HK's owners.. Pls. chime in

[Omil]

Good morning CG's,

It's a beautiful sunny day, I'm in a market for a new/pre-owned toy. Hopefully an HK's USPc .40 or 9....it will be for range/practice only.

What are the pros/cons? For sure full size would be best for my range/practice purpose but I do like the way compact's feels in the hand. Same story with 1911's, I do much better with Commander's than full size.

Thanks in advance for your valuable times & opinions!

Have a great day!

[seainc]

Best way is to visit LGS that has USPs so you can hold it in your hand. USP is good pistol. Choice of a firearm is very personal thing and you spend your hard earned money any way you want, HK is well established brand as Colt, SIG, Glock... Thanks

HKPRO.com also a good place to get advise on all things HK. I collect HK so I'm bies.

[USMC 82-86]

I just sold my HK USP in .40 it was the FS. That is a fantastic gun. I only sold it because I shoot a lot and 9mm is cheaper to shoot. I have the .45 as well and plan to keep it. The .40 is a great round just cost more for me to shoot a lot. If it had been the 9mm I would still have it. I also like the midsize in different models. I shoot them better when I am shooting fast. I just see the sights quicker. I have a G19 and it is fast and fun to shoot. That said I shot the FS USP very accurately and it was easy to aquire the sights.

[Omil]

Thanks, gents! Yes, it does cost more to shoot .40, hence 9mm is my other option.

I've handle both at LGS, they feel more substancial & solid, maybe a bit heavier than others Polymer.
IMHO!

Anyway, I will try both at the range soon and decided which way to go. Thanks, again.

[wurger]

No complaints at all on my USP .45.

[Creampuff]

I have a USP 9mm fullsize and 9mm compact, and have tried my friend's USP 40 full size.

The fullsize 9mm with the dampening spring, makes it feel like I am shooting a 0.22. Although I like ergonomics of the Sig226 better, I hate to admit it, but my HK groupings are tighter. The fullsize HK feels like a brick, but unlike the Glock, has a better grip angle. I am a Sig226 fan, but I will not sell my HK full size.

When I tried my friend's full size 40, the problem I have with it, it does not tame the snappy recoil of the 0.40, like the way the Sig does. I just did not like the way handled. It took me longer to get back on my sights compared to a Sig 226 in 0.40.

I really like my compact,especially if I lived in a CCW/LTC state. But I don't. So I am more accurate with my full size vs my compact. I like my compact, because it feels slightly less like a brick in my hand, and if I needed a compact option, this would be it. If I could do it over again, I think I would have gotten the P2000 instead, because I would get the adjustable backstrap option.

I would never use my compact in a locked and cock situation, which to me is the only reason why I would buy the compact over the P2000.

Sorry bit of rambling....

[Omil]

I have a USP 9mm fullsize and 9mm compact, and have tried my friend's USP 40 full size.

The fullsize 9mm with the dampening spring, makes it feel like I am shooting a 0.22. Although I like ergonomics of the Sig226 better, I hate to admit it, but my HK groupings are tighter. The fullsize HK feels like a brick, but unlike the Glock, has a better grip angle. I am a Sig226 fan, but I will not sell my HK full size.

When I tried my friend's full size 40, the problem I have with it, it does not tame the snappy recoil of the 0.40, like the way the Sig does. I just did not like the way handled. It took me longer to get back on my sights compared to a Sig 226 in 0.40.

I really like my compact,especially if I lived in a CCW/LTC state. But I don't. So I am more accurate with my full size vs my compact. I like my compact, because it feels slightly less like a brick in my hand, and if I needed a compact option, this would be it. If I could do it over again, I think I would have gotten the P2000 instead, because I would get the adjustable backstrap option.

I would never use my compact in a locked and cock situation, which to me is the only reason why I would buy the compact over the P2000.

Sorry bit of rambling....

Thanks for your reply!

My LGS's had a P2000 pre-owned for sale also, but price is a bit higher than USPc. You're correct, adjustable B/S is very cool. I'd liked it alot.

[Arthur84]

Hk

I had a Uspc 9mm, which I sold after I bought a p30. I personally liked the p30 better. You may benefit from the p30's adjustable back and side straps.
The ergonomics of the p30 are a lot better than that of the usp series.
I'd recommend both, but if you want to avoid the brickiness of the usp, then go with a p30.
My .02

[krisjon]

Personally, I'd go full-size in either caliber. I've had my USP .40 for almost 20 years since they first came out and it's been a flawless performer.

[Creampuff]

Thanks for your reply!

My LGS's had a P2000 pre-owned for sale also, but price is a bit higher than USPc. You're correct, adjustable B/S is very cool. I'd liked it alot.

I'm a lefty, and the ambi slide release would be another compelling reason to get the P2000

[kylemurdoc]

If you don't mind an old heavy pistol in 9mm see if you can pick up a P7 through P.P.T. out of the market place.

[chozenfew805]

I got a sweet deal on mine during a trade with a fellow Calgunner. Only complaint is the mushy takeup on the trigger before it breaks, but it makes up for it with that stainless slide

[jyo]

In the last few years, I find myself addicted to HK pistols---I've had a full-size 9mm USP ever since they came out (1994) and its become a bedside/range gun---if I'm packin' one, I go with the smaller USPc and the slick little P2000---both in 9mm. Ihen they came out with the P30...

[adrenaline]

I started gun ownership with a USP Fullsize 9mm. It was my favorite gun even after shooting Sigs, Berettas, and Glocks. I say "was" because then I got an HK45c for my carry permit...and now its my favorite gun. Like others mentioned, its a preference thing...get out a shoot one (rent from a range or hookup with someone willing to meet you and shoot one).

Good luck...you won't be disappointed if you go that route.

[ptoguy2002]

Some people say they feel like bricks to hold, and I'll admit they aren't the most ergonomic pistol out there, but they are really good guns, and I don't mind the feel at all.
There are also the P2000s out there, that are California approved, that feel nicer too.