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Browning Hi-Power vs Luger P08 — Side-by-Side Comparison | TGDB - The Gun Database
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Browning Hi-Power vs Luger P08
Browning Hi-Power
vs
Luger P08
Side-by-side technical comparison
Browning Hi-Power
Handguns
Discontinued
Luger P08
Handguns
Discontinued
Overview
Spec
Browning Hi-Power
Luger P08
Manufacturer
FN Herstal
Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM)
Country
Belgium
Germany
Production
1935–2017
1908–1945
Units produced
~1,500,000 units estimated
~1,000,000+ units (including military, police, and civilian models)
Specifications
Spec
Browning Hi-Power
Luger P08
Overall length
200 mm (7.9 in)
225 mm (8.86 in)
Barrel length
118 mm (4.6 in)
100 mm (3.93 in)
Weight
885 g (31.2 oz) empty
0.95 kg (2.09 lb) empty
Magazine capacity
13 rounds standard (9x19mm); 10 rounds (.40 S&W)
7 rounds standard (detachable box), optional 8‑round magazine for .30 Luger
Action type
Short recoil, tilting barrel, locked breech (Browning cam system)
Toggle‑locked, short‑stroke recoil‑operated, closed bolt
Trigger type
Calibers
Browning Hi-Power
.40 S&W
9x19mm Parabellum
Luger P08
9x19mm Parabellum
.30-06 Springfield
Browning Hi-Power
Luger P08
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Single-action, with magazine disconnect safety
Single‑stage military trigger with integrated safety lever
Sights
Fixed front blade, drift-adjustable rear notch; optional tritium night sights
Fixed front blade, rear V‑shaped notch with adjustable rear sight leaf
.45 ACP
7.65x25mm Tokarev
