I bought one two weeks ago. What an accurate shooter, holy moly. Was shocked by how it grouped with 124 grain at 14 yards. It wasn't problem free however. The slide stop was very sensitive to any accidental touch during firing and would prematurely lockback if I made accidental contact with my thumb. Once I moved my thumb down to the trigger guard, no problems while firing. And I had to adjust the rear sight slightly to the left to get center hits from bench-rest. Not sure this is really a ding against it, but it looks like the lanyard loop is staked on, and the sear spring button is a little rough around the tooling. So you'll likely have to get lanyard loop grips, or modify non lanyard grips to fit around it. Other than those things, the damn thing has been worth it's wait in gold as a Mark 3 high power clone you don't feel guilty for scuffing or scratching up. It's an Inglis in name only, but I love mine so far. I'd recommend it if you can ever find one.
Thanks for the review. Also thanks for doing a filed strip of the pistol. I am happy to see the firing pin block on this repro model. I hope to have one in my collection later this year.
I like it and if my local shop gets one in I'll certainly look to purchase it. I currently don't have any of the new production Hi-power pistols, just some of the originals.
I don't know if it screws in or is staked in. It looks staked, but I cannot say for sure. The next model that will launch in a month or so, will not have the lanyard (I believe) and will have walnut grips.
As far as know, they are both forged. To me the quality and fit & finish between the two are comparable. I prefer the finish, safety and walnut grips of the SA35, but the Inglis does have a firing pin block and ambi safeties and some will prefer the smoother finish of the Inglis.
Having served alongside Brits and Aussies in Afghanistan - who carried L9A1s - and having some appreciation of historical FN/BHP models (which i own), I fail to see how this is an “authentic” copy of an Inglis L9A1 (or any Inglis HP). The Inglis has an early MkI style internal extractor, does not have a Mk III action, has different sights, has an ugly black enamel paint-like finish, has the mag safety, thumbprint slide cut, etc. This is in-fact a Mk III with a lanyard loop and it akin to calling a 1911A1 with a polished blue finish, combat sights and an extended beavertail “an accurate reproduction of a GI issued WW2 Colt 1911…” SDS and Tisas can do better. Tisas is making a very nice HP called the SA-35, so they could tool up and make an appropriate Mk I style Inglis HP.
I would say they are on par. I have a Girsan Match and it is my all time favorite HP35 but that is just because of the big beavertail preventing hammer bite.
These are exceptionally well built, for the price. Machining and finish is excellent !!
I bought one two weeks ago. What an accurate shooter, holy moly. Was shocked by how it grouped with 124 grain at 14 yards. It wasn't problem free however. The slide stop was very sensitive to any accidental touch during firing and would prematurely lockback if I made accidental contact with my thumb. Once I moved my thumb down to the trigger guard, no problems while firing. And I had to adjust the rear sight slightly to the left to get center hits from bench-rest.
Not sure this is really a ding against it, but it looks like the lanyard loop is staked on, and the sear spring button is a little rough around the tooling. So you'll likely have to get lanyard loop grips, or modify non lanyard grips to fit around it.
Other than those things, the damn thing has been worth it's wait in gold as a Mark 3 high power clone you don't feel guilty for scuffing or scratching up. It's an Inglis in name only, but I love mine so far. I'd recommend it if you can ever find one.
These are awesome! Ive put 200 thru mine. I couldnt beleive the quality. Feels like a 1k gun and is fitted better than an actual hi power
Thanks for the review. Also thanks for doing a filed strip of the pistol. I am happy to see the firing pin block on this repro model. I hope to have one in my collection later this year.
Thanks for doing an early review & comparison, not much out there yet that is just not advertising.
I like it and if my local shop gets one in I'll certainly look to purchase it. I currently don't have any of the new production Hi-power pistols, just some of the originals.
Would you be able to do an indepth comparison to your Girsan model?
Not a bad looking gun
how is the lanjard ring mounted? easy unscrew?
I don't know if it screws in or is staked in. It looks staked, but I cannot say for sure. The next model that will launch in a month or so, will not have the lanyard (I believe) and will have walnut grips.
These are way cheaper than the SA-35. Is there a difference in quality? Forged frame and slide?
As far as know, they are both forged. To me the quality and fit & finish between the two are comparable. I prefer the finish, safety and walnut grips of the SA35, but the Inglis does have a firing pin block and ambi safeties and some will prefer the smoother finish of the Inglis.
Having served alongside Brits and Aussies in Afghanistan - who carried L9A1s - and having some appreciation of historical FN/BHP models (which i own), I fail to see how this is an “authentic” copy of an Inglis L9A1 (or any Inglis HP). The Inglis has an early MkI style internal extractor, does not have a Mk III action, has different sights, has an ugly black enamel paint-like finish, has the mag safety, thumbprint slide cut, etc. This is in-fact a Mk III with a lanyard loop and it akin to calling a 1911A1 with a polished blue finish, combat sights and an extended beavertail “an accurate reproduction of a GI issued WW2 Colt 1911…”
SDS and Tisas can do better. Tisas is making a very nice HP called the SA-35, so they could tool up and make an appropriate Mk I style Inglis HP.
Thanks for watching. Not surprised at all, anything retro is usually just in name.
Do they not have the Inglis emblem on the slide as shown online adds?
Not this model. I believe the next model up (soon to be released), with the walnut grips, have the diamond shaped emblem.
How does it compare to a Girsan?
I would say they are on par. I have a Girsan Match and it is my all time favorite HP35 but that is just because of the big beavertail preventing hammer bite.
They expensive ??
Just over 400 USD. I would say pretty well priced for an all steel hammer fired pistol.
@@ThrowingCopperCRA-2022 , very good for what your getting .. thanks MB .