USP owner?

mrsmitty said:
I was thinking of buying a USP tactical in 45. But I am worried the grip will be overly large as I have fairly small hands. Big palm short fingers. I don't have any problem with beretta or glocks for grips. Any ideas?
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If you're okay with Beretta 92 and full-size Glock grips, you won't have any trouble with USP45.
 
mrsmitty said:
I was thinking of buying a USP tactical in 45. But I am worried the grip will be overly large as I have fairly small hands. Big palm short fingers. I don't have any problem with beretta or glocks for grips. Any ideas?
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I'm also cursed with small hands. I shot that damned USP .45 like a champ from the get-go. It doesn't feel like it's "too much" for my hands.

And unlike many other handguns, I shot to point of aim with it. Other than the awefully stiff and gritty DA (even with a coil or two cut from the firing pin spring),and creep-ridden SA action, I shoot very well with this gun.
 
peter2772000 said:
I'm also cursed with small hands. I shot that damned USP .45 like a champ from the get-go. It doesn't feel like it's "too much" for my hands.

And unlike many other handguns, I shot to point of aim with it. Other than the awefully stiff and gritty DA (even with a coil or two cut from the firing pin spring),and creep-ridden SA action, I shoot very well with this gun.
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do you get to try it with a match trigger,...the hammer spring was softer. Made for a better trigger press
 
maurice said:
no. if you can use your trigger finger to press the mag release,..you can also use it to press the decocker down.
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I really would not want to operate the the safety/decocker with my trigger finger. doesn't that feel wrong? I am still surprised most people seems not to "ride" the safety...

as for the size of the 45 I cannot help much as I held the 45CT only. But I do not have big hands yet they both feel perfect to me. USP are blocky thats all, you know thats not a banana when you hold one... I don't see anything wrong with that.
 
There is no need for a safety Lever if you use it DA first shot. I would put a variant 9 detent plate in it and use it in standard division SA first shot. (shooting minor for 9mm though)

THe new HK p30L got rid of the safety/decocker for a reason,..that is why they put the decocker at the rear of the slide,...out of the way. BUT<.....if you like it,..than that is good. I would say just get used to it and have fun.
 
Ix,

Great shooting, and excellent choice of gun. ;) Those USP's almost shoot themselves...they are so comfortable.

I am looking to get one in 9mm too.

Jeff/1911.
 
maurice said:
no. if you can use your trigger finger to press the mag release,..you can also use it to press the decocker down.
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Do you have instructions on how to proceed? I have a feeling this will require removing practically everything... :(
 
Soli said:
Do you have instructions on how to proceed? I have a feeling this will require removing practically everything... :(
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You should check out HKPRO forums,..it has detailed instructions.
You need the lever for the right side of the gun,.....that is it.
Have you taken it apart before?

I found it via google;BUT,.you do not have to take the firing pin out for the trigger mechanism, or the trigger spring....just take out the parts you need to,...READ everything first.

http://www.streetpro.com/usp/detail/index.html

follow the link,..and read the instructions,..save it in your favorites.
 
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maurice said:
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You should check out HKPRO forums,..it has detailed instructions.
You need the lever for the right side of the gun,.....that is it.
Have you taken it apart before?

I found it via google;BUT,.you do not have to take the firing pin out for the trigger mechanism, or the trigger spring....just take out the parts you need to,...READ everything first.

http://www.streetpro.com/usp/detail/index.html

follow the link,..and read the instructions,..save it in your favorites.
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Had to do it once when I dropped the empty USP in sand... :p

Wasn't the most pleasant experience, so I'm not eager to repeat it.
 
Fired a USP Tactical .45 at my range today. I must admit, I did not like it. I regularly shoot a .45 and the USP isn't at all what I thought it would be. Frankly, I'd recommend to anyone a M&P 45 or a Glock 21SF in this caliber over a USP any day of the week. Just my opinion.
 
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