I'm conflicted about a purchase

[chutestrate]

I have the opportunity to get an Argentine HiPower or a Croatian PHP MV 9

http://www.southernohiogun.com/

My local shop has both and they are the same price. I'm leaning towards the PHP because it is so strange looking. Any one with experience with these?

 

[Shadow 7D]

Definitely try the PHP, if the write up cites spotty (shoddy) workmanship, definitively want to get your hands on it and try it, none locally and if a dealer gets on in, the price is WAY more than where they bought it from....

If you want a shooter, get the BHP, more parts and aftermarket parts, the PHP from what I read, you basically have to clobber P1/38 parts into fit. But the PHP is more collectible because so few were made and they never will be any more of them.

 

[David E]

BHP by a mile. Unless you like guns that are difficult/impossible to find parts, mags and good holsters for....

 

[searcher451]

A couple of positive reports have come in regarding the PHP, IIRC, which has some remnants of the P.38 in it. It has been a solid and reliable shooter to date. The price is certainly right, if you are in the market for something different -- and different it is.

 

[FMJMIKE]

I would get the HiPower. Available parts and a proven design. If I want to gamble I buy lottery tickets...........

 

[Nasty]

The PHP was a short lived service pistol plagued by various issues. It was replaced by the HS2000 and *it's* son is the Springfield XD (still made in Croatia).

Pass on the PHP...get the Argentinian.

 

[Lucky Derby]

No question, Hi Power.

 

[Trebor]

There is no reason to get that Croation gun except as a curiosity, and it's overpriced for that purpose. There are no spare parts, mags, or service available. As soon as something breaks it's useless.

Get the HP.

 

[yeti]

WOW, that PHP really does look like a P-38 redesigned at a beer hall meeting of far sighted design school drop outs.

I'd go with the HP.

 

[Iggy]

HP, No brainer.

 

[bannockburn]

Definitely go with the Argentine FM. They're a little rough compared to an Browning Hi-Power, but it's a proven design that works.

 

[surfzombie]

You might also look at the Arcus and the FEG if you want a BHP clone.

 

[Dropyourweapon]

I have no idea what a PHP is but I love the High Power. I am fairly new to them. Mine is a Belgium made one but man is it a great shooter. Its just fast and accurate as can be. A real pleasure.

 

[nalioth]

Conflicted over these choices?

You've got issues


The Argy Hi-Power is fully intercompatible with Browning Hi-Power accessories and parts.

The other pistol is made of metal.