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Posted: 3/11/2018 8:15:00 PM EDT

If you were going to have one HK pistol to serve both CCW and nightstand, camping, HD duties which would it be and why?

Posted: 3/11/2018 9:27:34 PM EDT

[#1]

Well, right now it'd be this

VP9 Full by FredMan, on Flickr

Posted: 3/11/2018 10:04:18 PM EDT

[#2]

The HK45CT was my choice for those roles. The threaded barrel isn't all that important unless you have a suppressor, but it comes standard with tritium sights and 10rd mags, so it was worth it to me (especially at current price of around $800).

Posted: 3/11/2018 10:30:49 PM EDT

[#3]

USP 9 which i already carry daily.

Posted: 3/12/2018 9:33:05 AM EDT

[#4]

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What is your carry set up, that is a big girl!

Posted: 3/12/2018 9:39:05 AM EDT

[#5]

I like the P30 as the frame options to me, are the best in any handgun available now. AIM has the P30s in 9mm with the grey frame for only $549.00. I am seriously tempted.

Posted: 3/12/2018 9:59:44 AM EDT

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I like the P30 as the frame options to me, are the best in any handgun available now. AIM has the P30s in 9mm with the grey frame for only $549.00. I am seriously tempted.

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Wow that is a screaming good deal

Posted: 3/12/2018 10:22:12 AM EDT

[#7]

Love my P30. I have the light LEM.

My son doesn't shoot as much as I do so I bought him a P30 in DA/SA. Once he gets more time on it, maybe a couple of years, if he wants the LEM then we can convert it if they have a kit, or sell that one and either give him mine, and I'll get a P30L, or buy him one.

Posted: 3/12/2018 10:25:09 AM EDT

[#8]

1. If you're a striker fired guy then go with a VP9.
2. If you're a hammer fired guy then go with a P30.

Posted: 3/12/2018 11:21:44 AM EDT

[#9]

Your camping requirement really throws a wrench into this for me. I'm working on getting a USP .45 for this purpose as I slowly break away from revolvers as outdoor pistols. That said I can't manage to hide a G17 no matter how I carry it, so that obviously wouldn't work for me.

In lieu of that I guess I'd stick with what I've already got and say USP Compact 9mm seeing as it's done all those things for me in the past and I never really felt under prepared with it.

Posted: 3/12/2018 11:32:43 AM EDT

[#10]

USP Compact!

Posted: 3/12/2018 11:43:24 AM EDT

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Your camping requirement really throws a wrench into this for me. I'm working on getting a USP .45 for this purpose as I slowly break away from revolvers as outdoor pistols. That said I can't manage to hide a G17 no matter how I carry it, so that obviously wouldn't work for me.

In lieu of that I guess I'd stick with what I've already got and say USP Compact 9mm seeing as it's done all those things for me in the past and I never really felt under prepared with it.

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Should note that I have an AR that rides along as well...

Posted: 3/12/2018 11:45:52 AM EDT

[#12]

P30

Posted: 3/12/2018 12:10:32 PM EDT

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In that case a USP Compact 9mm is the best thing HK ever made IMO. Very robust, well made handgun.

Posted: 3/12/2018 12:34:05 PM EDT

[#14]

Get a p30sk for the every duty gun. Factory extended 15 round mags mag it handle like a full size.

Posted: 3/12/2018 7:36:16 PM EDT

[#15]

I made the decision today and bought my one and only HK. I wanted a pistol for the range and night stand. Picked up P30L out the door for $550. No sales tax in OR.

Posted: 3/12/2018 7:42:21 PM EDT

[#16]

USP Compact .40.
Enough power, capacity, small enough to conceal, large enough to shoot with a full(ish) grip, built like a tank.
There are others that serve certain requirements better but none that beat it in all categories.

Posted: 3/12/2018 7:55:46 PM EDT

[#17]

jdad, nice score on the P30L. Of course you know you have to post pics or it didn't happen. Threads like this make it hard for me not to buy something.

Posted: 3/12/2018 8:05:03 PM EDT

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jdad, nice score on the P30L. Of course you know you have to post pics or it didn't happen. Threads like this make it hard for me not to buy something.

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No need to post a photo. They all look the same. Thousands of photos online.....all the same. Now if this was a pre-WW2 levergun, with walnut and blued steel, I would post a bragging rights photo.

Posted: 3/12/2018 8:15:26 PM EDT

[#19]

P2000 is my choice. It's G19 sized and I shoot it very well. It's my carry gun.

Posted: 3/12/2018 8:21:25 PM EDT

[#20]

P7 M13 duh

Posted: 3/12/2018 8:21:34 PM EDT

[#21]

LOL @ I'm only going to buy ONE HK.

You will buy more. Start with a VP9 or P30.

Posted: 3/12/2018 8:26:25 PM EDT

[#22]

HK45CT is the answer.

