Best place to buy HK45/HK45c? Also which do you reccomend?

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I'm buying my first handgun, and I've been doing a lot of research and have come down to getting the HK45 or the HK45ct. I hear the HK45t isn't available yet, but correct me if I'm wrong.

I'm trying to settle on the best place to buy one of these firearms, because my local stores aren't carrying them. Wolverine supplies is an option, but the price seems a little high compared to American sellers. Is that typical? Should I just bite the bullet (ha ha) and get it from them or is there another place you guys would recommend?

Also feel free to advise me between the hk45 and the hk45c if you wish.

Thanks...
 
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Great choice...I got mine last year from Wolverine (who had a nice selection of HK products last time I looked!), grab some extra mags whenever you can as well!!!

I have the full sized HK45, love it. Better grip then the C model and better looks IMO. Its has the grip angle, controls layout and slimness of the 1911 but a better standard capacity at 10+1. Then add the durability and style from the USP but with a "standard" 1913 light rail, finger groves (love or hate for some people) along with a slightly longer sight radius, an o-ring on the barrel for a tighter lock up and a ambidextrous magazine and slide release.

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Holsters are also easier to get for the full sized model. I have a Safari Land 6004 (drop leg) for mine and its a great holster, can be easily converted for a mid ride, belt or vest wear as well.

Not sure if your used to HKs or not but they shoot with the "cover" method...not the 6 o'clock hold that is more common....its a very very accurate gun if you know what your doing. Using standard 230gr ball its no challenge for me to hit empty 12g hulls at 10 yards or 2L pop bottles at 50 yards and with the recoil reduction system it has it makes it feel like a 9mm so making double taps is easy and effective.

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HK sight method is on the far right.

Mag release is in the trigger guard and of a larger and "better" size then the ones on the USP line IMO but it may take a range trip or two to get used to it. It has now become my preferred way to drop a mag compared to the more popular button magazine release and is fast and effective to hit with either your thumb or index finger.

It is an expensive gun at $1399.99 plus taxes and possibly shipping and magazines at $85.00/each kinda suck but you get your moneys worth for sure and anything HK holds their value well. I spent well over a year before I made my decision on what .45 Auto I wanted and read may reviews and personally tried out many models in the caliber...the USP Tactical 45 (which I do own still), 1911s, SIG 220s, Glock 21s, M&P 45s and so on. The HK45 won hands down...in all departments but the price tag.

Great test done on the HK45 if your interested in it... http://pistol-training.com/archives/4027

Very impressive results!!!

Enjoy your HK!!!

- J
 
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Spectacular post Jeff, very helpful, thanks very much!

Thanks also to Uber, I'll shoot them a request and see what they can do for me.
 
Since Jeff pretty much covered everything...I'll just add that I love my HK45.

It's no joke that the recoil is more akin to a 9mm...without the snap.

$$$ was a kick in the balls but that's the price you pay to play with HK.
 
Man, seems like the question about the other option of the hk45c and hk45ct is moot, because I cannot find one for sale anywhere.

You guys have any suggestions?
 
CA2347 said:
Man, seems like the question about the other option of the hk45c and hk45ct is moot, because I cannot find one for sale anywhere.

You guys have any suggestions?
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HK45c forget about it the barrel is shorter than 106mm.


The Hk45ct you can find in United States have it imported by irunguns.us, I used them to import a German made P226 and I am quite impressed.
 
Yeah ended up going with a HK45 from the guy at irunguns.us

He got me a great price, really nice guy to do business with, thanks to you both for the recommendation. I'll keep my eye out for the hk45ct, for another purchase later, but I suspect I'll be waiting a while.

Cheers guys
 
Nice post Jeff. Just got my HK45 (also ordered through irunguns) and had no idea which sight picture to use with it.
Cheers.
 
Great info here guys. Thanks! I have been looking at this pistol as well, but for the moment, $$ is keeping be back. I haven't been able to hold one yet, so would you have any comment on the grip size? Any comparison to the Sig Hogue or E2 grips?
 
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Great info here guys. Thanks! I have been looking at this pistol as well, but for the moment, $$ is keeping be back. I haven't been able to hold one yet, so would you have any comment on the grip size? Any comparison to the Sig Hogue or E2 grips?
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Not sure compared to a Sig but its quite slim, not much larger then a standard 1911 IMO...and you can change out the back strap for different sizes as well. My g/f finds my HK USP 45 Tactical too big for her to hold comfortably but has never complained about my HK45, she hogs it all the time...it is quite a slim and very comfortable grip due to its 10 round magazine.
 
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