HK USP 9 Pistol Review: Made for Combat
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- Опубликовано: 5 ноя 2020
- The HK USP (Universal Self-Loading Pistol was design in 1993 as an entry into the USSOCOM Offensive Handgun Weapon System Trials. It passed all test with flying colors, including NATO Trials. It's a classic but still viable today and rough as nails. #USP9 #HKUSP9 #HKUSP
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Here in Germany we know how to build guns and yes we are also allowed to own them even with 15 round magazines.
magazine
Magazine, the word you are looking for is magazine my friend.
@@alvaroeloredo Thank for the correction. My English is a little bit rusty.
No problem man stay safe.
@@h.194 yes you can own one in Germany, if you are sportshooter like me, or a hunter and have a safe in your house. Our german weapon laws are very hard for us weapon fans. 😏 So i love the US States, where you can carry guns and revolvers for self defence. In Germany we can only carry gas pistols or gas revolvers (with a little weapon licence/ kleiner Waffenschein vorausgesetzt) with cs or pepperbullets for self defence. 🤷♂️
One of the finest pistols ever made, combat tested, elegant and ergonomic.
A guy that knows his guns I like that!
Still my favorite. No picatinny rail, no fancy grip texture. Clean and simple.
It has a accessory rail on it it's kind of the first generation of accessory rails
Then use an 18th century muzzleloader pistol
One of the finest ever but sorry buddy not simple at all. Well made
HkParts.net has a great Pic rail attachment that connects on the HK rail. They are only $29.00 and fit and work great.
You like the look of the HK rail better than piccatiny?
The USP in my opinion is the greatest polymer hammer fired pistol ever made. Have owned my USP 40 since 1994 and still rides next to my bed nightly.
How large is the grip? I own a cz -07, an that's probably as large as i can comfortably hold.
@@spaniardsrk5108 They are pretty chunky. I'm 5'-8" and it's about as big as I can hold reasonably (I didn't say comfortably). The USP45 is a little bigger and is too big from my hand. The grip kept me from buying one for years...It's like holding onto a 2x4. However, I wanted one based on their reputation, so I got one despite myself, and found it was worth it. I'd say pick one up at the store and see how it fits. It won't be as comfortable as most modern pistols, but shooting it makes it worth it and you can take comfort that it's a tank that'll always go bang.
@Spaniard SRK That’s one of my only gripes is the grip length on the 9mm, it could be 1/3” bigger and it’d be perfect and I actually have small hands, It’s virtually the same length as a Glock 19 grip but it fits the hand better than a 19 grip imo.
You are correct!
My USP 9mm has the LEM trigger pack and is a 2001 vintage over 15k rounds fired through it and it still feels and looks new.
I bought the USP. 45 in 2007. It's an awesome pistol. I'd trust it as if my life depended on it. Never failed yet. It runs and feeds any and all kinds of ammo. Mix and match, it doesn't matter. Hot loads or range loads.
I've seen the torture test done with the HK USP and it sold me on buying mine.
The German-ness of this pistol is clearly visible on the sharp edges, 45 degree slopes and just the whole geometry looks like
what Arnold Schwarzenegger would look like if he was a gun.
Leopard 2 of the handguns.
Arnold is from Austria my Friend... just saying
@@CovermanGER Glock
"GET TO DA CHOPPAH!!! I HAVE TO BANG THE MAID AND MAKE A MINI-ME.
@Louvre DeWitt Bukater Neuilly EnLay Yep
Useful tip for USP owners:
You do not need rail adapter to mount:
- Olight Baldr Mini
- Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie
- Olight PL-Mini2 Valkyrie
Any of those have the green laser on them?
@@joshuasmith6346 Oligth Baldr Mini does have.
What kind of degenerate puts a Chinese made airsoft light on what is likely the most durable, reliable, and accurate out of the box combat pistol on the planet?
@@billclay3643 Came in here basically to say this. Thanks for taking care of that for me, Bill.
@@Msantor1605 Oh believe me it bears repeating at every opportunity.
I happy to see more people are calling them out too.
Great video! As an HK nut I have to add a couple things. The USP and Mk23 were developed together. The USP never participated in the OHWS trials. That was strictly the Mk23. The first couple years of USP had land an groove barrels. In about 1995-1996 they went to polygonal. I have a 94 USP 40 with land and groove. The German model is called the P8, the successor to the P7 as you mentioned. The build quality and reliability of the USP is simply unmatched.
Good to see a fresh review of the USP - it's still just as relevant, and arguably still a lot better, than many other options out there. I've owned and shot quite a few DA/SA pistols, but my USP Compact has risen to the top of the list.
