Fun Gun Reviews the HK USP Pistol. Universal Self-Loading Pistol that is in the tradition of HK Quality. This is one incredible handgun! Thanks for watching! Sootch00
I've owned this gun since 1998, shot thousands of rounds thru it. No failures...ever. The pinnacle of 40 cal. A bit on the pricey side but worth it. For those who know...
You have helped making my decision on which pistol to get so much easier. When dealing with 700-1000 dollars, I wanted to make sure I got the right gun for me. You have helped tremendously with these videos. Thank you!
I might get a USP in 9mm because I like the idea of having an overbuilt gun chambered in a caliber that’s going to have a difficult time wearing it out.
@@a1phamalestud No 9mm +p+ has about 42,000psi while 40 S&W has only 35,000psi. The Bundeswehr German army shot their USP in 9mm for years with very hot overpressure loads that where designed for the HK MP5. It leads to slide cracks. After that they switched to normal NATO loads which is like strong +p. I have never heard of a USP 40S&W with such problems.
I own one since 1996... trusted and reliable.. never a missfire,stupendous performance , excellent build quality always attracts attention at the range... what a gun! Thank you guys at H&K.. Much appreciated!
I have a .45 with the stainless slide. I’ve owned mine since 1998 and will never get rid of this gun. It’s the best shooting gun I’ve owned. Great review!
My son recently purchased a used H&K USP 45 in very good condition at Calabras in Ft. Mill, SC for $500 and change. He hasn't fired it yet, but I know he'll love it.
On my personal experience,Among 40 S&W,H.K USP 40 is best! Sig and Glock couldn't follow Two Shot in Single Hole at 7 yard.(Around Penny Size.) After this,I was disappointed of others.-After this H.K became my first choice. It is handy,durable,laborship,design,weight with Variant 3 Version.-I didn't need any hesitation of H.K.
I just traded a Sig P229 for one of these, both in .40, and couldn't be happier. The USP 40 feels like it's all business, made for duty. It lends a sense of confidence that few other pistols are able to. Built for combat. Thanks sootch. Another outstanding review!
Nice Sootch! My USP 40 is a 95 model and I am the original owner. It is still my favorite pistol and still has NEVER failed. I swear not a single failure in 17 years! So glad you got one. I know you have been after one.
They changed the recoil assembly. They make a dual captive spring setup so you don't have to mess around with it. You may want to look into it. Nice to see you are finally getting on the USP band wagon. I love my USP 45. They are amazing guns. They run hard, and run forever.
I love my USP40 and my USP45. Very reliable no malfunctions, misfires or jam ups. The USP9C will be my next handgun however I’ve been I’m thinking of getting a HK P2000 in 9mm or .40
Nice review; always appreciate the accuracy and quality of the information you provide. The H&K USP 45 one of the most accurate, comfortable, fun and overall best 45s I have ever owned. I do wish they had compatible mags (like Glock) between different sizes of guns in the same caliber. FYI, a company GG&G, Inc makes a rail converting the proprietary rail to a standard pictinny so you will be able to use accessories like a Glock flashlight and laser attachment (highly recommended). Good luck.
Facts: USP means Universal selbstlade Pistole = Universal selfload Pistole. And the E means Einzelfeuer= Singlefire and the S means Sicher=Safe im. a german solidier we use the P8 the military edition or the USP
German Afghanistan Veteran mein Freund Fakt ist dass ich eine usp 9 gefeuert habe die ueber 192.000 schueBe hinter sich hatte.und das verdammte ding lief problemloB.die besten Waffen der Welt sind deutscher Produktion.ich vertraue meiner Mark 23 der MP5 und der HK 53 mein Leben.
I see you guys get the good stuff. U.S. Army gets shitty ass P320s. They take good care of you guys. The U.S. simply buys what's cheapest. No care for quality or reliability.
Hallo, ich habe 9mm Bundeswehr Munition gekauft (DM51) , die sind sehr stark geladen. Kannst du sagen welche Pistolen die Munition aushalten? Anscheinend hat selbst die P8 Probleme? Ich habe unteranderem eine Sig P225 und die hat im Vergleich zur P228 dünnere Schienen, wahrscheinlich würde diese Pistole in die Luft fliegen..... Danke!
@@christopherbarger6112 You're so right about that and they make unnecessary uncomfortable unconstitutional policies against us for using our own systems.
