lightweight Commander

@timriley302 10 ай бұрын

I would love to have a Hi Power at my age I am not sure that will ever happen, still pretty happy with my 9mm Cougar and PT 92 AF plus various other calibers 1911- .357. No plastic guns for me. My Cougar was made in Turkey had 0 issues with it, my carry gun.

@phillipdale6765 10 ай бұрын

This looks really great and appears to be a great looker and shooter! I need to add to my collection..thank you for the excellent review !

@clintonlayne9253 10 ай бұрын

That's one Slick pistol. I have big mitts . I suffer from Slide bite. I have a Tisa US ARMY. I might have to take a close look at this pistol.

@chriscosby2459 10 ай бұрын

What a beautiful pistol.

@eleazarantonio 10 ай бұрын

I don’t know if I can justify this with my custom beretta 92 compact. But man, do I want it. What a beautiful gun. Must have an amazing single action trigger. Thanks for the review as always brother.

@curtismatsune3147 10 ай бұрын

The new shorty looked so sweet with the old school wood grips. I'd carry that.

@chrisgrace1489 10 ай бұрын

Bought a sa35 last week haven't shot it yet but so far I love it

@wehrwxlf 10 ай бұрын

thinking about selling my ppk for one, haven’t decided

@WolfBiteTactical 10 ай бұрын

I wish Browning would make it

@ernestocampos6483 9 ай бұрын

Scooch u must be in paradise with all the firearms to review like this one u posted very nice

@jerrybarlow1951 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Sootch00..! I don't make many comments, but I just wanted to say that I really appreciate your no nonsense and rigorous reviews on relevant products, Girsan is a really good company that is run by Americans outa Brazil! Keep the faith brother.. :)

@bwm3013 2 ай бұрын

No Jerry it is not run by Americans out of Brazil. Girsan is run by Turks in Turkey.

@christamez734 2 ай бұрын

Just found one for $550. Gonna purchase this weekend. I have the full size Girsan and really didn't like the sight set up. I took it out and ran drills alongside a buddy with a new Stacato C. I kept it up with speed and accuracy no problem. I can't wait to get this LW model. Gonna be my new edc.

@davidgiles9751 10 ай бұрын

A "Centurion" version of the Hi-Power - very cool!

@petesheppard1709 10 ай бұрын

It makes me think of the Argentine FM Detective from the '90s; the only other compact production I'm aware of.

@zebariahgilley1998 10 ай бұрын

Ive been wanting the girsan pi model glad they made a light weight version for carry

@tanhvan1 10 ай бұрын

I have the Browning Hi-Power in 9mm.. since 2001... still using it on the range and on the hunt ... probably over 7,000+ rounds through the barrel.

@Edyth_Hedd 9 ай бұрын

Sweet little pistol. Thanks for a great review!

@timsmith9645 10 ай бұрын

Nice high power girsan thanks for sharing sootch00

@CaptainSeamus 10 ай бұрын

The other thing I see is that they did away with the mag safety. That allows free drop on the empty mag as well as tightening up the trigger a bit. Looks like I'll have to add another Hi Power to my KBI and my Browning. The Browning was my first CC firearm, big but skinny and not bad to carry. Looking forward to a lighter, shorter version with full mag.

@GunsFreakAK47 10 ай бұрын

Love the trigger on it

@franzschmid9079 4 ай бұрын

A one to one copy is also made by FEG Hungary in a quit good quality. Full steel. It works perfect. Regards from Switzerland

@christ6463 9 ай бұрын

12:08 No magazine safety! EXCELLENT!

@darltharp525 10 ай бұрын

Perfect gun to introduce someone to hammer fired guns, and not a bad price either

@marianosolis1267 10 ай бұрын

Amazing review! Thanks

@richardespinoza6243 10 ай бұрын

I like that better than the Regent although the Regent MC 9 is ok. But Girsan looks so much better.

@almanji8046 10 ай бұрын

I love this handgun. 💯🙂👊✌️👌👍🙏

@jimhovater8755 10 ай бұрын

If standard BHP grips fit, I'm sold.

@dillonc7955 10 ай бұрын

I've always complained about the Hi Power never being compact enough for carry. Hopefully the trend will take off and there will be holster support for this down the road.

