two different pistols, two different actions

[andre66]

So i have a Glock G17 in the mail as we speak and i just took possession of a Browning Hi-Power. As you know the Glock has the patented safe action while the Hi-power relies on the good old fashioned single action.

My quandry is this, should i concentrate on using one action type and forgo the other, i am new to pistols, have shot a few previously but nothing serious

Do you fellow pistol shooters stick with one action type, especially if you compete or do you feel comfortable moving from one action type to another.

My initial feeling is that i should choose one over the other and focus on getting proficient with that particular system and not switch back and forth.
What do you guys think?

I do plan on shooting IPSC in the future and am leaning towards the Hi-power to learn and have fun with, of course i will be at a disadvantage with shooting minor in the standard division but for the first little while i will just be getting used to the whole thing, and who knows i may move up to 45's on day.
Thanks
Andre

 

[Trigun]

NO I don't think so, as a shooter, we should learn as much as possible. to shoot and own different action type of gun is the way to go. By the way congrats on you new toy.

Trigun

 

[Pyroman]

Shoot them both to your heart's content. If the difference between a Glock trigger and a Hi-Power trigger is so much to throw your shooting off, then you're too serious. I go between a ridiculously light Free-Pistol trigger to a ridiculously heavy Norinco 1911 trigger, plus a few other guns in between, in a single day of competition. Pulling triggers is pulling triggers... Just so long as you do alot of it! (Therefore, getting a .22 pistol, or a conversion kit for the Glock would be a fine idea.) Congratulations on your new acquisitions!

 

[prproulx]

Personally I don't like the double action first-shot guns. They are fine for LE and self defence since they add an element of safety.
As a range monkey, I don't ever use the double action.
I picked up a Glock and I like the fact that each shot requires the same pull, as does the Browning and 1911's.
If I ever get around to shooting IPSC I would use a Glock 17.