H&K USP 9mm HD Review
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- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
- We take the Heckler & Koch USB 9mm to the range, go over its features, and what I think of it overall.
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I'm not sure if it's been pointed out, but for anyone still trying to figure out how to use HK's paddle magazine release, the correct way is actually with your middle finger, and not your thumb.
The idea is that with a button release, you have to adjust your hand - but with the paddles, once you go to reload (and your trigger finger is obviously out of the trigger guard) your middle finger is easily able to activate the magazine release without moving/adjusting your hand.
The motion may feel awkward at first, not being used to it, but I promise that after the first day of trying it a few times, it becomes simple muscle memory and its advantages clearly show. Hope this helped someone out!
I am blessed amd cursed to have weird thumbs that are very long, i can hit that mag release with the inside of the middle knuckle of my thumb witg zero issue. The downside is 1911s feel like a broomstick in my hand
I just have to say, you are one of the few that actually responds to people who leave comments and/or questions. It goes a long way and shows your appreciation and respect for people who take the time to watch your videos.
rockey balboa Thanks, I try to get to most.
+1 rockey, Mrgunsngear does much better that most, for certain.
@@Mrgunsngear Yeah but there's no way he answers questions on 8 year old video.
I know it's an old video but couple things for anyone watching, HK has always contended the lower capacity is to maintain reliability of the gun, but you can get extended baseplates if you want. also LEM module is regarded as the best trigger in most HK circles, once you learn how to use it it's basically the most ideal duty trigger
Just picked this up on a trade - taking it to the range this weekend; Great video - informative and to the point
I just picked up one last week I love it. This video made me get one thank you for review.
If you cant shoot this firearm then you should probably not be shooting. H&K is probably one of the best made handguns out there. They are a bit expensive, but they shoot amazing.
It is most impressive pistol on my experience but I had never had it one.
I tried it with other's H.K USP 40 SW Caliber.
It was so easy to make Dime of Penny size at 7 yard with 2 shot.
It was my first time shot with H.K USP.
Without any hesitation,I recommend this pistol.It is the best choice for the beginner and the experts.
In the german army, we use the younger sister of the USP, the P8, 9mm. It's basically the same gun, with some changes to add an actual safety, and some minor design details, for example a size reduction for some appendages, to fit with our equipment. I really love shooting the P8 and so far it never even failed me once.
+TheSchuetzeP good info; thanks
+TheSchuetzeP The standard USPs have safeties too, they just put them on the right way. You sweep down instead of up, which is much more natural.
sedor2733
There is no "right way" to have a safety The P8 has the safety on the downward position of the lever which disallows you to pull the trigger and the decock of the hammer comes when pulling the lever down past the safety. The upward position is the firing position just like here. I'v only seen versions of the USP live so far without an actual safety. So I don't really know what you mean with having the safety flicking upwards. The USPs I know and the P8 both have there safety downwards.
The USP safety is better because up is safe, and down is fire. That is more natural and less prone to accidents. Thats why it is the right way, and the other way is the wrong way due to its ability to get someone killed.
sedor2733 I don't understand why you think it is more natural. If you decock the hammer on the P8, and you let go of the lever, it automatically flips up into the "safe" position. If you push it further up, you can fire. Since you only holster your gun in a decocked state, and the trigger weight of the P8 is about 3.5kg, in combat, or in a dangerous situation, you actually have the gun on "Fire" while it's in your holster, because it is literally impossible to pull the trigger inside the holster. I mean, the P8 is my service gun, I know every part of her by heart and have shot and carried her countless times, and there is nothing unsafe about the safety being in the lower position on the lever.
just wanted to say thanks for responding to all the questions ive asked you, really appreciate it.
I shot both the Glock 19 and the USP 9mm yesterday for the first time, back to back. I both performed better with and enjoyed more the USP.
I own both hahahaha
To my knowledge, the USP pistols are one of the few firearms that in the manual, they actually OK the use of +p+ ammo, for what that's worth.
+zeroxwolfx thanks
zeroxwolfx it's a cold hammer forged barrel supposedly made from the same grade steel as cannons. They were designed for extreme use and to last around 30,000 rounds or something crazy like that. They're barrels are expensive and it's the details which make these guns a bit more pricey I'm which most people won't ever appreciate.
@@Mrgunsngear USP Vs Beretta 92...if you could only have one?
@@michaeledwards7668 both
@@michaeledwards7668 one in each hand ✋ 😍
Picking one up tomorrow, thanks for the video, everything I needed to know. Nice and simple, yet detailed and informative. You got yourself another subscriber today, brother.
