USP 45 or ???

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dpetteys

Discussion Starter · Nov 14, 2001

I have been thinking I need to get a pistol I can beat up a little bit. My 1911 is kind of too nice. I would primarily bring it along when hiking or camping, for home defense and of course it would get a workout at the range.

Primarily I want a pistol that is reliable and easy to maintain. I have been thinking full size, and I would like to stick with .45 cal. A decent trigger is important. The more magazine capacity the better. Price is not a big deal but I don't want to get too carried away.

I have been leaning towards a HK USP 45. It seems to be my best bet so far.

I'm not a big fan of the Glock trigger. The Sig 220 is a contender, but it doesn't hold quite as much ammo as the HK.

Is there something else I should consider? I would appreciate any input.

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Electric_Armadillo

· #4 · Nov 14, 2001

The USP is a great gun, but it only holds 10 rounds. Also the 10 round HK mags are junk and are prone to breakeage. The 12 rounders are not. Unfortunately, the preban 12 rounders are going for over $100. Retail from HK mags hovers around $50.

Although the gun itself is fantastic, I'd either invest in the 12 rounders, or another gun.

-Proud owner of the Mark 23, + over 12 broken mag parts.

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Electric_Armadillo

· #16 · Nov 15, 2001

Originally posted by T.Labren:
And as for the mags breaking as E.A. states, I don't know what he does to break 12 magazines. I have only five and they all work 100%.

I only have four, but each has been sent back to HK-Sterling at least two times for the baseplate prong breakage. I shoot IDPA and IPSC, and I'm doing nothing more strenuous than ejecting a mag. An empty combat mag shouldn't break when it hits the ground.

The HK Compact has the well designed baseplates, and does not have this problem.

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