WE Browning Hi Power (FN HP35 Tangent model)

pounce_the_jaguar · November 10th, 2011, 19:45

Update: The gun just feels the need to break at every turn. After the filing didn't work and the switch up didn't work I tried shimming the blow back housing. That only forced the mags out of the magazine well after the first shot. I also discovered a crack in the pot metal near the rear site. I cannot believe the shoddy workmanship of this gun. It lasted me barely a season before it fell apart. If they up their game I would recommend this gun but until then wait for something else.

supermohawk · January 27th, 2012, 22:07

Sorry for the Necro but,
Does anyone know if RS grips will fit? Got one in chrome and real wood grips will add to the sexyness.

pounce_the_jaguar · January 27th, 2012, 22:19

They do not. My real steel grips barely fit my tanaka, they are miniature sized on this pistol.

Strelok · January 27th, 2012, 22:31

Yeah, I found out the same way. They can be modded, however. I plan on doing that pretty soon. I'll post up a guide.

supermohawk · February 11th, 2012, 02:06

I am looking for a leather holster for my baby and not many company's make a Hi-power specific holster, but a lot of 1911 gov. The length from trigger guard to front is shorter on the Hi-Power vs the 1911 gov. Would the front ends be close enough for this to work good? Anyone with both a 1911 and a Hi-Power feedback appreciated.

Strelok · February 11th, 2012, 02:54

Search for canadian hp35 holster surplus!

Basic-Wedge · July 26th, 2012, 20:56

I just picked up a WE Hi Power through ASC's classifieds, and I'm loving it!

As expected, there's no real hop-up, but .25 BBs track dead straight out to 25 meters plus, and clock in around 300 fps, giving a fairly spicy amount of kick.

The fake woodgrain grips aren't unattractive, but I'll spray them black, to more accurately resemble Inglis grips.

Anyway, the gun has been fine so far, and I'm anxious to learn its ins and outs.

Basic-Wedge · August 6th, 2012, 15:40

Now looking a bit more "Canadian", with Krylon srayed and sealed black grips. I also installed a rubber washer to act as a Shok-Buff. Anyone who's ever used a real steel, Browning designed gun will know how important and useful a Shok-Buff from Wilson Combat can be.

My teammates, many of whom own Tanaka Hi Powers, tried this WE for the first time, and were blown away by how easy it is to live with.

Here's a users tip I'd like to pass along: to drop the hammer, you have to have a magazine inserted to trip the mag safety. Instead of a magazine, just use one of those mag shaped BB loaders. The standard 100 round BB loader is almost exactly the same shape as a Hi Power mag. Use it, and there's less risk of an ND.

Strelok · August 6th, 2012, 19:35

Looking wonderful dude

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I find if you just have the magazine inserted far enough to feel 'resistance' its far enough to drop the hammer without discharge. Easier that way for me.

N_Force · August 9th, 2012, 23:25

this is the one I have and like the finishing. it is WE. I really hate the plastic grip, should custom made a wood one, may be?

East Berlin · July 4th, 2013, 17:00

How much do these gun's go for in Canada? The American price is $110 but I'm guessing it's at least double that here due to the hassle of bringing them in. I'm looking for a silver one, though I am probably going to buy a black one as well.

Rainer · July 4th, 2013, 19:17

Check this out East Berlin...

http://airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=156095

Basic-Wedge · July 4th, 2013, 20:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rainer

Check this out East Berlin...

He probably does know about that thread... he started it.

Get age verified East Berlin, and your access to information will improve substantially.

j_march · July 4th, 2013, 21:21

He doesn't seem to want to. Maybe cause he can't?

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January 27th, 2012, 22:07	#17
supermohawk Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Didsbury, Alberta	Sorry for the Necro but, Does anyone know if RS grips will fit? Got one in chrome and real wood grips will add to the sexyness. __________________ Medicine Hat Airsoft - Home of the Cypress County Tactical Airsoft Team

February 11th, 2012, 02:06	#20
supermohawk Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Didsbury, Alberta	I am looking for a leather holster for my baby and not many company's make a Hi-power specific holster, but a lot of 1911 gov. The length from trigger guard to front is shorter on the Hi-Power vs the 1911 gov. Would the front ends be close enough for this to work good? Anyone with both a 1911 and a Hi-Power feedback appreciated. __________________ Medicine Hat Airsoft - Home of the Cypress County Tactical Airsoft Team

July 26th, 2012, 20:56	#22
Basic-Wedge Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2010	I just picked up a WE Hi Power through ASC's classifieds, and I'm loving it! As expected, there's no real hop-up, but .25 BBs track dead straight out to 25 meters plus, and clock in around 300 fps, giving a fairly spicy amount of kick. The fake woodgrain grips aren't unattractive, but I'll spray them black, to more accurately resemble Inglis grips. Anyway, the gun has been fine so far, and I'm anxious to learn its ins and outs. __________________ * * * * * * * * * Rob Bye

November 10th, 2011, 19:45	#16
pounce_the_jaguar Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006	Update: The gun just feels the need to break at every turn. After the filing didn't work and the switch up didn't work I tried shimming the blow back housing. That only forced the mags out of the magazine well after the first shot. I also discovered a crack in the pot metal near the rear site. I cannot believe the shoddy workmanship of this gun. It lasted me barely a season before it fell apart. If they up their game I would recommend this gun but until then wait for something else.

January 27th, 2012, 22:19	#18
pounce_the_jaguar Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006	They do not. My real steel grips barely fit my tanaka, they are miniature sized on this pistol.

January 27th, 2012, 22:31	#19
Strelok Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brandon Manitoba	Yeah, I found out the same way. They can be modded, however. I plan on doing that pretty soon. I'll post up a guide.

February 11th, 2012, 02:54	#21
Strelok Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brandon Manitoba	Search for canadian hp35 holster surplus!

August 6th, 2012, 15:40	#23
Basic-Wedge Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2010	Now looking a bit more "Canadian", with Krylon srayed and sealed black grips. I also installed a rubber washer to act as a Shok-Buff. Anyone who's ever used a real steel, Browning designed gun will know how important and useful a Shok-Buff from Wilson Combat can be. My teammates, many of whom own Tanaka Hi Powers, tried this WE for the first time, and were blown away by how easy it is to live with. Here's a users tip I'd like to pass along: to drop the hammer, you have to have a magazine inserted to trip the mag safety. Instead of a magazine, just use one of those mag shaped BB loaders. The standard 100 round BB loader is almost exactly the same shape as a Hi Power mag. Use it, and there's less risk of an ND. __________________ * * * * * * * * * Rob Bye

August 6th, 2012, 19:35	#24
Strelok Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brandon Manitoba	Looking wonderful dude . I find if you just have the magazine inserted far enough to feel 'resistance' its far enough to drop the hammer without discharge. Easier that way for me.

August 9th, 2012, 23:25	#25
N_Force Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario	this is the one I have and like the finishing. it is WE. I really hate the plastic grip, should custom made a wood one, may be? __________________ aka Uncle

July 4th, 2013, 17:00	#26
East Berlin Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2013	Awesome How much do these gun's go for in Canada? The American price is $110 but I'm guessing it's at least double that here due to the hassle of bringing them in. I'm looking for a silver one, though I am probably going to buy a black one as well.

July 4th, 2013, 19:17	#27
Rainer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Winnipeg	Check this out East Berlin... http://airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=156095 __________________

July 4th, 2013, 21:21	#29
j_march Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Medicine Hat, alberta	He doesn't seem to want to. Maybe cause he can't? __________________

WE Browning Hi Power (FN HP35 Tangent model)

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