.40 S&W Pistol...Glock 22 or HK USP?

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between a rock and a hard place.
Looking at buying a pistol in .40s&w, can't pick between the Glock or HK. Both fit my hands remarkably well. I like the Hk because it's DA/SA, but the simplicity of the Glock is appealing as well and the price can't be beat. What makes the HK USP good enough to demand nearly twice what the Glock costs? Opinions?
I was also thinking of meeting in the middle and picking up a factory refurbished Sig P226 in .40s&w, good idea? Bad idea? Why?
 
I would say the HK USP Expert. It has a recoil reduction system in it that is similiar to other makers dual recoil spring system. THe HK USP series started as .40,...and then 9mm was brought in. (so the USP started as a .40, whereas some .40's started off as 9mm).
SA trigger is hard to beat. You can actually get a detent plate which is ALL you need to convert the lever from decock and safety, to safety only.(you can use the lever the same as a 1911, safety only)
 
I have never fired the HK so I cannot comment on it. I do own a Glock 22C and have found it to be a very reliable piece. It is very simple, easy to clean, and is reliable. No external safeties to worry about, just aim and pull the trigger. I've never had any negative issues with mine. If you can afford the HK and feel it's a better value then by all means go for it. For the price difference though, that's a lot of ammo, or reloading equipment you could be purchasing to supplement your "habit". Good luck with whatever you choose. :)
 
If it were me choosing between the two, I'd go Glock. My opinion is somewhat biased in that I've been armoring Glock pistols for over 15 years - thousands have passed through my hands annually, and in terms of repairs - it was next to nothing. Literally a handful of parts each year (sights, guide rod assembly, extractors)...

Have fun with your new pistol!
 
I have literally put thousands of rounds of .40 cal down the pipes of Glocks. In one G22 over 30,000 rounds, so I'm kind partial to them.

I vote Glock 22 :p

PS - I also like the BHP MKIII .40 cal, too. :cool:

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I'd personally not trust striker-firing gun as much, if you get a light strike for some reason, you have to cycle it, cannot just pull the trigger another time in DA mode.
 
CeeZer said:
I'd personally not trust striker-firing gun as much, if you get a light strike for some reason, you have to cycle it, cannot just pull the trigger another time in DA mode.
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The G22 I spoke of above went bang over 30,000 times without one Fail To Feed, Fail To Fire, Fail To Extract or Fail to Eject. But even if there was a stoppage, cycling & getting back into the game is not really an issue. It's all how you train.

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My club has rental guns, these things will regularly go through 5000 rounds a weekend, every weekend. The first pistol to go down is usually the Glock, the last to go down are the Sig and HK. My go to pistol is an HK. Having said that, when I bring new shooters into the fold I usually recommend a Glock; consistant trigger, good price vs. quality ratio(this is the big one), easy to learn, cheap and easy obtain parts/magazines/accessories.
 
Tough to beat the 75B in .40cal. Excellent grip, will shoot lead bullets, and outstanding accuracy. The HK is very nice but expensive.

Take Care

Bob
 
CeeZer said:
I'd personally not trust striker-firing gun as much, if you get a light strike for some reason, you have to cycle it, cannot just pull the trigger another time in DA mode.
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The proper response to a misfire is to rack the slide and chamber another round. Second strike capability is superfluous; I wouldn't consider that as something that would drive pistol choice.

I would also agree with those that suggest the BHP or CZ-75 would be worth looking at. Interestingly, normal capacity magazines for the BHP actually hold ten rounds, which means they aren't compromised by some of the various methods used to make neutered mags.
 
I'd get the HK. I owned a USP (and now a HK45) and I shoot them better than any glock I've tried. Much nicer overall pistol too. Pricier yes, but worth it in my opinion!
 
USP, better quality, quality, and they have better quality...

M&P because its fun to shoot and no safety lever

Glock, they are simple, simple works, simple is, well, simple...meh
 
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