Have a usp40 compact. Shoots like a dream it recoils so much smoother than a Glock. Feels like a lot of other guns shooting 9mm nato. Very smooth for a 40
A couple of things to note: >-It was designed to fire +P rounds. It still excels at this. likewise, the Mark23 was designed to fire a special 180gr +P round, which is why the 1911 wasn't suited for the task. 1911's would just blow apart after a very short time of firing such rounds. >-Unlike any other pistol any other manufactured at the time of its trials, the USP faced an occlusion test, where not only was one bullet lodged in the barrel, but TWO bullets were lodged in the barrel, then a third fired from normal round, dislodging both blockages, and discharging all three projectiles without incident. Afterward, the barrel was checked with x-rays and microscopes for any damage or flaws that might have occurred as a result of such a test, and none were found. The same barrel suffered no loss in accuracy and was then tested with another several thousand rounds without any reduction in performance of any kind. No other pistol, not even the Mark23 faced that test, to my knowledge. The USP, when loaded with Corbon 135gr JHP rounds is arguably one of the most effective and formidable pistols ever created. An interesting characteristic of the variant 1, and it left-handed counterpart, the trigger when in double action it a long, smooth pull with no stop just a sudden break. However, in single action mode, it acts kind of like a 2-stage where the initial travel is of mild resistance, which then stops at a positive break point, giving the user a very clear and crisp break. Personally, I prefer a lighter pull than stock, so I pulled the hammer spring out, and cut about 1.5-1.75 coils off of it then placed it back in the handle, significantly reducing the trigger weight, without compromising and of the striking ability. Makes it that much nicer to use.
Sootch, that was a great review! I've been planning on purchasing one of these for a while now and was hoping that someone would come out with a decent review before my purchase...which you did. Now I just gotta save up a little more as they are around $1,100 here in Canada! Thanks very much for the review!
SOOTCH! you did a video of the HK USP!!! Woo i'm still drooling over your charter arms 44 special video! Looks like i'll be drooling over this for a while too! Gorgeous firearm!
Excellent video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I especially liked the fact that you mentioned why lead ammo should not be used with polygonal barrels. I never knew that.
I fired this same model and caliber very first time 15 years ago.I remember reading in firearm magazines during the decade of the 1990s,the .40 S&W is snappy,but it can be controllable.
I got the Compact .40 for $500. It feels great and really tames the recoil of .40 caliber. I also added a Streamlight TLR-7 and Tru Dot night sights. This is my perfect nightstand gun.
Great video as usual.recently got a usp 45 tactical in a trade.I love it so much ,just had to put a usp 9mm compact on layaway.I have lots of great guns,im surprised ive never got a HK until now.thanks again for video.shoot on!
Great video and narration on this pistol! You did a great job! I recently bought this very pistol and I do like "QUALITY!" I have fired 350 rounds so far and I do enjoy the quality of this pistol. There is something about having a "top notch pistol." Yes, it was pricey ($875) (with two 10 rnd. mags. Calif) I took it apart and cleaned it...break-down and re-assembly is easy. I'm selling my Sig 2022 to justify buying this great pistol. My other .40 pistol is a Beretta PX4 Storm. Another great pistol! I am willing to pay for "quality."
Well............you have done it AGAIN! I keep buying this guns that you review (Galesi ,25 and ,32, Beretta 92S (bought before your review!) and a Beretta 1951! This HK is next on the "want" list!!!
I am a huge proponent of H&K firearms. I carry a P2000sk in 9mm everyday, and currently own two other H&K pistols. I can't recommend them enough, extremely fun to shoot and accurate as hell. I want to add that there are H&K model pistols that support a full range of picatinny accessories.
Best pistol I've ever owned. I carry the P2000 V2 LEM but the USP .40 is the best pistol I've ever operated with out of 23-ish pistols, and 7 in combative encounters.
After wanting one of these all my life, I got a 94' 9mm full size V3 and found something funny. The size! It's closer to a compact glock in size than a full size glock. To me, it's all around perfect. But I've also owned about everything out there now, and this was what I arrived at as being perfect for me.
I own two P2000s, one in 9mm and one in 40SW, and an HK45c (which was adopted by SOCOM relatively recently). Out of all my guns only my HKs have never had a malfunction. I won't argue that they're the best guns for everyone, but they are for me :).
