Nice work ship!!!

Gun is really starting to grow on me.

Betcause of a slight hand tremor in my left arm due to a childhood injury, and my asthma medicine (which speeds up your heard), I can never shoot the groups that I want to. But, that 49 I did w/ my P99 is damn, damn good for me. Anyway, I've gotten about as well as I can shoot with the P99. But, this USPc is giving me something to practic with and actually make progress. So, that's why I have been enjoying it so much and taking it to the range w/ me everytime on my last few trips.

Next thing you know you'll be stashing that P99 in the safe and holstering the USP!!!!!

That'll never happen - Even though I shot a higher score with it yesterday than I did my P99c, I still shoot a tighter group with the P99c (and, I've only put about 1/2 the number of rounds thru my P99c compared to the HK). And, if I were to carry the HK, I may as well just carry my fullsize P99 - (which I shoot VERY well with)

But, I do like the gun a lot. It is giving me a challenge at the range, and I am actually getting results (compared w/ a gun that you just never improve with). My P99 shoots so well, but its not much of a challenge. I shoot it better than I do any other gun, but its kinda the same trip everytime I go, with a few plus or minuses depending if I am having an off day.

If I ever do compettion shooting, I will use the P99. When I requalify next year, I will use the P99. If something happened and I needed a gun for self defense - I would choose the P99 first.

But, the USPc is no slouch, and its fun to see some improvement with it over time. I can see my skill level has gone up a bit because in times past, I totally sucked when I shot a sub 4" barreled gun. And, I shoot both guns a LOT better than I did the Glock 26 I carried for 8 years. So, had I not found the P99c, I probably would be carrying the HK

I have been practicing with my compact too. I'm getting better with it. It is nice having the compact and full size that feel similiar when sooting one after another.

I had a fullsize too, earlier this year - but I ended up getting rid of it, as it was too large for my hands 1 handed. But, for some reason, I didn't shoot that gun low. The compact is the one that took me all the practice to get better with it.

Right out of the box I shot the USPf and Tac lights out. Took some practice with the compact and alot with the sk.

Originally Posted by Shipwreck

It wasn't until I shot about 800 rounds thru it before I stopped shooting low with it.

+1 with mine, lol. I've been thinking about ordering a lower front sight, but jeez...how much shorter can it be?

Well, keep at it - U will get to where U should be w/ enough practice with it.... I almost did that - sent it back for a new sight.... Then I finally "got it"

Originally Posted by z28smokin

Right out of the box I shot the USPf and Tac lights out. Took some practice with the compact and alot with the sk.

Same here! When I got my Tac I had no problems grouping with it. I find that I flinch a little with the compact. IT's weird! Well, at least the thing is accurate!

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I just got a USPc 40 LEM. Used to shooting a Glock and I too am shooting low. What am I doing wrong? I will admit, this USP is more accurate than a glock!

Isn't it cool to see the practice making a difference? Of course, when I have a good day with my USP I spoil it a little by remembering that the HK is supposed to be accurate...

Seriously, I'm happy for you.

Now, move the target out some more...

Originally Posted by TJS

I just got a USPc 40 LEM. Used to shooting a Glock and I too am shooting low. What am I doing wrong? I will admit, this USP is more accurate than a glock!

U just gotta keep shooting it, as per my above comments. I have heard from many others on other forums of the same issue with the compact, for whatever reason..... Keep practicing. It was about 800 rounds before I got good enough w/ it.

I was a few Inches low at first with my P2000...after about 200 rounds it got better, still about 3" low tho. When I get frustrated I use a sandbag and shoot 5 round groups...nice to see 1 inch groups dead on bullseye.

I replaced the medium backstrap with the small one yesterday...I'm going to see if it makes a difference for me...if not i'll try the larger ones.

Just have to shoot both new HKs it's a learning curve but I really enjoy getting to know the HKs.

which models?

My HKUSPCompacts .45&.40

I replaced the medium backstrap with the small one yesterday...I'm going to see if it makes a difference for me

Well, it made a world of a difference to switch to the small backstrap!



this is way better then before & dead on target...this is the best group I've ever shot un-supported , well...at least with a non 1911...

Hey Shipwreck; I'll let you try my P2000 with the small backstrap...most likely you won't be shooting low like with your USPC...

Well, my USPc is really growing on me. I've been taking it to the range the past few weeks, and I'm not shooting low w/ it anymore. I'm starting to like it a lot. I obviously still shoot my P99 better still, but the USPc does have a 3.5 inch barrel.

Anyway, I'm really liking the gun now

that's good to hear!

Yes, I am giving my 67 year old mother shooting lessons. I'm taking that gun for me to shoot while we are there to try and "learn" something myself. I've taken it a few weeks in a row now and I am so glad I didn't sell it.

are you hitting point of aim now? I do with my P2000 now after some dry firing practice and replacing the grip piece with a small one. I love this gun. Is your mom out-shooting you yet? :P

No, my mom has a LOT of work to do. .

As for the USPc, yes, I am hitting point of aim now. I would still use my P99 if I was doing the monthly shooting contests we do here - but I am doing very well with the USPc. I am so glad I sold the Glock instead.