USP45 v. HK45

[donut]

Anyone have an opinion? I've shot a friends USP 45 and 9mm thought they were both pretty solid, I'm curious if anyone can offer some thoughts on the HK45 especially if they have experience with both.

Thanks

[dorminWS]

Isn't the HK45 supposed to be the next evolution of the USP? Didn't I read that somewhere?

I've got an HK45C. One of those deals where I traded for something I wanted and wound up with the HK45C thrown in as boot. I frankly am neither favorably nor unfavorably impressed with it. It's an OK pistol, but it just doesn't blow my skirt up. Based upon having once fired an H&K shotgun that was slick as snot on a doorknob, I expected an H&K action to be a lot smoother than this pistol is. Never held or saw a USP 45.

[Chasbo00]

In my opinion, the HK 45 never lived up to its hype. Two big names, Vickers and Hackathorn, provided input for its design. I don't think HK followed enough of their recommendations, probably due to production cost considerations. Todd Green did a 50,000 round year long test - tons of HK 45 info here:

http://pistol-training.com/archives/cat ... ports/hk45

I have a USP in .40 S&W. It's a solid pistol that performs well. But, In my opinion there are better value pistols available. The S&W M&P in .45 ACP is a very solid performer. It's striker fired and has no hammer though. But a thumb safety is an option if desired. Mag and slide releases are ambidextrous.

[Chingon]

I had a USP 40 and I couldn;t hit the broad side of a barn! I didn't like the trigger creep or how much you had to let off for a follow up shot. I stick to my 1911 now-a-days. Heard nothing but great things from an XD.

[bryanrheem]

dormin, you got a hk45c thrown in as boot? wow! I mean, it's only a 700-900 pistol!

I have the ups 45c and the biggest difference is the updated grip as well as serrations on the slide. To me (because I have smaller hands), the hk45c shoots much better. I love my ups 45c but am looking to upgrade to a hk45ct.

[SecurityOperator]

I've had multiple chances to fire my friends USP 40 tactical before I got my HK45. At first I thought it had to much features of the P30 but after shooting it, I found that I liked the grips better than the USP and the action was smoother. I added a TLR 4 light and love it.

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[dorminWS]

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[dorminWS]

dormin, you got a hk45c thrown in as boot? wow! I mean, it's only a 700-900 pistol!

I have the ups 45c and the biggest difference is the updated grip as well as serrations on the slide. To me (because I have smaller hands), the hk45c shoots much better. I love my ups 45c but am looking to upgrade to a hk45ct.

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I wish I deserved your admiration. Best I can remember, it was actually something like a 3-guns-for-4-guns-with-cash-on-the-side-and-a-promise-to-either-dance-at-my-next-wedding-or-piss-on-my-grave sort of a deal that old farts sometimes make mostly to amuse each other. I got a good deal (I think), but I didn't steal nuthin'.

[donut]

Thanks for the input!

[Wolvee]

If you have small hand and need to conceal it, the hk45 is the top. If you need extra capacity mags and near perfect triggers then go with the usp.

I think it's all about what you're looking for that decides on which is best.

Both are tops with me.

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[Rich]

Personally I never got what all the hype was about with these pistols. Like Dorman said...not bad but never really excited me. There are numerous pistols that I prefer that are a lot less money. I have shot but will never buy one.

[Reverenddel]

I held quite a few .45 "tupperware's", and the one I liked best was the Springfield XD (not "XDM) Tactical with thumb safety. I have my reasons, but like cars? We all "fit" better in different vehicles.

HK has my ire up in the fact that they refuse to market weapons/magazines COMMERCIALLY that would be popular sellers! If you hate "Citizen-owned Firearms", then I don't need to own yours.