HK P2000SK - who's tried one?

[Dollar An Hour]

I'm considering the LEM 9mm P2000SK for a primary CCW. Currently my G19 and J-Frame share these duties.

I've been through a few polymer-framed 9mms; Steyr, Sig, Walther before deciding the G19 was the keeper. The HK looks a bit more concealable and I like the idea of the LEM trigger for carry.

I'd like to hear how you guys like your P2000's / P2000SK's... Thanks

 

[Dobe]

I think the hammer guns are a bit safer for a CCW. HK is as good as it gets, and there is nothing more reliable. I don't have this model, but do have other HKs, and have found them to be top shelf handguns.

Good luck with your choice.

 

[glocks rock]

I have a 19 and love it. I had a P 2000 in 9mm with the LEM trigger and just couldn't warm up to it. It was a good gun , just didn't work for me. I like the LEM trigger better than the DA/SA , but the pull was still a bit long.

 

[Guitargod1985]

I carry an HK P2000SK in 9mm. Mine is the DA/Sa model with tritium sights. Reliability is superb and it will eat any ammo in the 115-124 grain range. Haven't tried the 147gr stuff in it, but knowig how my previous HK performed, I have no doubt it would digest it as well. My only complaint about the SK model is that damn finger ridge on the front strap, but otherwise it is a great carry gun.

With a quality belt/holster, it will disappear. And it will take P2000 and USP compact mags as well.

 

[Dobe]

I hear it will take P30 mags as well.

 

[usp9]

I've carried one for over three years. Great gun.

 

[rcellis]

I carry a P2000sk DA/SA in .40 S&W - I like my other guns, but the H&K is the one I trust the most.

 

[badbadtz560]

I shoot mine better w/ the pinky under... but I keep it up b/c it feels more comfy w/ all my fingers up and the extension on the mag prints a bit more than I'd like.. so you can see the quick cut I did. It's the least reliable out of my handguns (all of which are HK)... but I'm still testing to see if it's me, the ammo, or the p2000sk

 

[PX15]

JMOfartO:

I LOVE mine...

Absolute reliability ~ AMAZING accuracy.

Getcha' one!

Best Wishes,

Jesse

 

[ezypikns]

I had one in .40 S&W and sold it.

Like most short sight radiused pistols, it's a bit challenging to master (well....it was for me, anyway). They are, like most H&K products, flawlessly reliable, and probably as accurate as they can possibly be. And recoil was negligible too. Once again, if I didn't shoot it well, it was my fault entirely.

I bought mine because I wanted to have something very compact and concealable. I sold it because I found something that I felt was even more compact and concealable, a Kahr PM9.

And yes, the PM9 is also a challenge to shoot well, being even smaller than the H&K. But I can live with that in order to gain that ease of concealment.

By the way, I still have a full size H&K USP in .40 and it's a tack driver and a joy to shoot.

 

[Storm]

Mine is in .40, a LEM, and is superb in every way.

 

[HexHead]

I have a 19 and love it. I had a P 2000 in 9mm with the LEM trigger and just couldn't warm up to it. It was a good gun , just didn't work for me. I like the LEM trigger better than the DA/SA , but the pull was still a bit long.

I've been considering a P2000 like that. How many pounds is the trigger pull on the LEM? I also have a G19 and have gotten to like the trigger on it at 5.5.

 

[anheiserglock]

Do you .40sw owners find the .40 a bit heavy to shoot in a small gun like the P2000sk? I already own a 9mm for HD, and am starting to look for a .40sw for CCW. The P2000sk in .40 is on my short list. I am also considering the G27, but like the DA/SA hammer on the HK.

 

[glocks rock]

HexHead, I'm not sure the pull on the LEM but it feels about 5 to 6 lbs. It has a light take up then stacks up heavier before it breaks. It's not a bad feeling trigger, actually feels pretty good , just a little long for me.

 

[Fly'nBuff]

I can't comment on the P2000sk, but the LEM trigger on my USPc .40 is really nice. It took a couple of trips to the range before I got used to the reset, but now it's a no brainer. HK makes a sweet gun!

