H&K USP40, Sig 220, or Beretta 96

[only1asterisk]

Having shot them all, I wished the USP had a slighly better trigger, I wish the 96 was more robust and I wish the 220 was steel. My choice is the USP, but I'd laugh all the way to the bank with good deal on one of the new stainless 220's. I like the safety on the USP and the fact that every one I was ever handled was both accurate and utterly dependable.

But that's buy what fits your hand and your budget. Good, slightly used USP's and 96's can be had for around $400.



David

 

[Mastrogiacomo]

My personal choice is a 9mm which I'd get in the Beretta 92FS or Brigadier, the Sig 226, or the Walther P99. If very fortunate to find it in an H&K, money and state permitting, I'd get that too. Given your caliber preference and choices above, I went with the Sig 220.

 

[americanbulldog]

Check my signiture to see my answer.

SIG 220 Stainless with rail!

 

[Amish]

The 220 holds 8rnds in the mag.

The Berettta 96 holds 12rnds in preban mags. I would pick it over the 220 anyday.

I would pick the USP45F over the 220 as well. It holds 2 more rounds.

 

[americanbulldog]

Both guns hold more rounds, but I would rather have 9 rounds of 230 grain JHP than 13 rounds of 180 grain JHP. If capacity is the key, then get a Glock 22. It can hold 15 + 1 in preban mode.

 

[mr. e]

I think the SIG 220 is a fine gun, but I like the 12 round capacity of the HK USP 40. The HK also does a good job of taming the otherwise harsh recoil of the .40 auto round.

The Beretta is a good shooter, but the trigger pull is way too long for my hands.