Browing HP vs Sig Question

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Al205

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How does the current Browing HP's compare to the
Sigs in terms of reliability ? Iam definitly going to purchase
one of these guns . I have Shot a Hungary KBI copy of the High Power and it was very reliable. As was the Sig p226 . I would
think the Browing High Power would be obviously good too ??
 
I am not that up on Sigs, but the BHP is a time proven design.

It has superior ergonomics and pointability although I think the trigger on the 1911 is superior.

Personally, I plan to buy a BHP sometime soon, but with a 10 round limit, I think you would do well to look at the BHP .40 - if you can find one...
 
Other than sharing a caliber, they are as different as day and night As for reliability, my BHP .40 and sigpro .40 have never faltered so I guess that's a tie. I'm convinced the MKIII BHPs are very reliable, don't know about older BHPs and hollow points. They are just 2 very different pistols. Best for you to acquire both and then get rid of the one (if you have to) you prefer least. It's a case of "viva la difference".
 
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Greeting's All,

I've owned a BHP "Practical Model" in 9m/m, a Sig-Sauer P226 in 9m/m; and currently own a Sig
Sauer P228, also a 9m/m. All are excellent weapons, utterly reliable, and very accurate.
Sold the BHP and the P226 for economic reasons mainly; but I didn't care for the European style
grip angle of the P226. In my hands, the Sig
P220A .45ACP and the P228 feel much better; and
I can "turn out the light's" with either of them.
So, take your pick; you can't go wrong with either
choice.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, Life Member N.R.A.
 
Is the Sig single action? Maybe I'm wrong but I think not. That IMHO is the first question to be addressed by yourself if this is a self defense gun. Which action type. I own a BHP-40 and use to have an older 9mm. Both totaly reliable. I've shot a 45 Sig that was a great shooter but that's all I know.
 
I have a Feg [Hi-Power clone] and a Browning - love them both.Magazines interchangeable , controls and feels the same. I have never been able to warm up to Sigs.
 
I have a BHP and several SIGs. I don't think that reliability is an issue in discussing these guns. Both are on any concensus short-list of the most reliable hand guns in the world.

The first issue is which feels best to you. They have two entirely different manual of arms. The BHP is a single action only. The manual of arms is identical to the 1911, and it is designed to be carried cocked and locked. The SIG P226 is available in a DA-only configuration, but the vast majority are DA/SA. The gun is cocked by the action of chambering a round. If not fired immediately, the decocker is used to lower the hammer on a live round. After that, the first shot is DA and subsequent shots are SA.

Both have been around long enough that there are hi-cap mags available. The BHP original mags were 13-rd, and prices on these are relatively low compared to the insanity of $100 hi-caps for many hand guns. Also, 17-rd military contract mags work well and can be had for around $20. (They don't fit flush; about a half-inch pad below the handle.) Used factory 15-rd mags for the P226 are still around for $50 or less.

The only rational decision is to get one of each.
 
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