Two .40s to chose from...

[RolinThundr]

My father-in-law is eying two .40 cals and is still trying to decide which one to get, so I'm going to throw it out to everyone and get some opinions. We went to the range just yesterday and tried both and he is still stuck on which might be better. The choices are: HK P2000 and SA XD Service.

Tell me, why you would choose one over the other? Both are great products in my opinion.

Also, does anyone prefer the HK USP Compact over the HK P2000? If so, why?

[DDRH]

can't tell you which one i prefer cuz i haven't tried all of them, but i have the P2K and it's a great shooter. feels solid in my hands.

I still need alotta work to be accurate but fun to shoot. I've seen one at my local store in 9mm *drool* think i may get it.

[huckberry668]

Hands down HK.

[MILLITIAof1]

The only gun I ever rely on to never ever once have a malfunction is my xd.

[MiguelS]

I like the cheaper one.

[pl408]

I have them both and you really cant go wrong with either one but I would choose the P2000
the p2k is the updated version of the usp compact
read through this

http://hkpro.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51749

[Black Majik]

HK over XD. Personal preference but I don't like the way XDs swing. Fantastic pistol though. Both are accurate and reliable.

P2000 > USPc. More rounded, ergonomic, and I like the decocking lever on the rear of the slide. Makes a more streamlined pistol without the lever hanging on the side of the frame. Smoother trigger (but still sucks). Interchangeable leather holsters which is a plus. Only think the USPc has an advantage over is the ability to cocked and locked. EVERYTHING ELSE, imnsho, goes to the P2000.

[tEN wOLVES fIVE sHOOTER]

HK P2000, after trying them all this gun felt the best, and pointed the best, I bought it, but haven't been able to find any ammo for it yet, in fact there isn't much ammo for any caliber where I'm at, but from all the reports from other shooters that have one, they are more than happy with it's performance, you pay more ,but they say you also get a lot more in this quality gun. I'm real picky about what feels good in my hand, the HK P2000 gives you four grip inserts so you can customize your gun to fit the way you want, I also like the decocker, and DA/SA action, the ambi safety, and ambi slide release, I'm left handed, and this gun handles well in both hands, I changed out the grip panel for one that filled my palm just right, I really like this gun, I just need to find some ammo forit in 40 S&W. sorry I couldn't tell you more.

Regards


tEN wOLVES

[s2k2sti]

Well having shot both I am partial to the P2000. I think the ergonomics are much better which in turn makes it an easier pistol for concealment/carry. Plus I am partial due to the fact that its my service pistol.

[Ishoot]

I have the P2000 in 9mm with the LEM trigger and the XD in both 9mm and 40 cal. If I had to pick one, I would pick the HK. I love my XDs but that LEM trigger is real nice and consistent and has a better grip since you can adjust it with the back straps. Smoother slide action and ambidextrous controls make it a better pistol overall. IMHO

[Vectrexer]

Tried them both. Plus the S&W M&P 40 too.

Personal preference is HK V2 LEM Standard size.

But given a final choice it's the Steyr.

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[Legasat]

I have shot the XD and liked it.

HK has a great rep, but I read post after post about how bad their customer service is.

Not sure which I would choose. Maybe a S&W M&P.

[J-cat]

HK wreaks of quality. You don't need to interact with their customer service.

[glockman19]

Absolutely the HK. My prefered .40's are HK's & Sigs.

[FieldsofFire]

I have never shot a P2000 but as for the XD-40, it is a fantastic gun and I love mine. Almost 2,000 rounds down the pipe in a couple months and no issues; easy to take apart to clean and put back together. They can be had for pretty cheap and there are good accessories available for them. I had a trigger job done to mine that made it much, much better, IMO. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one.