I totally agree with everything this presenter said. A wonderful firearm. I've put over 10,000 rounds thru mine without a single FTF. I did have to replace the spring because it was ejecting brass about 20 feet downstream and going down other shooter's shirts. Ooops!!
This gun being designed in 40 Cal can be shot all day long, its a great shooter and such a hi tech gun with the recoil system and the lightweight mags. Double to single action is actually prefered by a lot of more expierienced shooters. I've been shooting for 15 years now and have switched to double to single action guns. It's actually better then a striker or single action only, double action on the first shot is better then having to hit a safty and single action for over 90% of your shots is better then a stryker for 100% of your shots. The first double action shot isnt bad, its actually nice while you line up your sights and then single action feels like the gun can do no wrong. Get out and shoot and this will make more sense but maybe not if your new and havnt shot revolvers and other guns.
I own this fine pistol and recently shot it side by side with my Beretta PX4Storm .40 . Both guns are very impressive. I love them both...you have to pay for quality!
These pistols are amazing. I was given a USP 45 compact... I know, lucky me. I was very surprised by the lower recoil. It was comparable to a XD 40 compact my buddy has. Mine has metallic mags and a captured recoil spring. Big 1911 fan as well. I think it's cool how the controls are set up like 1911 controls. Well I've rambled enough. Thanks for the video
Also, info about dry firing the USP SPECIFICALLY!!! The early model guns are NOT dry fire safe. The firing pin is fairly weak where the firing pin block safety engages the firing pin. It will eventually snap the firing pin. You can update your USP a new firing pin block, firing pin block spring, and firing pin. It will then be dry fire safe! Of course, you can just use snap caps if you'd rather. Do not mess with the trigger on these guns, buy the match trigger kit, it's easy to install.
I had one of those for many years, even carried it as a work/duty gun for a short time, had zero problems... however I have switched to glock becouse the glock is simpler, more rounds, just as reliable, lighter, and cheaper( 2 glocks for 1 USP) easer to get parts and accessories
If you're looking to get your own, you could just get a single/double action variant. Variants 5, 6, and 7 are DAO. The first variation (in this vid) is probably what you're looking for. Variant 2 features left handed safety with all the features the USP in this vid has. Keep in mind the law enforcement variant is basically a variant 7 with an improved mechanism and as such is also DAO.
Hey Man, great video. I own 3 h&k's, two P30's and a P2000. Unbelievable pistols. Now you have twisted my arm. Think I have to get a new H&K 45. Oh well, it's only money.
I bought a used .40 S&W Compact. Then I had to have the .45 Compact.Then I bought two full size .40S&W. I have my eye on one in 9mm and .45. I love the way they shoot. I haven’t even looked at my Glocks since.
i'm looking at one of these, i've got the chance to pick one up for around $550, perfectly functional its one of the ban era guns so it only comes with 2 10 round mags but for the price i cant argue.
My brother who was in Iraq loved his USP. Being in supply and all he coud get one. When he was forced to get the 9mm because he could not get the 40 do to shortages. He liked the power behind it and the fact it took less shots to put a target down. But when he used the 9mm he instantly hated it. Mainly because it was a weaker bullet than the 40 My dad also was a career military and had a 1911. When he was forced to swap to the 9mm he too hated that pistol.But he had serious malfuntions with his
I got my USP .45 Compact in 2001. It's my home defense firearm. My only issues with it is: (1) it will give you a failure to eject if you use cheap ammo; and (2) if you tilt the pistol at an angle when you insert the magazine, and use anything more than slight force, the slide will close, loading the pistol. I contacted USP about it and also asked for a replacement manual---they never bothered to respond. If you don't use cheap ammo, it's a great pistol.
I'm babysitting an H&K USP 45 for a buddy while he's out of the country for a year. MAN, I love that gun... just wish I had more time to get out and shoot it.
I Got a USP40 brand new last year, love it, only issue I found is kydex holsters will wear the finish off anything, Glocks and USP, no big deal just passing the info around if you want your Badass pistol to stay Pretty, no kydex.
Honestly, I'm not sure whether I'm a fan of the very loud "click!" you get when the trigger resets into single-action mode. What's your opinion, sootch?
If 40 cal is your choice this is your pistol. I never get tired of hearing the angels sing when mine slides out of the holster. And if you want to be shocked at how easy 100 yard shots can be with the pistol put some Dawson Precision sights on it.
