Finally: Found Some Polymer Love

[schmeky]

I recently bought an HK USP 45. It was going to be my last polymer purchase. I have had several Glocks through the years and appreciated their tool-like capability. The only Glock I have left is my very early G17.

Any-hoo, I have tried a polymer FNP, Taurus, Glock, XD, M&P, and this HK. I covet accuracy, so if a particular gun can't shoot accurately for "me", I tend to trade them off. I have never been able to get great groups from a bench @ 25 yards from any polymer pistol. Until now. I did a little trigger work on this HK, otherwise it is stock. And it's a shooter. I think I'm finally feeling some polymer love.

Lastly, I'm no HK fanboy, but I am nothing but impressed with the build quality of my HK, and so far it has fed everything flawlessly, including my LSWC handloads.

 

[sourdough44]

Spend once, maybe cry once. After that most won't regret it. I like my H&Ks too.

 

[HK-Freak]

But, but, but... that's impossible! HK's are overpriced and they hate civilians!!!

 

[Nushif]

Well, they kinda *are* overpriced.

 

[NWCP]

Enjoy your HK45. I own several HKs both pistols and long guns. They are worth every penny of what they cost. JMHO I have buddies that bad mouth the price of my HKs, but then turn right around and drop way more money on a 1911 knock off.

 

[schmeky]

I've read the HK this, HK that stuff for years. Being overpriced is a pretty common topic. I have examined my HK carefully and done a quasi-comparison to the other polymer pistols I have owned, and yes, you really do get what you pay for.

I have to agree, the HK is worth it. And I'm a cheap b_stard

Just wish I would have bought the HK first instead of last.

 

[Walkalong]

I am not a HK fan, but they are extremely well made. Which trigger does that one have? I had an HK .357 Sig for a while, but couldn't fall in love with it or the caliber.

 

[benderx4]

Totally agree with you concerning the .357 Sig, not a fan either, at least with the USP compact I tried it with.

Otherwise, I think it goes back to the HK motto: In a world of compromise, some men don't.

There are many things in life I compromise on, or in other words, don't purchase the absolute BEST. I have no qualms driving a Honda or my Ford nowadays, knowing full well I'd prefer to drive a Bimmer.

But when it comes to a handgun that sits next to my bedside and protects my home and family ..... why would anyone possibly compromise?

 

[481]

I've read the HK this, HK that stuff for years. Being overpriced is a pretty common topic. I have examined my HK carefully and done a quasi-comparison to the other polymer pistols I have owned, and yes, you really do get what you pay for.

I have to agree, the HK is worth it. And I'm a cheap b_stard

Just wish I would have bought the HK first instead of last.

schmeky,

I also suffer the same affliction (a fondness for being "cheap") as you and bought an HK USP45 about four years ago.

I hated it so much and found it so unappealing that I ended up with a total of 3 HK USP45s and 3 HK USP9s.

Addictive things, those HKs.

 

[18DAI]

The HK USP is the only tupperware gun I own. Accurate and reliable.

I hear alot about HK's lousy customer service. I can't say one way or the other, as in the twelve years I've owned the USP I've never needed HK's customer service.

 

[kmbrman]

schmeky ! Did you measure the one hole group where the pistol hit ? You have to say the other holes are probably just flukes, like we all get and could be ammo, trigger control, etc. but the main group of shots is great!

 

[schmeky]

kmgrman,

10 rounds went into 1.25", obviously there were 2 flyers. I was not expecting this kind of performance. I was shooting with a good friend and he thought I could really shoot . . . . ha . . . . just one of those lucky days

I have tasted the KOOLAIDE, and I must say, it's rather tasty


benderx4,

Nice collection - most impressive.

 

[WadeWilson]

The HK USP is the only tupperware gun I own. Accurate and reliable.

I hear alot about HK's lousy customer service. I can't say one way or the other, as in the twelve years I've owned the USP I've never needed HK's customer service.

I have owned my USP since 00 without one single hiccup!