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m6z Joined May 2012 Posts 15019 EE 100% (265) MO, USA	Posted: 8/23/2023 8:29:34 PM EST [Last Edit: m6z] If you could only have one USP which one would it be? I've always wanted a USP, but I'm not about to start a collection.. What your "Forever" USP? "There can be only one!"

Switchback_Arms Member Joined Apr 2008 Posts 4575 EE 100% (22) USA	Posted: 8/23/2023 8:34:27 PM EST [#1] In for replies, I'm torn between a 9mm and 45

bcw107 RIP SSG Juan M Solorio Joined May 2002 Posts 51285 EE 100% (59) TX, USA	Posted: 8/23/2023 8:36:34 PM EST [#2] Full size 45. Bought it in 1998 for $475 brand new. Carried it on duty for seven years. Still love that gun.
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stiglitz_actual Member Joined Jul 2017 Posts 824 EE 100% (3) DEU	Posted: 8/23/2023 8:39:11 PM EST [Last Edit: stiglitz_actual] [#3] For a range toy, Expert 9mm w/ match weight - it's a bullseye machine For a do-it-all shooter, .45 Tactical - runs everything from subsonic suppressed .45AARP through spicy .45Super for defense For lustful purposes, Match 9mm

QCMGR QC Doktor...soldier, scholar, funnyman, raconteur Joined Feb 2001 Posts 38038 EE 0% (0) AL, USA	Posted: 8/23/2023 8:47:11 PM EST [#4] Originally Posted By m6z: If you could only have one USP which one would it be? I've always wanted a USP, but I'm not about to start a collection.. What your "Forever" USP? "There can be only one!" View Quote USP Full Size .45
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ark-and-spark Team Member Joined Jun 2001 Posts 7373 EE 100% (628) OK, USA	Posted: 8/23/2023 8:59:57 PM EST [#5] Compact 45

sandyjack Member Joined Feb 2019 Posts 144 EE 100% (27) AZ, USA	Posted: 8/23/2023 9:25:15 PM EST [Last Edit: sandyjack] [#6] If you are looking for a diamond, USP Compact. Attached File If you are looking for your briefcase, USP full size. Attached File

gtsteve03 Joined Nov 2005 Posts 3575 EE 100% (92) GA, USA	Posted: 8/23/2023 9:27:55 PM EST [#7] HK45

Vanquish Member Joined Sep 2004 Posts 1903 EE 100% (135) SC, USA	Posted: 8/23/2023 10:02:22 PM EST [#8] USP Tactical chambered in 45. The 9mm USPs are fine, but I really like the 45acp variety. And the tactical model can have a can mounted on it for even more fun.

Bklyn_Irish As serious as dick cancer... Joined Jan 2003 Posts 10919 EE 100% (40) SC, USA	Posted: 8/24/2023 4:53:05 AM EST [Last Edit: Bklyn_Irish] [#9] The only one I have, and I practically stole it. Attached File
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Posted: 8/24/2023 6:48:32 AM EST

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Originally Posted By sandyjack:
If you are looking for a diamond, USP Compact.

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If you are looking for your briefcase, USP full size.

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I have both the 9c and 45f. I would keep the 45f if forced to choose.

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FastLoadGuy Joined Feb 2020 Posts 592 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 8/24/2023 7:25:52 AM EST [#11] Well, I have had the 9C longer than my others and it’s broken in really well so probably that. But I will say my 45ct is a close second, just don’t carry it as much. Really can’t go wrong with any of them honestly.

azmp5 Joined Aug 2005 Posts 8799 EE 100% (16) AZ, USA	Posted: 8/24/2023 8:07:17 AM EST [#12] That's a tough one OP. I've had my usp9c the longest out of all my ups's. That being said, it would be a tougher choice between my usp 9 tactical and usp 9 expert. If you don't ever plan on getting a suppressor then id day get the expert. Awesome handgun that takes everything you throw at it.

