Description
The EAA Girsan MCP35 Liberador 9mm 10rd is a polished stainless take on the classic Hi-Power pattern, built by Girsan in Turkey and imported by EAA Corp. Gold-tone controls and barrel, slide engraving and Mexican eagle grip panels make this a showpiece pistol, while the 10-round magazine suits buyers in capacity-restricted states.
EAA Girsan MCP35 Liberador 9mm 10rd Overview
The MCP35 family follows the John Browning and Dieudonne Saive design that armed militaries for decades: a slim single-action 9mm with a steel frame and a grip angle many shooters consider among the most natural ever made. The Liberador version adds a polished stainless finish, an optics-ready slide, a dovetailed front sight with an adjustable rear, an ambidextrous thumb safety and a loaded chamber indicator. The barrel is 4.87 inches, overall length is 7.75 inches, and Lipsey’s lists the weight at 1.8 lb.
A Hi-Power With Personality
Most Hi-Power clones are plain black or blued service pistols. The Liberador is the opposite, with high-polish stainless steel, gold-tone hammer, safety, slide stop and barrel, and grips featuring the eagle and serpent emblem. Polished stainless shows fingerprints and holster marks quickly, so expect to wipe it down after handling. It is better suited to range days, collections and celebrations of heritage than to hard daily carry.
Optics-Ready Slide
The slide is cut for a red dot, a feature the original Hi-Power never had. EAA does not publish the footprint on most dealer listings, so confirm which plate or optic fits before buying one. Mounting a dot on a polished pistol changes its look considerably, and the adjustable iron sights remain fully usable without one.
Trigger and Magazine Notes
Hi-Power style pistols traditionally use a magazine disconnect, which prevents firing with the magazine removed, and the single-action trigger can feel heavier than a 1911 because of that linkage. Gunsmiths can address trigger feel, but changes may affect warranty. This listing ships with a 10-round magazine, and some dealer listings show a 15-round description, so confirm what is included with your order if capacity matters for your state.
Ammunition and Break-In
Standard-pressure 115 or 124 grain 9mm ball is the best diet for break-in. Use +P ammunition only if EAA approves it for this model, since vintage-pattern Hi-Powers were not all designed for steady +P use. Test any defensive hollow point for reliable feeding before carrying it.
Value and Support
Girsan pistols deliver features and finishes at a lower cost than legacy brands, and EAA Corp provides U.S. warranty service. Resale value tends to trail original FN and Browning Hi-Powers, and holsters must fit a Hi-Power frame with an optic cut taken into account. Spare factory magazines are the safest choice for reliability.
State Laws and Ownership
Buyers must follow all federal, state and local laws. A 10-round magazine helps in states with capacity limits, but it does not by itself make a pistol legal everywhere. California, Massachusetts, New York and Maryland maintain handgun rosters or approval lists, so check whether this model can be transferred where you live. Pennsylvania buyers complete the PICS background check at transfer.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Girsan (imported by EAA Corp)
- Model: MC P35 Liberador, MFG model no. 390458
- UPC: 741566907609
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action: Single action
- Barrel: 4.87 in.
- Overall length: 7.75 in.
- Weight: 1.8 lb
- Capacity: 10+1
- Frame: Steel
- Finish: Polished stainless with gold-tone accents
- Grips: Mexican eagle design
- Sights: Adjustable rear, dovetail front
- Features: Optics-ready slide, ambidextrous thumb safety, loaded chamber indicator
Before You Buy
Federal law requires handgun purchasers to be at least 21 years old to buy from a licensed dealer, and this pistol must ship to an FFL where you will complete a background check.
Who It Is For
The EAA Girsan MCP35 Liberador 9mm 10rd is a great fit for Hi-Power fans, collectors who want a striking polished pistol, and shooters in 10-round states who still want a full-size steel 9mm.
Buy the EAA Girsan MCP35 Liberador 9mm 10rd at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the EAA Girsan MCP35 Liberador 9mm 10rd online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more pistols. For factory details, visit EAA Corp.
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