I'm getting my license next month and I was deciding between the usp 9mm compact vs regular, I like the compact a lot but this is just going to be for the range, there's no way to get a concealed carry where I live. Should I opt for the regular size or go with the compact, I like a smaller pistol but the larger size might be easier to shoot.
@@radujko Honestly if you're worried about being concealed that's what you should focus on. You can get things like Talon Grips to help improve your grip on the pistol, so a smaller grip being harder to shoot will be mitigated. I usually carry a shoulder holster for my pistols, so depending on how you dress that might be an option.
@@radujkoI love my full size USP but the compact fits my hand better.
All my USP pistols are the lite LEM variant... Actually all my HK pistols are lite LEM... The USP is probably the most durable, reliable pistol made today, besides the Mark23... I fully trust my life to any of my HK pistols, particularly the USP... A lot of people hate on the .40 cal, but I have to say that my USP .40 has about the same recoil as my 9mm USP... I would be happy to have a USP in any caliber if I had to go into any hostile environment...
Interesting, as to why they would hate on the 40cal. Lack of training comes to mind. Especially with the plastic fantastics. Light guns for a high pressured round. Get it in a alloy steel frame, no problem. Or, like I mentioned. Training. My Dept is keeping our 40cals.
@@DS..69 : I fully agree with you.. I’ve never had an issue with the .40.., I rather like it,
The USP compact version in 40 is noto so confortable to shoot. Full size is perfect
Agreed. Love my HKs. I grew up shooting whatever gun I wanted so it was weird when my options were limited after I moved to California to attend USC and could finally conceal carry a few years later. Thankfully the HK USP and P2000 are legal here. My uncle has been carrying the HK USP since the 90s and he gave me his HK P2000 SK to carry (if I'm not using a smaller Kahr PM9). I live in the Bay Area for work now and I'm thankful we can have such great guns from HK here. Hk's build quality for the USP is impeccable, it's reliable, the trigger is wonderful, and it's so fun to shoot. I would probably get one myself if the California legal version didn't cost so much (and I also love the polymer HK P2000 sk).
Amongst my HK's, I happen to have a P30L in .40 with the medium variant of the counterweight that HkParts sells. I'm still trying to find where the hell the recoil went :-D
I'd love to have any model with a LEM trigger, simply heard way too many good things about it. Cheers, may you all have a great day!
USP .40 was my very first handgun... still have it.
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9mm
5.56
223
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Mine too. I've had mine for 20 years. It is well worn and nicely broken in. It's amazing.
Same here!
I have had my HK USP 9mm pistol for 12 years now and I have never had any kind of issue with it.
I've only been to the range once in my life. Shot a bunch of different hand guns, but the USP was the one that I felt most comfortable with. The grip, the weight, trigger, recoil, everything just felt like it was glued to my hand. Doubt I will ever purchase or get into firearms, but if that day ever happens, will definitely be looking at the USP.
You should. Are you American? If you are take advantage of it
I LOVE my USP pistols! They are virtually indestructible, and it’s a pleasure to shoot. I really like the larger trigger guard for shooting w/ gloves in the Winter.
USP 9mm full size was my first pistol and still my everyday carry. The only pistol that I own that I like more is my MARK23
My usp 9mm is my night stand gun
My best friend got my mark 23 when he went with blackwater. Saved his life several times. Yes he can keep it.
I have the 9mm and 45mm, been carring them since the 90's, my go-to all around, never a problem, easy to shoot and clean.
My very first pistol I ever bought back in 2001 after I got out of the service. Great pistol still have it to this day and will always have it. Love it
I love my full size USP 9. It’s a tack driver and my bed side gun. I can shoot it better than any gun I own. Incredibly accurate and reliable. Just like you said.
Agreed
Ive owned the compact version in .45 for 15 years now. It was my very first firearm purchase once i turned 21, and i can honestly say after 10,000 rounds plus this pistol ate em up like a champ. Not one hick up not one jam. It was Jack Bauer that made me fall in love with this pistol.
Man I regret selling this pistol back in the late 90's
I've had mine for 6 months now 😜. Love it.
Best money I ever spent
Yeah, that sucks man. Keep an eye out in the Pawn shops near you, you may come up on one!
@@JamesinAZ Too late now I just bought a staccato C2 duo. I'm good. lol
Sell??? What is this word?
I had the H&K USP 45 compact with stainless slide. I’d give anything to have that back! These are awesome pistols and they are meant to run! Good review. Thank you and keep up the good work!
It was designed in 1993. It hasn't changed much since because its that awesome.