 

[HexHead]

HexHead, I'm not sure the pull on the LEM but it feels about 5 to 6 lbs. It has a light take up then stacks up heavier before it breaks. It's not a bad feeling trigger, actually feels pretty good , just a little long for me.

Here's what HK's website says...

The design of the proprietary HK LEM system allows the weight of the DAO trigger pull to be reduced to a smooth and constant 6.18 - 8.5 pounds (27.5 - 37.8 N)

. Optional adjustment (by HK certified armorer) can bring the trigger pull into the 5.5 pound (24.5 N) range.

The P30 is supposedly offered in Variant 1, which is a 4.5 lb. trigger pull, which I'd prefer. I can't figure out if the P2000 has that as an option. I prefer the P2000's ergos to the P30.

 

[Storm]

Do you .40sw owners find the .40 a bit heavy to shoot in a small gun like the P2000sk?

That's a really good question. When I bought the gun I had my doubts about a .40 out of that size, but when I fired the gun at the range for the first time I was amazed at the lack of recoil and snap, at least as I had anticipated it to be. The 9mm may be a dream compared to the .40, but the .40 is very definitely easy to handle, and recoil and muzzle jump not at all an issue for me. On the other hand, a buddy has the exact same gun, and while he shoots well with it, he finds the recoil to be a bit much. I guess it depends on the shooter and sensitivity to such issues. For me "a bit much" is .454 Casull.

 

[cougar1717]

I've shot a P2000SK in 40S&W with the LEM trigger. It is definitely a quality gun - almost too nice to be a CCW. It's relatively easy to disassemble, but a little large for having a 2.5" barrel. The LEM trigger takes some getting used to. It requires practice to figure out when it's going to "break". The trigger pull is long, but light and smooth. I shot it most accurately when I could take up the slack in the trigger up to the point just before it drops the hammer, hold the sights on target, and pull the rest of the way. The recoil is manageable for being a small polymer framed gun. It has a good amount of grip, even if you have larger hands, but you may need the magazine with the extended grip. It shoots well for having a 2.5" barrel. The gun has a few weaknesses. One is the sight picture - this is common to all short barreled firearms. The second is the trigger pull. The LEM trigger takes practice to use. When you first fire it, expect to be surprised when the hammer falls. Lastly, its' cost. I don't know about performance comparisons, but the P2000SK has a similar appearence to a Glock subcompact and functions in a similar way, but costs significantly more.

 

[Comedian]

Have a USPc .40 and I've carried it for awhile now. It's more accurate then I am and it's never had a failure of any kind. However, it's like any .40 in that the recoil is very snappy (not heavy). Anyway, if you can get a hold of a glock in .40 S&W and test fire that it's pretty similar in terms of felt recoil (at least to me it felt that way). Hope you get a good deal on one, because they quite pricey for what you get.

 

[DAdams]

Dollar

A couple years ago you were looking at a Walther P99c. Did you ever buy one? I still found the Walther a better fit for me than the HK.

I'm still waiting for the S&W rebate or 2 mag deal and a M&P 40c, companion for the 340.

 

[Dollar An Hour]

A couple years ago you were looking at a Walther P99c. Did you ever buy one?

Yeah I bought it and sold it about 2 years later. It was an accurate and reliable little nine, but it didn't do anything that my Glock 19 didn't do better with less muzzle flip. Also found the trigger reset to be almost *too* short funny as it sounds.

So my G19 with Heinie sights is my benchmark, but I'm interested in that LEM trigger that gets so much good press.

 

[DAdams]

but I'm interested in that LEM trigger that gets so much good press

You definitely need to try the LEM trigger and see if you find it to your liking on a long term basis. It is smooth, with a long take up that stacks to release. It takes some getting used to.
My son has a USP .45 Compact I shoot whenever we go to the range and I shoot it "ok", but since it is not an EDC I'm probably not as good as I could get if it were my own.
It is definitely different than any other trigger you will have encountered. Not good not bad, "what it is".