POTD: The Hungarian FEG (Browning Hi-Power clone)
Published: June 4th, 2015
William wrote …
This is a pic of my Hungarian FEG Hi-Power clone. I’ve always wanted a Hi-power, and these were recently made available for a song due to their rough condition. Originally I was going to refinish it, but the “to hell and back” look has grown on me.
Great photo William. I don’t think I have ever seen a FÉG in real life (or if I have I did not notice it was a FEG).
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I had one of these when first imported into the US. The extractor was soft and when shot out replaced it with a Cylinder & Slide upgrade, as well as their ambidextrous safety, slidestop lever, and larger sights,. The trigger crosspin would 'walk out' during firing. A gunsmith diagnosed that the frame hole was just slightly too large and advised sending the pistol back to the importer for remedy. (He recommended a larger diameter trigger crosspin). The importer disagreed stating that the replaced trigger spring was supposed to hold the pin in place. ?? Wrong, problem persisted and I had the pistolsmith fabricate a custom sized pin. Other than poor warranty service and a condescending failed solution, a good workhorse gun.
I have one of these I picked up in college from a friend of a friend. Gave $150 for it never looked back. Great shooter. Probably one of the best dollar/fun values in my collection.