+Aaron Nguyen Welcome to the channel
I still prefer the original USP. That recoil reduction mechanism makes the pistol bomb proof. All the later versions, HK omitted it.
You have the best reviews on RUclips second to none. Been watching for awhile now. A lot of intellect/knowledge and you don't speak out of your ass. You also have a good shot, and a pretty cool voice. I'm subscribing.
StevesSwift Thanks. Welcome to the channel.
4:28-5:08....Stairway to Heaven. Awesome vid and informative as hell!
Wow, excellent video; it touched on everything I had hoped for.
Professional and comprehensive.
Thanks for this.
MauldtheMan Thanks.
Just pick this up as my first HK
Great review. This will be my next purchase.
To me, this is one of the most beautiful 9mm handguns H&K has ever made. I bought one new in 1995, when everyone was raving about the Sig. I didn't care about the hype, nor did I feel like shelling out an additional $200 for a gun that was essentially, very similar. I'm very happy with my purchase, and was way more reliable than my Para Ordnance. I still treasure it. It's only been taken to the range maybe 3 or 4 times, and it still looks like it was made yesterday.
awesome
I agree. I can't shoot mine worth a damn ( the fat grip gives me fits) but will never part with it.I love H&K handguns.
i have the USP Compact 9mm and the USP 45, both great guns and have never had a jamb and i shoot on a regular basis.
I read a lot of comments like my brand gun is better than this gun or that gun etc. etc. A lot of people don't realize that HK and Glock are the only two premiere gun makers that makes their own magazines. Other gun companies like Sig, Beretta, CZ, Taurus, Walther, Fnh, Springfield etc. Use a quality Italian company, (Mec-Gar). In my experience Glock and HK are the only two where I have not experienced stovepipe, failure to eject issues like I have with other guns. People can argue about which gun is better, but those same people need to realize that Mec Gar magazines are not the same quality as the Glock and HK mags. What good is your gun if the magazine does not feed it? Answer----> get a Glock or an HK. Thanks for the video brother
thegoldenhurricane thanks
taurus make there own mags. some knock taurus quality butt the mags are excellent
Mrgunsngear Channel sorry if old, not I recently bought and love my P30SK. If I'm looking for a compact to pair it with, do you prefer this out the P30? Thank you and great work as always.
and Taurus is trash...
I agree. Glock and Hk are the two brands I truly trust.
Mecgar makes good magazines, the only reason he and Glock make their own is so that they will take in the profits since the machinery was essentially paid for in government contracts.
Yes, it is.
Thank you.
Both in fact. Depends on the model and year of production.
Have a full size 9mm USP myself, really enjoy it! The trigger takes a bit to get used to for new shooters though!
I own two HK USP guns 9mm fullsize and 45 compact. Great company great guns
I own two USPs and to me, the USP line, are the finest hard use pistols produced by HK, to this day.
I share your enthusiasm. I love my HK!
It really depends on the gun. If you look at XDs vs Glocks for instance, the XD is "more" cocked (not the proper terms at all I know) compared to the Glocks.
Striker pistols are no safer nor less safe than DA guns. Both, assuming modern designs (Sig, Glock, ect..), employ some type of blocking mechanism in between the firing pin and the primer that must be disabled by pulling the trigger.
My USP's my all time favorite. May be old, but still damn good. I've got the Version 1. I'm just plain spoiled on the easy shooting and low recoil. It's aging ergonomics still fit my hand the best of any pistol I've ever had. I almost never take the XD to the range anymore.
I have a P30L. I'm not a fan of the LEM trigger however... I still like the USP despite the issues I pointed out. I haven't found a gun without negatives yet, but I'm always looking!
The perceived recoil is pretty similar but the muzzle flip is greater on the HK due to the higher bore axis. Glock is a striker fired gun though; not single action. The HK above is DA/SA (variant 3 trigger).
I plan on doing a what I carry video but here's a quick list: G23/19, g27/26, Caracal C, Shield, CM9, BG380, ect...
Well, SEALs fall under Special Operations Command, and as such, they have a lot of flexibility in what gun they use. The standard is the MK25 (Sig) but the MK23 was a 45ACP gun that some Special Operations troops used and may still.
You're correct on that one.
I was referring to the slides.
Anytime.
I just picked one these up off of a local facebook gun buyers group. The guy was selling the USP9 for $700 and a SIG P220 for $750. I messaged him and asked if he would take a $1000, expecting him to say 13 or $1350, but sure enough he took the $1000.
I have to say I was shocked, best deal I've ran into in a long while.
The SIG P220 was an Equinox too.
Aaron Mings Nice
Indeed they are---every day.