DrRockso Joined Feb 2022 Posts 329 EE 0% (0) IA, USA	Posted: 8/24/2023 8:11:40 AM EST [#13] 9mm Expert 18rd

Ameshawki Joined Apr 2001 Posts 30411 EE 0% (0) IA, USA	Posted: 8/24/2023 10:57:24 AM EST [#14] My only one is a full size 9mm. Bought it used a year or two ago. Not sure why I bought it exactly. Nice pistol, kind of big.

mew Joined Mar 2003 Posts 1143 EE 100% (98) FL, USA	Posted: 8/24/2023 4:34:27 PM EST [#15] I've had USP .45, USP-C 45, MARK 23, MARK 24 (aka HK 45c) VP9, P30, P30L. Now only 1 a USP .45 Expert, I love HK's.........

GaryT1776 Joined Dec 2007 Posts 9107 EE 100% (838) USA	Posted: 8/24/2023 6:59:21 PM EST [#16] USP 45 Expert with the standard adjustable sights replaced with HK adjustable night sights.

-OdieGreen- Member Joined Oct 2004 Posts 19363 EE 100% (11) USA	Posted: 8/24/2023 6:59:47 PM EST [#17] I was about to grab an expert until I learned the models with target sights can’t be cut for optics. So I guess the standard USP for my next buy.
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GaryT1776 Joined Dec 2007 Posts 9108 EE 100% (838) USA	Posted: 8/24/2023 7:00:41 PM EST [#18] Bought my first USP 45 in 1995. I’ve had all sorts of HKs since then. The USP45 in all of it’s forms is still “the” 45 to own.

freeride1 Joined Feb 2011 Posts 2730 EE 100% (67) VA, USA	Posted: 8/24/2023 10:41:11 PM EST [#19]

JohnnyLoco Joined Aug 2016 Posts 3553 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 8/24/2023 11:09:21 PM EST [Last Edit: JohnnyLoco] [#20] 45 compact. It’s the perfect size for a .45, slightly more compact than my Hk45c and I prefer the USP grip. I like the p30 for 9mm, p30sk to be exact.

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Posted: 8/25/2023 9:48:44 AM EST

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Originally Posted By JohnnyLoco:
45 compact. It’s the perfect size for a .45, slightly more compact than my Hk45c and I prefer the USP grip. I like the p30 for 9mm, p30sk to be exact.

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I was friends with a gun store owner that had one of the largest shops in the midwest. At one point he had over 5,000 guns ON THE FLOOR. I was around when he would close six-figure deals with a briefcase of cash. Through him I met people like Jerry Miculek (and shot with hiim), and members of the Beretta family. His store had RACKS of Cooper 57s with AA+ stocks and more on the floor for anyone to handle. His wife complained about the number of personal guns he owned (their house was filled with them). By the time he died, he had sold all of his personal guns except one. It was his carry HK USP45 Compact. I think that says a lot.

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Posted: 8/25/2023 9:59:32 AM EST

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Originally Posted By m6z:
If you could only have one USP which one would it be?

I've always wanted a USP, but I'm not about to start a collection..

What your "Forever" USP?

"There can be only one!"

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Well, if just for a collection piece, I'd get a full-size. The regular full-size, Elite, Expert, or Tactical will all serve you well.

The USP compacts are awesome. I like and own all 4 calibers. I prefer the 9mm/40sw compact grip frame as it is slightly smaller than the 45.

For me, the full size USPs are bed side and range guns. The USPc's still get carried from time to time making them more practical.

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patw Member Joined Aug 2005 Posts 8379 EE 100% (108) FL, USA	Posted: 8/25/2023 10:10:51 AM EST [#23] Like the others have already said, it depends on what it's use is. For overall, USP Compact in 9mm for myself.
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FriskyDillo Joined Oct 2022 Posts 500 EE 0% (0) MT, USA	Posted: 8/25/2023 2:13:40 PM EST [#24] .45 Tactical. I would like a compact tactical too, either in 9 or 45 Untitled by Frisky Dillo, on Flickr Untitled by Frisky Dillo, on Flickr

RSF45 Disciple of JMB Joined Feb 2004 Posts 6450 EE 100% (384) VA, USA	Posted: 8/25/2023 2:22:31 PM EST [#25] I'm in the minority here, for full size, 40. One of the smoothest shooting 40's IMO. Haven't owned or shot any of the compacts, but after reading posts above I might have to explorer that.
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rob78 Professional Hobbyist Joined Mar 2005 Posts 32622 EE 100% (21) TN, USA	Posted: 8/25/2023 3:53:00 PM EST [#26] Quote History Originally Posted By RSF45: I'm in the minority here, for full size, 40. One of the smoothest shooting 40's IMO. Haven't owned or shot any of the compacts, but after reading posts above I might have to explorer that. View Quote I prefer my 40c to the 9c or 45c. I shot it in IDPA for years against other more competition-friendly guns.
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Gthirteen Member Joined Jan 2007 Posts 4437 EE 100% (116) SC, USA	Posted: 8/25/2023 4:17:38 PM EST [#27] 9 compact is the best one.

