We’ve all made fun of Turkish clones of guns. I’m certainly guilty of it. But today I’m eating a little humble pie, as EAA imports the Girsan MC P35 Match, a Hi-Power with all the modern features.
The Modern Hi-Power, the EAA/Girsan MC P35 Match
It’s certainly the Year of the Hi-Power. First, the Springfield SA-35, then FN reintroduced a redesigned version of the iconic pistol, and now EAA/Girsan is showing off their modernized Hi-Power design, with… most… of the bells and whistles consumers have been asking for. EAA has been importing the MC P35 since November of 2021, but at SHOT they’ve debuted the MC P35 Match. A Hi-Power that finally has (most) of the features people ask for in a modern handgun.
What features am I talking about? Little minor things, like an extended beavertail to prevent slide and hammer bite experienced by some users.

[SHOT 2022] EAA/Girsan MC P35 Match

[SHOT 2022] EAA/Girsan MC P35 Match

[SHOT 2022] EAA/Girsan MC P35 Match

[SHOT 2022] EAA/Girsan MC P35 Match
If the MC P35 is reliable and well-made, then I definitely see this competing with the Springfield and FN Hi-Powers. If it’s not reliable and well-made, then no matter what features it has, it’s going to bomb. My fingers are definitely crossed.
Fast Facts
- Caliber: 9×19
- Barrel Length: 4.87″
- Capacity: 15+1
- Finish: Cerakote in black, FDE, or two-tone silver/grey
- Trigger: SAO
- MSRP: TBD
- Release Date: TBD
Don’t forget to check out my colleague Rusty’s thoughts on some of the other offerings from EAA/Girsan!
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