Hi,
I just purchased an HK45. I live in California; for reasons related to CA laws, I didn't get a chance to shoot this gun before I bought it. I am relatively new to pistol shooting.
The SA trigger really disappointing. Lot's of take-up and creep. The break is anything but crisp; it feels spongy.
I brought my 1911 (Les Baer PII) to the range along with the HK45 for comparison. I put 200 rounds through the HK45 and 50 through the 1911. Night and day difference -- the 1911 is the most satisfying pistol I have shot, the HK45 is among the worst.
I love the ergonomics of the HK45 and I suspect it's more reliable than a 1911 (zero issues in the first 200 rounds). That said, the SA trigger is so disappointing that it's really not interesting or fun to shoot. Throwing it in the trash crossed my mind. Every Glock I have shot had a better trigger.
What to do? I don't care about DA. I would like great SA performance and I would like to have the ability to carry cocked and locked (i.e., with a safety). A decocker isn't a big deal, one way or another.
I would appreciate suggestions. Will a trigger job help? Any gunsmiths you recommend? How about the LEM DAO with the competition (lower pull weight) option?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Bob
I just purchased an HK45. I live in California; for reasons related to CA laws, I didn't get a chance to shoot this gun before I bought it. I am relatively new to pistol shooting.
The SA trigger really disappointing. Lot's of take-up and creep. The break is anything but crisp; it feels spongy.
I brought my 1911 (Les Baer PII) to the range along with the HK45 for comparison. I put 200 rounds through the HK45 and 50 through the 1911. Night and day difference -- the 1911 is the most satisfying pistol I have shot, the HK45 is among the worst.
I love the ergonomics of the HK45 and I suspect it's more reliable than a 1911 (zero issues in the first 200 rounds). That said, the SA trigger is so disappointing that it's really not interesting or fun to shoot. Throwing it in the trash crossed my mind. Every Glock I have shot had a better trigger.
What to do? I don't care about DA. I would like great SA performance and I would like to have the ability to carry cocked and locked (i.e., with a safety). A decocker isn't a big deal, one way or another.
I would appreciate suggestions. Will a trigger job help? Any gunsmiths you recommend? How about the LEM DAO with the competition (lower pull weight) option?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Bob