I first picked one of these up about four years ago. The fit and finish were as good as many. It gobbled up every load I put through it. Problem was it's accuracy. 6-8" from a sandbag at 15 yards is not what I call good. I thought it might just be me, but a fellow gun-nut couldn't get it to perform any better. Between that and the hammer bite, I traded it off for another Glock. Now I'm thinking about trying another one. Does anyone know if this was typical for the gun or did I just find the one bad apple. I'm not looking for match-grade, I just want to be able to hit a pop can at 25 yards.
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May I recommend a CZ?
Marshall
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I highly recommend an original FN-HP MKIII version. Single action and you can buy them in the 400.00's.
BHPshooter
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I agree with Marshall -- you'll enjoy the real deal much more.
Wes
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I already own an original, manufactured in Belgium with the original adjustable sight. It's more of a mantle piece right now, although it does see a little range time every now and then.
What I wondering is what anyone has to say about the PJK-9HP.
What I wondering is what anyone has to say about the PJK-9HP.
wally
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If you could still get them for the $220-$250 I paid for mine they'd be fine (as long as you are not talking about the one with the full length sight rib). IMHO not enough price difference between them and the CDNN FN HiPowers right now to make them worth looking for unless you've got a real hanker'n for a Hungarian gun.
--wally.
--wally.
Marshall
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Mason, I knew what you were asking, I really didn't elaborate as much as I should have.
I do not have the PJK-9HP. However, I looked into them pretty heavily once and came away with the definite opinion that for roughly $425.00-$450.00, I could own the FN and have a gun that was more accurate, made better, more than likely more reliable and something I would be happier with owning as well. Maybe you have a completely different reason for why you might want one than I did so, I understand the need to know about the gun itself. I just can't give first hand information of use myself, only what I gathered when I looked.
That's the point I was intending to make but had very little time at the office today to elaborate.
Good luck on your search.
P95Carry
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Mine was somewhat of an ''interim'' aquisition .... until I got the ''real thing'' - a BHP practical. That was Atticus' loss and my gain - a much treasured gun. 
The FEG is IMO a fair buy for the Dollar but - I did not from day one treat it as other than a clone. I cannot believe metallurgy is up to a high enough standard and so do not put huge volumes of ammo thru. Mine is accurate enough - and functions flawlessly - tho I daresay if it had use such as The Fumegator's might have had - it may be a different story.
Main thing is IMO - if you get one - don't treat it as tho it is the real deal - because longevity with high thruput will possibly disappoint. Treat it right tho and very likely it will serve long and well.
The FEG is IMO a fair buy for the Dollar but - I did not from day one treat it as other than a clone. I cannot believe metallurgy is up to a high enough standard and so do not put huge volumes of ammo thru. Mine is accurate enough - and functions flawlessly - tho I daresay if it had use such as The Fumegator's might have had - it may be a different story.
Main thing is IMO - if you get one - don't treat it as tho it is the real deal - because longevity with high thruput will possibly disappoint. Treat it right tho and very likely it will serve long and well.
BHPshooter
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Neither did I...
Mine was a good deal at $200 dollars. The two good things about it were that I wasn't so emotionally attached to it as I was my Browning, and that I wasn't afraid to detail strip/replace parts/tinker.
While I wouldn't say that my round count through it is excessive (probably about 3,000 to 4,000 rounds), I have no way of knowing how many rounds the previous owner put through it. The biggest problem that I've got is that the frame was being battered... the metal in the FEG is evidently softer than the Browning. I'm now running a heavier weight recoil spring, which I believe helps some.
The Browning has a similar round count (almost 3,000 rounds) with nothing more than very slight finish wear on the rails.
Even with all of that crap, the FEG is still very reliable. I have had about 6 Failures To Extract with it, and that is all. The issue in my case is not necessarily reliability (even though the Browning is still superior in that aspect as well -- the only malfunction so far was a dud round) it is longevity.
You may pay twice as much for a Browning, but I'm willing to bet that it'll last more than twice as long as the clone.
I don't want to sound like I'm raggin' on the FEG (I do like the gun after all), but if you want a good indicator of what the design is really capable of, get a MkIII FN/Browning.
Just my opinion, of course.
Wes
P95Carry
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Wes - basically I think - it's the old ''you gets what you pays for'' - most of the time. Usually, hard to beat that!
