natedog
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Anyone have a review of these? They use different magazines than the full-size models, correct? How is the grip? Is the .45ACP version double or single stack? Thank you.
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Chupacabra
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Pros:
1. Reliable. Super reliable.
2. Well built (see 1)
3. Lots of different variants to suit your needs.
4. Very accurate
Cons.
1. Trigger sucks compared to Sigs, 1911s, but not too bad.
2. Grip is average
3. Expensive for a polymer framed gun
4. Did I say expensive?
You'll find a lot of varried opinions regarding the USP (run a search), but one things everyone will agree upon is that they are stone cold reliable and well built. I've put thousands of rounds through mine and it's never failed. EVER. Sure, they're expensive, but IMO, they are well worth the $$$.
I love my compact .40. If I had to take only one of my two guns into combat, I'd take it over my 1911 (*flame suit on!*
1. Reliable. Super reliable.
2. Well built (see 1)
3. Lots of different variants to suit your needs.
4. Very accurate
Cons.
1. Trigger sucks compared to Sigs, 1911s, but not too bad.
2. Grip is average
3. Expensive for a polymer framed gun
4. Did I say expensive?
You are correct. Full size mags will not work in the compact models.
Not the best, but okay. Compared to Sigs and 1911's the grip is ho-hum, but I find it serviceable. The checkering is a bit aggresive and your hands will feel it after a couple hundred rounds. It fits my hands pretty well, but your mileage may vary. Try one out and see what you think.
The compact model will hold 8+1, so I guess you could call it a 1 1/2 stack.
You'll find a lot of varried opinions regarding the USP (run a search), but one things everyone will agree upon is that they are stone cold reliable and well built. I've put thousands of rounds through mine and it's never failed. EVER. Sure, they're expensive, but IMO, they are well worth the $$$.
I love my compact .40. If I had to take only one of my two guns into combat, I'd take it over my 1911 (*flame suit on!*
caz223
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The compact is a double stack.
They are accurate guns, and very durable.
Also, very, very reliable.
Miine has never failed me yet. (Several thousand rounds digested...)
The only downside is the trigger, but you can send it to a well-known smith for his action job on them.
A few nice things about the gun.
You can cycle the slide with the safety on.
You can carry it cocked and locked or condition 2 (DA first shot.)
They are hammer-fired.
They have second strike capability.
They use steel mags.
I'd highly recommend a USP compact in .45 acp.
The grip and the magazines are the biggest difference between the full size and the compact.
A few more differences are the lack of a recoil absorbing guide rod in the compact.
The controls are also a little closer together on the compact, making it a bit more ergonomic for average size hands.
All-in-all, worth the steep price of entry.
They are accurate guns, and very durable.
Also, very, very reliable.
Miine has never failed me yet. (Several thousand rounds digested...)
The only downside is the trigger, but you can send it to a well-known smith for his action job on them.
A few nice things about the gun.
You can cycle the slide with the safety on.
You can carry it cocked and locked or condition 2 (DA first shot.)
They are hammer-fired.
They have second strike capability.
They use steel mags.
I'd highly recommend a USP compact in .45 acp.
The grip and the magazines are the biggest difference between the full size and the compact.
A few more differences are the lack of a recoil absorbing guide rod in the compact.
The controls are also a little closer together on the compact, making it a bit more ergonomic for average size hands.
All-in-all, worth the steep price of entry.
Lightsped
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How do the finish on the USP Compacts hold up? I am considering a stainless USP Compact 40 if I can find a good deal.
caz223
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I have a stainless one, and as you'd expect, kydex scratches the crap out of it.
I had to use a polishing wheel and flitz compound to polish out the scratches.
Threw the kydex in the trash.
The problem is, I couldn't stop.
I polished that stainless slide until it had a mirror finish.
So, what's the problem now?
Fingerprints.
Short answer, don't worry about scratches, they add character...
I had to use a polishing wheel and flitz compound to polish out the scratches.
Threw the kydex in the trash.
The problem is, I couldn't stop.
I polished that stainless slide until it had a mirror finish.
So, what's the problem now?
Fingerprints.
Short answer, don't worry about scratches, they add character...
Ivy Mike
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One feature that no one has mentioned is the recoil reduction system on these weapons. I'm not quite sure of the mechanics (never seen a diagram) but there is a spring that does work to reduce recoil. Makes the .40 a very pleasant shooter with recoil on the order of softer 9mm rounds. .45 is pretty good too, although the slow thump of a .45 puts me off a bit. At any rate, get a compact in .40S&W and enjoy it. They are dead reliable.
Mikul
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That is the only H&K that I would not recommend. There is something about compact .40 S&W guns that break. I rarely run into an H&K owner who has problems with his gun, but when I do they own a .40 caliber compact.
Their full-sized .40 seems just fine.
The .40 Glocks have the same problems.
It seems that something about the .40 S&W cartridge wants a lot of mass behind it to protect the gun from damage. H&K makes excellent guns, but as good as they are, those springs aren't doing enough.
Chupacabra
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My USP is the matte black variety and the finish has held up very well. There is only a little holster wear around the muzzle.
I thought it was because the Glock's chamber doesn't fully support the case?
caz223
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The USP compact does not have the recoil buffer, just a little plastic washer on the captured guide rod.
Daniel L
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My USP Compact .40 has had 0 problems whatsoever since I've gotten it. The only problem I've heard about these is that the firing pin is sensitive. Read: *Might* break after dry-firing thousands of times. Check out www.hkpro.com for more info.
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