@advhawk6455 10 ай бұрын

Should fit fine in a 1911 Commander holster.

@life_of_riley88 10 ай бұрын

I always complain about its lack of cz75 beavertail and my bloody hand from slide bite. . .but this little thing looks lovely.

@jason200912 10 ай бұрын

They got red dot models too which is the future of carry

@life_of_riley88 10 ай бұрын

@@advhawk6455 Or a Cz75 compact holster, it's basically the exact same size.

@andrewgates8158 10 ай бұрын

Officer high powers were made or at least 'detective'

@fullmetalhighfive 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your other review on the Bul Armory Axe C Hatchet. I ended up with one and it has been excellent!

@Steelcity77 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful handgun, I'm gonna have to check it out. Thanks for another great review.

@sootch00 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for stopping by Brother!

@roughneckmp 9 ай бұрын

My first Hi-Power was a FM Argentine Detective. Shorter barrel, a little snappier, but absolutely love it. Might need to find this offering.

@TNTactical 10 ай бұрын

Good seeing you at IV8888!

@tomsherwood4650 10 ай бұрын

Those Argentine compact sized HPs from years ago were pretty nice little pistols.

@GunsFreakAK47 10 ай бұрын

Awesome review mate 👍🏼👍🏼

@larsbliss2728 10 ай бұрын

I have the tisas in stainless. That little mofo runs great and saves my FN from excessive use. I may need to get one of these since a compact model would be nice.

@smurra3 10 ай бұрын

The rare Argentinian Made FM Detective High Power is the Bee's Knees, Argentina, military got a license and machinery from FN Browning to make their own military Hi Powers, and they were the first ever to shorten the High Power. The FM Detective was imported starting in 1991 for a few years. They are fairly rare and coveted. I have one and have put over 20 thousand rounds thru it. I Never had a single malfunction, and it devoured any ammo i fed it. I recently bought another brand new never fired one. After about 500 rounds of break in i will use it for CCW and use the other for a range gun. If you ever have the chance to get one don't miss out. They pop up on GB a few times a year.

@tomsherwood4650 10 ай бұрын

I had one and the only thing that did not appeal was it had some kind of a poly finish like a CZ 75. YOU can get thin grips from Brownells to make it even slimmer. Or could.

@pizzademonXX 10 ай бұрын

My old GP35 loved chewing the web if my hand, the CZ75 cured that👍

@anthonyangeli256 10 ай бұрын

Nice job on the vid sooch . I like that gun. Seems like a good deal , but I really am fond of that High Power. We'll see what goes down. Peace out brother.

@chi-townmuscle 10 ай бұрын

I will be picking up one, thanks for the review

@sootch00 10 ай бұрын

You're going to love the way it shoots. Thanks

@serverlan763 10 ай бұрын

It would be rad if they made an even smaller one in .380

@BigMod167 10 ай бұрын

This is a must-have

@justinholland9844 10 ай бұрын

See, why didnt FN ever update the Hi-Power the way Colt has done with the 1911? Novak-style sights, G10 grips, some bevelling here, some checkering there, and most of all, a new safety-less trigger couldve kept this a viable product for them.

@johnjuarez8005 9 ай бұрын

A definite improvement over the originals.

@chiang_paul 10 ай бұрын

Good presentation 👍❤Thank you 🙏

@sootch00 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for stopping by Paul!

@garetz2011 2 ай бұрын

The extended beavertail has a second function: protect the sear if the pistol falls over its hammer; the leverage is huge, may damage sear, hammer or both. A decocker would be nice too. Turks are getting better and better on this field.

@aldehorte 10 ай бұрын

Must be nice to have a browning high power. Thank you for the review. I'm glad they came out with this in answer to another competitor that charges too much.

@donaldwilliams5255 10 ай бұрын

Seems to be a nice gun but does it come in a 45 ACP. I only carry 45 ACP

@aldehorte 10 ай бұрын

I used to only carry 40/45, but the ballistics and stopping power of today's 9mm shouldn't be underestimated. The higher capacity is just to attractive along with the improved ballistics for me. My single stack backup is still a 40 though.

