Modernizing a Classic

[Talyn]

A NEW “HIGH POWER” FROM GIRSAN: MCP35 PI LW OPS​

The MC P35 PI LW OPS “High Power” from Girsan is not a faithful reproduction of John Moses Browning and Dieudonné Saive’s original masterpiece — it’s not supposed to be.

Modernizing a Classic

The Girsan High Power (trademarked using that exact spelling, so we’ll write “High Power” throughout this article when talking about this model specifically) is, like many modern 1911s, a timeless core design with 21st-century upgrades. If you’re looking for a replica of an original Hi-Power...

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[Sld1959]

I have to say I am really paying attention to the detective sized version of this one.

 

[Talyn]

I have to say I am really paying attention to the detective sized version of this one.

What I posted "is" one of the two detective-sized models. The OPS with the dust-cover rail, and the rail less Match.

 

[Sld1959]

What I posted "is" one of the two detective-sized models. The OPS with the dust-cover rail, and the rail less Match.

Yep, it is indeed. Did not look close enough on my phone I guess.

 

[Talyn]

Yea the phone screens are to small to really discern things, that's why I don't use them.

 

[xdman]

Ugh that warning on the dust cover, otherwise great

 

[Grayfox]

I dearly love the Hi-Power. I even own a Girsan P.I. Model.
But that thing is just wrong.

 

[youngolddude]

Not a rail fan, so I like the one without. The beavertail sure is big. I doubt I get another HP from any maker unless I unload a few different guns gathering dust.

 

[Bassbob]

Ugh that warning on the dust cover, otherwise great

Yeah. And people complained about the “ Grip Zone”. At least you can’t see that when you’re holding the gun.