9mm USP, convince me not to buy it

HK makes great guns and the USP is no exception. The Custom Sport is the way to go because the match trigger is a big improvement. You should really check out the P-series before buying a USP though. Many people prefer the ergonomics and it is much better to buy whatever brand fits most comfortably in your hands. After trying the P-series I sold them off and stuck with the USP's. Each person will have their own preference so its more important to check each out for yourself than ask for people's opinions.

Parts take a while to get but they are available. You'll probably only need parts if you start tinkering because the guns are overwhelmingly reliable.

Mags are not as expensive as people would have you think. Again if you put time to your side, shop around and stay alert for good prices you'll be able to find them. I have tons of 9mm mags that didn't cost as much as most people ask for on the EE.
 
the hk usp is one of the nicest looking pistols ever made, in my opinion... so it's too flashy. other gunners at the range will think you're trying to show off.
the stainless version is the only handgun that is still bothering me- wanting me to buy it. I don't need it! (already have a beretta 92fs inox and walther ppx in 9mm - the collection juggle has no room for it) but still I want it. some sort of weird draw to it. I can't forget it. I usually trust my intuition for purchases too.
 
baldabe said:
I cannot believe all the posts about the trigger being bad/gritty/sucks on the HK USP. I bet none of the folks have shot one before. If anyone wants to try my USP and show me another stock pistol short of a gazillion dollar 1911 with a better trigger, please PM me.
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It is clear to me you a) haven't read all of the posts in the thread, and
B) haven't used either an H&K trigger that has seen some professional work or the up graded oem triggers.
 
- So to sum-up - spend your money on the BEST TRIGGER you can find - and wait and save some more if you don't have enough. You will NEVER regret it.
 
I have a USP and it's a great pistol. DA trigger is long and stiff but the SA is decent. Everyone who has shot mine has loved it. A little birdie told me that you can fit more rounds if you use a .40 mag...

I don't play the 'pistol popularity/superiority game', buy what you want and be happy with it. Some don't like the trigger and the mag release location, to each their own. Someone can say whatever they want, but in the end - it's how it fits and feels to you.

It's a great pistol. If you lived here I'd let you try my USP40.
 
beltfed said:
It is clear to me you a) haven't read all of the posts in the thread, and
B) haven't used either an H&K trigger that has seen some professional work or the up graded oem triggers.
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It is evident you did not read my post clearly. I said STOCK pistol trigger other than a custom shop (read gazillion dollar) 1911 trigger better than my stock HK USP
 
I ran one for two years shooting IPSC Production and IDPA. While spare parts availability could be an issue, I ran mine hard, put a number of rounds throughout it and never had an issue with it. It was always my favorite pistol.
 
HK isn't the only company that prefers military/LEO sales to civilian sales. Especially in Canada. Aside from parts should you ever need 'em being scarce, HK's are way pricey. Always have been though.
Only firearm I've ever seen panned in a gun rag was an HK VP70. Mind you, it was a machine pistol at birth. Not a pistol. Really crappy triggers.
 
I regret having sold mine a few months ago. It's a great gun. For sure I'am going to buy another one soon. I dont understand why here in canada the HK USP Compact is not available in 9mm, with extended barrel to make them into the restricted class?
 
I had a USP in .40S&W, and for me I was constantly chasing the Mean Point of Impact all over the target. If it were just me I'd chalk it up to being a ####ty shot, but my girlfriends Dad (been shooting handgun for 20+ years, and can put ten rounds of .22 into a loonie sized group at 10m) and my buddy (worked as an armoured car security dude, had to qualify monthly to carry his sidearm) and both agreed my handgun shot off. I got adjustable sights for it ($120 from IRG), but still didn't help, so I decided to give it one last chance. I got my buddy to shoot it and then my Jericho, both with two different types of ammo, and see which he preferred. The Jericho grouped well with both, the USP looked like buckshot, and was nowhere near target. Normally I wouldn't say anything, but an anonymous guy on the range saw my USP and asked if I was having troubles with mine, and when I said I was he said he was having trouble with his too. Moral of the story: Sold it at a $400 loss, and moved on with my life. I only cried a little.
 
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