Choosing only one: Glock 19 or FN BHP

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This is a continuation of my previous thread which I need to clarify.

I already have both a Glock19 and a Belgian FN Browning Hi-Power both in 9mm. I am trying to decide which one to keep and which to sell so that I can buy a 2nd pistol of the one I decide to keep.

I agree with with most observations that they are entirely different in character but I have shot both and anyone of them is a good choice.

I would like to simplify by having to train only on one type of firearm and maintain only one set of peripherals like magazines & holsters in inventory.

I agree the BHP is a little more accurate but the G19 is the simplier to operate and also has good combat accuracy.

My use is for target shooting at a range and for concealed carry.

Thanks
 
I love Hi Powers. I have two of them. However, if I could only have one gun for both the range and carry and had to choose between the two, I'd take the Glock 19. Light weight for carrying all day, 20 ounces compared to 34 ounces for the HP, and durable enough to shoot at the range.

I don't have a Glock 19. I carry various different 1911s. But that's just because I have the means to do so at this time. If economics forced me to sell everything down to one gun, I'd probably sell all the 1911s, and HPs and buy one Glock 19.
 
Would be an easy decision for me. I strongly dislike the HP and like the Glock.
 
I'll support the HP. I carry both my FNHP and CZ75BD. The weight never bothers me. The HP is a classic for a reason. When I think of the Glock, all that ever comes to mind is one of those suction cup dart guns I used to play with as a kid. Plastic is for toys, not guns. Call me a fossil if you want but I don't get into this "disposable" society and frame of mind.......
 
You have both, why are you asking us?

Not meant to be mean, but if you have both, your opinion should matter 10x more than anything we say.

Which one do you like the best? stick with that one.

If you are equally in love, why not flip a coin and call it good?

If you can't bear to let one go, then don't. You'll get marginal use out of a "complete set of replacement parts" but you'll enjoy the other pistol a whole lot more. Your not going to recoup that much money in accessories (holsters/mags/???) and what happens if you decide you made a mistake. If you want to concentrate on one, then just ignore the other except for special occasions or sharing with others (I do this a lot, gives others a chance to try several flavors).

What, didn't you read what I said above, you should have ignored everything past the second period in this post.:neener: :evil: :what: :)
 
The main reason I was asking is because of my desire to just concentrate on just one of them.

I will concentrate on being a better shot with one instead of trying to have two.

One thing going for the G19 is the rail on the frame for the new models which allow a Glock tactical light to be attached. This would be helpful during an HD scenario at night.

On the other hand the BHP is slimmer and easier to carry concealed. It would have been nice if the Glock wasn't so blocky in design and would have had more rounded edges like the BHP.
 
I own both. I wouldn't sell either.

In the long run, I believe it's better that you familarize yourself to as many different types of pistols as possible. If you are going to carry, get REAL familar with your carry piece.
 
I have a G19 and have been thinking about a slightly more accurate range gun (including possibly a HP). Both are service pistols and not intended to be tack-drivers. If you ask, you will probably hear that the HP has a greater potential for range accuracy - if only because it is heavier and has a longer barrel. On the other hand many people say that the HPs have mediocre to crappy triggers out of the box and a trigger job seems to be standard procedure for serious shooters.

If I was going to get rid of one, it would probably come down to the trigger. I like the way the G19 trigger feels, but if I had a sweet-shooting HP, I probably invested some time and $$ to get it that way, so I'd have a hard time giving it up, especially since I could always replace my G19 with an exact copy.
 
I've owned a bunch of glocks and never kept them for too long. So my next 9mm will most likely be a HP of some variety.

Then again, maybe a 10mm Glock would be better.

Steve
 
CleverNickname said:
If I could only own one firearm, it would be a Glock 19.
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If I could only own one firearm, it would be a StG-58 FAL...

If I could only own one handgun, it would be a Glock 19 (and I have a BHP, too)...

Forrest
 
Last year I was shopping for a new carry gun. I have a Glock 21 and a CZ75B, and I wanted a compact gun. I narrowed my choices to the CZ Rami or the Glock 26. I like the way a metal gun feels in my hand, but I finally had to admit to myself that I shoot Glocks a lot better than I shoot CZs, an important consideration in a carry gun.

Right now I hardly ever shoot the CZ. I shoot the Glock 26 so much more proficiently than the CZ that I even use it for league shooting. I've pretty much relegated the CZ to .22 duty with a Kadet kit. I understand your desire to sell one of your guns because I've considered selling the CZ, but it's such a good gun I've decided to hang on to it, even if it has become a safe queen.

I also understand your desire to focus on becoming more proficient with just one platform. I would focus on the Glock because I prefer carrying a lighter gun. Also, I would suggest getting a 26 to complement your 19. I don't see a lot of advantages to having two identical Glocks. It's not likely that one is ever going to wear out or break.
 
Keep both and save money to get another G19 or G26/27.
' been there before.
I'm pretty sure you'll miss that HP down the road and you'll want to buy one again...and that will cost you more. Perhaps, Glocks are not that expensive and are somewhat ubiquitous.
 
Pick the one that works best for you. Shoot them both and figure out their strengths and weaknesses and you should be able to tell which you shoot better and which one you really like better. Life is too short to be stuck with your "second favorite" gun.

Me, I'd go with the Highpower, but that's me. I just don't care much for Glocks. I will say the G 19 is the only Glock I'd consider though. It's the only Glock that feels OK in my hand and it's a very size efficient handgun.
 
Perhaps the reason why you're having trouble choosing one over the other is that both are equally good, depending on the standards you're using. The possible standards are equally good too.

I'm not sure that I buy into your premise, though. I don't see any real world advantage at all to having a duplicate Glock 19. What would make sense to me is to hold onto the Glock 19 and buy a Glock 26 instead of a second Glock 19. That way you would have a biggish one and a smallish one, one for your waistband and one for your pocket. Those two Glocks also have small parts interchangeability, disassemble the same way, and allow you to carry one of the bigger gun's magazines as a spare for both. The baby Glock 26 and 27 make wonderful pocket guns.
 
The Glock is lighter, holds more ammo, and has a crapload of accessories readily available that can be had cheaply. Keep the Glock.
 
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