The HK USP was made for 40sw so it's overbuilt for 9mm so it'll eat 9mm +P+ without a burp. I love mine and it's a V1.
awesome
I think the CZ is just a good a gun as the HK and has a better trigger in fact. Both would be good guns for IPSC I suppose so long as you don't have an issue transitioning from DA to SA.
old video but a great video... love our stuff
Not an issue; especially if it's a different weight or brand.
I'm tracking now. Good price on a P30.
I’m glad you address the concept of a gun’s size in relationship to its capacity, that’s something I weigh very heavily when buying most of my guns. I agree that the capacity to size ratio in the 9mm and 40 USPs are pretty “meh”. But for some reason the USP 45 is only 1 round short of the glock 21 in terms of capacity (12 rounds instead of 13), so the 2 guns have very similar capacity to size ratios.
Brett Lewis Indeed.
It is a Suunto Core. It's been great; never an issue.
I do attribute them to all of the above. Some rounds just seem to 'grab' standard rifling better than polygonal. Why? I don't know.
It's an excellent gun. Great ergos, reliable, and accurate. Two downfalls---mushy trigger and cost, of course.
Triggers not to bad for DA/SA pistol..unless your comparing it to a 1911...you can always replace the trigger in these guns. There's several companies out there selling improvement triggers for the USPs
I have both now..I am complete. I love both, BUT if I had to choose I would pick the Sig, especially if it has the SRT. The universal rail is a plus for the Sig..you need an adapter for the H&K. Also if you like Blackhawk! gear, Everything is available for the Sig including light bearing holsters.
I have one in 9 mm . Excellent performance. Excellent pistol.
+Nelson Fernández Awesome
Add the HK45 compact mag release, add the jet funnel and the all steel 18rd jet funnel mags, add the match trigger. It's a great set up and an awesome pistol. Might as well get the Expert model too. They go great together. You'll never need anymore full size 9mm pistols. Put thousands of rounds down range and be happy. Thx for the vid Mike
+Elliott Butts you're welcome
+Elliott Butts Agreed. Extended mag release and jet funnel makes it the perfect package. I also have the surefire rail adapter which works great with a x300u
+Chase N
Be sure to get the all black 18 round jet funnel mags. They are the best built mags I have ever seen. Built like a tank! $62 each on the HK webshop
+Elliott Butts They recommend against the extended mag release because it is made of metal while the mags are made of plastic.
+sedor2733
That is why you run the steel all black 18rd jet funnel mags. Then you have no worries.
Great to see someone wearing a UNC Charlotte shirt!!! Go Niners!!!
Forty!
I have a hk 357 sig compact I don't see a lot on you tube and just bought a hk p30,l or an s I like the way,u break a gun down
Thanks
Thank you for the video
you're welcome
love your video on the H&K USP. i brought my in 2012 H&K USP Fill size it cost me 995 dollars yet it shoot like a dream. so what if i pay a little more if you want the beat you pay for the best.
+Gregory Scott thanks
Pretty darn close to every one!
Gun review guy, how far you’ve come young man.
Good stuff.
Well as you know we have pretty much the same firearms. I cary my HK USP40v1 as my duty weapon daily. Worth every penny. Im running the HK match trigger and extended magizine release with new trijicons. HK $$$... for a reason
Fair enough.
Agreed. The USP is a large gun.
They are nice for guys with big hands.
No doubt it can be done; just depends if you want to...
I should've gotten this instead of my Glock 17 Gen 4. I'm happy with my Glock, but the trigger on the USP 9 I tried was soooooooo smooth!
thanks for the report
Held it couple of times. Never fired. Need to tho and owning it.
i have usp 9mm byfar my fav!!!! great gun
nice video!
Glad it's not an issue for you.
Highest round count I know of is a couple G22s that were in the police academy when I went through many many moons ago. Both were right around 250,000. I'd love to know if they are still going.
Heard one blew up Bo
Nice gun!!
Sigs are usually made of Aluminum. Although they do have some stainless models.
That's sound logic for sure and I'm an advocate of people carrying whatever they're comfortable with.
really want a usp expert in 45 acp. But I think that particular variant is discontinued and aren't that common
Just bought the V1 myself..man if you got yours for $700 you got smoking deal...I paid $1065 with tax out the door brand new...and that's the cheapest I could find one new down South in my area..at any rate the HK USP is undeniably one of the best made pistols ever made. Can't go wrong with any HKs...And I'll give Sig a plug while I'm at it...nicely built weapons..Guys if your in the market for one of these, just go ahead and bite the pennies. Their not cheap but their built for a life time..maybe 2 lifetimes...heirlooms
Are you asking what SEAL teams use?
