Posted: 10/28/2014 1:14:37 PM EDT
| Every USP I see in 9 or 45 is way more expensive and hard to find than the 40s. I see 40s and 40Cs all day long, and am interested in trading a PPK/S for one. Am I missing something? |
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Every USP I see in 9 or 45 is way more expensive and hard to find than the 40s. I see 40s and 40Cs all day long, and am interested in trading a PPK/S for one. Am I missing something? Nothing wrong with a USP in .40 aside from the fact that the .40 S&W cartridge is starting to decline in popularity somewhat, but thats not the fault of the pistol. The USP line began with the .40, so it was purpose built to handle the higher recoil of .40 cartridge. The .40 is still a completely viable SD round, ammo is plentiful and will continue to be so for a long time. The HK USP will outlast you, so it's a good gun to have around. |
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I love my USP C .40 and P2000SK .40. The .40 recoil in them feels much softer than other brands .40's Ive shot. The .40 versions are slightly heavier than the 9mm versions. I do prefer 9mm and .45 over the .40's in general though. I only own those two .40 HK's because they were $100 less than their other caliber versions. Id buy them again though.
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Quoted: Can't go wrong with the best cartridge in the world. .40 S&W Now & Forever!  I want a full size again, I had one briefly and traded it for my .40SK, which gets much more use, but I still miss the thing.
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| dont wanna hijack the thread or anything but i recently bought a sig 229 and while i was in the gunshop there was a HK USP .40 for sale ...looked mint... not sure what variant (if that matters any) but it almost looked like a safe queen on how clean it was. They were only asking $450.00... does that seem like a good buy?!!? |
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Quoted: dont wanna hijack the thread or anything but i recently bought a sig 229 and while i was in the gunshop there was a HK USP .40 for sale ...looked mint... not sure what variant (if that matters any) but it almost looked like a safe queen on how clean it was. They were only asking $450.00... does that seem like a good buy?!!? |
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Quoted: I bought my .40 USP full size with all of the expectations of a great gun. I could not get accurate with it. I gave it to my son. Bought a USP .45c and it out shoots 1911's. I wanted to love it, but it would not love me back....  Very strange, mine shoots very accurately. Friends who shoot it are surprised at the accuracy too. |
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I have a USPC in .40, main carry piece, and it really shoots soft. I've carried a Glock M22 at work for thirteen years and many times I've wished it shot as nice as my HK. The USPC is my only .40 and I love it but I do wish I would of purchased it in 9mm, maybe some day I'll add one in 9mm. For the right price I wouldn't hesitate to grab a full size USP .40.
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....in all seriousness, just like said above..... .40 is becoming unpopular-ish....Me personally, I hate the bastard round. 
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I bought my USP 40 in 1994. And if I had it to do over, I'd still be an owner of a USP 40. As mentioned, it started life, designed for the 40 S&W cartridge. And is probably why more 40's are found on the used market.
To this day, I've experienced zero malfunctions with my USP 40. And the first couple years of ownership, I put many rounds down the tube of it. Including my own reloaded ammunition. It's a tough, accurate pistol and IMHO, the USP set the standards for what we have today in the marketplace. |
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Their kinda big, chambered in .40 and have a funky rail. As long as none of those are deal killers they are excellent. At some of the deals I've seen recently ($400-450) they are a good buy. Just buy a GG&G flashlight mount. I have a TLR-1s mounted on my Full size USP 40. HK 40 and 40 compact Flashlight Mount |
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Just buy a GG&G flashlight mount. I have a TLR-1s mounted on my Full size USP 40. HK 40 and 40 compact Flashlight Mount Quoted:
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Their kinda big, chambered in .40 and have a funky rail. As long as none of those are deal killers they are excellent. At some of the deals I've seen recently ($400-450) they are a good buy. Just buy a GG&G flashlight mount. I have a TLR-1s mounted on my Full size USP 40. HK 40 and 40 compact Flashlight Mount I know those exist, I would prefer not to need one. Wouldn't stop me from buying one but it is an issue to consider. |
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Quoted: Their kinda big, chambered in .40 and have a funky rail. As long as none of those are deal killers they are excellent. At some of the deals I've seen recently ($400-450) they are a good buy. I enjoy my .40 USP. I'm a Glock guy but I am glad I own a .40 USP.
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The .40 is a good size. It is about the same as my Beretta 96. The .45 USP is huge. It is bigger then my FNP 45 in my opinion. The light rail works with a Insight UTL and I had mine upgraded with a LED bulb. If not, everyone makes an adapter for it. I enjoy my .40 USP. I'm a Glock guy but I am glad I own a .40 USP. Quoted:
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Their kinda big, chambered in .40 and have a funky rail. As long as none of those are deal killers they are excellent. At some of the deals I've seen recently ($400-450) they are a good buy. I enjoy my .40 USP. I'm a Glock guy but I am glad I own a .40 USP. The Beretta 96 is kinda big too. That may not make a difference depending on what you are doing with it but I wouldn't choose one for CCW. |
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Quoted: The Beretta 96 is kinda big too. That may not make a difference depending on what you are doing with it but I wouldn't choose one for CCW. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Their kinda big, chambered in .40 and have a funky rail. As long as none of those are deal killers they are excellent. At some of the deals I've seen recently ($400-450) they are a good buy. I enjoy my .40 USP. I'm a Glock guy but I am glad I own a .40 USP. The Beretta 96 is kinda big too. That may not make a difference depending on what you are doing with it but I wouldn't choose one for CCW. |