New Baby Hi-Power! Girsan MCP35 LW Gun Review

[@RobnPhx1]

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

[@LuvBorderCollies]

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]

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

[@jimchambers7548]

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

[@jasonashley4579]

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]

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.

[@Marlboromickey]

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.

[@bill-qv3er]

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]

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

[@Jeremyho439]

Lucky you

[@danielfranchino4681]

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]

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]

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

[@brandonvaughn1200]

what game? resident evil? @@ReckerFidelWOLF

[@Jeremyho439]

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

[@winkeemanley1820]

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

[@caseymurphy244]

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]

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]

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

[@caseymurphy244]

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

[@caseymurphy244]

@@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]

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

[@GunPartsbyTeddy1911]

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.

[@Riptide1884]

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]

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.

[@kendelvalle8299]

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.

[@jeffreylocke8808]

Girsan has a winner with this version.

[@MrAvant123]

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.

[@garyK.45ACP]

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]

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

[@DARTHDANSAN]

Right

[@65Slipkid]

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]

The closest remnant would be the CZ75 model variants.

[@thomasschreiber9559]

Could've made a version in 38 super as well

[@adrianotero7963]

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

[@garetz2011]

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.

[@nightcat87]

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

[@franzschmid9079]

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

[@ermanbeaty3990]

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.

[@Waqas9157]

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

[@Joesizzle442344]

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

[@JosephAnthonyJosefius]

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

[@tanhvan1]

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.

[@weirdshibainu]

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

[@Intoxacajun]

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

[@seguridadcorporativa2419]

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

[@timriley302]

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.

[@frankammirati3385]

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]

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

[@frankammirati3385]

@@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 .

[@Brownandproud1145]

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

[@Ricardo_C]

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

[@jerrybarlow1951]

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]

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

[@curtismatsune3147]

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

[@christamez734]

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.

[@FL-Kaiman]

Good consistent ejection from that little Girsan!

[@smurra3]

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]

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.

[@pvasicc209]

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

[@Bill-jv5eg]

What a great looking handgun , very impressive

[@zebariahgilley1998]

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

[@danielpicquet1042]

I absolutely love the OPS MCP35, and the PI OPS, and the LW variants from Girsan. They are smooth and tight, no slop in slide to frame fitment,. The trigger is better than the original Hi Power, but it's how it feels in hand and point of aim is were it really shines. Great review of an affordable alternative to a $900+ 2311, that's also a Girsan, but not nearly as good. IMAO

[@clintonlayne9253]

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.

[@shattucm]

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.

[@dillonc7955]

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]

Should fit fine in a 1911 Commander holster.

[@life_of_riley88]

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

[@jason200912]

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

[@life_of_riley88]

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

[@andrewgates8158]

Officer high powers were made or at least 'detective'

[@CaptainSeamus]

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.

[@darltharp525]

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

[@larsbliss2728]

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.

[@eleazarantonio]

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.

[@roughneckmp]

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

[@christ6463]

12:08 No magazine safety! EXCELLENT!

[@petesheppard1709]

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

[@richardespinoza6243]

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

[@DavidDiaz-yx1dq]

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

[@seguridadcorporativa2419]

Saludos desde Guatemala amigo. Respetos a los policías argentinos.

[@bluesinsideout]

I love the banter between you and Sarah Mac!

[@mikerash1116]

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.

[@davidgiles9751]

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

[@chriscosby2459]

What a beautiful pistol.

[@phillipdale6765]

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 !

[@beltwayjo7391]

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😁

[@nk-dw2hm]

This thing only costs 400-450 so it can look like a star and be surrendered for a while without being angry

[@timsmith9645]

Nice high power girsan thanks for sharing sootch00

[@bobwampler3387]

I’m not going to lie, it’s a beautiful handgun. I like this size and would definitely consider buying one. The website doesn’t list the width, which is important for carry.

[@BigMod167]

This is a must-have

[@johnjuarez8005]

A definite improvement over the originals.

[@ernestocampos6483]

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

[@GunsFreakAK47]

Love the trigger on it

[@Steelcity77]

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

[@sootch00]

Thanks for stopping by Brother!

