What should be my next handgun purchase?

[Samuel Adams]

It boils down to my choice between a CZ 75B or a Browning Hi Power. I may or may not carry it. That job is mainly reserved for my 1911 (I like steel guns).

 

[USMCDK]

I say the CZ it looks cooler to me and I know that's a bad way to go about buying a gun but hell if it makes you feel good DO IT. I just have a feeling the the Hi-Power might jam (i.e FTE) because of the small ejection port. I could be wrong but that whole looks about half an inch too small to eject a .45acp round and or shell. you are looking to buy the .45cal model right???

 

[Samuel Adams]

Nope. I'm sticking with the 9mm. I already have a .45 and will have at least one more at a later date.

 

[USMCDK]

Then I still suggest the CZ I for some reason, and can't put my finger on it, feel the CZ is a better choice. However I will fuel some fire here and say, to tell the truth, I have never handle either nor fired either handgun.

 

[saturno_v]

You cannot go wrong with both...The Hi-Power has a lot of "historical cache" (superior to the 1911 in some regards).

The CZ has the advantage of being a DA/SA versus the Hi-Power only SA

 

[Samuel Adams]

For some silly reason I feel comfortable with a Single Action automatic. I understand both weapons are accurate. Can anybody tell me which has the better trigger?

 

[gb6491]

HP would be my choice.
Here's some good reading on the High Power: http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/
Regards,
Greg

 

[Samuel Adams]

Thanks. For some reason the link isn't loading. I'll try again later.

Hmmmm... A 3 to 3 tie.

 

[USMCDK]

nope 4-3 Browning

 

[ugaarguy]

I just have a feeling the the Hi-Power might jam (i.e FTE) because of the small ejection port. I could be wrong but that whole looks about half an inch too small to eject a .45acp round and or shell. you are looking to buy the .45cal model right???

First, there has never been a Hi-Power in .45 ACP. Second, no it won't jam. The ejection port is plenty big enough, and has been since 1935.

Try to shoot both, or at least handle both. They're both great guns, both used literally all over the world. The one that you shoot best, or at least fits you best from handling is the one to get. You can always add the other later as funds allow. The poll is nice for amusement, but it's your gun to carry. We can't tell you what will fit you best.

 

[Samuel Adams]

Interesting. I have to admit to once owning an Inglis made Hi Power several years ago. It was a jam-o-matic. It failed to finish a single magazine load of 9mm without jamming.

 

[USMCDK]

ugaarguy I didn't know that and thank you for letting me know I appreciate that. I was just stating an opinion based one some pics on the net that I went serching for just to kinda make a decision based on how I go about aquiring a firearm. I know that my method must be unusual and or shund upon but it just something that has come to me over the years of googling over pistols, and I don't mean the website google either.

 

[Samuel Adams]

The poll is nice for amusement

You're right however I have to drive quite a distance to find a shop that sells, let alone rents, a CZ. The closest shop to me that sells the Hi Power is 45 minutes away. It is Bass Pro Shop and they don't rent.

 

[ugaarguy]

Interesting. I have to admit to once owning an Inglis made Hi Power several years ago. It was a jam-o-matic. It failed to finish a single magazine load of 9mm without jamming.

Was it ever checked out by a gunsmith? I know that very few Inglis Hi Powers were commercial models. They're also the only inch pattern Hi Power I know of. All of that to say that between it likely being military surplus with possibly unknown condition internals, and with some replacement parts not interchangeable with the metric pistols, it could have had problems. Of course you could have just gotten a rare bad one. Kinda the nature of things mechanical. Even if you make 99.99% of your guns reliable that still means one in every 10,000 won't be.

 

[Telesway]

I've shot both and both were great guns as far as I could tell. The CZ holds a couple rounds more per clip whilst the HP is (if my memory serves me right) slightly smaller. Can't really go wrong with either.

 

[Firepower!]

Neither.

 

[Samuel Adams]

Neither.

Thanks, but it will one of the two - perhaps the other at a later date.

 

[ugaarguy]

USMCDK, nothing wrong with that approach. I'm sure the Corps taught you the psychological aspects or warfare too. If I have two mechanically equal weapons, but am more confident in one (whether it be based on looks, cool factor, or other perceived advantage) that confidence will generally lead to being more effective because I'm less likely to doubt the weapon.

Then there's also the general aesthetics and cool factors too. With what good handguns cost these days the owner should not only expect it to be ergonomic and reliable, but should also get an aesthetically pleasing gun. Pretty may not make it shoot better, but it does add to the ownership experience.

 

[USMCDK]

all to true my friend all too true. but thanks for understanding.

 

[Samuel Adams]

Damn! Tied again.

Does anybody have any experience or input on the CZ 75B SA (single action)?

 

[loop]

Both are fine guns, but I have large hands and found the web of my right hand got caught between the hammer and frame of the Hi Power. So I would say that if you are a bigger guy you may have a similar problem and be unhappy with the Hi Power.

I really like the Hi Power design, but even trying oversize grips I could not get past the hammer bite.

Another thing is that you want to stay away from the FEG imitation Hi Powers. I had one I bought for my son when he was about 15 and it started going full auto. The metal the pins were made from was too low grade. I had to have all the pins replaced. Then I sold it.

I own a number of CZs and they are as reliable and accurate as any of my other autos.

 

[Samuel Adams]

Thanks. I have small hands. That's why I'm getting rid of my Sig Pro in favor of something a bit more ergonomically friendly.

 

[azhunter12]

Cz75

 

[Pilot]

I would get the Hi Power first. I own and shoot both the 75B and BHP and carry a compact version of the CZ-75 daily so I like the platform. Everyone should have a BHP.

 

[Walkalong]

The older High Powers are great, but expensive. The CZ's are a better deal these days. I just bought an older CZ at the last gun show. I am really pleased with it. I would prefer an older HP, but I could not have gotten it for $350 out the door.