HK UPSC or Glock 19???HELP

[GunNut]

I am trying to decide which gun I should buy now. Whichever I buy will be added to the rotation of homeprotection and truck carry and maybe some CCW.

I've got the opportunity to buy a H&K USPC in .40S&W for about $500 in a face to face deal. Gun is basically brand new having less than 50 rounds fired.

New Glock 19 would also run about $500 OTD.


I've owned a Glock 23 and sold it at one time to buy a HK USPC in .40S&W and was really happy with the HK, but sold it in a moment of weakness.

So, should I buy the HK? OR is it not worth the money?

Or should I just buy the Glock?

Steve

 

[Telwan]

I'd say go for the H&K but then again I'm partial to my own USP 40C. Still, $500 is a fantastic deal even for a used USP so you may not want to let it slip you by.

 

[Grunt]

Well, I have both a USP-40 Compact and an earlier Glock 19. The HK sees a lot of range and carry time while my Glock sees a lot of dust being collected. Glocks are alright but the HK is a lot better design and far more versatile IMHO.

 

[Werewolf]

Another vote for the H&K. $500 is a good price for one that's only had 50 rounds or so thru it.

However, gotta wonder why one would sell a like new $700 gun for $500. Better check it out thoroughly. If you can put 100 rounds or so thru it before buying even better.

 

[valor1]

I vote for the HK. I've got both the Glock and HK and I seem to find the latter better shooting for your purpose. The HK is quite easier to handle and gets more range time than my Glock. The presence of a visible safety is good specially for your purpose of an all-around gun. Glocks are good guns but the HK is a different matter.

I remember long ago when a friend of mine wanted to buy an "excess" gun from me. I told him that I will let go of the Glock.

 

[Chupacabra]

Get the USP. $500 is a steal for an H&K.

But like Werewolf said, ask the owner if you can put a few rounds through it first to make sure everything works. Knowing the quality and reliability of USP though, it'll probably work 110%

 

[SAG0282]

USPc>Glock

Though I like Glocks, HK makes a vastly superior product IMVVHO.

And if you REALLY want a quality gun.....look at a SIG.

 

[Red Rook]

Quote by Grunt
"Well, I have both a USP-40 Compact and an earlier Glock 19. The HK sees a lot of range and carry time while my Glock sees a lot of dust being collected. Glocks are alright but the HK is a lot better design and far more versatile IMHO."


Ya, what he said.

 

[mattx109]

One more for the USP.

My first ever handgun was a USPC .40.

 

[wardog]

No question, USP.

That price is low for the HK, and high for the Glock.

Cocked n' locked, decocked, or decocked n' locked, your choice.

 

[Redlg155]

I'd get the HK USP C .40

I was faced with almost the same choice at the last gun show. I needed a 9mm to replace one that I traded and the final choice was between a Glock 19 and HK USPC 9mm.

I decided on the USP because of the manual safety and the ability to have a couple of different carry modes, such as cocked n locked or DA/SA. Although I carried a Glock for years, I was never completely comfortable carrying it in a fanny pack. Here in Florida fanny pack carry is usually the most comfortable in the summer.

However, the G19 will cost a bit less to shoot since it is a 9mm.

Good Shooting
Red

 

[orangeninja]

USP...if you don't like it, you can trade it for a NEW Glock no problem.

 

[Rinspeed]

Wow, not a vote for "Glock Perfection" yet. For me there's no comparison, I'll take the USP over the Glock any day. As a matter of fact I prefer the Sig P series just slightly over the USP even though I own both and shoot them equally well.

Rinspeed

 

[Foe[H]ammer]

USPc Nuff said I love both of mine .... though the USPc in 45 is a bit like calling a cadillac a compact (for carry purposes only it is still my fav shooter).

oh and 5hunny is a super deal.

 

[rick_reno]

H&K is a better gun.

 

[BerettaNut92]

Unless you need a light on your gun, get the HK.

I like Glocks and I like HKs but it seems like a good opportunity to fill that HK-shaped void in your heart

 

[Todesengel]

H&K

The H&K of course! What a question...tzzz...

 

[GunNut]

I knew I should get the HK, just needed a little reassurance.


Picked it up today and already put 40 rounds through it.

Shoots just like I remember, boringly accurate.

The only thing that suprised me was the very light single action pull, it sure isn't like my S&W 4506.

Steve

 

[HD]

the big plus is you get to keep all your fingers cause they don't blow up like the POS glocks do ...
(seen 5 kbooms so don't say that they don't...)

 

[Curare]

Go with the Glock--the original point and click device.

Glock has the edge in simplicity. I don't want to be fumbling with a manual safety when fractions of seconds could mean the difference between life and death.

The Glock has a consistant trigger pull compared to the HK carried in a DA/SA manner. Why learn 2 completely different trigger pulls for 1 weapon?

The Glock, like the 1911, has a lower bore axis enabling quicker follow-up shots.

The Glock finish, compared to HKs I've seen, wears much better--an important consideration for a carry piece.

Good luck with your decision!

 

[BerettaNut92]

Curare, GunNut already got the HK, see the post above

All being said I would have gone with the G19 because of caliber preference.