USP Compact owners chime in

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Posted: 10/3/2001 3:35:13 PM EDT

is it worth buying?
i want a 45 for carry and this one has caught my eye.

reliabilty?
durability?
accuracy?
which sights to get?

thanks

Posted: 10/3/2001 8:25:56 PM EDT

[#1]

where is the best place to buy one?

i figure im lookin at about $650 or so for a new one, is that about right?

thanks

Posted: 10/3/2001 8:29:18 PM EDT

[#2]

I have a USP Compact .45.....and I absolutely love it. Every bit as good as any Glock, SIG, or Walther, and I own all of the above.

Reliability and durability are second to none. Accuracy, from this compact .45 is fantastic.

Any decent gun shop should carry them. Where do you live?

Posted: 10/3/2001 8:31:02 PM EDT

[#3]

I have 2 and they are just plain awesome. One in 9mm, and a stainless in .40. No failures ever, with over 2000 rounds thru each.

The cheapest place that I know of is [url]www.mcdonaldtactical.com[/url] $596.55 for SS, and $560.55 for blued.

The 9 is loosig it's finish on the corners from holster wear. The stainless .40, which has seen more holster use, looks brand new.

Posted: 10/3/2001 8:31:54 PM EDT

[#4]

They are excellent guns. Very reliable, built like a rock, and extremely accurate. I bought one and was going to let my wife have it but its to big for her hands. If you're interested its chambered in .40, has stainless slide, 1 10rnd mag, and new Fobus 360 Roto Holster. Contact me off the list [email][email protected][/email]

Posted: 10/3/2001 8:34:31 PM EDT

[#5]

M4 is right on the money. I have a fullsize and compact in .45 and they are my favorites. I went through many others (glock,1911's,rugers etc..) these are the creme of the crop.
As for where to get one, I shopped around for several weeks before I found the best price. so persistance pays.
[:D]

Posted: 10/3/2001 8:39:15 PM EDT

[#6]

Got one in 9mm, kick and muzzle flip is a little more than the full size, but it's a joy to shoot.

Paid $550 for mine ANIB private sale. $600 would be a good deal for you, $650 new is acceptable with the standard 2 mags, case and operation booklet/warranty card

Posted: 10/3/2001 8:41:27 PM EDT

[#7]

about how much should i be lookin at for a new one?

i figure around $650 or so but less would be great :)

does McDonald tactical only sell to law enforcement? they have prices listed for them...

thanks again guys

OH! one more question, does this thing REALLY screw up brass like most HK's?

Posted: 10/3/2001 8:44:48 PM EDT

[#8]

I've heard of plenty of people who have bought from McDonald. Contact them before you discount it as LE only.

Top of their page says "TACTICAL EQUIPMENT FOR POLICE AND INDIVIDULES."

Bad speller, but I'm sure it means he sells to civies.

Posted: 10/3/2001 9:28:44 PM EDT

[#9]

It's for LE only? No wonder their Beta-C mags are only $202.

Posted: 10/3/2001 9:29:49 PM EDT

[#10]

I carry the Compact USP in 40 caliber with a stainless steel slide. It has never failed me or malfunctioned. It's a breeze to clean up after shooting too.

You wont regret getting one.

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Posted: 10/3/2001 9:41:22 PM EDT

[#11]

My first was a usp9c and then got a usp40c. I love them. they are excellent pistols. get it, you won't regret it.

In A World of Compromise, Some Don't

Posted: 10/3/2001 10:04:36 PM EDT

[#12]

SkaerE - I have .45F in HE and a .45C in SS.

Today in the shop the prices were as follows:

.45F in HE - $730.00
.45C in HE - $750.00
.45C in SS - $780.00

I also have PT night sights. I have Trijicons on my full size - get Trijicons. (@ $100.00)

I carry and compete with them - love them. Just glad I don't have to buy them again - way too expensive.

Posted: 10/3/2001 10:07:15 PM EDT

[#13]

Yup, USP45CSS. Sits in pistol safe gathering dust while Glock30 goes everywhere w/me.