It'd be nice if they made a version with modern picatinny rails, a better trigger, and the higher capacity P30/VP9 magazines. Basically a P30 or VP9 with the USP's recoil reduction system.
I always liked the USP series of the H&K pistols. I just didn't have that kind of money back then to get one. Another awesome gun review, Sootch00 As always long live the Republic my friend !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have one of those. I love my 9mm USP. KH rocks! I've owned it since '93.
I bought a USP Compact DA/SA with de-cocker in .45 ACP in 2000. It is VERY accurate and easy on my hands with the recoil management spring set. I recently purchased a P30 SK lite LEM in 9mm for my EDC. Also extremely accurate. They both eat any ammo I run through them. I have NEVER had any malfunctions with either of them. I can use the same holster for both of them.
''it came with 10 extra magazines''
I bought one in 1993 for $595 which I think was the MSRP. I ordered 10 extra mags from the old Bushmaster and they accidentally sent 2 orders so when the “magazine ban” went into effect, I had basically $2000 worth of stuff including the pistol but I kept it all. Got 10 more ban mags for practice. Nice gun.
Do you still have it?
In the Recoil Spring Assembly function, The shorter (heavier) spring is only compressed once the longer (lighter) spring is mostly compressed and the lug on the bottom front of the slide hits the shoulder on the spring rod, thereby compressing the shorter spring and only then does the locking block portion of the rod move rearward on the cross pin (takedown pin).
That patented feature makes the USP extremely durable and soft shooting.
One of the best looking modern pistols of all time.
I lost all my guns in a boating accident, but i would love to have this one in the future.
Its an exceptional firearm, simple but robust. Have seen one shot through the last 20 years and it just works. Probably one of the bests handguns along with the Sig P226
Dang it , just when I thought I didn’t need another firearm
I was hesitant when I got mine but after shooting it I was like oh my God this thing is awesome. The USP and the Walther PPQ are my two favorite 9 mm handguns
My HK USP.45 is Definitely one of my favorite handguns in my collection a true go to war handgun
What's your opinion of its successor, the HK45? I'm considering that for EDC.
@@thisismagacountry1318
First off I love your RUclips name I’m kind of jealous! I think it’s great you can’t go wrong with any HK some people say that they’re heavy and have a high Bore axis....but so do sigs the HK 45 compact is an amazing CCW
I carry one during the winter season
@@i_Kalash I use it as bait for Libtards so I can remind them that these 4 words came from the greedy racist, failed actor, Jussie Smollett. May have to start another name if the Supreme Court doesn't save us from cheaters.
@@thisismagacountry1318
God bro! I luv it- this is scary if we lose the Senate we’re totally fucked! two seats come opened in January,I pray Trumps law suits go through & these cheating bastards are brought to justice for cheating the American people. In the biggest voting fraud of American history
And you can shoot 45 super out of it with no modifications
I've been "collecting" HKs for the last year. My 9mm USP Expert is one of my favorite range guns and will be getting a workout in local matches soon. My USP40 is also a beast and probably the only 40S&W I will ever own.
I own the full size USP service .45 ACP, great gun, super accurate, strong and reliable.
Its a big gun and not for small hands, you could say it’s made for real men haha.
It’s my favorite.
Greetings from Holland!
Bought one at a pawn shop for 600. Its the best shooting pistol I've owned. It cycled steel, brass and multiple JHP no issues. Very accurate. I think I got it for a steal. Plus I bought and installed the ambi Safety-decocker lever since I'm primarily LH.
Love my usp! 9mm, 40 and 45.
DAMN... I sure do miss the days when you can have a gun in different calibers....
Seems like all they make these days are 9mm
Me too I have the 9mm version full size. It's my all time favorite handgun sience I was like in my mid teens.
When I was in Ekementary school in carrear day I met a Police Officer who carries the HK USP but I don't remember which caliber he was carring but later on in life. He was KIA.
Overall this is my all time favorite handgun and I also customized this gun. I replace the standerd factory sights with The Night Glow sight's from Tru-Glo and replace the standerd metal magazines with the jet funnel mag.
5 USP's all 45's. Two full sizedone stnlss slide and one black. Same in compact variant. Also an elite for the hell of it
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9mm
5.56
223
380blackout
45acp etc .for the shortage of ammo we sell at moderate prices and we ship all over USA and world wide. Contact us firearmammos.com/
@@jameswatt3712 I went to your site and the ammo prices are good. It looks sketchy however. What is the name of the company? Phone Number?
The rock intro got me fired up and a very excellent presentation on the HK USP. Thanks
I have a 40 cal one of these and i love it. I bought it right after they came out. I actually drew a crowd once at a range when I was shooting smiley faces on silhouettes..
