wolfgeorge Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 (edited) Just received a Tanaka Browning Hi Power with Zeke metal kit, extremely rare and well build! I'm not a fan of the M135 but this thing is EPIC! Wolf Edited February 19, 2014 by wolfgeorge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hwagan Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 That is a hell of a nice piece. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FireKnife Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 I am so sad that no-one makes a reliable, skirmishable High Power . It was used by loads of people so surely there must be a loadout market for it alone? However that thing does look so beautiful. 'FireKnife' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Habakure Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 That looks fantastic. I would love a reliable ootb browning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pistol_Dude Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 That does look nice! I like the fact that it's even got the authentic Belgian proof marks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wolfgeorge Posted February 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Yes it's very beautiful... Though I don't think it's reliable enoug for skirmirmishing! ..... It's a Tanaka...LoL!! Wolf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigAl Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Why the hell has no one made a conversion kit for the WE Browning? Strange that WE themselves haven't cashed in and done it really. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
judgeman Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) Why the hell has no one made a conversion kit for the WE Browning? Strange that WE themselves haven't cashed in and done it really Many have asked this my friend. I would literally sell my left nut for a Mk III conversion kit As a side note, and I have to hunt for pictures and video of this, before my WE HP died I was in the process of fitting various real bits to it and managed to mod a pair of real grips and a Mk III ambi-saftey to fit and function. Was in the process of a Mk 3 hammer, but never finished it sadly. Edited February 20, 2014 by judgeman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wingman Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Finally broke down and bought the WE 2 days ago as I've waited for someone to make a "usable" one for 20 years! Have seen a couple in the field and they seem reliable enough. I too cannot understand why no one has come out with some "up grades" that would make this pistol really competitive with the 1911's. I do like the satin finish on the WE and while this is my first GBB from this maker (and I've heard about the paint issues), I'm kind of looking forward to the finish to start to wear and give it that "well used" look. The only negative is a seam line on the slides muzzle, but as the finish starts to chip and wear, I can probably work on that and smooth it out. The "horrible trigger pull" is actually due to the magazine safety and is the same issue in the real steel pistols as well. It looks to be the same design as the real steel and can be removed (in the same manner) to help the trigger pull. Not done as much now on the real steel pistols due to liability problems if you used one in a self defense matter and the pistol was found to have had a "safety device" inactivated (brings to question your intent). The pictures are great and any "constructive" suggestions on making the WE better will be welcomed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
howitzer Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 One thing I like about the WE is that you can fit wood grips. Needs a bit of filing on the pistol grip but the metal is quite soft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wingman Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Only other issue I found to be true (due to a video) is that if you pull the trigger hard, with the hammer cocked and the thumb safety on, the hammer will fall. Don't know why you would do it, but ..... Now if I could find a copy of "The Final Option" on DVD (don't think they ever made one), I'd be really happy (lol). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NeilB Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 That's one of the most beautiful pistols I have seen here! But I am a real Hi Power fan so... Let's hope a new Hi-Power get's released soon. There is demand! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wingman Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Well it's only 4 magazines on propane and I'm pretty satisfied for a $76.00 GBB (same price as some NBB's!). Finally over 35 degrees and no wind. Pistol was hitting torso sized target at 75-80 feet with .20's. Hop-up seems good-to-go. Cleaned out the inner barrel and it actually wasn't that fouled up. Trigger is really not that bad, but then again I've been shooting real steel pistols since I was 12 and it has always annoyed me how light airsoft pistol triggers are (single action should never be below 4 lbs unless strictly competition use only). I've owned some Hi-Powers over the years and this trigger is not that much different (it IS due to the magazine safety). Looks like I'll have to get another. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wolfgeorge Posted February 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Thank you. I haven't handled the WE version but this doesn't have the best trigger, also you can't dry fire it, the mag must be in to drop the hammer. Wolf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pistol_Dude Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Thank you. I haven't handled the WE version but this doesn't have the best trigger, also you can't dry fire it, the mag must be in to drop the hammer. Wolf Just like the real one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wingman Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Dry fire it with a empty magazine. As for the trigger, its not bad. Its actually more like a real Hi-Power than not! Most airsoft pistols have trigger pulls that that are in no way representative of the actual real steel pistols. The TM & KJW Glocks are close, my KJW 1911's and this Hi-Power, but most others are way way too light. Liking this Hi-Power more and more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigAl Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 No the trigger pull is horrible, the one ( RS ) I used to shoot was bad but not that bad. Got alot better when the safety disconnect was pinned. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pkekyo-Nor Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 I find the lack of M2HBs disturbing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.