USPc 40 & P7m13are my edcs. The no- lead guideline is really specific to the P7, so as to not jack up the gas system. I only shoot jacketed ammo as a rule to make cleaning up easier. Thanks for the video.
sootch the last shot was great, next time see if you cant get the sights and target to reflect into your glasses would make for a very nice shot :) also get your hands on and shoot the hk45, i think you will love it ;)
Great vid! I am a huge Hk fan! i have the USP in .45 acp hands down one of the finest pistols I have ever fired!!! I also have a P2000 also very nice and my every day cary is a P2000sk in .40 I would trust my life to HK any day! anyone who thinks of buying one should just stop! Well worth it forget the price this is a pistol you can trust!
My local shop has one for $600 but its pretty well used. In fact I think it might have been used in BUDS training lol. But is that a good deal or too much?
I just saw these posts. Mac Andrews and Caleb Pettet I actually have one "lol" and, it's not an aftermarket barrel...funny thing is, it's an actual HK USP with a slide that's stamped .357sig...that's how a silly guy like me would know what it was. Kasakee2 you know what's up...
You did it again with an incredible video! Love the pistol and it remains on my list. My Wife just purchased me the Keltec PMR 22 Magnum yesterday and we never run out of toys (or have enough), right??
This is the first and only handgun I ever purchased back in 1995. I have my Dad's Colt 1911 .45 ACP National Match Mark IV. I love them both but shoot my USP more.
One of the best looking semi-autos ever made. Highest quality.
Just inherited one from my father who just passed. It was his carry gun. Can't wait to take it to the range
Sorry to hear about your loss, my deepest respects
@Glock Dude thanks terrible in taste in women if i must say
Sorry you lost your Dad, but him passing this awesome gun to you is a Beautiful thing. 🙏✝️
Sorry to hear about your dad
I've owned this gun since 1998, shot thousands of rounds thru it. No failures...ever. The pinnacle of 40 cal. A bit on the pricey side but worth it. For those who know...
You have helped making my decision on which pistol to get so much easier. When dealing with 700-1000 dollars, I wanted to make sure I got the right gun for me. You have helped tremendously with these videos. Thank you!
I might get a USP in 9mm because I like the idea of having an overbuilt gun chambered in a caliber that’s going to have a difficult time wearing it out.
You could fire 9mm +p+ get fantastic ballistics and the usp could handle it all day long
@@a1phamalestud No 9mm +p+ has about 42,000psi while 40 S&W has only 35,000psi. The Bundeswehr German army shot their USP in 9mm for years with very hot overpressure loads that where designed for the HK MP5. It leads to slide cracks. After that they switched to normal NATO loads which is like strong +p. I have never heard of a USP 40S&W with such problems.
@@Gieszkanneyes, this guy should get a p8a1 if he wants to shoot +p+
I own one since 1996... trusted and reliable.. never a missfire,stupendous performance , excellent build quality always attracts attention at the range... what a gun! Thank you guys at H&K.. Much appreciated!
I love my USP 40 never a problem very accurate one of the best guns in production
I have a .45 with the stainless slide. I’ve owned mine since 1998 and will never get rid of this gun. It’s the best shooting gun I’ve owned. Great review!
My son recently purchased a used H&K USP 45 in very good condition at Calabras in Ft. Mill, SC for $500 and change. He hasn't fired it yet, but I know he'll love it.
On my personal experience,Among 40 S&W,H.K USP 40 is best!
Sig and Glock couldn't follow Two Shot in Single Hole at 7 yard.(Around Penny Size.)
After this,I was disappointed of others.-After this H.K became my first choice.
It is handy,durable,laborship,design,weight with Variant 3 Version.-I didn't need any hesitation of H.K.
I just traded a Sig P229 for one of these, both in .40, and couldn't be happier. The USP 40 feels like it's all business, made for duty. It lends a sense of confidence that few other pistols are able to. Built for combat.
Thanks sootch. Another outstanding review!
I`m a Police man from Uruguay and this is my duty pistol, its really great and very reliable. Nice video, Greetings from Uruguay.
You carry a .40 version?
The USP is a battle proven classic. Long live H&K.
You have become one of my favorite reviewer of firearms.
This is the best USP video out there.
