9mm- Sig P226 Combat vs. H&K USP Tactical

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I'm starting to save for my first pistol. Keep in mind, I'll probably end up owning both of these. I want my first hand gun to be 9mm, which means whichever I buy second will be either .40 or .45.


Which would you choose first?
 
Yeah it's going to be one gun at a time.

After my first pistol, I want to work on a new rifle and shotgun.

Why the .22 conversion kit? Kind of as a low cost plinking option?
 
if budget is no constraint and you are going to own both, then it doesnt matter. HK has better trigger IMHO. Parts and mags are more difficult to find and more expensive for HK.
 
I'd say Sig first in 9mm, then an HK in .45 later. That is for no particular reason other than that feels more "right" to me. Truthfully either gun in 9/40/45 (where applicable) will be fantastic. I'm also a bit of a Sig fanboy, so I think you should try a Sig first ;)
 
Sig mags appear rather comparable in price to HK when I've checked. I've had no problem getting HK mags. Shop around though since prices can vary widely. Although I like both Sig and HK, I'm an HK guy so.................

Really you should handle, ideally shoot, both and go with what feels better to you.

If you decide on an HK you'll want to make sure you're getting the correct features for a "tactical" model. I'm assuming you're interested in 9mm since that is what is shown. The match trigger is definately better than a standard USP trigger and it is quite possible to set up a standard USP with a threaded barrel and raised sights so it looks like a "tactical." A true tactical model should have a match trigger. As will a 9mm USP Custom Sport or 9mm USP SD. These three configurations are pretty much identical. One thing I noticed in the picture is an over travel screw on the trigger is missing. Custom Sports have this for sure and I thought the "tactical" and SD did as well. So I'm not exactly sure that the depicted USP actually is without having it on had to inspect.
 
I would go with the SIG, have own both and only have SIGs left. H&K are top shelf but I really dislike the mag release on them.
A suggestion; If you go with 9mm, I would stay away from .40 S&W and go with the .45ACP.
 
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iamcanadianeh said:
If you can only buy one gun at a time, I'm going to assume your pockets aren't endlessly deep and you should probably be looking at getting the P226 and a .22 conversion kit.
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Think hard on this, i bought a 22 and now sold it, once i started shooting 9, 45, 50AE and my AR223 well the 22 sat in my safe for two months and now is sold, its cheap plinking but not fun at all after you shoot higher calibers
 
Sounds familiar. The .22 I bought to save ammo costs was never fired by me. A buddy got one hell of a deal when I got rid of it.
 
The USP tactical has raised sights for use with a suppressor. Even if you're on the US side of the river, I would be surprised if you end up running a can on it...and I don't know anyone that has raised sights without a can or an RDS and likes them. This is hard for me to say (since I love my HK's), but I'd buy the SIG first, and then instead of a USP tactical in .45, get an HK45.

Either that, or buy the H&K P30L. If you can find one, I think that they're an even better firearm than the USP.
 
Thanks for the tips guys.

I don't plan on buying .22 anything.

I'm into more Combat oriented stuff. CQB classes and such.

I want 2 good combat pistols (9mm & .45), a .223 rifle (Tavor), a .308 rifle (M1A) and a 12 gauge (Benelli M4). I want to get proficient and comfortable on these guns.

Maybe when I'm older I'll start buying some plinking guns.
 
As much as I am an HK pusher your holster and especially holster with light options will be diminished with the USP line. I think you'd have more options with the P30 and HK45 line. Also the USP line has a proprietary light rail that although there are many adapters out there the P30/HK45 line has a Picatinny rail. Just something out think about considering your planned use.

I love my USP's and run them just the way it sounds like you want to. It's doable just with fewer options.
 
I would go with the HK. they are both reliable guns. I like the big slide release on the HK, plus the trigger guards are large for gloved hands.
 
I love the HK's, but the grip doesn't fit my hand at all and I find them uncomfortable. I do find the P226 very comfortable however.

I don't know about the HK, but the P226 is very easy to take down to its individual parts. I had no troubles dissembling and reassembling it.

9mm is rather cost effective to shoot, so if I were in your shoes I would go with the P226 in 9mm first and then if the HK fits your hands get an HK in .45ACP.
 
HK USP's are no problem to take down and strip just as easy as a 226 - I've detail stripped both to bare frames and slides. I think it's a bit of a wash between the two guns in stock form but if you can find a 9mm USP Tactical I think that would be better all around.
 
Devious said:
Sounds familiar. The .22 I bought to save ammo costs was never fired by me. A buddy got one hell of a deal when I got rid of it.
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Decision to sell mine came right after i took the wife to the range and she fired the 22 then the 9 then the 45, i asked her what she wanted next and she said im already holding it, now she wont shoot nothing but a 45
 
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