HK USP45 for $499

[ml1209]

Saw this for sale. Good price? Good gun? I know little about HKs. Comes with (3) 12-rd mags.

 

[dee]

Don't own one but never heard anything bad about them besides their price. I would sayif in good shape probally a good deal.

 

[cowboy45]

Very nice gun, owned one. Just couldnt get used to the grip frame.

 

[whit128]

I have carried mine for many years and have no intention of ever changing.

 

[SIG_Fiend]

That's an absolute steal and about $300-400 cheaper than a typical sales price. I would buy that without even thinking about it.

 

[kingofwylietx]

It's a steal. Seriously, it's a steal.

I was at the range one day and a guy was there shooting a USP .45. We ended up chatting and his friend lent it to him because he was thinking of buying it. The guys buddy wanted $500........I told him that I would give him $500 for it right then. He said he was going to buy it, so I didn't get to pursue it. That is the only other time I have heard of one going for $500.

 

[deadeye1964]

Saw this for sale. Good price? Good gun? I know little about HKs. Comes with (3) 12-rd mags.

Those are evil guns, do not buy that gun. Give me your buddy's name and I will contact him, buy the gun and that way you will not be tempted.

 

[The_Vigilante]

I have the full size HK USP .45 and paid a lot more than $499. The only thing I didn't like about mine was the brutal double action trigger pull on the first shot. The pistol is currently getting the trigger smoothed by my gunsmith.

 

[40Arpent]

Saw this for sale. Good price? Good gun? I know little about HKs. Comes with (3) 12-rd mags.

Assuming it is in excellent condition, as has already been said, that is a very good price. I love mine, and it is my primary HD handgun.

 

[kingofwylietx]

I have the full size HK USP .45 and paid a lot more than $499. The only thing I didn't like about mine was the brutal double action trigger pull on the first shot. The pistol is currently getting the trigger smoothed by my gunsmith.

You can also drop in the Match trigger pack. There is also a guy that makes the trigger pull much lighter and crisper if you don't want to do the drop-in thing.

 

[40Arpent]

The only thing I didn't like about mine was the brutal double action trigger pull on the first shot.

I've had mine for several years...I guess I should try the DA first shot. Never have, always keep it cocked and locked. Not all models of the USP have that feature, though, right?

 

[kingofwylietx]

Not all models of the USP have that feature, though, right?

You are correct, it depends which trigger variant you bought. Below is from Wiki, it looks right.
Variants 1 and 2 (double action/single action, decocking and safety lever)
Variants 1 (lever on left) and 2 (lever on right) allow the user to carry the pistol in a single-action mode (cocked and locked) with the manual safety engaged. This same pistol, without modification, can be carried in double-action mode, with or without the manual safety engaged, and with the benefit of a decocking lever.
Variants 3 and 4 (double action/single action, decocking lever, but no safety)
Variants 3 (lever on left) and 4 (lever on right) provide the user with a frame-mounted decocking lever that does not have the "safe" position. This combination only allows the hammer to be lowered from SA position to DA position. It does not provide the "safe" position to prevent the pistol from firing when the trigger is pulled.
Variants 5 and 6 (double action only, with safety lever)
For the double action only user, variants 5 (lever on left), 6 (lever on right), and of the USP operate as double action only pistols with a bobbed hammer always returning to the DA position (forward) after each shot is fired. To fire each shot, the trigger must be pulled through the smooth DA trigger pull. Variants 5 and 6 have a manual safety lever.
Variants 7 and 8 (double action only, no control lever)
No control lever is provided on variant 7. Variant 8 is similar to variant 7.
Variants 9 and 10 (double action/single action, safety lever, but no decocking)
Variants 9 (lever on left) and 10 (lever on right) allow the shooter to carry the pistol in a single-action mode (cocked and locked) with the manual safety engaged. This same pistol, without modification, can be carried in double-action mode (hammer down), with or without the manual safety engaged. The double action mode offers a second strike/double action capability in case of a misfire. The control lever has no decocking function on variants 9 and 10 so one would have to carefully lower the hammer manually.
LEM (Law Enforcement Modification) Trigger
Developed especially for the U.S. government, the Law Enforcement Modification (or LEM for short), is a USP DAO (Double-Action Only) model with a unique trigger mechanism. This mechanism improves the double action trigger performance and reduces the weight of the DAO trigger pull to 7.5-8.5 pounds, utilizes a stronger hammer spring, and shortens the trigger reset. Aside from the LEM mechanism, it is identical to the USP Variant 7 (DAO) model.

 

[gunbubba]

I have a USP Expert in .45 and my beef with the USP, especially in .45 is the grip frame. It's got to be one of the largest (thickness) grip frames around. If you have big hands and you like the feel of the grip the rest of the gun is very well made, accurate, reliable, etc. I just had a hard time getting used to how large the pistol feels in your had. The trigger on my Expert is nice, but many of the standard USP's I have handled/shot aren't that way, but parts and/or trigger jobs are available. Also, overall the gun has a thick clunky feel to it compared to most other semi autos I own. It's a big squared off rascal. Shoots great, though.

For the price it's a no brainer. At the worst you have a buy-low-sell-high opportunity.

 

[kingofwylietx]

I have a USP Expert in .45 and my beef with the USP, especially in .45 is the grip frame. It's got to be one of the largest (thickness) grip frames around. If you have big hands and you like the feel of the grip the rest of the gun is very well made, accurate, reliable, etc. I just had a hard time getting used to how large the pistol feels in your had. The trigger on my Expert is nice, but many of the standard USP's I have handled/shot aren't that way, but parts and/or trigger jobs are available. Also, overall the gun has a thick clunky feel to it compared to most other semi autos I own. It's a big squared off rascal. Shoots great, though.

For the price it's a no brainer. At the worst you have a buy-low-sell-high opportunity.

That is a problem only with the Expert, you should get a different model. I will give the same $499 for it, just to help you out. I am willing to meet you anywhere in Texas.

 

[gunbubba]

You sir, are too kind. While I much appreciate you offering to take this old clunky USP Expert off of my hands I just wouldn't feel right leaving you with such a thing. But if you're ever down in Austin stop in and I'll let you try it out.

BTW, if the fellow who started this thread hasn't bought that other USP yet will he please post the contact information of the seller so one of us other gun buzzards can get it?

 

[kingofwylietx]

You sir, are too kind. While I much appreciate you offering to take this old clunky USP Expert off of my hands I just wouldn't feel right leaving you with such a thing. But if you're ever down in Austin stop in and I'll let you try it out.

BTW, if the fellow who started this thread hasn't bought that other USP yet will he please post the contact information of the seller so one of us other gun buzzards can get it?

Don't feel bad, I'm a charitable guy. I have an Elite in .45, it is by far my favorite pistol. The Experts are no good, I'll go $399 just so you won't feel bad.

 

[ml1209]

Well I made the purchase. Just need to wait for it to come in. I'll post pics.

 

[kingofwylietx]

Well I made the purchase. Just need to wait for it to come in. I'll post pics.

You got a good deal, you are sure to like it. If not, let me know.

 

[ml1209]

Picked it up today. It's DA/SA, not V1 with the thumb safety. A little disappointed. But the overall finish is in good condition, better than I expected. Three 12-rd mags, all marked Restricted LE.

 

[SIG_Fiend]

At $499, that is a pretty crazy deal.