belus
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Browning Hi Power
CZ-75 (pre-B)
HK P7
Of steel 9mm's these three probably draw among the most attention and praise. They're commonly compared on forums and there's a strong correlation between ownership of one and ownership of another. A while back, while researching the P7, I came across an unanswered question about how it compares physically to the BHP. I figured I should answer it now that I'm able. Both the CZ and P7 are completely stock. The BHP has a bobbed hammer spur, wide trigger, and C&S safety.
If you have small hands, the CZ 75 is the largest of the three, has the longest trigger reach, and the widest grip. I can just barely make a comfortable double action shot with this gun. The P7's grip and length of pull is also surprisingly long - on the same order as a CZ single action pull. However, the P7's grip is the thinnest of the lot. The most comfortable grip for me is still the HP, both in terms of width and trigger reach.
Unloaded, the P7 and CZ balance very similarly with the center of mass is just behind the trigger guard. The HP has a little more weight forward and seems to balance exactly over the trigger pin.
Barrels range from 120mm for the CZ, to 118mm for the BHP, to a noticeably shorter 105mm on the P7. All exceed 4 inches however. (sorry to mix units, but I think it gives more meaning.) The CZ and P7's slide are approximately the same thickness while the BHP is definitely more slender.
As a final appraisal for someone wanting a full size 9mm to CCW, I'd first recommend the BHP providing they're comfortable with cocked and locked. The extremely thin slide is preferable for IWB carry and the grip width can be reduced to that of the P7 with after market stocks. I wouldn't refuse the extra half inch of velocity it can provide the 9mm either.
I've provided a couple every day items for scale. The Zippo is the same width as the CZ's widest point (in the palm swell). The Film case is slightly thinner than the BHP with stock grips, and the same width as the P7's grip.
Eventually I hope to pick up a Kahr T9 or S&W 3913. (I'll accept donations if you're really curious though
)
And before any questions come up about a Sig, I really don't like light rails and the stock Sig trigger is, IMO, the ugliest thing out there.
CZ-75 (pre-B)
HK P7
Of steel 9mm's these three probably draw among the most attention and praise. They're commonly compared on forums and there's a strong correlation between ownership of one and ownership of another. A while back, while researching the P7, I came across an unanswered question about how it compares physically to the BHP. I figured I should answer it now that I'm able. Both the CZ and P7 are completely stock. The BHP has a bobbed hammer spur, wide trigger, and C&S safety.
If you have small hands, the CZ 75 is the largest of the three, has the longest trigger reach, and the widest grip. I can just barely make a comfortable double action shot with this gun. The P7's grip and length of pull is also surprisingly long - on the same order as a CZ single action pull. However, the P7's grip is the thinnest of the lot. The most comfortable grip for me is still the HP, both in terms of width and trigger reach.
Unloaded, the P7 and CZ balance very similarly with the center of mass is just behind the trigger guard. The HP has a little more weight forward and seems to balance exactly over the trigger pin.
Barrels range from 120mm for the CZ, to 118mm for the BHP, to a noticeably shorter 105mm on the P7. All exceed 4 inches however. (sorry to mix units, but I think it gives more meaning.) The CZ and P7's slide are approximately the same thickness while the BHP is definitely more slender.
As a final appraisal for someone wanting a full size 9mm to CCW, I'd first recommend the BHP providing they're comfortable with cocked and locked. The extremely thin slide is preferable for IWB carry and the grip width can be reduced to that of the P7 with after market stocks. I wouldn't refuse the extra half inch of velocity it can provide the 9mm either.
I've provided a couple every day items for scale. The Zippo is the same width as the CZ's widest point (in the palm swell). The Film case is slightly thinner than the BHP with stock grips, and the same width as the P7's grip.
Eventually I hope to pick up a Kahr T9 or S&W 3913. (I'll accept donations if you're really curious though
)And before any questions come up about a Sig, I really don't like light rails and the stock Sig trigger is, IMO, the ugliest thing out there.
