HK USP questions

[NickZag]

I own a bunch of sigs, glocks, berretas, and 1911's in different calibers but never have owned a HK product. I haven't had the chance to shoot a USP but they seem like a nice pistol and I plan on picking one up at the end of the year. I was wondering which caliber you would recommend? I'm well aware of the differences in different calibers so I'm not trying to start a ballistics debate. This is going to be shooter and I'm not planning on carrying it. I'm leaning toward the .45 unless someone recommends the 9mm. Thanks.

[jonc]

I like the new p30L

[Slim///]

If it's just to plink with I'd go with a 9mm. I love mine

[Ubermcoupe]

I’ve only shot .40 & .45 but I like my USP just fine.

My only advice would be to shoot both a 9mm and .45.

Where u located OP? Maybe another calgunner will let you try theirs

[sfbay]

I didn't like it. It just didn't feel right in my hand. You might want to try and borrow or rent one first.

[NickZag]

I'm in Sacramento. I've tried to rent them before but unfortunately no ranges carry then near me.

[tbc]

HK USP's are excellent weapons and surprisingly accurate.

Per your criteria, 9mm gets my vote.


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[echopapa]

I'm in Sacramento. I've tried to rent them before but unfortunately no ranges carry then near me.

If you don't mind the drive to Vacaville, Center Mass has them available for rent. I shot the USP 9MM and it was pretty sweet..

[rolncode3]

USP 45. First gun I bought. Love it. I live in Folsom, but no range plans soon.

[hundreddollarman]

Obviously, you might want to grab and shoot one before you commit to picking one up. I thought I wanted a full-sized USP until I picked one up. Love the ergos and how it shot, but it was too big for my hands. I went down a size and grabbed the USPc. Same ergos, same accuracy in my hands, but better grip feel.

As far as caliber, if it's just going to be a range piece, go with 9mm unless you reload.

[hoss_hk]

I vote for the .45. Doesn't sound like you are going to have trouble affording ammo.

[NickZag]

If you don't mind the drive to Vacaville, Center Mass has them available for rent. I shot the USP 9MM and it was pretty sweet..

I completely forgot about center mass. Thanks for the heads up.

[jyo]

I've had a few since they first came out in 1994---to tell you how I feel about my USPs, USPc, P30S, P2000 etc would require a full page---lets just say HKs are addicting. You seem interested in the USP---I have both 9mm and 45 ACP---I would start with the nine because ammo is so much less. Softest shooting centerfire pistol---super accurate and reliable. The 45 is all that but a touch larger---for some reason, my 45 USP just never seems to miss---you gotta like that! I have larger hands so the grip is not a issue for me. If you have smaller hands, I would tend to consider the USPc or P2000.
You've been warned; HKs are addicting.

[DvlFig]

Definitely rent one first. I was obsessed with the USP so I went to an indoor range and rented it, the .45. I'm glad I did because it just doesn't feel right in my hand. It a bit too big for me, I couldn't even reach the slide release comfortably. Awesome weapon, very accurate. Who knows? Maybe I'll still get one later on.

[Synergy]

I'm in Sacramento. I've tried to rent them before but unfortunately no ranges carry then near me.

I am in your area and have this, let me know.

USP 45 compact - The fullsize was way too big for my hand. I like the controls on the USP almost the same as a 1911 and I can carry condition 1.