Why get a USP compact?

[RealLiberal]

From what I've handled them the USP compact is just a USP with more recoil and dumb metal magazines. Yeah, they're smaller but they're still a medium sized pistol, I wouldn't consider them appropriate to carry unless you wear a coat all the time.
They are good guns, but it seems like a USP is better from all pistolry aspects and for concealed carry there are guns that you could actually, uh, hide?

[ecmills]

Because I can, because it's a great gun, because I like Hks, because I like .45s, and because I want a gun I can carry daily.

[END RUN-ON SCENTENCE]

That about sums it up. If you don't like USP Compacts, don't buy a USP compact.

Oh, and vote Bush. ;z

[Stupify]

because they're easier to conceal for CCW.

[FoxMustang]

Metal magazines are dumb? Or the USP Compact mags are dumb, and made of metal? I'm confused ;g

[WERA49]

A range gun and a CCW gun have different requirements. It's unlikely that you'll find one to do both well.

Picking a CCW pistol is very personal and difficult. There are many variables to consider. Only you can make that decision.

My HK USP-C is for:
1. Home Protection
2. Range Gun
3. Winter Carry.

It is a great pistol and a dream to shoot. :)

As Ecmills said: If you don't like it, don't buy it! ;f

[MDT]

Having never shot an HK USP until last week, I often thought the same thing. Now I can say that my next purchase will be an HK. I was utterly amazed at this weapon. I am a convert now. Specifically, I'll be buying the P2000, subcompact. I will hang on to my Glocks, but I can't wait to add the HK.

MDT

[plumbum2]

the hk uspc .357 was my first hk . after that i will prob. never buy another glock again.

and after having the "second strike capability" (same as with sig and "sorta" with 1911's.) i really dont like the fact you have to rack the slide if their is a problem in glocks,kahr ect....... somethng to think about

[RealLiberal]

I have a full sized USP and it's better in all ways than a USP compact. It is slightly larger, but you still can't hide the USP-C without a coat and, well, you can hide a USP with a coat, too.
Metal magazines suck. They break too easily.

[Cryhavoc]

hmm,

never had a "dumb" metal magazine break on me. With all the sigs and Hk's that I have and all those metal mags, none have ever broken, cracked, etc.

Although I have had a glock mag or two crack, of course these were early nfml mags.

[Stupify]

Originally posted by RealLiberal
but you still can't hide the USP-C without a coat and, well, you can hide a USP with a coat, too.
Metal magazines suck. They break too easily.

A coat? I can conceal mine with a t-shirt in either of the holsters I choose to use. Plastic mags break too. Your points are moot. Instead of making bs excuses, just come out and say it. You just don't like the compacts.

[Stupify]

Originally posted by Cryhavoc
hmm,

never had a "dumb" metal magazine break on me. With all the sigs and Hk's that I have and all those metal mags, none have ever broken, cracked, etc.

same here.

[fnfalman]

I bought the Compact because I wanted a USP .45Auto but I don't have orangutan hands to grab a hold of that wide-assed USPF grip.

[plumbum2]

size conealiblity depends on a "persons" actual size. im 6'-3" and the uspc conceals perfect. in fact so does a sig 226lol....

[dwestfall]

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[RealLiberal]

Originally posted by dwestfall
The USP45F and USP45C also use metal magazines.

FWIW I don't think much of the plastic magazines that came with my USP9F. I don't think they're even metal lined. They swell like crazy. Still drop free though.
Metal reinforcement in the feed lips for hardness. I much prefer plastic. It stands up to general beating better. Metal is harder, but more brittle and doesn't take shock well.

[Rambosky]

"Dumb metal mags"

You're right all these years with metal mags on my 1911A1's, Sigs and HK's and never once have they give me a correct answer to any questions I ask them. :(

[hatidua]

simple:

don't like it? don't buy it.

[cole]

Originally posted by hatidua
simple:

don't like it? don't buy it.

Agreed.

My opinion is the opposite in favor of the Compact vs. Full-Size. I think the full-size are too big for anything but open carry and range use, and dislike the plastic mags.

The Compacts are about the same size as the G19/23.

For the, the USP40c is the ideal platform for the .40 and it's my favortie gun to shoot.

"Why get a USP Combact?": Because I like it.

Opinions will vary.

[G21FAN]

Cuz the compacts fit MY hand better, vs. a USP regular fits my Dads' hand better,OK!?!?!?!?!?!;e ;f ;a ;a :)

[dwestfall]

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[WERA49]

One reason NOT to get a new one -- depreciation is amazing on these guns.
Why would anyone want to sell a USP-C? :) ;f ;)

[Bravo2]

Yeap,that why I bought my first 2 used but they probavly did not evan have 50rds in one and 200 or less in other. But on the hkc45ss that I put on layway they are hard to come by here and the dealer had 1 and he has not had them in a good while so I had to pay to get what I want. It was 765.00. Theusp45ss I got o paid 740.00 for it but got 5 10rd mags like new and new nightsights. I plan on getting a usp45f in ss later.

[dwestfall]

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[Phelen_Kell]

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[Bravo2]

I don't know why unless just tight on money but I'm seeing a lot of HKC 45 FS lately on the boards. To much recoil for most taste?

[Tim84K10]

Originally posted by fnfalman
I bought the Compact because I wanted a USP .45Auto but I don't have orangutan hands to grab a hold of that wide-assed USPF grip.

Bingo.

[jolly roger]

Our entire sworn force (115) with the exception of SWAT has the USP 45 Compact. Some on SWAT have it also. Many folks just liked it better for the feel. I am a big guy, but I find the full size to be too bulky. As far as recoil, it does not seem to be an issue.