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So I sold my Sig TacOps set for this new H&K USP set. So far Im pretty happy with the trade off, those Germans make nice stuff...

The USP 45 is nice and big! The grip angle is comfortable and it points very nice. I like it! The CT 45 is also comfortable, it's big power in a sleek and small package...

Both pistols are fitted with GG&G rail adapters. They are pretty nice mounts, the finish matches perfectly and they look fairly uniform. Also pictured is a Surefire X300 weapon light.

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I had a USP in .45. It didn't fit my hand at all, but I was still able to shoot it quite well. It also had a lot of muzzle flip, but was fun to shoot. Big sucker too. One day I might get another one in 9mm or .40
(smaller frame).
 
IM_Lugger said:
I had a USP in .45. It didn't fit my hand at all, but I was still able to shoot it quite well. It also had a lot of muzzle flip, but was fun to shoot. Big sucker too. One day I might get another one in 9mm or .40
(smaller frame).
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So I'm assuming the grip was too big for you? It is a pretty big gun, but for me I have big mitts so it feels just right...

I bet the CT would fit you like a glove... ;)
 
civicbam said:
Those look great. I think my next handgun will be an HK.
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The USP?

I can't stand the regular HK45 it looks so farking ugly, grip looks goofy and the slide has one too many angles. Looks like a toy.

I find it odd that both are made by the same company. Better yet H&K describes it as a product improvement over the USP...
 
50calshooter said:
The USP?

I can't stand the regular HK45 it looks so farking ugly, grip looks goofy and the slide has one too many angles. Looks like a toy.

I find it odd that both are made by the same company. Better yet H&K describes it as a product improvement over the USP...
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I completely agree with this statement. USP looks heads and shoulders better than the HK45. Too much going on in that design.
 
Great pics 50cal. The USPc is one of my favorite pistols. They look so nice. I love the blockiness to them; it's like a mini tank. How do you like the LEM? I've heard it's pretty nice. Thinking about converting my HK45CT.

Btw, you did the last 2 pics all wrong! The bullet is supposed to be backwards in the mag.... :p
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It's about time you posted some pics! Looking good, nice job with the layout;)

Have you been walkin round the house dual wielding those things yet!? I know I have...hahahahahaha

I was also thinking about the X300 for my 45 Tactical since I already have the same GG&G mount, but didn't want to take it off my Operator. Maybe that or if I can find a Viridian X5L Gen2 somewhere...

Anyways, enough rambling from me, enjoy them and I hope you get your Tacops back in the future!
 
bfiles said:
Is the CT45 saftey selwctor or the right side of the frame??

If it is where did you pick it up??

Im a lefty and i may have to pick one up.

Thanks
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50calshooter said:
No, the CT is the LEM enhanced model. No safety and no decocker...


You can get the USP's configured in 8 different variants, one of those variants would suit your lefty needs.
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Rugerman said:
Variant 2 I believe.
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50calshooter's USC 45 CT has a factory LEM trigger. Here are the trigger variant options for the HK handguns. This is from my HK45 manual, but it applies to the USP series also. Any variant can be applied.


1 DA/SA with “safe” position and control lever (manual safety/decocking lever)
on left side of frame
2 DA/SA with “safe” position and control lever (manual safety/decocking lever)
on right side of frame

Variants 1 and 2 allow the user to carry the pistol in a single-action mode
(cocked and locked) with the manual safety engaged. This same pistol, without
modification, can be carried in double-action mode, with or without the manual
safety engaged.


3 DA/SA without “safe” position with control lever (decocking lever) on the left
side of frame
4 DA/SA without “safe” position with control lever (decocking lever) on the
right side of frame

Variants 3 and 4 provide the user with a frame-mounted decocking lever that
does not have the “safe” position. This combination only allows the hammer
to be lowered from SA position to DA position. It does not provide the “safe”
position to prevent the pistol from firing when the trigger is pulled.


5 LEM DA-Only with “safe” position and control lever (manual safety) on the
left side of frame
6 LEM DA-Only with “safe” position and control lever (manual safety) on the
right side of frame
7 LEM DA-Only without control lever (no safety/decocking lever)

For the LEM DA-Only user, variants 5, 6, and 7 of the HK45 operate as double
action only pistols with a bobbed hammer always returning to the DA position
(forward) after each shot is fired. To fire each shot, the trigger must be pulled
through the smooth DA trigger pull. Variants 5 and 6 have a manual safety
lever. No control lever is provided on variant 7.


NOTE: To be consistent with the variant designations of the HK USP and
USP Compact, there is no Variant 8. Variant 8 was a designation reserved
for a HK USP government test model.


9 DA/SA with “safe” position and control lever (manual safety) on the left side
of frame
10 DA/SA with “safe” position and control lever (manual safety) on the right
side of frame

Variants 9 and 10 allow the user to carry the pistol in a single-action mode
(cocked and locked) with the manual safety engaged. Unlike variants 1 and 2,
the control lever can not be used to decock the hammer. These variants are the
ideal choice for users who prefer shooting the pistol in single-action (SA) mode
with the thumb placed on top of the manual safety. This same pistol, without
modification, can be carried in the double-action mode and provides second
primer strike ability to single-action shooters.


Changing/Converting Variants & Unique Features

Due to this innovative design approach unique to some HK pistols, it is
possible to modify an HK45 into any one of the listed variants.
Changing the trigger/firing mode of the pistol is accomplished by installing
a different set of component parts. Not only can the control lever function
(safety/decocking) be switched from one side of the pistol to the other, it is
possible to have a single-action/double-action (SA/DA) version converted to
a double action only (LEM DAO) version, or to any other configuration listed.
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Here is the wording from the USP series manual. The trigger variants are in a table form so each one is not written out like the HK45 manual.

Due to the USP’s innovative design approach, it is possible to convert a USP Series Pistol
into one of many variants. Changing the trigger/firing mode of the pistol is accomplished
by installing a different set of components.
This unique design allows
the USP Series Pistol to be configured
for a variety
of purposes
depending on the requirements
of the user, without
having to purchase a new pistol.
Please contact HK for more information on variant changes
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IM_Lugger said:
I had a USP in .45. It didn't fit my hand at all, but I was still able to shoot it quite well. It also had a lot of muzzle flip, but was fun to shoot. Big sucker too. One day I might get another one in 9mm or .40
(smaller frame).
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I got the HK45. I have small hands and it fit me well. The HK45 has a smaller gip than the USP45. Also the HK45 has the following note on recoil in the manual:

A unique internal mechanical recoil reduction system reduces the recoil
forces imparted to the weapon and shooter by as much as 30%, improving
shooter control during rapid firing and component service life. Capable of
firing standard .45 ACP ball through +P ammunition, the HK45 combines the
accuracy, modularity, reliability and minimum 20,000 round service life of the
famed USP45 series with the improved ergonomics of the P2000 series pistols.
Both HK45 models can be fitted with threaded barrels for use with muzzle
mounted sound suppressors.
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I love my USP 40 (don't like 45's). I can't get into the "weapon lights, lasers", though. Only thing I don't like about the grip on my USP is that it is rough. It wants to scratch your hands up when it recoils. The grip isn't as ergonomic as the Sig 226, but the size is good for me. This is mine:
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