Posted: 3/13/2018 8:07:02 AM EDT

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LOL @ I'm only going to buy ONE HK.

You will buy more. Start with a VP9 or P30.

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This.

Started with VP9, P30SK & now USP45T.

There will be more.

Posted: 3/13/2018 10:38:16 AM EDT

[#24]

Another vote for the P30 or VP9.

Posted: 3/13/2018 1:02:38 PM EDT

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LOL @ I'm only going to buy ONE HK.

You will buy more. Start with a VP9 or P30.

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I started with the VP9 and now trying to decide on which HK will be next. HK makes some really nice handguns.

Posted: 3/13/2018 8:35:13 PM EDT

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Get a p30sk for the every duty gun. Factory extended 15 round mags mag it handle like a full size.

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This, except I would choose the VP9sk.

Posted: 3/13/2018 8:57:53 PM EDT

[#27]

The one I have now.

Posted: 3/13/2018 9:00:20 PM EDT

[#28]

P7m8!

Posted: 3/13/2018 9:27:08 PM EDT

[#29]

USP .45

Posted: 3/13/2018 11:52:57 PM EDT

[#30]

Only one I just don't like being constrained like this

USP .45 if you could conceal it lol
My EDC can change but I carry a p30sk with the factory 13rd mag most days. I like it better than my vp9sk but I am happy to carry either.
I love my usp9 but the 30sk carries the best of them all. With the camping aspect what is your worry 2 or 4 leg predators?

Posted: 3/14/2018 5:38:46 PM EDT

[#31]

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Only one I just don't like being constrained like this

USP .45 if you could conceal it lol
My EDC can change but I carry a p30sk with the factory 13rd mag most days. I like it better than my vp9sk but I am happy to carry either.
I love my usp9 but the 30sk carries the best of them all. With the camping aspect what is your worry 2 or 4 leg predators?

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Two. Maybe a breed of peace. Camping is a secondary concern.

Posted: 3/14/2018 8:07:14 PM EDT

[#32]

If I could only own one, HK USP45 V1. If I am allowed 2, my second HK would be a P30L V3.

Posted: 3/15/2018 12:32:07 AM EDT

[#33]

USPc .45 is my daily carry and is what I would keep if I could only have one. Would rather have my MK23 if concealment wasn't a factor. P7M8 if concealed carry was the only mission.

Sounds like I need a minimum of 3 HKs.

Posted: 3/15/2018 7:48:34 AM EDT

[#34]

OP, for only one I would opt for the USP .45 Compact. Insanely accurate gun.

Perhaps a close second would be a USP 9mm Tactical/SD with a mag well. Mag well allows 18rd mags to be flush fit. Threaded bbl allows suppressor use at home.

P7M8 is a close third option.

Posted: 3/15/2018 9:22:18 PM EDT

[#35]

USP Compact, LEM

Posted: 3/16/2018 2:30:04 PM EDT

[#36]

My one would be a USP Compact v3 9mm with some night sights. For nightstand duty I put a TLR-3 on it.

Posted: 3/16/2018 10:06:58 PM EDT

[#37]

Usp9 compact loaded with 13 rounds of +p+
You can swap the 13 rounders for fullsize mags on the nightstand.

Night sights.

+p+ 9mm in a Usp is no joke.

Posted: 3/17/2018 8:15:55 AM EDT

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Posted: 3/17/2018 8:59:27 AM EDT

[#39]

VP9SK with the new factory 13 round magazines.

Posted: 3/17/2018 5:34:05 PM EDT

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P7 M13 duh

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AAAARRRRGGGHHH!
I shot a buddys p7m8 today. I am jelly. Here is my HK family for now.

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Posted: 3/17/2018 5:37:04 PM EDT

[#41]

HK45 or P30L

Posted: 3/17/2018 5:37:07 PM EDT

[#42]

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God, I hate you!

Posted: 3/17/2018 6:23:02 PM EDT

[#43]

I would pick the USP9c or HK45C

I wish I could find a USP45CT somewhere.

Posted: 3/18/2018 7:04:47 PM EDT

[#44]

USP 45 v9

Posted: 3/18/2018 10:51:55 PM EDT

[#45]

If I only had 1 HK, I would choose the P30L DA/SA and the VP9 as a close 2nd.
My EDC is the VP9 because I am a slightly better shot with the VP9, but my nightstand gun is the P30L which I keep in a Stealth Tactical handgun safe with simplex lock next to my bed.
I prefer the P30L DA/SA as a night stand gun because it is not stored in a holster and the trigger is heavier in DA and I figure it has less of a chance for AD in the dark when the adrenaline might be a bit more active. I prefer the trigger on the VP9, but for a nightstand gun the P30L gives me better peace of mind.
I also have to consider that my wife has access to the nightstand gun, and since she doesn't get out to the range as often as I would like her to so the P30L DA/SA trigger is preferred for this purpose.