HK USP, good first choice, and a good price?

The USP .45 is a fine gun. I feel that the HK P30L is a better choice for a newbie, as it is more ergonomic. 9mm is also a preferable newbie cartridge.
 
HaliGunian said:
I gave in to temptation and decided to browse one of the local gun stores yesterday while I'm waiting for my license to finish processing, and while there I saw a deal that might be to good to pass up especially because they'll let me put it on lay-away until my license comes in.

I didn't think to take a picture with my phone or anything, but they have a two-tone USP in .45 ACP on sale for $899. And while I intend to go back and have another look at it, I'm thinking that I'm already saving so much that it's practically a no-brainer, since I doubt I'll dislike the weight and feel of it in my hand (basically the last deciding factor). I'd been thinking of getting a 1911, and while that's still high on my list, HK is still considered to be a high quality manufacturer to my knowledge, so I don't believe I would be wasting my money.

But my only practical experience with firearms was over a decade ago, and I'm completely inexperienced with pistols, so as is best in a situation like this I was wondering what those with more knowledge on the subject think of the USP?
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Get it. My first pistol was a HK P9S .45 acp. Wish I never sold it. Anyway opinions are like the proverbial arsehole, we all have them. Getting into the shooting sports can be expensive so choose wisely, beside if you don’t like it afterwards you can always flip it for something else or keep it and add it to your collection as it will grow over the years. Have fun.
 
My first pistol was an HK USP Custom Sport in 9mm (I now own two of them). I also own many other USP's in both 9mm and .45 ACP. I use the Custom Sports for IPSC.

I think they are great guns but the grip is not for everyone. You may also not like the mag release. Buy the handgun that feels best in your hand while handling. Handle as much as possible in the store, or even better, try shooting a bunch if you can. If it feels really awesome in your hand as you do all kinds of manipulations (drawing, holding two-handed, holding one-handed, holding in different firing positions.....), then you'll probably end up shooting it well (accurately) with enough practice. But if it just doesn't feel right, you'll always be fighting that.

HK's are very well designed and very reliable. They are well worth the cost in my opinion.
 
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