H&K USP is my usual carry hand gun, found the high polish stainless and the brushed stainless. They are getting harder to find.
Came so close to getting this in 9mm but I could get thatfor$800 new....or a new P2000 V2 Lem which I've been after for awhile, and the USP.40....havinf suffered a lot of confirmation bias on the 40....and trading !y beloved Sig 220....I a! Glad to say I'm wrong about the 40 and that I decided to set aside my love for all metal aside for something so well made like HK. Traded all my Glocks straight across for ho USP compact, p30sk and few others, lost a few SIG and Berettas and 1911 but ....don't miss em!
nice
Love the content! Have a question off topic of this but thought I would
try. I have a H&K USP 9mm v1 and having a difficult time finding a
holstered setup level 2/positive lock that would allow me to put a
light/laser on it. Any suggestions on the laserlight/holster combo? I
would like a duty level setup and not price sensitive.
Great gun and I love the mag release.
I brought a one exactly like this but mine didn't come with the same sights mine came with just all black sight and they are a bit higher they didn't have any dots on the front sight so I just put one with pink paint where it should be. Great gun defiantly one of my favs
+FPS CHUNKY awesome
Even with my small manhood, I can manipulate the mag release with no problemo!
I love my '94 hk usp 9
Put a lem trigger on it its way better
Why would I be afraid? I don't work for HK.... I have a bunch of SIGs; a few videos on here of a couple in fact.
If I was getting an older one I'd get the USP. Newer SIGs have better capacity and a better trigger. That said, if you were comparing a MK25 to a P30L then I wouldn't know what to tell you...
awesome pistol..in my country thats the LE duty pistol.
+Pandemonikus Superbus solid choice
Yes cause I want one that works in any condition is this a good pistol
yoooooo queen city represent
+ilg2012 represent!
At least for the P8 variant used in the German forces, the rail is a complete non-issue. No average soldier needs attachments on a backup sidearm. Those who do in more specialised units have access to other models.
The one with a safety will go up higher and has 3 notches.
I have a first year (civilian) production USP with the traditional rifled barrel. Nice gun, crappy trigger. However, H&K has changed the internals over the years so putting in a new match trigger means you change most of the internals of the gun.
how much is the trigger change over cost?
I paid $100 and did it myself
Rusty Shackleford I had a match trigger put into my USP9fs and it is amazing.
great gun
Agreed.
I'm not sure what that means?
I think it's like that all over the southeast
i think it was some winchester fmj and the hp were hornady xtp. fmj might also have been 115gr fmj to 124gr hp
I found one for 600 Swiss francs with a LEM trigger a year ago... It's seen SO many rounds without cleaning or lubing and this thing just shoots and shoots and shoots. And the more I shoot it, the more I want to sell anything that isn't H&K or CZ in my house...
thanks
for what? :)
you make great videos by the way! Your channel and Hickock45 are my absolute favorites. Cheers :>
I was wandering about your watch. Is it the suunto core watch by any chance? I was considering buying one, too. Itlooked quite sturdy but still functional and somewhat nice to wear with a suit aswell
Do you ever have any problems with the magazine spring binding Up?, it seem when I load critical defense into them I always have to reload a few times in order for all 15 rounds to seat properly. I do not have the same problem with 124 grain FMJ rounds, any ideas?
I meant silencers/ suppressors on the end of the pistol
Understood......
I just got one of these (the variant 1 though, because you can carry it cocked and locked) and honestly, I'm not really sure what to say about the gun. I really want to like this gun, but not super impressed with it so far especially considering how expensive it is.
I seem to be having a really hard time not short-stroking the trigger when going from DA on the first shot to SA after--the reset doesn't seem all that long or anything (about the same as a Beretta 92 or at least a standard SIG), but the reset seems to take forever and is annoyingly hard to predict, either firing rapidly or slowly. It is a brand new gun, so maybe the trigger will break in somewhat with use?
Anyway, great review as always, thanks.
Unlikely. HK triggers suck
lol That's a shame. That sure is some nice texturing though on the grip! Thanks for the reply.
I am thiiiiiiis close to buying one today
Zakk Young They're nice.
Mrgunsngear Channel this or m&p 9?
micky mcfarts if you don't mind paying a little extra then this. I own an M&P9 and it's an average gun. Same with glock and any striker fire. I shot a USP 9mm it's my favorite polymer framed 9 for sure. But I think Sig has it beat with the 226. That is my absolute favorite 9mm.
HardcoreAmericanUSA sig doesn’t have this beat sig is overpriced h&k will lead in the gun world for a long time