David Westfall no no no no! HICKHOCK45 LOOK HIM UP
Nice Sootch! My USP 40 is a 95 model and I am the original owner. It is still my favorite pistol and still has NEVER failed. I swear not a single failure in 17 years! So glad you got one. I know you have been after one.
They changed the recoil assembly. They make a dual captive spring setup so you don't have to mess around with it. You may want to look into it. Nice to see you are finally getting on the USP band wagon. I love my USP 45. They are amazing guns. They run hard, and run forever.
I love my USP40 and my USP45. Very reliable no malfunctions, misfires or jam ups. The USP9C will be my next handgun however I’ve been I’m thinking of getting a HK P2000 in 9mm or .40
USP: Universale Selbstladepistole. Germany.
Nice review; always appreciate the accuracy and quality of the information you provide. The H&K USP 45 one of the most accurate, comfortable, fun and overall best 45s I have ever owned. I do wish they had compatible mags (like Glock) between different sizes of guns in the same caliber. FYI, a company GG&G, Inc makes a rail converting the proprietary rail to a standard pictinny so you will be able to use accessories like a Glock flashlight and laser attachment (highly recommended). Good luck.
I bought a USP Compact in the mid 1990s. I still have it. A great gun!
sootch has the best gun reviews only guy i can listen to for more than five minutes because he actually knows what hes talking about
I think its one of the best. The full size is much bigger then it looks in these youtube videos
USP in 10mm would be godly
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Bullet Club dude if they ever come out with one of them I’m on it like white on rice!!!
You can do 45 super
Or one in 45 acp that can handle 45 super stock?
If they do make one my g20 is gonna go bye bye
Facts: USP means Universal selbstlade Pistole = Universal selfload Pistole. And the E means Einzelfeuer= Singlefire and the S means Sicher=Safe im. a german solidier we use the P8 the military edition or the USP
German Afghanistan Veteran mein Freund Fakt ist dass ich eine usp 9 gefeuert habe die ueber 192.000 schueBe hinter sich hatte.und das verdammte ding lief problemloB.die besten Waffen der Welt sind deutscher Produktion.ich vertraue meiner Mark 23 der MP5 und der HK 53 mein Leben.
I see you guys get the good stuff. U.S. Army gets shitty ass P320s. They take good care of you guys. The U.S. simply buys what's cheapest. No care for quality or reliability.
Hallo, ich habe 9mm Bundeswehr Munition gekauft (DM51) , die sind sehr stark geladen. Kannst du sagen welche Pistolen die Munition aushalten? Anscheinend hat selbst die P8 Probleme? Ich habe unteranderem eine Sig P225 und die hat im Vergleich zur P228 dünnere Schienen, wahrscheinlich würde diese Pistole in die Luft fliegen.....
Danke!
Blessings to you and your family my German Brother in Arms
@@christopherbarger6112 You're so right about that and they make unnecessary uncomfortable unconstitutional policies against us for using our own systems.
Bought myself a stainless steel USP in .45 a couple months back. Beautiful ass gun and wonderful at the range.
Freaking things are tanks. Love mine.
Thanks for all your vids sooch00! I got the USP in 45ACP and the felt recoil is comparable to my Glock 19 9mm, softest shooting 45 I've ever shot.
I picked up a USP 45C for $450 at my local gun shop used no box. One of the best guns I ever purchased. Easy carry and shoots like a dream.
Have a usp40 compact. Shoots like a dream it recoils so much smoother than a Glock. Feels like a lot of other guns shooting 9mm nato. Very smooth for a 40
This is a very informative, authoritative no nonsense review; I am going to look for more of your videos.
A couple of things to note:
>-It was designed to fire +P rounds. It still excels at this.
likewise, the Mark23 was designed to fire a special 180gr +P round, which is why the 1911 wasn't suited for the task. 1911's would just blow apart after a very short time of firing such rounds.
>-Unlike any other pistol any other manufactured at the time of its trials, the USP faced an occlusion test, where not only was one bullet lodged in the barrel, but TWO bullets were lodged in the barrel, then a third fired from normal round, dislodging both blockages, and discharging all three projectiles without incident. Afterward, the barrel was checked with x-rays and microscopes for any damage or flaws that might have occurred as a result of such a test, and none were found. The same barrel suffered no loss in accuracy and was then tested with another several thousand rounds without any reduction in performance of any kind. No other pistol, not even the Mark23 faced that test, to my knowledge.
