HK's owners.. Pls. chime in

[voiceofreason]

Skip the P2000 if it has the LE module with the heavy double action only trigger pull. Absolute crap.

[MrPlutonium]

Love mine. Feels like a 2x4 in my hands but I shoot it better than anything else I own.

[winnre]

I have a USP 45 and it is one awesome gun. Feels like no recoil at all. I wish I could put it on my CCW but it is a tad too long to be comfy.

[9mmepiphany]

Since you like a more compact gun, I would recommend the P2000 over the USP unless the USP fits your hand very well. I always found the USP, both FS and Compact a bit blocky.

I have a friend who has a couple of P2000s, who is making a shift over from his previous SIG 226s (better for CCW). He has one in DA/SA and another with the light LEM installed. The LEM pistol is actually easier to shoot accurately and quickly.

If you won't be getting a P30, the P2000 is a really nice option

[Tiberius]

The build quality on HKs is outstanding. They feel like jewels cut from black steel and polymer (well, mine does, anyway).

One minor thing is the mag release. On the USP, at least, it isn't a button you push in, but a button you push down (towards the mag well). I think it's actually a better design than the button we're all used to - it is less likely to get pushed while in a holster, and apparently its meant to be activated with a trigger finger, which does get the finger off the trigger during a reload. But it takes some getting used to. And once you're used to it, you probably fumble with the regular button. Arg. If I could convert to a regular button, I might.

[CAL.BAR]

I think the HK45 has the best ergonomics and reliability. Most everyone I let shoot mine tends to like it VS the USP series. Much more an investment, but well worth in IMHO

[Bobby Ricigliano]

I have a USP .45 and it is a top notch weapon. Expensive, but you get what you pay for.

My only minor quibble with it is the non-standard rail, requiring an aftermarket adapter to mount a light. The checkering on the grip is pretty rough but a Hogue Handall makes this weapon feel like a million bucks. The USP is way too big for concealed carry but it is an awesome duty or nightstand gun.

[Ron-Solo]

Skip the P2000 if it has the LE module with the heavy double action only trigger pull. Absolute crap.

I don't know what P2000 you tried, but I have the v2 with LEM trigger. It is so light and smooth it is almost scary. Smoothest trigger I have ever experienced.

It was my duty weapon for the last two years of my career. I trusted my life to it, and still do.

[Omil]

Gents,

Thanks for sharing your knowledge!