Range report HK USP 9mm Full Size

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Well, I finally got to the range with my new H&K USP 9mm (fullsized)and I love it. I went the first time last sunday with a friend and put 200 rounds through it. One slight feeding problem (I was a bit nervous the first go around and I followed the slide forward. After that, butter. The kick was minimal, and overall it was just fun. The controls (decocker/saftey), slide release and mag relase are well placed and smooth. I even got a one year at the range, figured I'd be going more than I thought.
Went back today and put another 200 rounds (WWB) in. Now, this is my first handgun, so I don't expect miracles, but my accuracy is less than perfect. I tend to be getting in the lower left corner of the target more often than not. I know someone had posted a diagram on what certain quadrants of the target say about how you are shooting. Hoping someone can direct me to that.

I also have cleaned it after both sessions. Should I be concerned with getting cleaner on the finish? Also, I bought some EEZOX in a small tube with a needle tip to get into the smaller areas and apply small amounts of oil to rails, etc. The bottle says not to use with other cleaners and oils. Well, I cleaned the gun with the cleaning kit I had and used the EEZOX (which is supposed to clean and oil). Am I doing harm? Just want to make sure I'm cleaning and oiling the right way. Don't want to do damage or cause wear.

Is there another oiler with that "needle tip" that I can use safely? And where to find it.

So, I am very very pleased with my first handgun, I WANT MORE!
I also shot a Glock 19 today. Fit my hands very nicely. I liked it.
 
Congrats! To have an HK as a 1st handgun sets a pretty high standard for all those to follow ;) Congrats!
PS...you may wanna look at the USP 45 as the next one :evil:
 
To have an HK as a 1st handgun sets a pretty high standard for all those to follow ;)
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My first gun was a USP 45. Yup he's right, I have yet to purchase one that exceeds its reliability and quality. Not even that P220ST that I bought new can even touch it. ;)
 
Yes, congrats.

Try placing your finger slightly differently on the trigger - it may adjust your low and to the left problem.
 
It took me a while to really get used to mine. Now (after about three months) I'm really starting to shoot it well.
Considering this is your first, it may take some time and you may be tempted to ditch it, just hang in there 'cause the USP9mm is one of the very best.
I recomend a bore cleaner that cleans both powder residue (nitro solvent) and copper fouling (ammonia), then a good oil, not one of the all in one formulas.
 
I'll try the finger positioning, and no way I would even think of ditching it. I am in love with this gun, regardless of how I'm shooting it now. I'm sure it (I) will get better.
 
These pics should help you. I place the trigger between the tip and the joint of the index finger. So it's right in between.


You should leave a bit space on the right, so your finger doesn't really touch the right side of the gun.


For a fast reload, I place my middle finger on the mag release while maintaining the index finger on the trigger, and thumb on the slide release. "slingshot" is not necessary with the USP. This allows you to replace the mag with the left hand and not changing your grip.
 
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Not always exact, but it gives you an idea of what to work on. Usually the problem is a combination of things anyway. Match up the advice with anything in the general area your rounds are going and you'll improve.
 
For a fast reload, I place my middle finger on the mag release while maintaining the index finger on the trigger, and thumb on the slide release. "slingshot" is not necessary with the USP. This allows you to replace the mag with the left hand and not changing your grip.
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Umm...doesn't this kinda go against the "keep you finger off the trigger until ready to fire" commandment?
I've never felt any slowness to the traditional method of using the mag release on any of my USP's.
 
USPs are fine guns! My first was a USP 45. They seemed to multiply after that... .45 Compact, 9mm and 9mm Compact all soon after.

For a fast reload, I place my middle finger on the mag release while maintaining the index finger on the trigger, and thumb on the slide release. "slingshot" is not necessary with the USP. This allows you to replace the mag with the left hand and not changing your grip.
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Umm...doesn't this kinda go against the "keep you finger off the trigger until ready to fire" commandment?
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I have to agree with BlkHawk73. If you shoot any IDPA/USPSA/etc, and are caught with your finger on the trigger during a reload, that's grounds for a DQ under unsafe gun handling.

Personally, I've always used my trigger finger to engage the mag release.
 
If you shoot any IDPA/USPSA/etc, and are caught with your finger on the trigger during a reload, that's grounds for a DQ under unsafe gun handling.
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but then again, I wasn't talking about idpa, was I? :rolleyes:
glad I can give some info blackbox. enjoy it.
 
At first I was aghast when I found the department I now work for issued the USP-9 ... lately, the more experience I have with this pistol, the more I actually appreciate it.

Not a fan of the rail, nor do I like the "cheese-grater" feel of the frontstrap, or the extra-long control levers, but I do appreciate the mod we use with the down-to-fire decocking safety ... My only real gripe is the sharp, odd-angled mag release button.

But, I'm finding this pistol to be easy to shoot and reasonably accurate, and the big thing I've noted is that the USP-9 will just keep on firin' and firin' after a few hundred rounds with no cleaning. Quite reliable pistols, in my estimation -- I've not noted any malfunctions due to the pistols themselves, only the cheap Federal ammo we use on the range.

These seem to be worthy pistols (I don't own my own, yet), price seems a bit high, but I'd sure take an HK USP over a Glock any day.
 
Excellent pick for a first handgun. It's pretty hard to beat a USP for a durable and utterly reliable 9mm sidearm. You might want to check out a P2000 or USP compact in 9mm as well for smaller CCW option.
 
Yeah, picking the USP as my first gun is becoming a burden, only because I feel like I can't top it in it's class. I want another autoloader (in 9mm), and I'm debating between a sig 226 or Springfield XD-9. I want to stay on the lower end of the price range, based on the USP purchase. Mind you, I have not shot either of these guns, nor held them yet, I have just been reading up on them.
 
Between Sig and Springfield compared to the USP...Sig is better over the Springfield, but nothing beats a USP. I would stick with just a USP over getting another gun that is not even close to the USP. Save your money and nuy lots of ammo.:evil:
 
congats i have been wanting to get one myself good to know that they are a keeper i have the uspc stainless in a 40 and i am thinking about trading it for the p2000 or the uspc 9.The stainless just aint for me and the 40 in that pistol has alot of snap to it.
 
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