Browning Hi-Power or Beretta 92FS?

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striderteen

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I'm looking for a good 9mm for sport shooting and self-defense...I've pretty much made up my mind to get one or the other, but not sure...
 
It boils down to which one fits your hand better. The Hi Power is a single action pistol meant to be carried cocked and locked. The grip is smaller and some people consider it more ergonomic.

The Baretta is a double action pistol with a fat grip and a long reach to the trigger for the first double action shot.

All in all both are fine weapons and you would be happy with either one.:)
 
I would go with the Beretta. The 92fs for defense and plinking. If you are more serious shooter get the Elite 11 Beretta.

I don't have a High Power and have heard they are wonderful guns when they have....been worked on some. Hate to say without personal experience but it seems that most High Powers end up with trigger jobs or changing springs.

No flame on the High Power it just seems that people tweak them to get them where they should be. They have been around along time. For out of the box shooting between the two definitly the Beretta. plunker
 
The Hi-Power is a great gun, but it will be a little more expensive than the 92FS. You can get a 92 for around $500, while the Hi-Power will run closer to $575. Also, the Hi-Power is a single action gun. Some people don't mind carrying cocked-and-locked, but you need to decide whether this would be a problem for you. I prefer the 92 because of its double action trigger and the availability of cheap hi-caps. I have put almost 2,000 rounds through my 92 Compact without a problem. Some people don't like the stock 92 double-action trigger, but this is easily fixed by replacing the factory hammer spring with a Beretta Model D hammer spring. This will drop your double action pull down to 8-9 lbs, and your single action pull will be around 4 lbs, and the spring only costs $3.
 
Beretta has just recently released a new version of the 92 called the Vertec, it has a straight backstrap and short trigger for a smaller grip reach and has an accessory rail for tac light etc. Inox models should be available at a later date.
 
I've shot the Vertec. The DA trigger is long, but smooth. I think this is because the safety is so annoying to take off that most people will leave the safety off and take advantage of the long DA pull.

The trigger comes all the way back to the frame when you pull the trigger which puts my finger in an awkward position.

The Vertec was obviously designed for small-handed shooters and I have pretty long hands (there was no comma after "pretty").
 
I have heard a lot recently about how "oversized" the 92 grip is and how "long" the trigger is. I have never had a problem with either on my 92s, and I have smaller hands (size 6 1/2 sterile glove). I agree the HP has slimmer grips and a shorter trigger, but it is a single action. Most factory DA guns have long first pulls, but its something you get used to. The only people you hear complaining about the 92 are those who don't carry or shoot one. The fact of the matter is, you have to really shoot a gun A LOT to decide whether you truly like it. Check your local ranges and see if they rent out handguns, and then maybe you could try one of each.
 
The only way to be sure

is to find a place that rents both guns and try firing them yourself (or borrow a friend's if possible). Guns are very subjective things and what works well for one person may not work well for you.

At the very least, handle both guns and get a feel for how comfortable they are for your hand, where the controls are and how they work, etc.

You are looking at two rather different guns - one a large 9mm semi-auto with a DA/SA trigger, open slide and slide mounted safety. The other a slimmer 9mm semi-auto that is SA only with a frame mounted safety.

If you are considering using this for concealed carry then you'll want to evaluate that as well. I find the Beretta 92 to be a little clunky for that myself.
 
I have shot a lot of 45 rounds and really like them but a friend intro'd me to his 92fs. That did it for me I picked up a 92fs y2k with rosewood grips. I really enjoy shooting my 92fs is is cheap and quite accurate. Breakdown for cleaning is as simple as it gets. While I still shoot amt-colt-les bear, I would rather shoot my 9mm Baretta. If I could only keep one it would be the Baretta because of the cost and dependability and it seems to be the one I always pick when we go shooting......
 
If you want a gun with similar feel and balance of a HP that costs less and shoots better: CZ-85 Combat (costs about $425 new). I own one as well as a HP and Ber 92FS and I think the CZ is the gun you'd like best.
 
I would commit to one, get a lot of practice w/ it and when it's practical, get the other one too :D Don't lose sleep over which one this or that, yadda yadda...get the one that will get you shooting sooner ;) Rest assured that both are fine guns and you will be happy with either.
My vote tho is w/ the Beretta :cool:
 
I have your answer Sire. The CZ75B. Superb Accuracy, Ergonomics and durability. Made to function with hot Euro 9mm. Beau Coup FACTORY Hi Caps at $45.00 a pop. DA or COCKED and LOCKED carry. Great customer service.

I too had a Beretta 92FS--------------geat gun. Then I got the CZ75B and it is the one gun I would not trade or sell. Meaty internals like a Kansas City Slaughter house and all-steel construction. No locking block to fiddle faddle with either. Best of all, they Can be had now for around $350.00 with one 15 rounder and one 10 rounder.

As Cooper stated in no uncertain terms, the CZ75 is THE wonder nine.

www.czforum.com
 
Hmm...the CZ looks SWEET. It's hard to get a CCW in my part of California -- sweet little bedroom community police do NOT like having people walking around with concealed handguns -- but I'm fairly small, so the more compact sizeis definitely a good thing.


Thanks! I'll see if anyone I know has one I can try out.
 
CZ-85: a better CZ-75 for only a bit more $. I agree HP's are classics, but a lot of the guns made by FN recently have been crap. BTW- I just think it's generally nuts to pay $650 for a gun that arrives needing a trigger job... I love that about as much as relatives that arrive needing money.:p
 
There are Pros and Cons on each - - -

The High Power--
To bring you home from the cold and lonely.
For utter reliability.
For a great combination of high capacity and compactness.
For worldwide availability of parts and magazines
For solidity without great weight.
For out-of-the-box accuracy.

The Beretta 92 - -
To own "a gun like the soldiers carry."
For . . . uh, Don't rush me--I'm thinking

Oh, yeah - - To have a pistol that fits those neat military nylon holsters perfectly.

For a pistol you don't have to remember where the safety is.

I'll think of some more later.

:p
Johnny
 
Don't listen to anybody else's opinion as to which is best. Bite the bullet, get them both, shoot them both, and if you have to, sell the one you can most stand to part with. I've got them both and couldn't get rid of either.
 
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