| User: pathfinder |
| H&K's are excellent guns and very expensive. I think that you are looking at about $ 800-900. I prefer the Glock Model 22 in .40 S&W caliber, because the Glocks are in the range of about $500, and they parts can be obtained easily, and no special gunsmithing skills are needed to repair a Glock. They have been torture tested in every possible way and came up firing. I don't believe the H&K's can take this kind of pounishment. |
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| User: W W D |
| They're well designed and well made. I bought one for one of my kids a few years back. I'm not sure why he wanted it, though. I've never been in a situation in which an autoloader would have been preferable to a revolver, and I personally will stick to my wheelguns. |
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| User: Judicator |
| If you're talking about the SOCOM H&K USP, that's a whole 'nother ball game. Threaded barrel, super high quality parts and tightly fitted without sacrificing reliability. You're talking more like $2,000 retail.
I've heard that they are worth it, though. One of the most accurate auto-loading .45 pistols on the market right now. The question is more like, "Are you good enough to make full use of this pistol, or could your needs be met with a mainstream gun in the >$1,000 range?" |
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| User: elamontc |
| H&k's are absolutely exceptional guns. I prefer the Glock because it cycles faster. This only matters if you are really good and can get two shots off in less than 1/3 of a second. That is the only reason I prefer the Glock (other than price). |
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| User: The Doctor of Stuff |
| the usp tactical would be an awesome selection. i have a usp in 45 auto and i am very well pleased with it. the usp have been torture tested to extreme measures and those tests can be seen on the website. i have heard some of the law enforcement guys at the gun range saying they are making 100 yard torso shots on the training targets with the tactical. so if you can afford it you won't be dissapointed at all. |
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| User: DJ |
| Yes, the USP is far superior to common polymers like Glocks. Worth every penny, unless you have a SIG nearby..... |
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| User: Spades Of Columbia |
| Good guns but not worth the money, save a little and get the best...Springfield XD. |
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| User: david m |
| Buy, buy, buy. I have owned three Glocks (models 17, 21, and 22) and no longer own them. Should have bought an HK. HK pioneered the polymer frame gun (VP-70) and they look nicer than the Glock. The "torture test" aspect of a Glock is meaningless unless you intend to severely abuse the gun. Safe-action triggers are annoying, to say the least. You will not regret getting an HK USP. |
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| User: Old Fuzz |
| The H&K USP in 45acp was my duty weapon. Usually loaded with 200 gr jacketed hollow points. Excellent gun, superior to the Glock, in my humble opinion. My last qualifing score was 97%. I work in Wyoming and carry the gun in an Uncle Mike security holster. The gun has never been effected by extremes in weather. I really like guns with manual safeties. This gun has an excellent system. |
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| User: grizzly9ursus |
| With further investigation (go to the H&K site) you will find that the USP and the SOCOM 23 are entirely different animals. A USP Tactical wil probably cost you between $750-$1100, depending upon bells&whistles, whereas the SOCOM 23, if you can FIND one, will set you back around $2500 with or without the suppressor!
I bought a .45 ACP USP Tactical used about 5 years ago out of a pawn shop for $550 w/3 mags. Like most believable "experts" in the trade, I believe this is the FINEST, most reliable semi-auto on the market, for the money. I have run over 1000 rounds of all types, factory and reloads, through mine in hot & cold, even blowing sand desert conditions with 0-0-0! malfunctions!
For possible price quotes and availability, go to www.gunbroker.com & run search for H&K USP. |
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| User: L J |
| The HKs are excellent but if it's your only handgun it limits you. These types are only intended to do one thing that's why i prefer revolvers in .357 and .44 mag. You can hunt with them with magnum rounds or plink with 38 & 44 specials just a little more verisitle |
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| User: pathfinder |
| H&K's are excellent guns and very expensive. I think that you are looking at about $ 800-900. I prefer the Glock Model 22 in .40 S&W caliber, because the Glocks are in the range of about $500, and they parts can be obtained easily, and no special gunsmithing skills are needed to repair a Glock. They have been torture tested in every possible way and came up firing. I don't believe the H&K's can take this kind of pounishment. |
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| User: W W D |
| They're well designed and well made. I bought one for one of my kids a few years back. I'm not sure why he wanted it, though. I've never been in a situation in which an autoloader would have been preferable to a revolver, and I personally will stick to my wheelguns. |
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| User: Judicator |
| If you're talking about the SOCOM H&K USP, that's a whole 'nother ball game. Threaded barrel, super high quality parts and tightly fitted without sacrificing reliability. You're talking more like $2,000 retail.
I've heard that they are worth it, though. One of the most accurate auto-loading .45 pistols on the market right now. The question is more like, "Are you good enough to make full use of this pistol, or could your needs be met with a mainstream gun in the >$1,000 range?" |
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| User: elamontc |
| H&k's are absolutely exceptional guns. I prefer the Glock because it cycles faster. This only matters if you are really good and can get two shots off in less than 1/3 of a second. That is the only reason I prefer the Glock (other than price). |
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| User: The Doctor of Stuff |
| the usp tactical would be an awesome selection. i have a usp in 45 auto and i am very well pleased with it. the usp have been torture tested to extreme measures and those tests can be seen on the website. i have heard some of the law enforcement guys at the gun range saying they are making 100 yard torso shots on the training targets with the tactical. so if you can afford it you won't be dissapointed at all. |
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| User: DJ |
| Yes, the USP is far superior to common polymers like Glocks. Worth every penny, unless you have a SIG nearby..... |
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| User: Spades Of Columbia |
| Good guns but not worth the money, save a little and get the best...Springfield XD. |
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| User: david m |
| Buy, buy, buy. I have owned three Glocks (models 17, 21, and 22) and no longer own them. Should have bought an HK. HK pioneered the polymer frame gun (VP-70) and they look nicer than the Glock. The "torture test" aspect of a Glock is meaningless unless you intend to severely abuse the gun. Safe-action triggers are annoying, to say the least. You will not regret getting an HK USP. |
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| User: Old Fuzz |
| The H&K USP in 45acp was my duty weapon. Usually loaded with 200 gr jacketed hollow points. Excellent gun, superior to the Glock, in my humble opinion. My last qualifing score was 97%. I work in Wyoming and carry the gun in an Uncle Mike security holster. The gun has never been effected by extremes in weather. I really like guns with manual safeties. This gun has an excellent system. |
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| User: grizzly9ursus |
| With further investigation (go to the H&K site) you will find that the USP and the SOCOM 23 are entirely different animals. A USP Tactical wil probably cost you between $750-$1100, depending upon bells&whistles, whereas the SOCOM 23, if you can FIND one, will set you back around $2500 with or without the suppressor!
I bought a .45 ACP USP Tactical used about 5 years ago out of a pawn shop for $550 w/3 mags. Like most believable "experts" in the trade, I believe this is the FINEST, most reliable semi-auto on the market, for the money. I have run over 1000 rounds of all types, factory and reloads, through mine in hot & cold, even blowing sand desert conditions with 0-0-0! malfunctions!
For possible price quotes and availability, go to www.gunbroker.com & run search for H&K USP. |
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| User: L J |
| The HKs are excellent but if it's your only handgun it limits you. These types are only intended to do one thing that's why i prefer revolvers in .357 and .44 mag. You can hunt with them with magnum rounds or plink with 38 & 44 specials just a little more verisitle |
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