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Posted: 9/16/2004 3:57:25 PM EDT
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The fullsize USPs have a dual recoil spring, one inside the other, that acts to reduce recoil. The compact USPs have a plastic buffer that surrounds the recoil spring, like a ShokBuff on a 1911, that cushions the rearward slide motion and reduces the felt recoil impulse. |
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Posted: 9/16/2004 4:49:16 PM EDT
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As stated above.... Just ignore H&K's ad copy - it is not the engineering marvel it leads you to believe. In fact, the USP series bore axis is relatively high, which tends to increase the muzzle flip a bit. Nothing awful or that can't be dealt with, but some folks don't like them for this reason.
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Posted: 9/16/2004 8:31:57 PM EDT
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I had not thought to consider the torque generated by the height of the bore axis...that is something to consider. Do the sig/glock also use any kind of similar recoil spring?
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Posted: 9/18/2004 11:52:27 AM EDT
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Bore height and how it relates to your interaction with the pistol is completely subjective. I can't recommend enough shooting the pistols you're interested in before you decide.
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Posted: 9/19/2004 2:49:38 AM EDT
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I agree with this, on top of that the slide is like a tank driving back and forth on the frame it's big and heavy I still love everything about it though. |
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Posted: 9/20/2004 6:23:18 PM EDT
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I own a full size .45 and a compact 9mm. The full size is great to shoot. Better shooting than my previous .45s (G21 and Ruger). I don't think that little peice of plastic on the compacts make much difference. My 9mm clearly has more felt recoil than the full size .45.
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Posted: 10/4/2004 11:06:35 AM EDT
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I tried a USP .45, compaired to my colt or glock increased the muzzle flip was noticable. The slide felt like a iron weight on rollers sliding back and forth when firing. I like the pistol otherwise, but would not buy one because of this sensation. |
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Posted: 10/11/2004 2:02:34 PM EDT
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I just ordered a fullsize USP .45 full frame Var. 2. Should be coming in around 15 Nov. Didn't know the USP had a dual recoil spring, but the concept I know dates back at least to the M2 .50.
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