hk usp 40

Gray_Wolf said:

I'd recommend M&P, I have one in 9mm and it has been great! I really like this gun...

it's also a LOT cheaper than the HK and has superior ergonomics...

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That term superior ergonomics or even ergonomics in general are really only relative the person holding it. Glock and several other firearms make these claims too. Personally I feel the the 24/7 has the superior ergonomics of most all other firearms, followed by the Ruger 22 pistols and Olympics Wolverine 22cal pistol, which just enforces what I was saying about ergonomics and the user.

I have shot the M&P's and even though they are nice, I can't get past the fact that they are really a glorified Sigma and I had the misfortune of owning two when they first came out (and they sucked bad then) even though their problems are basically gone with later model. The troubles I and others had sticks in my mind... even though the M&P is a nice firearm and has never had the problems that were associated with the early Sigma, I just can't do it. 8)

And besides I haven't bought all the Taurus models yet

Gray_Wolf said:

I'd recommend M&P, I have one in 9mm and it has been great! I really like this gun...

it's also a LOT cheaper than the HK and has superior ergonomics...

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The M&P has the advantage over Glock, the XD, and the 24/7 as far as having interchangeable backstraps to accomodate all size hands. My hands are rather large and the M&P feels perfect with the largest palmswell intact. My wife has small hands and she says the gun feels great with the smallest palmswell. So it is a firearm that we both can use. I have a Glock 21 which is good for me, however her hands can barely get to the trigger. My 40 cal. 24/7 feels a tad bit small in my hands since the grip frame is considerably more narrow than the XD-40.

By the way, the HK USP is a shooter :thumb: :thumb:

In the end, you just need to go with what feels right as DRAEGER said. I don't think you could go wrong with any of the above stated firearms. They are all extremely reliable and will serve their owner well.

I can't speak for the rest of their line, but my HK is a precise nail driver. I have a USP .45 Elite. It works well with me and at 15 yards I will turn the entire X ring into a single hole. However, the Elite is a target pistol with o-ring barrel, hand-fitted slide, and Match trigger (smoother than glass). Mine came with 12 round mags, I had night sights installed. It is currently my favorite range gun and I am considering buying another one because I may wear this one out (you wouldn't think it possible, but I've dumped thousands of rounds through it so far and all things mechanical eventually wear out. I figure better to get it now before you can't find one).

Maybe my Millenium will be my other favorite range gun once I get the trigger a little smoother. I am optimistic I can enhance it with a little more work.


below is a link.
http://www.hkpro.com/uspelite.htm

I wouldn't sell anything to buy a P3AT, you can pick them up new as about the cheapest thing out there. I have one, it's okay. I can carry it anywhere without anyone knowing it's on me. However, anytime I can carry something bigger (read higher caliber), I do. It's one of those things you grab because it's all that will fit for what you are wearing or what you are doing.

You are not the only person that thinks HK is over-priced (it's all relative & everyone has an opinion). Mine is worth every penny I paid, it's a joy to shoot. There is a reason people love their HK's (again, it's just their opinion). It's a lot more fun to shoot than the Glock 36 I had, though I wish I had kept the 36....because I could carry it quite easy & it was .45 cal. I'd carry that over the P3AT anytime possible. The 36 is a good pistol.