Theoretically, if you were in combat and could have the choice between the hi power and the M9, which would you take? I would take the Hi Power b/c I think it is a better pistol, scaled perfectly to the 9mm cartridge. have always thought the Beretta 92 aka M9 was too bulky for the cartritge. Completely irrelevent but the Hi Power is just a classier pistol.
Browning Hi Power vs Beretta M9
- Thread starter publiuss
- Start date
- Status
Josh Aston
Member
I'd take either one as long as I had good mags.
BryanP
Member
Excellent reasoning. For that same reason I'd choose the BHP.
Dave Markowitz
Member
Browning High Power for me.
Either gun is a good choice as long as you have good mags and ammo. However, the M9 is too large for my hands. It feels like I'm holding a 2x4. In contrast, the BHP feels like it was made for me.
Either gun is a good choice as long as you have good mags and ammo. However, the M9 is too large for my hands. It feels like I'm holding a 2x4. In contrast, the BHP feels like it was made for me.
rellascout
member
BHP without a doubt.
Deanimator
Member
I hate the Berettas. They don't fit my hand, the trigger pull, even with lots of use is awful and the ones I've seen didn't hold up well. Besides, it's HUGE for the caliber.
I've got one of the old style Browning High Powers. Nobody's ever going to confuse the trigger pull with that on my Giles .38 Special M1911, but with the magazine safety removed it's decent. Mine has the old terrible front sight, which I paint white with an enamel paint marker. It has a Pachmayr adjustable rear. The Mark IIIs have good combat sights.
I'll take a BHP to the Beretta every time.
I've got one of the old style Browning High Powers. Nobody's ever going to confuse the trigger pull with that on my Giles .38 Special M1911, but with the magazine safety removed it's decent. Mine has the old terrible front sight, which I paint white with an enamel paint marker. It has a Pachmayr adjustable rear. The Mark IIIs have good combat sights.
I'll take a BHP to the Beretta every time.
HP, for the same familiarity reason.
i also never "felt" the Beretta's. even when iv shot them, they just seemed to be like a Miata. sure it looks like alot of fun, and serves well for its price, but its not anything to write home about
i also never "felt" the Beretta's. even when iv shot them, they just seemed to be like a Miata. sure it looks like alot of fun, and serves well for its price, but its not anything to write home about
Youngster
Member
I'd take the Beretta because I shoot it better than nearly anything depite my small hands with short fingers.
THE MACHINIST
Member
combat i would take the beretta 92, because thats what the armed forces use, plenty of mags spare parts etc ;try that in war with a high power.
DougDubya
Member
Both are good. I'd take the Beretta for the 2 extra shots, provided reliable magazines (like, made by Beretta or MecGar.)
dogtown tom
Member
Huh?
I think MOST of our allies ARE using the Hi Power with no ill effects (and have been since WWII).
I doubt that parts or mags for the HP would be difficult to find anywhere in the non ComBloc world. Certainly easier to find than the 92.
I would rather take a Hi Power into combat based simply on ergonomics. The Beretta offers nothing over an HP.
I think MOST of our allies ARE using the Hi Power with no ill effects (and have been since WWII).
I doubt that parts or mags for the HP would be difficult to find anywhere in the non ComBloc world. Certainly easier to find than the 92.
I would rather take a Hi Power into combat based simply on ergonomics. The Beretta offers nothing over an HP.
Texas Colt
Member
I own both and while they are both reliable and accurate, I would definitely choose the BHP for the trigger and ergonomics.
david_the_greek
Member
- Joined
- Nov 2, 2005
- Messages
- 533
BHP right here. First hand gun I shot, absolutely loved it. Love the looks, easy to clean, never had a problem with it jamming etc. Accurate and WIDELY available gun. Don't have experience with a Beretta, I'm sure its nice, I just really like the HP.
Grimjaw. absolutelly you can use hollowpoints. I was already sold on the hi-Power just wondering what you guys thought. I think I am about to be hired by a big time military contractor in the Middle East in a non combat position. Actually I don't know if I will even be allowed to carry. For that matter, I don't even have the job yet. Can't hurt to plan ahead of time and get your general opinions on combat weapons.
RustyShackelford
member
- Joined
- Apr 27, 2006
- Messages
- 4,018
A left handed answer
I'd want an M-9a1 BerettaUSA
The Browning High Power is very nice, but not very ambi...
No tac rail either...
I'd want an M-9a1 BerettaUSA
The Browning High Power is very nice, but not very ambi...
No tac rail either...
Texas Colt
Member
I very good friend of mine just got home from a 15 month tour as a contractor. He was in the Green Zone in Bahgdad. No weapons were allowed for contractors, with the exception of the security teams.
- Status