HK 45 or HK 45 Compact

[VIPB]

I have the P30 and P30sk, with the VP9 and VP9sk on the way. I am considering adding the HK 45 to complete the collection (9mm, 40 S&W and 45 ACP), however I'm torn between the full size model and the compact. I absolutely love the ergo and grip on the HK firearms, but they didn't put that style of grip on the 45 compact.

So... as a matter of opinion... do I get the full size HK 45 for the grip, or get the compact model for the smaller size and ability to carry it at work?

Thank you for your input!

[jyo]

I've got an HK 45C (to go with a few other HKs) and really like it---I choose the 45C over the full-size because I've already got a full-size USP 45 and wanted something smaller...

[cantdance]

I have a 45 USPc and an HK45. Except for the finger groves the diameter is about the same. Even the magazines from the hk45 will work in the USPc.

[VIPB]

So the grip feel of the HK45C is the same as the full size?

[tanks]

HK 45C will work for those with smaller hands. It is my EDC.

[cantdance]

So the grip feel of the HK45C is the same as the full size?

The point I was trying to make is you don't have to wait and then pay a king's ransom for an HK45c when the grip size of the available now USPc is quite similar. I don't notice any difference.

[Rodell]

I don't have a C, but the HK45 is a very sweet shooting gun. I regularly trade off from the P30's and don't find the grip difference to be significant - I really don't notice.

[cantdance]

I don't have a C, but the HK45 is a very sweet shooting gun. I regularly trade off from the P30's and don't find the grip difference to be significant - I really don't notice.

Just a side note, I have a Blackhawk Serpa holster for my HK45. The rig is meant for the P30, but works with the HK45. Of course that doesn't say anything about the grip size.

[FNP45TACTICAL]

Glock 21. Oh. Sorry, you asked which HK. Glock 21.

[Rodell]

Glock 21. Oh. Sorry, you asked which HK. Glock 21.

Apples and Oranges.

[FNP45TACTICAL]

Apples and Oranges.

Agreed. I'd rather have 2-3 apples than 1 Orange though.

[tanks]

Agreed. I'd rather have 2-3 apples than 1 Orange though.

Well, are 2-3 rotten apples better than a perfect orange?

[castgold]

I shot my brother's HK45 full size and it is a good shooter, but is large. I ended up getting the 45c instead and it's my most common CCW. After shooting mine, my brother ended up with one too. I don't regret passing on the full size.

[caliberetta]

You have P30 and P30SK.

A VP9 and VP9SK.

Why delay the inevitable?

[Chevy2Nova]

Both! That's what I did.