I had the USP compact for many years. Great pistol. The rail was a pain. Never got the adapter. Super reliable.
Can somone call HK and tel them we need about 69 million of them by next Friday😋
😅👍
They all went to California
😂😂😂
We need Samcro to run this load.
If there is anything more 2A than suggesting you'll murder people you disagree with, none of us has heard it!
I have a USP Compact in 9mm. After 20+ years, it still shoots like the first day I shot it. Heck, I even added a nighlight+laser to it few months ago as home defense weapon.
the sound the slide made when he showed clear sent shivers down my spine
Yo Homie that my briefcase...
Your briefcase?
Damn, now I need to watch that movie again.
Wasn’t the one in the movie a .45 USP ?
@@nickb1690 yes
Just came here to make that same comment. 😄
I live in California and I wanted the P30 but they are not on the CA list of legal weapons. So I bought the USP 9mm. I love it. I felt comfortable in my hand and I was very accurate and consistent with it when I was testing different handguns. Great review!
Such bullshit in your state…. Keep fighting!! I donate to the FPC…. I’m in CT and we have our restrictions as well but not as bad as CA. Long live the Constitution, long live the republic!!
The Heckler & Koch USP is the same handgun used in the TV show SeaQuest DSV and movies such as Clear and Present Danger, Terminal Velocity, Bad Boys and Virtuosity. Awesome! 😊
Own the USP 40 for 20 years, Got the USP 45 and USP 45 Expert 7 years ago. Best Handguns out there!!! Cool Video!
I have an H&K USP in .40 and it is a full-size pistol, only fired around 150 rounds since purchase in 1995. I took it to a gun store to get a feel of what they'd give for it, they offered me 300.00. So many comedians out of work. I wouldn't let it go for a thousand.
Waiting to pick up my USP Tactical 45 it will be a great addition to my collection.
Will need to save up again to get more sweet guns!
My USP40 has been my EDC on and off the job for 25+ years. I trust it with my life as it has never failed me, ever.
Nice review and congratulation on the purchase. Bought my USP45 in 1996. Eventually, I added the HK 'Match Trigger' upgrade --- Made it even better! Worth the money imho. Also have a Streamlight TLR3 with the USP adapter plate (more compact than a picatinny rail adapter). My only complaint is the high cost of HK magazines (but I've got enough over the years).
I carried one as a duty weapon in .40, but it had a stainless slide and a DAO trigger. I didn't care for the trigger at all so I sold after about a year. Other than the trigger, I was happy with the pistol. I later went with a P2000 in .40, and that was probably my favorite of all of my 9 duty weapons.
Just picked up a 9mm tactical on my lunch break. Can't wait to get home and give her a try!!!
HK USP: One of the best German made, shit one of the best combat grade handguns ever made in my book. I've shot the compact 45 and handles smoothly. 🤭
Excellent engeneering and true craftsmanship.....The USP is one of my favotite pistols....
"The right man in the wrong place can make all the difference in the world. So wake up, Mr. Freeman. Wake up...and smell the ashes."
Thank you for doing reviews like you use to do ,without the constant pimping for Century arms, and classic arms. Great review.
What a great video! Hk has some of the most reliable pistols and rifles ever made. Just because there's new guns doesn't mean there better. Qc problems and drop safeties that dont work come to mind.
I bought one in '94 to replace a S&W 66. 10K+ rounds with zero hiccups.. Still carry it in the winter and it goes in my bag on one roadtrips.
Good review and certainly my favorite HK’s. All of my USPs are light LEM as well.
Love my USP that I can carry cocked and locked. So many variants of this gun.
I would love to have the compact version of this USP. again another great video Sootch00!
USP’s and HK pistols in general are definitely still top of the heap in my mind. I have a P30L in 9mm and would love to add a USP to the collection one day too. Nice review Sootch
i love how tight HK groups can be...i have shot 500 rounds of garbage 9mm through my P2000 right out the box and not a single issue. love the mirror sheen polished feed ramps that come standard on HKs
In Spain, the USP and USP Compact 9mm is the most used handgun among the Military
and Law enforcement. Compact version is carried by the National Police, the Ertzaintza (Basque Country or Euskadi police) the Guardia Civil, the Madrid Municipal police corps... and many of local police forces
Yes. I saw some cops in Mallorca that carried them.
The best service pistol available - accurate, reliable, easy to use. Superb.
@@positiveanion4085 So you must have never fired one. I put thousands of rounds through one, and not a single stoppage with a minimum of maintenance.
Shot some of these. Little bulky but light weight. Massive finger guards for gloves. Super accurate. I love my Sigs but these are #2 on my list.