@dillonc7955 10 ай бұрын

Cough cough FN who made a "modern" Hi Power yet didn't even have rails and cuts for a light or optic.

@christ6463 9 ай бұрын

@@aldehorte Count me in for a Girsan Compact in .40 with 12 round mags...

@iyn1911 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for video. This is what FN should have made.

@damoncarter300 10 ай бұрын

I do believe I may have to check this pistol out. Always been leary of EAA but definitely wanna look at this.

@GunsFreakAK47 10 ай бұрын

You didn’t measure the trigger weight with the devise this time? What’s the trigger pull weight?

@mccormyke 10 ай бұрын

You have such excellent recoil control. Have you done a video on that subject?

@fakenews7266 10 ай бұрын

I bought a Belgium FN Hi-Power the day I turned 21 ,

@DavidDiaz-yx1dq 3 ай бұрын

Eccelente pistola,me cuido 25 años,sirviendo en la PFA,FIEL HASTA LA MUERTE,un arma plenamente militar,super confiable.

@seguridadcorporativa2419 17 күн бұрын

Saludos desde Guatemala amigo. Respetos a los policías argentinos.

@billyfreeman5803 10 ай бұрын

Reminds me of the nighthawk custom hi-power but for about $3000 less haha

@justinholland9844 10 ай бұрын

Yeah, the Nighthawk was a work of art, though, and not just in appearance. That's the one pistol I would have spent that kind of money on if I had it.

@JeepsCafe 10 ай бұрын

Another solid review from Sootch00, Excellent job bud!

@RubyMarkLindMilly 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful little gun

@anthonynovelli2164 9 ай бұрын

That is one great concealed carry option.

@Chef-James 10 ай бұрын

I'd buy that over any Springfield Armory. All day any day

@BillyJ244 10 ай бұрын

That is an awesome piece of equipment

@PatrickMalone-fj2ul 4 ай бұрын

You should shoot the full size MC P35. Love mine. Runs flawlessly.

@gregkerr725 10 ай бұрын

I've noticed a number of Turkish guns have safeties which are kind of stiff to engage but easy to disengage. It's possible that is by design to help mitigate the problem some people have when racking the slide and inadvertently sweeping the safety on.

@DonTruman 10 ай бұрын

Exactly what i was thinking -- it's intentional, to avoid accidental engagement.

@IntenseSpirit 10 ай бұрын

YES Ive been hoping someone besides that one obscure company in Brazil would pick up on this idea.

@williamcarey6592 10 ай бұрын

As a 60+ year shooter, I gave upon the High Power 50+ years ago. However this clone does seem to solve most of the problems.

@johndilday1846 10 ай бұрын

I found that the CZ75 is a great product improved Hi-Power with an even better grip. Love mine more than my Hi-Power.

@fnc5369 10 ай бұрын

This should be called a baby power. A short power would be disrespectful. Cool gun!

@mikerash1116 10 ай бұрын

Another feature that wasn't mentioned is that there is no magazine disconnect. For me that is a big deal. That rates as high as having a beavertail.

@theDmageeable 10 ай бұрын

Dude I have a Arcus 94 I replaced all the springs and added BH Spring Solution safety first system which is a safety that’s like a reverse de cocker anyways this gun you reviewed is the best bang for the buck right now like a compact 2011

@sirdanoman 10 ай бұрын

Nice beavertail. I may be wrong but even the Gen 3 from FN and the new Springfield clone didn't have that 1911 type beavertail. I dated a gal that had an original FN Hi Power in her night stand...she had no idea what it was, just how to shoot it. She was prior military as well as her dad, uncle, etc. I love the original but the hammer bite sans beavertail...

@curtisbarrow7650 10 ай бұрын

Cylinder’n Slide has a no bite hammer…works good!

@paulwolf7562 10 ай бұрын

One of my favorite pistols is the Browning Hi-Power. I consider them very accurate, and in capable hands, that accuracy is very high. A compact version? I would love to find one, in good condition, at least.

@TheLoneRanger745 6 ай бұрын

It sure looks Classy with your wood grip installed, NICE LOOKING HIGH-POWER for a clone. Turkey makes ALOT of Very Nice clones nowadays. Super flat shooting recoil 😮 great 👍😃