I own an HK Expert and Compact in 45 ACP. They are supremely reliable and well made guns but there are a few thing I am not wild about:
- high bore axis. In combination with the light polymer frame, both guns "roll" or "flip" more on recoil vs. a high-grip 1911 or P7
- for the USP, 10 round mags are very hard to load 10 rounds into, 9 seems to be the practical limit when loading by hand.
- the DA triggers on both guns are gritty, decidely not smooth. The "match trigger" SA on the Expert is OK but not like a SIG and a fare cry from a nice 1911.
- the 12 round "preban" USP mags are probably not pre-ban but unmarked post-ban imports. Very controversial in the HK community and not worth the possibility of a felony conviction.
If you're looking for a shooter - what about a loaded Springfield or a basic Kimber? If you want bullet-hose capacity, buy some extended 10-round mags.
[This message has been edited by psp (edited 11-14-2001).]
- high bore axis. In combination with the light polymer frame, both guns "roll" or "flip" more on recoil vs. a high-grip 1911 or P7
- for the USP, 10 round mags are very hard to load 10 rounds into, 9 seems to be the practical limit when loading by hand.
- the DA triggers on both guns are gritty, decidely not smooth. The "match trigger" SA on the Expert is OK but not like a SIG and a fare cry from a nice 1911.
- the 12 round "preban" USP mags are probably not pre-ban but unmarked post-ban imports. Very controversial in the HK community and not worth the possibility of a felony conviction.
If you're looking for a shooter - what about a loaded Springfield or a basic Kimber? If you want bullet-hose capacity, buy some extended 10-round mags.
[This message has been edited by psp (edited 11-14-2001).]