I've had two FEG's. Accuracy on both was related to the terrible triggers. First one was as bad as it gets. Couldn't reliably hit anything with it. I removed the trigger-actuated magazine safety on the second one and got better results. Problem was,though, that I wanted a real Hi-Power. Sold it and bought an FN MK-III. Outstanding quality. Great gun. Trigger was fine out of the box. Never did anything with it. Accuracy was excellent and reliability was 100%. Trigger bite might still be a problem for you if you get one. I believe that one of our moderators, Mr. Camp, tried a quick fix on one of his Hi-Powers where he just bobbed and reblued the hammer (can't remember this story for sure, forgive me if I'm wrong). Results were that it functioned fine and was shortened just enough to eliminate the bite. For some reason, Hi-Power's don't bite me. There are lots of FEG fans out there and I'm not knocking them. I've had both, though. No comparison.
Marshall
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Same here, they don't bite me either. I have two Brownings and one FN, havn't ever been biten.
My only complaint with the FEG is that it came in 2 variants, a true clone, and a later model with less machining steps but with better ergonomic controls for the safety and slide stop. The second model's slide is NOT cut like a true clone. Someplace (I'll post a link when I find it) I did a side by side photo comaprison of both models that illustrates the point.
As far as metallurgy goes read the manual. The FEG is rated for +p ammo, so running standard pressure ball ammo shouldn't give you pause.
They were a GREAT deal when one could be had for under $225... a "new" FEG is now wearing Charles Daly brand name and selling for over $400 (granted the XS sights are slick) but for that kind of money you could get an FN.
My old FEG was bought for use as an IDPA pistol, it's got some machining marks and the bluing on the grip is wearing away. The sight paint was mediocre. The itty-bitty-gritty stock safety was replaced by one from C&S. I replaced the wood grips with a Houge monogrip. She might be a little ugly, but you can certainly hit a pop can at 25 yards with it, or burn out the ten ring at 7 yards.
I've got thousands of rounds through it with no signs of galling or fatigue, the ONLY problem I had was a spate of FTE's... which I solved by removing the extractor and cleaning the junk out of the channel. Runs like a top. And unlike a 'real' Browning or FN I'm not afraid to take her out in the rain and make her run hard.
As far as metallurgy goes read the manual. The FEG is rated for +p ammo, so running standard pressure ball ammo shouldn't give you pause.
They were a GREAT deal when one could be had for under $225... a "new" FEG is now wearing Charles Daly brand name and selling for over $400 (granted the XS sights are slick) but for that kind of money you could get an FN.
My old FEG was bought for use as an IDPA pistol, it's got some machining marks and the bluing on the grip is wearing away. The sight paint was mediocre. The itty-bitty-gritty stock safety was replaced by one from C&S. I replaced the wood grips with a Houge monogrip. She might be a little ugly, but you can certainly hit a pop can at 25 yards with it, or burn out the ten ring at 7 yards.
I've got thousands of rounds through it with no signs of galling or fatigue, the ONLY problem I had was a spate of FTE's... which I solved by removing the extractor and cleaning the junk out of the channel. Runs like a top. And unlike a 'real' Browning or FN I'm not afraid to take her out in the rain and make her run hard.
i have an feg pjk-9hp
and its never failed me. last winter it even took a nice hog with a 124 gr +p gold dot. i have fitted a c&s slide safety as well, and some of my own making nills look-a-likes. with nice leather and 2 17 rnd KRD mags i feel quite snuggly safe, never a failure in 5000rnds that i couldnt attribute to my own reloading errors 1 i remeber to never do is it doesnt want light weight bullets which i really prefer 90gr xtp's driven far too fast but i digress i love her she is my constant companion. and i'm in a business which doesnt tolerate errors, just say i'm a payment enforcement specialist. have a great day.
and its never failed me. last winter it even took a nice hog with a 124 gr +p gold dot. i have fitted a c&s slide safety as well, and some of my own making nills look-a-likes. with nice leather and 2 17 rnd KRD mags i feel quite snuggly safe, never a failure in 5000rnds that i couldnt attribute to my own reloading errors 1 i remeber to never do is it doesnt want light weight bullets which i really prefer 90gr xtp's driven far too fast but i digress i love her she is my constant companion. and i'm in a business which doesnt tolerate errors, just say i'm a payment enforcement specialist. have a great day.
The_Antibubba
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Clone wars?
So, how does the FEG compare to the Argentine FM?
So, how does the FEG compare to the Argentine FM?