Loved my USP...very unfortunate I lost it in a boat capsize event.
The problem with HK is that it is difficult to get holster, mags, etc....or at least expensive.
HK have another awesome USP variant, the Custom Sport model, with match barrel, jet funell, 18rds translucent magazines ,fantastic match trigger kit and lpa competition sights .Unfortunately i think it was not sold in the USA (i have bought mine in Spain). I have it in 9 and 45 and both are the best hammered pistols that i have.
Another feature oF USPs is that the slide can be put rear, for safety uncharge, with safety padle on !
Another great review..thank you sootch00.one my favorite channels.
Got the USP Expert in 45 this year. Seems easier to mod the standard size's slide though, but if you look around you can find things to make it work for optics. Unless you just mill the thing
I love my K&H USP 9mm it was my first gun purchase 25 years ago.
"Excellent rifle to take into combat"? A little short for a rifle but an outstanding pistol. I love my USP 40
Hola saludos desde Venezuela soy operador certificado de USP y trabaje con una durante 23 años y debo decir q es una de las mejores en el mundo nunca lean bien nunca me presento una sola mal función ni en prácticas de tiro ni realizando algún curso táctico de capacitación y menos en fuego real o situaciones de alto riesgo , una de las cosas q más me gusta de la USP es el sistema de recarga rápida o universal con un toque en el cargador la corredera cierra automáticamente función q facilita y ayuda en el campo de batalla saludos colegas
Love my HK's do a P2000 review next maybe, I think of it as an upgraded USPC. I CCW a P2000 LEM and keep my USP at home - also the O Light PL-Mini 2 fits my USP9 perfectly without an adapter!
USP.40 Bucket list Thanks for the hard work.
I got lucky this year and picked up a Police trade-in USP40 for $450. 😀
Mine has the LEM trigger and the Jet Funnel mag well. I can only use the Jet Funnel mags (18 round). The LEM trigger is the best feeling trigger of all the pistols I own. For a polymer pistol, it’s a tank! If I could own only one pistol this would be it!
I have a HK USP 9 COMPACT. I love it. I love everything about it. It just feels so smooth in action. There is only one knock and that is it feels really bulky. But it IS a combat handgun and not a police service pistol, so it has to be rugged and durable and I am fine with that.
One of my favorite pistols. Added the HK45 C mag release which is much better. Also added the Jet Funnel on mine with the 18 round mags. Maybe the best mags I’ve ever seen. Ambi lever with Trijicon HD’s.
I have the USP9 and the USP45 compact. Both are great hand guns. I put the GG&G rail on the Compact 45 with the TLR8
Great review!!I have the usp 40 and p30 in 40.love them both
great video guys!!!!! we love our 20 year old usp tactical .45. id buy more h&k's any time .
First semi auto I ever shot, I shot one about a week ago first time shooting and it was great.
Love mine 👍👍 thank you for making a video on this. Usp 9mm
Thanks for the great content!
Good review of a handgun that came out in the mid 90’s
Had mine forever love it. My favorite of all time.
Anyone else notice he calls it a rifle at 14:17? Lol I love it!
If you find one, don’t pass it by. It might be a while till you see another. Exceptional quality designed for prolonged usage, as well as, having a reduced recoil system. Just waiting for HK to come out with an optics ready P30.
This is gonna be my next purchase, such a beautiful gun
Thank you for making this video. I recently bought a new one.
I had one as my side arm in the irish army, loved it.
great review as usual, Sootch the USP full size was never produced in .357 sig only the compact model was introduced in this caliber
I had a USP 9 from the early 90's. It was unstoppable and I could hit soda cans out at 50 yards easy. I only got rid of it because it just didn't fit my hands well. Finally ended up with a CZ P09 in .40. It feels better in my hands and shoots well, but not as smooth as the HK.
I picked up one the day these came out because of the large trigger guard so I would have a pistol I could use with gloves on and when the .45 was released I got one the day it was released also . My nine has lands and groves the .45 does not . These go bang everytime
Fuggin HK dose it again !!
Damn thats a pretty piece.
Pay attention 80%s
Solid weapon, good choice, thanks for the review!!
I have the .40 which is what the USP was built around, super accurate and easy to shoot, think p30 is a better frame, but USP is a classic, better pistol than most deserve
Excellent review on an excellent firearm!
Absolutely one of my favorite sidearms, I prefer the tactical version and of course the MK23..... but that’s like a small rifle lol
Mk 23 is HUGE! Awesome pistol, though. One came thru the LGS, used, awhile back and I waffled on it. It was gone in a day.