Browning Hi-Power vs Glock 17

1935–2017

1982–Present

~1,500,000 units estimated

12,000,000+ units (estimated worldwide across all generations and variants)

200 mm (7.9 in)

204 mm (8.03 in)

118 mm (4.6 in)

114 mm (4.49 in)

885 g (31.2 oz) empty

625 g (1.38 lb) empty, 905 g (1.99 lb) loaded

13 rounds standard (9x19mm); 10 rounds (.40 S&W)

17 rounds standard; 19, 24, 31, 33, 45 round options available

Short recoil, tilting barrel, locked breech (Browning cam system)

Short recoil, locked breech, striker-fired with Safe Action trigger system (trigger safety, firing pin safety, drop safety)