The USP, when loaded with Corbon 135gr JHP rounds is arguably one of the most effective and formidable pistols ever created.
An interesting characteristic of the variant 1, and it left-handed counterpart, the trigger when in double action it a long, smooth pull with no stop just a sudden break. However, in single action mode, it acts kind of like a 2-stage where the initial travel is of mild resistance, which then stops at a positive break point, giving the user a very clear and crisp break. Personally, I prefer a lighter pull than stock, so I pulled the hammer spring out, and cut about 1.5-1.75 coils off of it then placed it back in the handle, significantly reducing the trigger weight, without compromising and of the striking ability. Makes it that much nicer to use.
Sootch, that was a great review! I've been planning on purchasing one of these for a while now and was hoping that someone would come out with a decent review before my purchase...which you did. Now I just gotta save up a little more as they are around $1,100 here in Canada! Thanks very much for the review!
Great video as always sootch, keep up the great work.
SOOTCH! you did a video of the HK USP!!! Woo i'm still drooling over your charter arms 44 special video! Looks like i'll be drooling over this for a while too! Gorgeous firearm!
Always love watching the out takes at the end of your vids, your a funny guy. Thank you for another great vid.
Excellent video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I especially liked the fact that you mentioned why lead ammo should not be used with polygonal barrels. I never knew that.
I fired this same model and caliber very first time 15 years ago.I remember reading in firearm magazines during the decade of the 1990s,the .40 S&W is snappy,but it can be controllable.
You do have the greatest guns! : CZ P-09, USP .40, VP40. Love your Videos!
I got the Compact .40 for $500. It feels great and really tames the recoil of .40 caliber. I also added a Streamlight TLR-7 and Tru Dot night sights. This is my perfect nightstand gun.
Same here, think I will add the Streamlight too. Don’t know if 7 or 9 TLR but I will come to my senses 👍🏼
I have had a few pistols but this is one of my favourites
I have the USP compact .45 and love it!
That's my CCW. My 2nd favorite next to my Sig P226.
+Sitizen Kane ;.SIG226 FTW!
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A very fine pistol in deed iv wanted a 45 USP for years and one day I will have one thanks for posting a great review !
Great video as usual.recently got a usp 45 tactical in a trade.I love it so much ,just had to put a usp 9mm compact on layaway.I have lots of great guns,im surprised ive never got a HK until now.thanks again for video.shoot on!
Great video and narration on this pistol! You did a great job! I recently bought this very pistol and I do like "QUALITY!" I have fired 350 rounds so far and I do enjoy the quality of this pistol. There is something about having a "top notch pistol." Yes, it was pricey ($875) (with two 10 rnd. mags. Calif) I took it apart and cleaned it...break-down and re-assembly is easy. I'm selling my Sig 2022 to justify buying this great pistol. My other .40 pistol is a Beretta PX4 Storm. Another great pistol! I am willing to pay for "quality."
I have a HK USP 40 Cal subcompact love it HK Rocks!
Great video. Clear, crisp, clean,well informative, very well spoken and to the point. also great gun!
Standard pistol of the German armed forces.
No!
@@DrStockmann it is
@ The P8 it is
They use a 9mm version with a few tweaks
@@DrStockmann The P8(A1) is indeed a USP variant. So yes.
You really gotta stop making videos like this....
Because now I ordered one
Sootch is an ensabler.
Well............you have done it AGAIN! I keep buying this guns that you review (Galesi ,25 and ,32, Beretta 92S (bought before your review!) and a Beretta 1951! This HK is next on the "want" list!!!
I own and carry a USP Compact V1 in .40 caliber, trust it with my life. Fantastic firearm, much better than the el cheapo Glock pistols I used to own.
I am a huge proponent of H&K firearms. I carry a P2000sk in 9mm everyday, and currently own two other H&K pistols. I can't recommend them enough, extremely fun to shoot and accurate as hell.
I want to add that there are H&K model pistols that support a full range of picatinny accessories.
Best pistol I've ever owned. I carry the P2000 V2 LEM but the USP .40 is the best pistol I've ever operated with out of 23-ish pistols, and 7 in combative encounters.
After wanting one of these all my life, I got a 94' 9mm full size V3 and found something funny. The size! It's closer to a compact glock in size than a full size glock.