I have an original model PJK-9HP. It cost me $199 with 14 round factory hi caps NIB in 2002.
It has never missed a beat in 2000 rounds, an has no visible frame battering even after healthy doses of +P and some +P+ ammo.
I fitted a Hogue finger groove grip, extended safety, removed the mag disconnect and added some glow in the dark sights.
As for your question about accuracy, I took my Arizona CCW course with it and shot a 2 inch group at 10 yards off hand, and I'm no great shot, trust me. The only other gun that I'm as accurate with is a 9mm SiG P239, but the accuracy of that superb little pistol is fast becoming legend.
Sure the FEG has some rough machining marks internally, and maybe the longevity is ok but will never be as good as a true Hi Power, but I believe the pistol was designed and built for a Hungarian military contract, so it was built to high standards. The contract was cancelled and that was why KBI picked up the import contract.
I couldn't ask more of mine, I would trust it implicitly.
It has never missed a beat in 2000 rounds, an has no visible frame battering even after healthy doses of +P and some +P+ ammo.
I fitted a Hogue finger groove grip, extended safety, removed the mag disconnect and added some glow in the dark sights.
As for your question about accuracy, I took my Arizona CCW course with it and shot a 2 inch group at 10 yards off hand, and I'm no great shot, trust me. The only other gun that I'm as accurate with is a 9mm SiG P239, but the accuracy of that superb little pistol is fast becoming legend.
Sure the FEG has some rough machining marks internally, and maybe the longevity is ok but will never be as good as a true Hi Power, but I believe the pistol was designed and built for a Hungarian military contract, so it was built to high standards. The contract was cancelled and that was why KBI picked up the import contract.
I couldn't ask more of mine, I would trust it implicitly.
jalaniz
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Sir, I've just joined THP and found your thread on the pjk-9hp. Mine is a 9mm I would like the fieldstrip instructions if you wouldnt mind Sir. I would be greatly appreciative. Semper Fi
P95Carry
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A web search on the Browning Hi-Power will actually probably find you an article with details - the FEG is a very close clone. Steven Camp has a site which may give info - http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/
Basically ..... remove mag and clear chamber - safety first. Pull slide back until the slide lock lever on left can engage and hold slide back. Then pull slide back a small amount further such that safety on rear left can push up into the forward notch you'll see on the slide (one is near rear, this one is about 1/3 the way towards muzzle end.)
Once secure there, rock the slide lock lever up and down while pulling it out - helped initially by pressing on other end on right side. Once that is out carefully release safety from the notch and control the slide so it comes off the rails.
Then - pull forward a bit on the spring and rod which engages into the barrel lug. Once slightly up and free, pull out under control. With that removed barrel will remove easily. Reassembly is the reverse of all this.
This is very brief but may help a bit - otherwise check the Steve camp site or other sites which will give info for sure.
Basically ..... remove mag and clear chamber - safety first. Pull slide back until the slide lock lever on left can engage and hold slide back. Then pull slide back a small amount further such that safety on rear left can push up into the forward notch you'll see on the slide (one is near rear, this one is about 1/3 the way towards muzzle end.)
Once secure there, rock the slide lock lever up and down while pulling it out - helped initially by pressing on other end on right side. Once that is out carefully release safety from the notch and control the slide so it comes off the rails.
Then - pull forward a bit on the spring and rod which engages into the barrel lug. Once slightly up and free, pull out under control. With that removed barrel will remove easily. Reassembly is the reverse of all this.
This is very brief but may help a bit - otherwise check the Steve camp site or other sites which will give info for sure.
chihuahuatn
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http://feghp.blogspot.com/
Everything you need to know about FEG Hi-Powers. As a personal notes, my FN's sit in my safe and my PJK-9HP are my shooters.
Everything you need to know about FEG Hi-Powers. As a personal notes, my FN's sit in my safe and my PJK-9HP are my shooters.
I've got a Browning Hp that I comped out years ago an shot in IPSC matches all over the country. It did well and I still enjoy shooting it.
I picked up an FEG many years ago to shoot in some IPSC matches and as a carry gun. I happened to have a 'smith that is my best friend and he "fixed"it foe me. All it cost was me furnishing the parts.
Greg
I picked up an FEG many years ago to shoot in some IPSC matches and as a carry gun. I happened to have a 'smith that is my best friend and he "fixed"it foe me. All it cost was me furnishing the parts.
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