Is the HK USP 9mm a good gun?

It is reliable, lightweight, soft shooting, and has an above average trigger, especially for a service pistol. I have fired several different handguns and the only one that comes close to working as well as the USP does for me is the Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm.

Is USP pistol good?

With an overall length of 7.91 inches and a width of 1.26 inches, it’s not exactly the most concealable handgun out there. 45, but the USP 45 is more like a short rifle than a handgun. This is exactly why it is a desirable special duty and military handgun. It really isn’t a short rifle, but it shoots like one.

How reliable is the HK USP?

That said, the USP is a very relevant pistol. It is extremely accurate and extremely reliable. The only time my USP malfunctioned was when the firing pin broke after ~50k rounds and probably triple that dry firing. Our law enforcement agency has the H&K USP40 as standard issue.

What makes HK USP so good?

Proponents of polygonal rifling claim that these barrels last longer and are easier to clean than traditional designs and that they also offer improved accuracy and velocity. The HK USP barrel is also cold hammer-forged, which ultimately makes for a very durable part.

Is the HK USP reliable?

It is extremely accurate and extremely reliable. The only time my USP malfunctioned was when the firing pin broke after ~50k rounds and probably triple that dry firing. Our law enforcement agency has the H&K USP40 as standard issue. Excellent quality, reliability and accuracy.

What is the difference between HK USP and HK compact?

Beyond that, the HK USP is a full size duty pistol that holds 13+1 rounds of .40 in the magazine. The Compact variant, which is around the same size as a Glock 19 and is much easier to conceal, holds 12+1 rounds. The USP is a double action single action pistol with a frame mounted safety and decocking lever.

How many rounds does the HK USP hold?

But because the HK USP was built around the .40 caliber, it will be able to endure several thousand more rounds before needing to have parts replaced. Beyond that, the HK USP is a full size duty pistol that holds 13+1 rounds of .40 in the magazine.

What is the difference between HK USP 9mm and 40 caliber?

Since the .40 caliber is a high pressure round, this means that 9mm frames chambered in .40 will typically have a shorter service life than the 9mm. But because the HK USP was built around the .40 caliber, it will be able to endure several thousand more rounds before needing to have parts replaced.

What’s the difference between a HK45 and a USP45?

USP45. Holds more b00lits and is hundred of bucks cheaper. I own a HK45C and a USP Tactical 45. For most of us choosing just one really isn’t an option. IMHO the big difference between a FS HK45 and a FS USP 45 is ergonomics. And that’s going to come down to personal preference. I have an HK45 Light LEM.