HK moved on from the polymer mags in their subsequent guns, even in the HK USP 45 they chose metal mags.Besides the proprietary rail design, what needs to be updated?
HK moved on from the polymer mags in their subsequent guns, even in the HK USP 45 they chose metal mags.
I'm less of a fan of the ambi-controls. The caveat is I'm a righty, but ...... Also adding ambi-controls are very reasonable.
I'm less of a fan of the ambi-controls. The caveat is I'm a righty, but ...
The USP safety/decocker is switchable from left side to right side, and I don't think HK's subsequent pistols have executed the ambi-slide stops very well, ending up with big ungainly levers on the right side of the pistol. Admittedly, if I were a lefty, I may have a different opinion.
Reversible safety/decocker has always been a feature of the USP as have been the ambi paddle mag release.The safety/decocker is most important, and if its reversible, that a plus.
They did...with the P30 and HK45.Though I sure wish they update it a bit..
the USP sold so well they just kept it in production as an entry level H&K
Though I sure wish they update it a bit..
If people are willing to pay more for it, can you blame H&K for still offering them for sale?And currently the USP (lowest msrp $1119) is priced quite a bit higher than the P30 (lowest msrp $839) & HK45 (lowest msrp $849).
True and so many militaries & LE-agencies worldwide are still using the USP, that it will stay in production for quite a while.If people are willing to pay more for it, can you blame H&K for still offering them for sale?
I've shot the USP40 quite a bit and tested a few different HK models and personally prefer the USP (especially with the match trigger) over the P30. The nice thing about the USP is that once you master the stock DA-trigger, all other DA pistols become quite easy to shootI've spent some time with both and can confidently say that the P30 addresses all the issues you'll hear about the USP...other than the H&K trigger feel
Product development was happening approximately around the same time for both pistols, but the USP came to the market in 1993, whereas first Mark 23s were delivered in 1996.I always wondered what came 1st… Mark 23 or the USP
Mark 23 in production right now and selling for $2300! very temptedProduct development was happening approximately around the same time for both pistols, but the USP came to the market in 1993, whereas first Mark 23s were delivered in 1996.
This is true.The nice thing about the USP is that once you master the stock DA-trigger, all other DA pistols become quite easy to shoot
Please be so kind as to let us know which agencies are still issuing this pistol.True and so many militaries & LE-agencies worldwide are still using the USP, that it will stay in production for quite a while.