HK USP opinions?

[endisnigh]

Hey everyone, I'm looking to get into the market for a new carry gun (recently sold my SW sigma .40), and I was just wondering if anyone has experiences they would like to share about the H&K USP in .40 or .45. I know it'll be an upgrade from the sigma no question, just wondering if anyone has had one and had any gripes about it. Thanks!
-J

 

[1032JBT]

Hey everyone, I'm looking to get into the market for a new carry gun (recently sold my SW sigma .40), and I was just wondering if anyone has experiences they would like to share about the H&K USP in .40 or .45. I know it'll be an upgrade from the sigma no question, just wondering if anyone has had one and had any gripes about it. Thanks!
-J

While I have no exp with HK, you might check out the HK pron thread to get some names of HK lovers to ask.

 

[MACHINEGUN]

 

[strongcrow]

I also own .40's in USPF and USPC, can't go wrong as they are awesome firearms. My only gripe is the trigger. Long and a little work to get used to.

 

[Para45]

USP .40 Compact here - LOVE it!! It's hard to pick my favorite between that one and my Sig P229 SAS...both are so nice!

 

[harleyindys]

I had a USP .45 really not what I wanted size was not for CCW for me switched to a Kimber Pro carry
I love it

 

[OneBadV8]

The only gripe I have about my USP is I only have one.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Picking up my first USP 40c today, so I'll be sure to let you know

 

[Lock n Load]

Only downside that I found to the USP .45 was the size..... I went back to a 1911.

Its an HK = very accurate, ultra reliable, great finish etc....

 

[endisnigh]

I also own .40's in USPF and USPC, can't go wrong as they are awesome firearms. My only gripe is the trigger. Long and a little work to get used to.

how heavy is the trigger? I hated the sigma trigger, that's why i sold it. I can deal with a long pull, as long as it's not a 10lb trigger.

 

[Agent 007]

how heavy is the trigger? I hated the sigma trigger, that's why i sold it. I can deal with a long pull, as long as it's not a 10lb trigger.

It's about a 10 or 11 lb. trigger for the first DA shot. About 4 lb. in SA for each subsequent shot. You could carry it cocked and locked like a 1911 if you want, though. (Variant 1)

You can also buy a USP Compact with the LEM trigger, which is a light double action for every shot. I think it runs around 6 lb. or so, but smooth.

 

[Rob377]

I also own .40's in USPF and USPC, can't go wrong as they are awesome firearms. My only gripe is the trigger. Long and a little work to get used to.

That's why I traded my USP9f off. Even with the HK match trigger group, it was only OK. Without it, it was mushy and heavy with tons of overtravel.

That, and the safety was just oddly placed. Couldn't use a high thumb grip , that would occasionally decock it. Safety lever wasn't conducive to sweeping and establishing a low thumb grip quickly and smoothly either. At least for me. There are plenty of folks that don't have that issue, but I just prefer a weapon that fits me better ergonomically (a 1911)

Other than that, it was a good pistol. Accurate, reliable. It was a tad overpriced though.

 

[JTPharmD]

It was a tad overpriced though.

Not to shift focus, but what isn't these days?

 

[Flintlock]

I enjoy the LEM trigger in my USP 9mm. It's one of the nicest triggers I've ever shot with. Only complaint is it has a little too long of a pull to it.

 

[Woodsman]

USPc 40S&W w/ LEM trigger. As far as I'm concerned the only thing that would make it better is if it was stainless. Other than that it's just fine.

 

[shooter@5(4)life]

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[danielocean03]

While I've never owned one, I enjoyed the USP .40 I shot a couple of mags through. I've considered buying one numerous times, but there always seems to be something else I need to spend my money on.

 

[rambone]

I've got an H&K USP .40 caliber. I did a lot of research on it and I have an H&K fetish. Its accurate, dependable, and sexy.

Not a gun I'd carry inside the belt. A little large for that.

It's grip is just a little coarse for my taste. It's literally like sandpaper on the sides. That's curable by buying a rubber ergonomic sleeve that slides around the grip. It feels much better.

I've found that when disassembling it, its just the slightest bit tough to get the pin out. I can't quite get a grip on it with my fingers, sometimes I help it with a tool. But H&Ks are reliable enough that you don't need to field strip them without your tools. Maybe its just mine.

Its an overall A+ gun in my book. These guns can take a beating and keep on firing. Gotta love Heckler & Koch.

 

[haldir]

I have been considering getting a H&K or a Sig. Never shot either one. For someone that has both how would you compare them.