Browning HP vs CZ 75
I'm wanting another 9 mm and looking at these two. Your thoughts?
(have to go outside for a few minutes, please don't be insulted if I'm not right back.)
Thank you
(have to go outside for a few minutes, please don't be insulted if I'm not right back.)
Thank you
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Have BHP, shoots all loads, reliable, accurate, full size service pistol.
If you do get a BHP get the ring hammer as the tang style bites.0 -
Thank you v35. I hate to admit I've never shot either of these pistols, but hope to before I decide. 0 -
One advantage the CZ has over the Browning, is that it's a double-action pistol, i.e. the hammer doesn't have to be manually cocked for the first shot.
I've owned and shot both. You won't go wrong with either one. The CZ I have now is the Kadett model. It's a purpose built version in .22 caliber. That can be converted easily to 9mm by changing slide, barrel and magazine. The Browning H-P doesn't offer a similar model.0 -
I have both and I love both. For concealed carry slight edge to Browning. Capacity (standard mags) 15-13 CZ75.Double action CZ. Accuracy would be tied. Reliability tied. (they never jam). As was stated above, this decision is a no lose.I have heard that both can have trigger pull issues but in my experience I currently : 2 Brownings,1 CZ75, and 2 Witness pistols (CZ clones) and have NEVER had an issue with any of them. In fact I would actually brag up their trigger pulls. My crystal ball says that eventually you will have both anyway so don't sweat it. 0 -
Don't choose get both![:)] 0 -
I've owned both, and shot them.
Used a EAA Witness Sport for a match gun for a while.
When we went to IDPA it got sold, couldn't see 10rds in 20rd mags [^]
Have two BHP'S now. They just fit my hands better [;)]0 -
Both are time-honored robust, reliable, combat proven designs, and if you're looking for an all steel service type 9mm pistol you really can't go wrong with either one.
CZ75 can be thought of as the "spiritual successor" to the BHP. IE, its a modern design military all steel double stack 9mm.
CZ75, obviously, is a more recent design, and it offers certain advantages of higher capacity, double action for true "double strike" (ie you can pull the trigger again on a dud round hoping it will go off the second time), choice between hammer down DA first pull *or* "cocked and locked" single action carry, and no mag safety (which could be considered a disadvantage, depending on your perspective).
I personally prefer the ergonomics of the CZ75, but that's largely subjective, depending on your personal anatomy and other factors.0 -
I have 3 P-35's and one CZ clone - the AT-84, made in Switzerland. I have never had a problem with either. The CZ is slightly bulkier and heavier than the P-35, but it has 3 or 4 more round capacity, depending on which magazine I use. The grip of the CZ seems to be modeled after the Browning as they both fit the hand exceptionally well. In the best scenario the recommendation to buy both is ideal, I'm glad I have both. If that isn't an option I would fire both - many ranges have rental guns that will allow you to do this _ and buy the one that suits you best. They are both top-notch pistols and you should be well served by whichever you select. 0 -
The only Hi-Power that I ever liked was slotted and tangent. I would fix the magazine safety. 0 -
I've owned five CZ75s and I have never had one jam and have gotten good accuracy using factory ammo and reloads (powerpistol and Speer 100 grain HPs). I like the stainless steel CZ75B, which is nicely finished throughout, and would be my choice for a CZ75B. There are also the more classic styled CZ75s if you can find one in excellent condition (i.e., excellent rifling, little wear, etc.) usually with a baked on black enamel finish but rarely a blued steel finish. 0
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