Used .45 full sized USP?

[dao]

Hmmm... my local shop has two used H&K USP's in .45 (full size)... asking $499 with one metal mag.

This seems like just an OK price (after I add two more normal cap polymer mags, we're back up to $600 already...) - anyone know what these usually go for?

The second question is, I already have 2 full sized USP's - the 9mm and the .40. I know I just want the .45... anyone have any thoughts on why it might complement the others?? Or am I just buying a redundant gun? (not that there is anything wrong with that...)

:)

[RLDS45S]

I was of the belief that all USP 45ACP mags were steel construction no polymer ones. Except for the base plate. As a point of reference a local shop is selling used USP f 45ACP with hogue handall and box and two 10-rd mags for 699. I about choked! They are high priced to begin with!

[Glock21Owner]

My department issues the .45 USP and it's a great pistol; since you have the 9mm and .40, why not complete the set? The .45 is a great round anyway, and unlike the 9mm and .40 versions the magazines are steel.

[dao]

Hmmm.. didn't realize the .45 mags were all steel. Maybe the $499 price isn't so bad after all (even if they are just 10 rounders...)

Might have to go back and take a closer look at these... you can never have too many toys... :)

[Cawdor]

I paid $739 for a new USP .45 with two 12 round mags and night sights. One without nights sights is probably $60 less. New HK mags are about $55.

If the gun is in excellent condition, $499 is a decent but not a great price for a one mag gun. $450 would be great price.

[offeror]

I agree a lower price is always better, but in this market the price of good used HK .45s is not that soft, so $500 is still a pretty good used retail number -- however -- the more critical issue is the condition of the gun. I would not buy a well used or beaten up gun for the bluebook used price. Unless the gun is in excellent condition, I'd keep shopping for another used gun.

The great thing about the used gun market is that many people buy a gun and hardly ever shoot it; they keep it for defense, then they need the money and sell it, so that it turns up on the used market in near-new condition. Those are the guns I prefer to shop for. If the gun in your shop is some kind of police trade-in, or one of the minority of used guns that was thoroughly shot in by another gun enthusiast, it may need to be discounted for the extra wear, but a gun in that shape is probably not what I'm looking for unless I need a cheap rebuild project to get a decent shooter.