McGruff1533 Joined Nov 2007 Posts 1552 EE 100% (13) MI, USA	Posted: 8/25/2023 7:15:59 PM EST [#28] I'm quite partial to my 9SD. It's previous owner added the match trigger and Jet Funnel magwell. I added the ambi safety/ decocker and like shooting it quite a bit. It's a really nice suppressor host.

Dirtynails Member Joined Sep 2019 Posts 1909 EE 100% (1) FL, USA	Posted: 8/25/2023 7:19:12 PM EST [#29] Quote History Originally Posted By Bklyn_Irish: The only one I have, and I practically stole it. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/33069/20230710_015559_jpg-2930206.JPG View Quote Make no mistake. This is the one.
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akethan 343 Joined Sep 2001 Posts 43479 EE 100% (288) IN, USA	Posted: 8/25/2023 7:23:25 PM EST [#30] Compact 9mm
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Nintendo64 Joined Sep 2020 Posts 292 EE 100% (30) LA, USA	Posted: 8/26/2023 9:47:05 AM EST [#31] Definitely the full size USP. It's just if you prefer the 45 or the 9mm. I have both. It is the best 45 on the market in my opinion -- I love mine. I also have the LEM and the regular DA/SA. Both are good, depends on what you want. I only use the standard cocked&locked -- I never use the DA.

GaryT1776 Joined Dec 2007 Posts 9131 EE 100% (838) USA	Posted: 8/26/2023 5:54:39 PM EST [#32] Quote History Originally Posted By rob78: I prefer my 40c to the 9c or 45c. I shot it in IDPA for years against other more competition-friendly guns. View Quote The USP40C with Lite LEM is one of the few guns I regret selling and I’ve been thru a lot of them.

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Posted: 8/26/2023 5:56:42 PM EST

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Originally Posted By Nintendo64:
Definitely the full size USP. It's just if you prefer the 45 or the 9mm. I have both.

It is the best 45 on the market in my opinion -- I love mine.

I also have the LEM and the regular DA/SA. Both are good, depends on what you want. I only use the standard cocked&locked -- I never use the DA.

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There isn’t a caliber or variant of USP I would turn down, but I think 45ACP is where they really stand out.

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Out of what's available. A USP9 full size. Just because I'm all consolidated on 9mm for my pistol cartridges (other than a decent stock of .357 for my revolver) and I never really liked the look of the square trigger guard that HK did on the Compact and newer models.

Now if I could fantasize a little. It would be a USP9SK. Same footprint as the P2000SK just with old-school USP lines. Slanted full-size trigger guard, gray molded frame (no Cerakote bullshit) and the USP-style slide stop modified to be ambi like on the P2000.

BigFatDog Member Joined Oct 2005 Posts 7396 EE 100% (11) TX, USA	Posted: 8/27/2023 11:30:56 AM EST [#35] I already did this exercise. I only have one USP. See my answer below. Although I may eventually add a 9mm.
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2PE119 Joined Jun 2020 Posts 1454 EE 100% (6) USA	Posted: 8/27/2023 8:01:03 PM EST [#36] Expert 9 and mk23 got both

TNC Festina Lente Joined Sep 2008 Posts 18861 EE 0% (0) WA, USA	Posted: 8/27/2023 8:44:42 PM EST [#37] Quote History Originally Posted By bcw107: Full size 45. Bought it in 1998 for $475 brand new. Carried it on duty for seven years. Still love that gun. View Quote Same here but I think I paid more. It will be the last gun I get rid of
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mc556 Ammo Addict Joined Dec 2005 Posts 9649 EE 100% (71) SC, USA	Posted: 8/28/2023 9:00:14 PM EST [#38] USP 45 of course
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Frank762 Member Joined Aug 2020 Posts 1121 EE 0% (0) WA, USA	Posted: 8/29/2023 7:48:42 PM EST [#39] I would have to pick the expert in 9mm.
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Plumber576 Member Joined Apr 2005 Posts 14911 EE 100% (8) OH, USA	Posted: 9/3/2023 9:19:53 AM EST [#40] USP Tactical 45.

