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HK USP 9 Now Available in MA
- Thread starter iofneedle
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I've owned most of the series....
Pros:
-accurate
-reliable
-lowest dud/lemon rate of any mass produced polymer handgun
-for a plastic handgun, it looks awesome
Cons:
-high bore axis (although in 9mm doesn't matter so much)
-Expensive
-Parts sometimes a bitch to come by - and almost no aftermarket parts except wolff springs and replacement sights.
-DA trigger is pure shit, can be improved into being slightly less shitty, but thats about it.
-It's ****ing gigantic, its school bus class like a Sig
-mag release is in an awkward/bad place for some shooters.
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They're made for people with large hands who like aggressive texturing. If that's you and you decide the USP is the pistol you want, go for the match lem trigger. IMHO, it's one of the best hammer fired trigger systems around. If that's not you, that's why they made the USP compact. The P30 or Vp9 are the best choices if you're interested in amazing grips.
dcmdon
NES Member
I have large hands and like aggressive texturing.
And I don't like the USP.
I think its terrible in all trigger variants other than the LEM trigger version.
Just my .02. I'm a traditionalist. I like Glocks and 1911s.
Don
And I don't like the USP.
I think its terrible in all trigger variants other than the LEM trigger version.
Just my .02. I'm a traditionalist. I like Glocks and 1911s.
Don
Varmint
NES Member
Well, the time to buy was Dec/Jan when they had $200 rebates. You could have gotten an HK45 or 45c for less than $800 back then, which has both better ergonomics and USP features like ability to change to LEM trigger, and a decocking lever (instead of the weird switch that P30/P2000 has).
I think there are better guns for $800, maybe better guns for $600. I'd get a P30 or HK45 if you want to stick with HK, or at least get the USPc which is smaller and more concealable. Not MA compliant yet though.
I think there are better guns for $800, maybe better guns for $600. I'd get a P30 or HK45 if you want to stick with HK, or at least get the USPc which is smaller and more concealable. Not MA compliant yet though.
dcmdon
NES Member
If you must have something other than a Glock, M&P, or XD, then you might as well get the gun that HK copied. The Walther PPQ M2. I shot the 5" slide version and it was a very very nice gun.
Don
Don
dcmdon
NES Member
By the way, all kidding aside. If you want an HK, then get an HK. But don't try to delude yourself that its functionally superior to its much less expensive Austrian cousin.
You have to like a gun. If the Glock does nothing for you, thats fine. But lets not confuse emotion for logic.
I'm not demeaning in any way. I have plenty of guns that make absolutely no sense.
Don
You have to like a gun. If the Glock does nothing for you, thats fine. But lets not confuse emotion for logic.
I'm not demeaning in any way. I have plenty of guns that make absolutely no sense.
Don
Varmint
NES Member
Varmint
NES Member
Sounded like you were posting to the HK VP9 vs Glock 34 thread in the General Discussion.
This thread is just about the USP 9mm, yay or nay.
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iofneedle
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So, your profile pic is a fake? I though you are a hawt girl, but you just a guy.
Sent from my Tinfoil hat
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given other options for a DA/SA hammer gun (e.g. P30, P30L, P226, 92F/G, CZ75), I just don't see a purpose for the USP anymore.....i've got nothing against them but i can't justify dropping that type of $$ on a USP.