To me, it's all around perfect. But I've also owned about everything out there now, and this was what I arrived at as being perfect for me.
I own two P2000s, one in 9mm and one in 40SW, and an HK45c (which was adopted by SOCOM relatively recently). Out of all my guns only my HKs have never had a malfunction. I won't argue that they're the best guns for everyone, but they are for me :).
I totally agree with everything this presenter said. A wonderful firearm. I've put over 10,000 rounds thru mine without a single FTF. I did have to replace the spring because it was ejecting brass about 20 feet downstream and going down other shooter's shirts. Ooops!!
This gun being designed in 40 Cal can be shot all day long, its a great shooter and such a hi tech gun with the recoil system and the lightweight mags. Double to single action is actually prefered by a lot of more expierienced shooters. I've been shooting for 15 years now and have switched to double to single action guns. It's actually better then a striker or single action only, double action on the first shot is better then having to hit a safty and single action for over 90% of your shots is better then a stryker for 100% of your shots. The first double action shot isnt bad, its actually nice while you line up your sights and then single action feels like the gun can do no wrong. Get out and shoot and this will make more sense but maybe not if your new and havnt shot revolvers and other guns.
I own this fine pistol and recently shot it side by side with my Beretta PX4Storm .40 . Both guns are very impressive. I love them both...you have to pay for quality!
I always enjoy your reviews. Thanks.
Bought the .45 model about the same year and will add.. it's about the smoothest shooting pistol I've shot.
I agree completely, it's a fantastic aid in learning to shoot well. And if there is a concern, a snap cap is the solution. (great video by the way)
first handgun I ever purchased. I fired a friend's USP45 and when I saw a USP40 Full used at my local shop for under $550 I picked it up.
These pistols are amazing. I was given a USP 45 compact... I know, lucky me. I was very surprised by the lower recoil. It was comparable to a XD 40 compact my buddy has. Mine has metallic mags and a captured recoil spring. Big 1911 fan as well. I think it's cool how the controls are set up like 1911 controls. Well I've rambled enough. Thanks for the video
Also, info about dry firing the USP SPECIFICALLY!!!
The early model guns are NOT dry fire safe. The firing pin is fairly weak where the firing pin block safety engages the firing pin. It will eventually snap the firing pin.
You can update your USP a new firing pin block, firing pin block spring, and firing pin. It will then be dry fire safe! Of course, you can just use snap caps if you'd rather. Do not mess with the trigger on these guns, buy the match trigger kit, it's easy to install.
I had one of those for many years, even carried it as a work/duty gun for a short time, had zero problems... however I have switched to glock becouse the glock is simpler, more rounds, just as reliable, lighter, and cheaper( 2 glocks for 1 USP) easer to get parts and accessories
This is my favorite hand gun on the market!
always great reviews sootch thanks!
If you're looking to get your own, you could just get a single/double action variant. Variants 5, 6, and 7 are DAO. The first variation (in this vid) is probably what you're looking for. Variant 2 features left handed safety with all the features the USP in this vid has. Keep in mind the law enforcement variant is basically a variant 7 with an improved mechanism and as such is also DAO.
Hey Man, great video. I own 3 h&k's, two P30's and a P2000. Unbelievable pistols. Now you have twisted my arm. Think I have to get a new H&K 45. Oh well, it's only money.
I bought a used .40 S&W Compact. Then I had to have the .45 Compact.Then I bought two full size .40S&W. I have my eye on one in 9mm and .45. I love the way they shoot. I haven’t even looked at my Glocks since.
I own two USPs, the usp45c in lem & the usp45t in v1. Tough as nails badass guns.
Probably my favorite pistol I own. Great video by the way
You my friend have just netted another subscriber. Fantastic video quality and to the point information.
Just got a USP 45 Tactical and a USP 45 Compact with an LEM light trigger. I'm in love, if only the darn mags were more reasonably priced.
best .40 on earth, puts my p226 to shame
ive had a compact in 40. and a fullsize in 9mm, there the most wonderful guns out of my collection
i'm looking at one of these, i've got the chance to pick one up for around $550, perfectly functional its one of the ban era guns so it only comes with 2 10 round mags but for the price i cant argue.
550 is an awesome price. i picked mine up for 625 with two ten rounds. ive bought the 12 rounds since.