[@aldehorte]

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]

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

[@aldehorte]

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]

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

[@christ6463]

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

[@chrisgrace1489]

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

[@wehrwxlf]

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

[@Edyth_Hedd]

Sweet little pistol. Thanks for a great review!

[@gregkerr725]

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]

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

[@chi-townmuscle]

I will be picking up one, thanks for the review

[@sootch00]

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

[@paulwolf7562]

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.

[@justinholland9844]

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.

[@Phenixrising-p1p]

I bought one. My dad carried a hp for 40 years and I have his after he passed. I get bit when shooting it so I purchased the exact gun in this video. I really like it, but I have a couple of small complaints. The guide rod is a pain in the ass to get back in. I have big hands, and the grip on the left side gets in the way of flipping the safety up. I fixed that with my Dremel. And the barrel being so hi pollished it's over kill. I plan on using some emery cloth to knock it down some. Other than what was stated on the rear sight, it's a great gun. Wish it would of been made again sooner. I know that the Argentine hp model was close. I think it was called the detective model.

[@almanji8046]

I love this handgun. 💯🙂👊✌️👌👍🙏

[@GunsFreakAK47]

Awesome review mate 👍🏼👍🏼

[@CMB21497]

I have plenty of polymer pistols, but my favorites are all metal. CZ75, 1911, P226, Hi-Power, 92, etc.

[@jimhovater8755]

If standard BHP grips fit, I'm sold.

[@michaelshapiro1543]

Amazing how DIFFERENT a pistol's report sounds, based, I suppose, on the "range" environment, the microphones and the ammo used, among other factors.

[@davidgraflex2065]

It’s so pretty that grey is great

[@IntenseSpirit]

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

[@blamingfish432]

I wish they made the compact aluminum version without the extended beaver tail, but only the full size aluminum has the standard beaver tail

[@iyn1911]

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

[@chiang_paul]

Good presentation 👍❤Thank you 🙏

[@sootch00]

Thanks for stopping by Paul!

[@PatrickMalone-fj2ul]

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

[@MrFreefonix420]

Browning would be proud of how far his 1911 and hi power came

[@AirborneMOC031]

No he wouldn't - he had little to nothing to do with the prototype concept or the development to the final P35. He gave it a shot after the start but both his striker fired designs were rejected as the original prototype was.

[@danielbeck9191]

Looks like this model does NOT have a magazine-disconnect safety, which I think is a major improvement, and helps make for a better trigger action.

[@Phenixrising-p1p]

Yes, no mag safely in mine either.

[@AirborneMOC031]

Weird how the British, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand SAS, FBI HRT, etc all chose to retain that magazine disconnect. Ditto for pretty much every military that issued the pistol. Wonder what those guys didn't learn fighting in wars and hunting down terrorists that our home grown American kitchen table gunsmiths knew.

[@FirearmEnthusiast]

Very nice features to update the high power. The modern/futuristic colorway on the finish is a great looker. Very impressive.

[@MrJdog1987]

Reminds me of my starBM but double stacked

[@VinnyS9143101982]

Hi Power lightweight Commander

[@torqueguy1]

You brightened up my day. Aluminum baby 35! Love from Appalachia

[@williamcarey6592]

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]

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

[@fakenews7266]

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

[@keysgirl7699]

Every time I see one of their new pistols, they come out with a better model. Girsan & EAA are great. The Hi Power on the other hand is an awesome pistol! That is a nice gun. All the upgrades. What else could you need.? I wouldn’t change anything. Even the grips.

[@fullmetalhighfive]

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

[@sirdanoman]

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]

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

[@sinclairpages]

My all original Browning is a BPM-D model. Only 800 were made in 1997 and 1998. Less than 30 rounds fired thru it.

[@pizzademonXX]

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

[@WolfBiteTactical]

I wish Browning would make it

[@merlindsbest]

That bane is out of control. That bejng said, I still want one.

[@theDmageeable]

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

[@marianosolis1267]

Amazing review! Thanks

[@fnc5369]

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

[@bloodymotivationtv5926]

I don't like so much fiber optic front sight that come in stock. They tend to break pretty quick. But the gun look excellent

[@TheLoneRanger745]

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 👍😃

[@serverlan763]

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