Posted: 10/4/2001 3:29:28 AM EDT

[#14]

what are the HK factory night sights?

Posted: 10/4/2001 3:47:29 AM EDT

[#15]

I have a USP compact in .40. My only complaint is the lack of pre-ban mags (they weren't manufactured until after 94). They are also a little wider (especially .45) than the typicaly pistol advertised as "compact".

Rocko

Posted: 10/4/2001 4:05:45 AM EDT

[#16]

I also own the HK USP.45C. Wonderful gun! I have put several thousand rounds through mine with no problems whatsoever. I prefer the HE finish to the stainless.

Tyler

Posted: 10/4/2001 4:25:40 AM EDT

[#17]

Th only think I dont like about my HK USP c45, is that I cant detail strip and clean the slide without removing the roll pins. you cant get to the firing pin or remove the extractor claw without doing so.

M.

Posted: 10/4/2001 6:06:28 AM EDT

[#18]

I have both a fullsize 45 and a 40C. They are by far my favorites. They are very reliable and very sweet shooting. For comparison sake I personally own an early Taurus 92, a CZ75, & B. Buckmark, and used to have a Kimber. I have shot Glocks, rugers, and Sigs. I would not trade the USP for anything out there.

Posted: 10/4/2001 6:37:32 AM EDT

[#19]

I don't have the compact, but I have a full size USP 40. Very accurate , extremely reliable, and easy to clean. I want another in the compact version. I really like the stainless.

Posted: 10/4/2001 6:44:40 AM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:
I prefer the HE finish to the stainless.

Tyler

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Me too

Posted: 10/4/2001 8:19:44 AM EDT

[#21]

Got a USPc in 9mm, bought it NIB with four HK 13 round magazines. I have the HE finish and love it.

It's an accurate, reliable design and like said before a breeze to maintain.

Kuiper

Posted: 10/4/2001 8:33:35 AM EDT

[#22]

really? i thought there were no preban mags since it came out after '94

am i confused or is some other pistol i am thinking about?

can you get +1 or 2 extenders for the 45 mags?
since they have the grip extensions anyways...

Posted: 10/4/2001 8:35:25 AM EDT

[#23]

I have gotten to play with my friends since he bought the compact while I bought the full size. It shoots like an HK pistol should. Little more recoil than fullsize, but nothing noticeably different.
Get one,
Ice

Posted: 10/4/2001 8:45:55 AM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:
really? i thought there were no preban mags since it came out after '94

am i confused or is some other pistol i am thinking about?

can you get +1 or 2 extenders for the 45 mags?
since they have the grip extensions anyways...

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Kuiper is not in the US.

Posted: 10/4/2001 8:46:58 AM EDT

[#25]

what is the HE finish? is that the regular "blueing?" what exactly is it? how does it hold up?

thanks again

Posted: 10/4/2001 8:55:30 AM EDT

[#26]

HE = Hostile Environment finish. It pretty durable, but in my experience, the SS hold up better. BTW, did you ever contact the guys at McDonald? I'm pretty sure you can buy from them...cheap!

Posted: 10/4/2001 10:37:08 AM EDT

[#27]

yeah i sure did get ahold of them

H&K USP45 Compact blue $657.00 + $22.00 shipping

LE discount was $100 aparantly

thanks again

Posted: 10/4/2001 10:48:11 AM EDT

[#28]

I had a USPC40 and I was pretty disappointed with the trigger. It was really rough, almost as bad as my Taurus PT140, that has since been traded. I traded my HK for a Kimber Pro Carry and I am quite happy.

Posted: 10/4/2001 11:34:19 AM EDT

[#29]

Quoted:
yeah i sure did get ahold of them

H&K USP45 Compact blue $657.00 + $22.00 shipping

LE discount was $100 aparantly

thanks again

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Sorry about that...I've always heard that they would give the LE price to civies...guess that info was wrong or they stopped that practice.

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