My brother who was in Iraq loved his USP. Being in supply and all he coud get one. When he was forced to get the 9mm because he could not get the 40 do to shortages. He liked the power behind it and the fact it took less shots to put a target down. But when he used the 9mm he instantly hated it. Mainly because it was a weaker bullet than the 40 My dad also was a career military and had a 1911. When he was forced to swap to the 9mm he too hated that pistol.But he had serious malfuntions with his
I got my USP .45 Compact in 2001. It's my home defense firearm. My only issues with it is: (1) it will give you a failure to eject if you use cheap ammo; and (2) if you tilt the pistol at an angle when you insert the magazine, and use anything more than slight force, the slide will close, loading the pistol. I contacted USP about it and also asked for a replacement manual---they never bothered to respond. If you don't use cheap ammo, it's a great pistol.
I had one in .40 and I hated it mainly bc I hate the snap of that round but I bought another in .45 acp and I loved that gun. Really regret selling it
I'm babysitting an H&K USP 45 for a buddy while he's out of the country for a year. MAN, I love that gun... just wish I had more time to get out and shoot it.
They are amazingly accurate. From 10 yds you can trace the perf lines on an IDPA target.
I Got a USP40 brand new last year, love it, only issue I found is kydex holsters will wear the finish off anything, Glocks and USP, no big deal just passing the info around if you want your Badass pistol to stay Pretty, no kydex.
Honestly, I'm not sure whether I'm a fan of the very loud "click!" you get when the trigger resets into single-action mode. What's your opinion, sootch?
If 40 cal is your choice this is your pistol. I never get tired of hearing the angels sing when mine slides out of the holster. And if you want to be shocked at how easy 100 yard shots can be with the pistol put some Dawson Precision sights on it.
USPc 40 & P7m13are my edcs. The no- lead guideline is really specific to the P7, so as to not jack up the gas system. I only shoot jacketed ammo as a rule to make cleaning up easier. Thanks for the video.
Hey you got one!! great pistol. I've personally had one through muck, dust, and water ... it just ran like a champ. Accuracy is amazing.
Awesome Sgt. Rock reference!
sootch the last shot was great, next time see if you cant get the sights and target to reflect into your glasses would make for a very nice shot :) also get your hands on and shoot the hk45, i think you will love it ;)
I'm so glad you made that comment, it makes me want a USP so much more now.
Great vid! I am a huge Hk fan! i have the USP in .45 acp hands down one of the finest pistols I have ever fired!!! I also have a P2000 also very nice and my every day cary is a P2000sk in .40 I would trust my life to HK any day! anyone who thinks of buying one should just stop! Well worth it forget the price this is a pistol you can trust!
2 things,the very 1st .40 S&W caliber and 1st HK handgun I fired was this USP pistol model back in mid 2001 at a range.
Same here! First 40S&W and H&K I have ever shot! 👍
Wow, all the features are so buttery.
I’ve always wanted one. Just like Solid Snake had. With the Surefire light attachment. High speed
I absolutely love my usp. a lil pricey, but I like the fit in my hand better than other pistols on the market.
My local shop has one for $600 but its pretty well used. In fact I think it might have been used in BUDS training lol. But is that a good deal or too much?
$600 is a very good deal, I'd say. The retail is like $800 or so.
Got a USP .375 sig compact as a gift sometime ago. I guess they didn't make this version for very long.
Jason Moore thye never made that lol i just checked i have 3 usps
+Jason Moore More than likely someone put in an aftermarket barrel. HK parts sells them.
Mac Andrews they did you're an idiot
Caleb Pettet they make 357 sig
I just saw these posts. Mac Andrews and Caleb Pettet I actually have one "lol" and, it's not an aftermarket barrel...funny thing is, it's an actual HK USP with a slide that's stamped .357sig...that's how a silly guy like me would know what it was. Kasakee2 you know what's up...
You did it again with an incredible video! Love the pistol and it remains on my list.
My Wife just purchased me the Keltec PMR 22 Magnum yesterday and we never run out of toys (or have enough), right??
This is the first and only handgun I ever purchased back in 1995. I have my Dad's Colt 1911 .45 ACP National Match Mark IV. I love them both but shoot my USP more.
Hay sootch, just popped in to see what you had for us/me today. Thats a nice shooter, great job. God Bless kevin