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HK USP compact or Sig 239?

By Yahoo Answers
2007-01-07 19:42:28
Ok I like both the HK USP comapct (.40 cal.) as well as the Sig Sauer P239 compact (.40 cal.) but I am only gonna buy one so dont say buy both, lol. Now price is not an issue but what I would like to know from everyone else is what do you think is best for a concealed civilian carry gun. I compared both on paper but know I'm going to compare them in person with feel and look. In the mean time help me out on any tips for both guns. Both are reputable companies with outstanding products but I just cant decide. Thanks alot.
Answered By: david m
It all depends on what you want in terms of maintenance requirements. The HK USP is far easier to maintain and clean due to its polymer frame. It also has polygonal-style rifling which cannot be conventionaly shot out in contrast to traditional cut/button rifling (some say this might be overkill on barrel longevity). The Sigarms P239 is of conventional nature and has an aluminum frame that will lose integirty if the gun is not maintained per instructions. I have seen police trade-in P220s and P226s that could have been respected and maintained better. Most people will not shoot a conventional pistol enough to "wear it out" unless they only own one gun and shoot thousands of rounds out if it consistantly every year. I don't know about you, But I am way to busy to enjoy guns that much. Maybe if I picked the right numbers in Powerball I might have to worry about gun longevity. Buy the gun that has the handling and fetaures that YOU PREFER-not some gun writer who is paid to talk good about a model!
User: david m
It all depends on what you want in terms of maintenance requirements. The HK USP is far easier to maintain and clean due to its polymer frame. It also has polygonal-style rifling which cannot be conventionaly shot out in contrast to traditional cut/button rifling (some say this might be overkill on barrel longevity). The Sigarms P239 is of conventional nature and has an aluminum frame that will lose integirty if the gun is not maintained per instructions. I have seen police trade-in P220s and P226s that could have been respected and maintained better. Most people will not shoot a conventional pistol enough to "wear it out" unless they only own one gun and shoot thousands of rounds out if it consistantly every year. I don't know about you, But I am way to busy to enjoy guns that much. Maybe if I picked the right numbers in Powerball I might have to worry about gun longevity. Buy the gun that has the handling and fetaures that YOU PREFER-not some gun writer who is paid to talk good about a model!
User: shortstoperic7_2000
theyr both nice handguns..go with what feels more comfortable in your hands/
User: Old Fuzz
Well, this is a biased answer. I carried a HK USP, in 45acp, as a duty gun. My partner carried your Sig Sauer in 40 cal. There is no real difference in the quality of the two guns. The guns are more accurate than most shooters are. So it comes down to what feels best in your hand. Personally, I think the HK handles better. I used a 200 gr. hollowpoint while Dean used a 165 gr hollowpoint. The .40 was about 200 fps faster than my fat bullet. I never did care for the barrel whip of the sig. My HK simply pushed backwards. Despite my fondness for the HK, my concealed carry gun is a Taurus 745 (in 45acp, of course).
User: Ron G
If these are you're only choices, go for the Sig. Personally I would also check out the Walther P99. Has much better ergonomics, internal firing pin and much more. I have one in .40 cal and love it. I've had it since 2004 and no problems.
User: david m
It all depends on what you want in terms of maintenance requirements. The HK USP is far easier to maintain and clean due to its polymer frame. It also has polygonal-style rifling which cannot be conventionaly shot out in contrast to traditional cut/button rifling (some say this might be overkill on barrel longevity). The Sigarms P239 is of conventional nature and has an aluminum frame that will lose integirty if the gun is not maintained per instructions. I have seen police trade-in P220s and P226s that could have been respected and maintained better. Most people will not shoot a conventional pistol enough to "wear it out" unless they only own one gun and shoot thousands of rounds out if it consistantly every year. I don't know about you, But I am way to busy to enjoy guns that much. Maybe if I picked the right numbers in Powerball I might have to worry about gun longevity. Buy the gun that has the handling and fetaures that YOU PREFER-not some gun writer who is paid to talk good about a model!
User: shortstoperic7_2000
theyr both nice handguns..go with what feels more comfortable in your hands/
User: Old Fuzz
Well, this is a biased answer. I carried a HK USP, in 45acp, as a duty gun. My partner carried your Sig Sauer in 40 cal. There is no real difference in the quality of the two guns. The guns are more accurate than most shooters are. So it comes down to what feels best in your hand. Personally, I think the HK handles better. I used a 200 gr. hollowpoint while Dean used a 165 gr hollowpoint. The .40 was about 200 fps faster than my fat bullet. I never did care for the barrel whip of the sig. My HK simply pushed backwards. Despite my fondness for the HK, my concealed carry gun is a Taurus 745 (in 45acp, of course).
User: Ron G
If these are you're only choices, go for the Sig. Personally I would also check out the Walther P99. Has much better ergonomics, internal firing pin and much more. I have one in .40 cal and love it. I've had it since 2004 and no problems.

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