Got a new toy today - I traded my Springfield TRP for a USP 9mm and some cash. I went to all the trouble of refinishing that 1911, but I just wasn't shooting very accurately w/ it. My SW99 is actually my fav gun, but I did pretty good w/ this one at the range.
I like that the USP can be carried cocked and locked, if you wish... PLus, while the DA pull is obviously heavy, kinda like any SA/DA gun. The SA pull is really nice. It breaks very nicely.
I don't think I will hard chrome the slide like I did w/ my other 2 polymer guns. I had some issues with Tripp Research in getting my 1911 right, and I'm kinda fed up w/ them. I sent part of the gun back a 2nd time, and would have had to do so again next week.
Very nice. My next pistol will be a USP or A Sig P226R, havent decided yet. My grandson got a USP45 for his birthday. Unfortunately he lives in Arizona so it will be a while before I get to shoot it.
Sigs never caught my interest until very recently. I've been checking out various models lately. I can't wait for the SAS models (the ones w/ the wooden grips and two tone gun) to come out in other calibers besides .40 S&W. There may be a Sig in my future
Went to the range again yesterday. Took the USP and my Glock 34 - I haven't shot the 34 in a few months. It is my nightstand gun, but it doesn't get much range use.
Anyway, i shot better with the USP - It is a very good gun. Watch out for the plastic checkering, though. It is very sharp - but the gun won't slip in your hands, that is for sure.
The SA break on the trigger is one of the best I've had on a DA/SA. I haven't seen any equivalent to a "D" spring to lower the DA pull. But w/ the thumb safety on the frame, it doesn't matter. Since I'm used to 1911s, I keep the pistol cocked and locked all the time.
I just saw this thread, welcome to the world of HK. I bought a USP 45 in the ealy 90's when they still were getting a foothold in the US market. It is the only pistol Ihave never thought about trading or selling. I have yet to find ANY pistol with the reliability/accuracy combo anywhere. I now own 3 HK's USP 45/USP 40 SS/ and my fovorite the 40 EXPERT. Only bad thing about HK is there is not a ton of aftermarket available, and parts are rather expensive when you find them.
I converted teh Stainless 40 to a Match clone, the parts cost more than the gun itself, but it is fun.
Actually, I made another post yesterday - don't know if you noticed - I got a compact USP in 9mm yesterday afternoon. Now I have a fullsize and compact. The fullsize is more accurate at the range, but I always have a tendancy to shoot compact guns not quite as well. For pure range use, I like 4" barrels or longer. But, it is a nice gun. I got the compact because I like the ability to keep the gun cocked and locked (w/ the frame safety).
See, I don't think my pics are that great - I have seen some that make me jeolous. I just try to do the best I can. Thanks, though...
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