Looking for "out of box" Gun

[newgunner]

The USP .45 ACP came in my way as I was searching for a .45 Gun and I ahve narrowed it down to the Glock 21 and the Hk USP in which I am going to rent quite soon.

Well, I was wondering if anyone had problems using the "thumbs forward grip" on a "out of Box" plain jane Hk USP V1


Thanks

[Clockwork]

I recently converted my V1 USP to a V3(DA/SA w/decocker only). I did not feel comfortable shooting a thumbs forward grip with the safety/decocker combo. With my thumb underneath the control lever I pushed the safety up a couple times and I was always worried I would decock the hammer with my thumb on top of the control lever, however, the latter never actually happened. I have heard other people say they have never had a problem with V1 and a thumbs forward grip.

The good news is that the USP is VERY easily converted between variants, especially if you do not need to change the control lever. I only had to swap out one part (detent plate) and it cost me less than ten bucks. If I don't like it I can always go back and I'm only out ten bucks.

In short, my advice is do not let the variant scare you away from a USP.

[newgunner]

thanks im thinking of getting a v9 and ambi, very 1911 style of shooting =) the thing is, with a glock 21 I don't have to worry about any of that. With a jarvis barrel it's just as accurate.

I'm not sure yet, but sooner or later i'll find the one right for me

[Ned Ludd]

The big knock on the HK is that the trigger is inferior to the Sig 220 and 1911 trigger. I have Sigs, 1911, and a Glock 30. The one in the lock-box under the bed is my HK. I can't give a higher recommendation. However, mine has a match trigger. This costs (I think) about $100 if you have it done by HK. In SA the trigger is just as good as my big-bucks 1911.

-NL

[grecco]

get the hk,you can get a match trigger for it,
the hk is a better gun, and holds its value.