The EAA Corp Girsan MCP35 High Power Select 1 is a 9mm semi-automatic pistol based on the Browning Hi-Power design. It has a 4.63-inch barrel, 15-round capacity, and weighs 29 oz. The finish is gloss black frame with gold controls. Walnut grips are standard. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Girsan MCP35 High Power Select 1 
• UPC: 741566905704 
• Action: Semi Automatic 
• Caliber: 9mm Luger (9x19 Para) 
• Barrel Length: 4.63 inches 
• Capacity: 15 rounds 
• Weight: 29 oz. 
• Finish Color: Black and Gold (Gloss Black frame with Gold controls) 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The manual safety is thumb-operated and positive in both directions. Sights are fixed front and rear, no adjustability, but they're set correctly at the factory for most users. The external hammer cocks smoothly and gives you a single-action trigger pull after the first shot. Walnut grips feel good in the hand and look traditional against the gloss black finish. 
 
This is a modernized Hi-Power clone, with the magazine disconnect safety removed compared to the original design, which improves the trigger feel. Standard Hi-Power magazines work with the MCP35.

The MCP35 High Power Select 1 draws a pretty clear and consistent picture from owners: it's a well-executed Hi-Power tribute at a price that makes the original hard to justify.

The aesthetic is the first thing buyers mention. The black-and-gold combination is deliberate and unusual; people either like it or they don't. The fit and finish on most units is good, and the walnut grips feel quality for the price tier. Range performance comes up frequently. The gun runs cleanly on most 9mm, and the single-action trigger is noticeably better than striker-fired triggers in the same price range.

Quality control is the main caveat. A minority of buyers have reported fit-and-finish issues or early malfunctions. This seems to vary by unit rather than being a systemic problem, but it means inspection before and after purchase matters. Some users also note a break-in period with certain ammunition.

The value argument is straightforward: a new production Browning Hi-Power is significantly more expensive, and the Girsan runs Hi-Power magazines and delivers a comparable manual-of-arms. For buyers who want the Hi-Power experience without the collector price, this is the most practical path.