Joined
·
3,056 Posts
In another thread, I asked about low volume American manufacturers of Hi Powers. This got me thinking. What if manufacturers tried to clone the Hi Power the way they've done 1911s? Who do ya'll think could build a good one?
My picks are:
Ruger (Yes, I'm serious.): The FN MKIII pistol already has a cast frame, and Ruger is great at casting things. They make a quality 1911 at an attractive price, I can't see why they couldn't build a budget Hi Power. I'm sure they'd fill it with MIM components. I'm fine with that, as long as it maintains parts compatibility with FN pistols, and is priced accordingly.
Nighthawk: They did a great job modifying FN pistols, they should look into making their own.
My picks are:
Ruger (Yes, I'm serious.): The FN MKIII pistol already has a cast frame, and Ruger is great at casting things. They make a quality 1911 at an attractive price, I can't see why they couldn't build a budget Hi Power. I'm sure they'd fill it with MIM components. I'm fine with that, as long as it maintains parts compatibility with FN pistols, and is priced accordingly.
Nighthawk: They did a great job modifying FN pistols, they should look into making their own.