Custom .357 HP or Glock 32?

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AndABeer

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In another thread, I lamented the fact that I could not find a .357 barrel for a .40 Hi Power. The thread helped me locate a couple sources. However, once I started listing all the mods I would like on the HP including the base price of the gun itself, the total price rapidly approached $2000. Now, I like Glocks and I love my .357 G35 with the extended length barrel, but I have never owned a gun that I have spec'ed out from stem to stern. I am a fan of both single action autos and safe action autos. I own seven Glocks and one lightly tricked out HP in 9mm. The G32 in the local shop feels good as I knew it would since my G19 feels good, but nothing feels as great in my hand as a HP with Hogue fingergrooved grips. Though the $1400 difference is not a great concern it is still money and could be applied to an Africa trip coming up next year. Last night I had talked myself out of the HP but this morning the dammed thing is back in my head. I would not be dissappointed with the G32 but one of the main rules for buying firearms is get exactly what you want. Magazine capacity is not a concern for me. What other points might I be missing?
 
Well I recently traded a BHP 9mm for a Glock and am presently trading another BHP 40cal for a Glock so you know how my feelings are leaning. You have a BHP in 9mm so you have the best of that breed IMO. I still have one also and I am satisfied. I have read several reports about problems with the 357sig cal BHP. Inaccuracy, reliability and sharp recoil in that type of gun. I would go with the G32.
 
Well, as the owner of a highly-customized Hi-Power and a Glock 26, I can tell you what you already know. The Hi-Power is not going to perform $1400 better than any Glock 32. Likely it is going to be a slim, if even noticeable margin. I am not a Glock-nut; but they are pretty good guns.

The only reason I would recommend spending that on the Hi-Power is if you just really LIKE Hi-Powers or like the idea of owning a rare and unique firearm. Other than that, the only things the Browning has over the Glock are pointability and accuracy - and it is not sufficiently better in those categories to warrant the extra $1400 from any pragmatic viewpoint.

If you are going to spend that on the Hi-Power you should view it as if you were purchasing a piece of art rather than a tool.
 
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