Thinking Of Getting A Hi Power
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Dollar An Hour
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You should get one. Mine is my favorite 9mm, and I've owned a lot of 9mms.
Jonah71
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+1 Thank you for making my reply shorter..
Dollar An Hour
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The grips shown above are VZ's made of G-10. They feel really nice too.
johnmcl
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Mr. Blue,
I understand the dilemma. The CZ is one of the finest production handguns today, and in 9mm is a truly viable platform. The BHP is the 9mm version of a 57 Chevy. In fact, you often hear the same words of "performance", "fits just right", "looks and appeal"....
That said, keep in mind that the BHP is nobody's little sister. Should you decide on one you'll find it a honest solid shooter. The British SAS relied on nothing else for 20 years. I suspect they know what they are doing.
Digital green though? *ugh*. You wouldn't paint a 57 Chevy digital green. Should you do so, just don't show it to us in the BHP family....
My recommendation? Get the BHP.
I understand the dilemma. The CZ is one of the finest production handguns today, and in 9mm is a truly viable platform. The BHP is the 9mm version of a 57 Chevy. In fact, you often hear the same words of "performance", "fits just right", "looks and appeal"....
That said, keep in mind that the BHP is nobody's little sister. Should you decide on one you'll find it a honest solid shooter. The British SAS relied on nothing else for 20 years. I suspect they know what they are doing.
Digital green though? *ugh*. You wouldn't paint a 57 Chevy digital green. Should you do so, just don't show it to us in the BHP family....
My recommendation? Get the BHP.
oldbear
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Mr. Blue, the H/P is one of the finest autoloaders ever produced, it like the 1911 is a true classic. I had an late 60's -very early 70's ring hammer I paid $115.00 plus sales tax. Like a fool I sold it several years later for $135.00. I'm still kicking myself over that great move.
IMHO, you should get an early ring hammer, with the hardwood grips and the DEEP blue finish, as anything else, (again IMO) is a disservice to the owner.
IMHO, you should get an early ring hammer, with the hardwood grips and the DEEP blue finish, as anything else, (again IMO) is a disservice to the owner.
I have a BHP. Had a CZ-75B. Both good guns, but never really warmed up to the CZ.
I have medium sized hands. The BHP just fit me better. And I liked its trigger better despite the fact that it was heavier. Just couldn't get used to the long trigger of the CZ.
But the deciding factor for me was aesthetics. Don't get me wrong, the CZ is a relative good looking gun, at least compared to the plastics. But it just doesn't compare to the blued Standard, which is the model I have.
I have medium sized hands. The BHP just fit me better. And I liked its trigger better despite the fact that it was heavier. Just couldn't get used to the long trigger of the CZ.
But the deciding factor for me was aesthetics. Don't get me wrong, the CZ is a relative good looking gun, at least compared to the plastics. But it just doesn't compare to the blued Standard, which is the model I have.
readingbill
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The BHP is the best. Whenever I take it out shooting, it hits exactly what I'm looking at every time.
As others have mentioned, go to the late Stephen Camp's site and soak up all the great Hi-Power knowledge. Then buy his updated Hi-Power book.
http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/
As others have mentioned, go to the late Stephen Camp's site and soak up all the great Hi-Power knowledge. Then buy his updated Hi-Power book.
http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/
Robbins290
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Best pistol i ever shot was my friends high power. If that helps. All steel pistol. Only reason i dont own one yet is the price
SharpsDressedMan
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What can I say? They are both great.
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IBEWBULL
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I have owned several HP's some are gone and I miss them.
I picked one up for my wife. I can't sell this one
They balance great hit as well and carry wonderfully too.
It is easier to carry and hit with than a 1991 compact .45
You will never regret it.
Milt Sparks VM II works fine too.
I picked one up for my wife. I can't sell this one
They balance great hit as well and carry wonderfully too.
It is easier to carry and hit with than a 1991 compact .45
You will never regret it.
Milt Sparks VM II works fine too.
rellascout
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IMHO the CZ75 is not related to the BHP. It was originally an all steel 9mm like the BHP but they are different pistols from different designers. Read the former Mr. Camps site for more info. http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/Browning and CZ.htm
I love the Hi Power. I currently own 4. Here is the latest...Some people have issues with hammer bite. Sometimes the trigger is overly heavy right out of the box. Most of the "issues" with them can be easily fixed. They are by far my favorite 9mm
I love the Hi Power. I currently own 4. Here is the latest...Some people have issues with hammer bite. Sometimes the trigger is overly heavy right out of the box. Most of the "issues" with them can be easily fixed. They are by far my favorite 9mm
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woad_yurt
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I've been a die-hard S&W K-frame fanatic for a while; no semi-auto, or any gun, for that matter, ever felt so right in my hand. After years of reloading thousands of rounds and tons of range time, I got to the point where I could shoot 'em well without thinking.
I recently saw a 1976 Sport Model Hi-Power for sale really cheap; it was missing a rear sight and I snapped it up, probably to resell once it was fixed. I got a sight and went to the range and my cozy little world was forever changed. I shot that Browning for the first time just as well as I ever did my K-frames.
A BHP is a must have.
I recently saw a 1976 Sport Model Hi-Power for sale really cheap; it was missing a rear sight and I snapped it up, probably to resell once it was fixed. I got a sight and went to the range and my cozy little world was forever changed. I shot that Browning for the first time just as well as I ever did my K-frames.
A BHP is a must have.
351 WINCHESTER
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Before Glock took the world by storm, the Browning was the 9mm that all others were compared to. Nothing feels as good a a hp in my hand. When you pull the trigger they work and keep on working. My only complaint is the trigger. Some are good and some aren't. They are well worth the money in fixing the trigger if it offends you.
Browning never caved like Glock. They kept the quality and raised the price. I'm sorry I bought a Glock. I thought it would make a good carry piece based on their reputation, but my 19 throws brass at my head if the brass makes it out of the gun. My hp never did.
Browning never caved like Glock. They kept the quality and raised the price. I'm sorry I bought a Glock. I thought it would make a good carry piece based on their reputation, but my 19 throws brass at my head if the brass makes it out of the gun. My hp never did.
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In some circles, the Browning Hi Power is STILL the 9mm all others are compared to.
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