Browning Hi-Power or Glock pistol

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Hello all you pistoleros,

After hearing about the GLOCK Gen4 and all the hype about the grip and dual recoil spring.....I started to wonder if this is really GLOCK's idea of trying to fix things that did not really needed to be fixed in the first place. It kind of makes me shake my head.

I was ready to take the plunge and get myself a GLOCK and then held off due to what was happening when the Gen4 was coming out thinking that things might actually improve. More waiting, I guess, is now in store for more reports and the final verdict of how others that have tried it out.

After the much debating, I started to think that going back to a classic would probably give more satification (and seeing as I like Browning gear) going to the throw back of the Browning Hi-Power was a good idea (of course this would be without a magazine disconnect safety, etc.).

Those that have the Browning Hi-Power, what say you with replacement parts and finding magazines (Word of caution here as I am only looking at the 40S&W - not that there is anything bad about the 9mm mind you) and finding holsters.

Just talkng out loud here and trying to figure out whether this would be a good move or not.

Cheers to all those that have a response to this.

Snake88
 
The Hi Power is a true classic and a great pistol, it's more likely to fit you than almost any other gun and you really can't go wrong with a pistol with the history and 'bones' of the Hi Power.
 
Between those two - BHP is an excellent pistol in so many ways!! If you can get one in good shape and for reasonable money, go for it!
If you are open to other guns - CZ in .40, either SA or DA/SA are good, with SA having better trigger.
G22 isn't bad either, if it fits your hand, you like egros and shoot it well - go for it.
 
Love the high power..i got one in 9mm and i am gunnin for the 40 cal..the Canadian army still uses high powers as far as i know? thats what a local army dude told me anyway..i think steel is better than plastic anyway...if not a high power then go for the classic 1911 45ACP you cant go wrong there IMO
 
It depends what you really want, a piece of fine art and reliable pistol VS a real work horse. Glock is a real tool that I hated many years until I bought one, It glow on me and I love it, having said that it still not the best gun in the world. IMO CZ, Beretta and BHP is way better gun. Interesting enough is my friends all like to shoot my G17.

Trigun
 
Apples and oranges - Do you want a single action pistol, or do you want a striker gun?

That said, the BHP is one of my all time favorite pistols, and the Glock is one of my all time least favorite, but your mileage may vary!
 
I like my recently acquired Hi Power in .40.

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Getting rid of the magazine un-safety and changing the mainspring from 32 lb to 26 lb resulted in a crisp 4.5 lb trigger pull.

I was able to get extra Mec-Gar magazines from Marstar. Western Gun Parts lists parts for the BHP in their catalogue. Most holster makers offer holsters for the BHP; make sure that if you are considering a Kydex holster, it fits the .40 version (which has a wider slide). Mine fits into my Penner Speed Scabbard 1911 holster.
 
Mike K said:
Get both of them.
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+2

I now have one of each (in 9mm mind you) and feel that I have the best of both worlds. Nicely polished blueing, wood and crisp single action for the days I want to feel a little more "refined", and knock-around ugly with a .22 conversion kit and Hera/Roni carbine stock for all the others. :)
 
I guess I like the look of the whole thing. Kind of like classic car versus a new version of the same make I guess. I was really set on the GLOCK as it was pretty much what everyone else is using (almost the same as the Ruger 10/22 argument). Then I watch a couple youtube videos for the Hi-Power, and start wondering if the stupidly simple field stripping of a GLOCK, the plastic frame and the low parts count really equals the best thing out there.

I think John Moses Browning (and the other Fench designer inside FN - can't spell his name) made this design quite well and the field stripping was actually ahead of its time (ie 75 years on that single design with no upgrades - except for the 40 S&W round). and yet GLOCK seems to be trying to improve, improve, improve (albeit small increments) to keep the market share away from up and comers like the Smith and Wesson M&P, Springfield XD, HK USP, etc.

I guess I have always had that quality versus quantity thing, where I feel like I just paid up front for exactly what is truly a classic versus trying to get something that everyone and their dog has then I will probably be more satisfied.

I do have to smile ear to ear to those that said get both. I figure I am more of a slow mover in this category. One rifle that I truly like in a very good useable calibre, with another 22LR rifle that is almost the same to help with practice. One 22LR pistol (or two due to an impulse buy) and then move up to one centerfire handgun that I can master versus having a bunch of stuff that I end up being a jack of all trades with that I am not a master of any.

To those that took the time read - Thanks for letting me rant. I do not often do it, but part of this exercise is to put the idea out there and see if I am not totally crazy for thinking this way. Ha ha ha.

Cheers
Snake88
 
I had a BHP and sold it to get my Glock. Today I love my Glock but there's very few days that go by that I don't miss my BHP. If you have a chance try both and see which one you like better but from a guy who has had both I'd have to say go with the BHP.
Eric
 
They are both great guns, but it depends what you will use them for.

If you are looking for a plinker and like the fine lines of a classic, get the Browning.

If you are looking for a workhorse and are interested in the games (IDPA,IPSC) then the Glock is the better choice.

I have had numerous examples of each but I do not own a Browning now but I do have some Glocks. The reason is the Glocks are better for the games I play than the Browning (but the CZ 75 is even better).

If you get the Browning, the pin that must be removed from the frame to release the trigger to get the mag safety out is very tight on the guns with the coated finishes.
 
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