All,
I have a Browning Hi Power, blued, wood grips, adjustable rear sight. I love the pistol, shoots very well, never an FTE or FTF. Finish is approximately 80-85% with no holster wear, just minor blems and scratches on the slide and frame. All mags are factory (even a nickel one). I am not realy sure what I want to do with the gun. It sits in the safe and comes out once in a while for 2-300 rounds, gets cleaned and goes back into the safe. I can’t carry it for concealed carry very well and therefore have been looking at swaping (selling) it out for a Glock 19.
The Glock would serve as a concealled carry pistol. I have a Glock 17 but again I am looking to carry concealled so I have somewhat ruled it out for carry. I have shot the Glock 19 and although I found the grip to be a little small for my hands (why I went with the G17 instead) I am revisiting it as a carry pistol.
I am looking for some opinions, good or bad and any comments about what you would do in my shoes.
Thanks.
While the glock 19 is the quintessential “do-it-all” handgun, I would hesitate to get rid of my hp. Save up. Ever considered a grip reduction on your 17?
Do you enjoy shooting your Hi-Power? If you do, keep it and save up some money for a Glock 19.
Keep the Hi Power and save up for the G19. For me, there is nothing worse than dealing with the regret of selling a gun I should have kept.
Thats what I thought. The HP trigger is one that someone described that has “no perceptable reset”. Yes, I would agree with this and it bothered me for some reason. Maybe it is just something one has to get used to. Don’t get me wrong, I like the HP, I am just into finding something that would fit the CC requirement a bit better.
On the grip reduction, no I have not thought about it. I would rather just keep it stock and go with a G19. I would keep it stock as well.
Ah yes, I have felt that as well and you are right on the money there. I sold a practically mint blued Russian SKS with bayo for…a very small sum :cray:
If you guys keep talking like this, I swear, I am keeping my HP. 
Wish I would have never sold my Hi-power, it was a great pistol.
I’m gonna go ahead and say keep both, but if you really want a G19, I’ve got one I love, but I’d still trade for a nice BHP. 
My personal preference would be a G19. All things being equal.
BTW, the gun I replaced by buying the Browning HP, it was a Ruger P-85 9mm. No I don’t regret selling the Ruger.
I sold all my Hi-Powers, as they served no purpose for me any longer.
You can CCW a G17 without too many issues with the right clothing selection. Having said that, the G19 is likely the optimal CCW pistol in the world. It’s OK to run a stock G19 mag in the pistol, but be sure to run either G17 mags or G19 mags with Glock +2 floor plates (and G17 mag springs) as reloads so you don’t pinch/cut your hand as so many folks routinely do when trying to rapidly insert standard G19 mags.
If I were you, I’d get a GOOD holster and carefully assess how my G17 works for CCW over 6-12 weeks. If it is not a problem, I’d just acquire a second identical G17. If the grip length is a bit too long and prints easily, then either buy a G19 or get another G17 and have the grip cut-down to accept G19 mags.
Thank you to all for the responses, DocGKR, this sounds like great advice and just what I needed, thank you I will try your suggestions. What would you consider as a GOOD holster for the G17?? I have a light for the G17, would you carry a light mounted on the weapon for CCW?
Thanks again everyone.
I would trade the G17 for the G19 before I let go of the HP. I am also curious why you feel the HP is not suitable for CCW as well, especially since you said it has been very reliable.
I have a G19 and like it very much but I also sold a HP years ago and have regretted it since.
Good luck with your decision.
Me too. Glocks are everywhere and easily replaced. Trade the 17 in on a 19 and call it a day.
My particular HP has the adjustable rear sight. It could easily snag on clothing etc… If I had an HP with standard 3 dot or night sights, it may work. Full size pistols can be for CCW, just not as good as those more suited for the purpose…G19 (or smaller if thats your fancy). CCW is what I am looking for right now. My HP would not work for that.
I may look into swaping the G17 for a G19. I have a strange feeling I may end up with both and keep the HP as it is in its current role.
That’s funny this thread popped up. I was in my lgs today and saw a gorgeous HP and thought really hard about buying it. Funny thing is that I was there to look at a g19. Huh, should have gotten that HP. It was an older one, never fired either. Keep the HP, shoot it more, love it more, trade the 17 for a 19 and get the plus two floorplates. Call it good.
-Chris-
BHP’s are nice, but I’m considering selling mine because I could get close to 1.75 Glocks for what it would bring.
Okie John
This, in my opinon, is the best advice; and you can hang onto that HP if you are really attached to it.
Personally, I would turn the HP into a good holster, a few quick mods to the 19 or 17, and a lot of ammo.
Unless you are dying for the cash… and/or have a bias against shooting a nice SA trigger, all-metal pistol at the range once a while, I can’t imagine why you’d want to sell or trade the Browning HiPower in good condition?
Sure, I don’t think anyone would argue that the Glocks in all flavors are one the go-to options for service weapons, so I don’t think there would be much else to say there on that front.
I am of the opinion the manual of arms for things like 1911s (and the Browning HP, among others) is a bit more complex than the Glock-type pistols… but this depends on personal experience and/or training, obviously. That said, I don’t think many weapon systems out there field-strip faster than a Glock! 
(Just for the record, I own a couple of Glocks and a 1911 in 9mm, but run an M&P9 as my go-to weapon system)
Let me start off saying I’m an old fart have owned and carried most popular forms of handguns I grew up on the 1911 and Hi Power…NOW that said… Loose the HP.
Yes it feels good in the hand, it can be made to have a nice trigger but it is a weak design( older slides crack too easily), has NO reset to speak off, is really a mid-cap vs a hicap and for what you can now get for it …you can buy a g19 and 2 cases of ammo!
The G19 is impervious to rust ( if you carry you will sweat a blued HP will not remain pristine very long), The HP has too many sharp edges to gouge yourself with ( G19 is slick and rounded), The g19 holds more rounds with a G17 mag backup you’re more than well armed.
While I love the HP it’s time has come and gone.
Also think about this, you carry both, you get used to just grabbing that G17 and popping the trigger what happens “IF” something bad happens, your adrenaline dumps, you’re sweating bricks, stomach is dropping… what IF you forget to swipe that HP’s safety off!?
Don’t talk to me about training and all that as I have SEEN it happen and heard of it happening multiple times with say a M92 ( I use to train semi professionals). Stick with a g17 / g19 combo it will serve you well.
Best of luck whichever way you go, stay safe.
I have both a Hi-Power (a current Mk III in .40) and a Gen 3 G19. While I tremendously enjoy the Hi-Power, mine also is relatively rarely used/carried.
The Glock is simply a more modern, more ergonomic, more durable and easier to use and maintain firearm.
That said, there’s still much to admire in a nice Hi-Power, and it’s still a viable defensive weapon. If you like it, and have any sort of attachment to it, I’d keep it. Otherwise, I’d take DocGKR’s advice if it’s just occupying space in your safe-that would give you a new tool that you’re more likely to use, and someone else a chance to experience and enjoy the Hi-Power.
Also, with a good holster (and you actually don’t necessarily have to spend a ton of money) the G17 is very much a viable concealed carry gun. I’ve had excellent results, for example, with a Blade-Tech IWB holster-and Glock’s own inexpensive Sport/Combat holster.
Best, Jon