Pair_of_ACES Joined May 2022 Posts 1935 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 9/4/2023 8:27:39 AM EST [#41] 110% the full sized USP45 Find me a better made, more reliable, 13 round .45 fighting pistol that can be had for less than a grand. Spoiler alert, you can’t. The USP9 is oversized for what you get, and the USPC45 loses out feature-wise to the HK45C. I have two, and I’d never sell them.

OldFrog Member Joined Dec 2012 Posts 248 EE 100% (56) VA, USA	Posted: 9/9/2023 5:58:37 PM EST [#42] This +1 Quote History Originally Posted By bcw107: Full size 45. Bought it in 1998 for $475 brand new. Carried it on duty for seven years. Still love that gun. View Quote
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tktm2001 Joined Jan 2013 Posts 1024 EE 100% (4) USA	Posted: 9/9/2023 6:54:47 PM EST [#43] I would avoid the full sized USP series unless it had a Stainless Steel slide; some of the black slides were not properly heat treated.

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Posted: 9/10/2023 10:25:27 AM EST

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Originally Posted By tktm2001:
I would avoid the full sized USP series unless it had a Stainless Steel slide; some of the black slides were not properly heat treated.

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Lumpy196 Lumpus Maximus Joined Aug 2002 Posts 52189 EE 100% (39) AZ, USA	Posted: 9/10/2023 10:49:17 AM EST [#45] I've never met anyone with a USP45 that whined they should have bought the littler one.
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Posted: 9/11/2023 12:38:07 PM EST

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Originally Posted By tktm2001:
I would avoid the full sized USP series unless it had a Stainless Steel slide; some of the black slides were not properly heat treated.

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Please cite the source of your information. The carbon slide ("black") USP full size is widely regarded as the most durable handgun ever made.

GaryT1776 Joined Dec 2007 Posts 9151 EE 100% (838) USA	Posted: 9/11/2023 12:41:43 PM EST [#47] I keep coming back to this thread because I want to change my answer, but I still think the USP45 Expert is "the one to rule them all". However, I would feel exceedingly well armed with ANY model in any caliber. In the 28 years I've owned them I have yet to have a single malfunction or parts failure. They are the quintessential "end of days" handgun.

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Posted: 9/11/2023 2:30:11 PM EST

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Originally Posted By GaryT1776:

Please cite the source of your information. The carbon slide ("black") USP full size is widely regarded as the most durable handgun ever made.

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Originally Posted By tktm2001:
I would avoid the full sized USP series unless it had a Stainless Steel slide; some of the black slides were not properly heat treated.

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Please cite the source of your information. The carbon slide ("black") USP full size is widely regarded as the most durable handgun ever made.

Never heard of the slide hardening issue before either.

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Posted: 9/11/2023 7:04:30 PM EST

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Originally Posted By rob78:

Never heard of the slide hardening issue before either.

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Originally Posted By GaryT1776:

Originally Posted By tktm2001:
I would avoid the full sized USP series unless it had a Stainless Steel slide; some of the black slides were not properly heat treated.

https://imgs.search.brave.com/r6t3mv7Ffclp8TuwLM7WuAHMjUI_QuHVabmAOLSxI2Q/rs:fit:500:0:0/g:ce/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cu/Z2VuaXRyb24uY29t/L0hhbmRndW5EQi9E/QkltYWdlcy9oay11/c3AtbWF0Y2gtc3Mu/Z2lm.jpeg

Please cite the source of your information. The carbon slide ("black") USP full size is widely regarded as the most durable handgun ever made.

Never heard of the slide hardening issue before either.

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Posted: 9/11/2023 8:12:18 PM EST

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Originally Posted By Slingblade2006:

#metoo. My black 45f is over 20 years old and has ate over 10k rounds. The only thing I have replaced is the original two 12rd mags. Actually I retired them from service. They still worked.

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My uncle is still carrying the 1995 USP45 I bought in ‘95 right after they hit the market. I shudder to think of that gun’s round count.

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