I bought a used USP45f in '98, and recently picked up a used HK45. The USP was reliable, accurate and required no maintenance with 10,000+ rounds through it. It would go long intervals without cleaning, and ate up all my reloads, most of which were lead. The gun was big and blocky, with a rubbery feel to the trigger. Recoil was light. It's an easy gun to shoot. I sold it a couple years ago. Bummer
The HK45 is similar, but drastically more ergonomic. It's been reliable. Its accurate. Mine came with both the DA/SA and LEM trigger groups. I prefer the DA/SA for range work. The SA trigger is very nice, right about 4.3#
I own several other handguns in 45acp, Sig P220, M&P45, 4 1911's and a revolver. I like them all (that's why I own them!) and shoot them in local steel plate matches.
I've been shooting for only about 21 years, but I've found that the cheapest option is seldom the best option, and often it ends up being not-so-cheap in the long run.
A few hundred bucks isn't the deal breaker for me. I want a good gun and hate to get something just because it's cheaper, unless its also
BETTER. I "save" money regarding my shooting addiction by reloading...well, not really, I just shoot more for the same expenditure!
how about a picture?