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As I understand, the wonderful CZ-line of (duty) pistols are a direct rip-off of the BHP design.
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OK...the only thing CZ ripped off from the BHP was part of its over all lines and shape. Other than that the guns are anything but common in most regards. Youve got inside frame rails vs outside frame rails. Trad DA vs SA for trigger mechanism. Nothing is common between the two mechanically.
Somebody on Glocktalk said to me that the CZ is superior in every way to the BHP. I pressed him on it and he wouldn't elaborate.
Actually Ive heard this before also. What you have is an improved BHP in some peoples minds and Ill elaborate.
You have a little larger gun and makes the grip housing is thick enough to checker/stipple/what have you, the inside the frame rail setup is better for accuracy...when the slide gets hot and expands it actually tightens up in the frame..instead of going the other way (like the Sig 210), you have an SA capable Trad. DA trigger mechanism which by design is very smooth in both DA/SA, the internals in the trigger group...trigger bar etc are heavily made on the CZ and the lockup mechanism on the barrel is alot more sturdy than the original design of the BHP along with solid proven ramp design and angle.
I really cant say the CZ is an improvement over the BHP but the points above have been brought across the table on many occasions.
Everyone has their own opinions and beliefs about their guns....and I WILL attest to this one......BHP's, CZ's and 1911's have the history and character that gives their "esteemed followers" every right to stand and fight for their favorite gun.....all 3 of these guns are worthy of this.
Im NOT SAYING the CZ is better than the BHP. I love them both...Id love for CZ to make a BHP clone...I think it would be a bloody nice gun...but thats life.
BTW, the Argentine made FM gun was made under FN's license and patents while the patents were active...therefore they are not really clones.
Just a real HP made in another country.
Shoot well
As I understand, the wonderful CZ-line of (duty) pistols are a direct rip-off of the BHP design.
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OK...the only thing CZ ripped off from the BHP was part of its over all lines and shape. Other than that the guns are anything but common in most regards. Youve got inside frame rails vs outside frame rails. Trad DA vs SA for trigger mechanism. Nothing is common between the two mechanically.
Somebody on Glocktalk said to me that the CZ is superior in every way to the BHP. I pressed him on it and he wouldn't elaborate.
Actually Ive heard this before also. What you have is an improved BHP in some peoples minds and Ill elaborate.
You have a little larger gun and makes the grip housing is thick enough to checker/stipple/what have you, the inside the frame rail setup is better for accuracy...when the slide gets hot and expands it actually tightens up in the frame..instead of going the other way (like the Sig 210), you have an SA capable Trad. DA trigger mechanism which by design is very smooth in both DA/SA, the internals in the trigger group...trigger bar etc are heavily made on the CZ and the lockup mechanism on the barrel is alot more sturdy than the original design of the BHP along with solid proven ramp design and angle.
I really cant say the CZ is an improvement over the BHP but the points above have been brought across the table on many occasions.
Everyone has their own opinions and beliefs about their guns....and I WILL attest to this one......BHP's, CZ's and 1911's have the history and character that gives their "esteemed followers" every right to stand and fight for their favorite gun.....all 3 of these guns are worthy of this.
Im NOT SAYING the CZ is better than the BHP. I love them both...Id love for CZ to make a BHP clone...I think it would be a bloody nice gun...but thats life.
BTW, the Argentine made FM gun was made under FN's license and patents while the patents were active...therefore they are not really clones.
Just a real HP made in another country.
Shoot well