Hi-Power and CZ-75D offered; can afford one

[Naphtali]

I have a pleasant alternative that is becoming nasty. I have been offered a Browning Hi-Power 40 S&W and a CZ-75D Compact 9x19 mm. They are identically priced slightly under $550. Both are nearly new, cases and papers intact. I have window shopped to compare magazine costs. Costs for Mec-Gar brand magazines are within a couple of dollars.

The only semiautomatic pistol I own is a Ruger Mk. III target model. In the 1980s I owned a Colt Officer's Model 45 ACP. All other handgun ownership or shooting has been with revolvers.

I can afford one pistol.

 

[growr]

I own both, and would probably start with the Browning HP, as they are no longer made.

If you intend to carry daily, then the CZ would be my choice.

Randy

 

[austintexas]

two pistols

Both are good pistols, I lean towards the Hi Power, I have several, 30 Luger and 9mm. don't have a 40. Have several CZs but no CZ75.
SWCA 892

 

[OLDSTER]

Hi Power all day long. But I tend to be little biased.

 

[Old_Cop]

I'd say it's a upickum. Both are great designs.

 

[ContinentalOp]

I'd go with the Hi-Power, especially considering how rare the .40 is. My guess is that they'd probably go for a lot more than your seller's asking price.

 

[ColbyBruce]

I gave my BHP .40 S&W to my son. It was my first .40, I like it fine but preferred the 9mm. It holds ten rounds, similar size pistols hold more.

I owned two CZ 75 pistols and have shot my son's three CZ's. I don't care for the decocker models.

As stated above the BHP has been discontinued and CZ is still cranking them
out. I vote for the BHP.

 

[hittman77]

To me, it'd be a toss up if the Browning was also 9mm.

Since it's not ..... CZ all day every day.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

By the P35.

 

[chief38]

Normally I would say just grab the Browning - but of course you have to be "into" .40S&W which I'm not. If you are...... then that's the one IMHO.

Of course you could not buy either and wait until something that strikes you fancy big time comes along!

 

[biku324]

Buy the Browning, resell it for a profit - in rational condition they bring $700 - $800 in NM.

 

[Marshwheeling]

On the strength of the thread title, I'd have said take the Browning. The CZ is a better pistol, but you can get it any day. But since the Browning is a .40, it would not be as attractive to me. I would still think long and hard, and might decide on the Hi-Power in the end, but would probably take the CZ.

 

[JH1951]

I would opt for the BHP. .40 is not my favorite caliber, but I would learn to tolerate it. If the BHP is in very nice condition, that price is quite good. BHPs have been going up in price since production ended.

 

[SVT28]

A Browning HP in 40, like new with labeled case etc is realistically selling for 1k+ on Gunbroker right now. The CZ is a good gun don't get me wrong, but one of your options is half off. It also just happens to be the one you CAN'T just waltz into a LGS nowadays and find on the shelf new production.

SVT28

 

[Grayfox]

I dearly love the Hi-Power and have 3 in 9mm. But I won't touch one in .40. I just don't like the cartridge.
I've seen a bunch of 'em at various gun shows Resale on these sucks. The .40 version never caught on. Can't hardly give 'em away. I think $550 for one is too high.

 

[scoobysnacker]

CZ as a keeper, HP if you want to flip it.

If both in 9mm (as I have), the CZ is a more comfortable gun to shoot, with IMO a better trigger.
Heck, in my opinion, the CZ is just the better gun, period.

It's my understanding that the 40 beat the heck out of the HP, to the point that they changed manufacturing methods to beef up the frame. Depending on when the one you're looking at was made, that's definitely an issue to consider.

But like lots of folks have already said, a papered Browning HP is "worth" a good deal more than the CZ. I guess the correct answer is, get the Browning, sell it, and go buy that CZ (or a similar one) and pocket the change.

 

[mckenney99]

I'm in the Browning Hi Power crowd. They are no longer made and even the .40 version has a cult following (I like the round). That is a very good price. I have one of the earliest .40 BHP that I used for a custom build by Novaks. The CZ's are great guns but are commonly found.

 

[Ματθιας]

Get the Hi Power. It's the much better buy. You can also get a 9mm conversion barrel and have two firearms in one. Not only that, you'll never lose resale value.

 

[Kurusu]

I would go for the Hi Power if it was in 9mm. Don't much care for them in .40

Since it isn't. I would go for the CZ.

But I already have an Hi Power.

 

[robvious]

I had a similar choice... I got the high power in 40 to go with my other 2 in 9mm... soft shooting and very accurate...
I own exactly zero CZ75's.. they are great from what I have heard... but I started shooting BHP in the late 1970's when my father got one for carry & IPSC... just has always been a favorite pistol design... get the Browning... be happy or flip it and get the CZ with spare magazines & ammo