New Toy Coming

[Texas1911]

My new carry pistol arrives this week boys! I was going to wait to post, but I can't.

I got a screaming deal on a HK USP Compact in .357 Sig. I've always liked that round, and now I got something that will shoot it.

It's my 4th HK pistol, and 2nd USP Compact (1st was a .45)

Here's a sharp pic of one from Ken Lunde, whom takes some really good photos!

 

[phatcyclist]

I hear that's a good round. I've never shot a gun chambered in it though.

 

[TXB4Z]

Very nice!

 

[Texas1911]

I hear that's a good round. I've never shot a gun chambered in it though.

It's peppy. They have consistent energy around the .45 caliber area and are high velocity. They are fairly consistent from make to make unlike .40 S&W.

 

[LHB1]

Alan,
Nice looking "toy". Hope you enjoy it. What kind of velocity does it generate and with what bullet weight? I'm anxiously waiting delivery on another pistol also. This one will be a Wilson Professional (my fourth) with 4" barrel, stainless frame, and black slide. Now we know who likes HK's and who likes Wilson's. Maybe we can get together sometime and punch holes in paper.

Good shooting and be safe.
LB

 

[zembonez]

Alan. You'll have to let me run a few rounds through it at Red's so I can tell if I want to buy it in a month when you are getting something else!

 

[Texas1911]

Alan. You'll have to let me run a few rounds through it at Red's so I can tell if I want to buy it in a month when you are getting something else!

Indeed... the ATF is going to come after me for being a dealer at this rate.

 

[Texas1911]

Alan,
Nice looking "toy". Hope you enjoy it. What kind of velocity does it generate and with what bullet weight? I'm anxiously waiting delivery on another pistol also. This one will be a Wilson Professional (my fourth) with 4" barrel, stainless frame, and black slide. Now we know who likes HK's and who likes Wilson's. Maybe we can get together sometime and punch holes in paper.

Good shooting and be safe.
LB

Corbon DPX - 125 Gr. / 1350 FPS / 505 Lb. Ft.
Corbon JHP - 125 Gr. / 1425 FPS / 564 Lb. Ft.
Corbon JHP - 115 Gr. / 1500 FPS / 575 Lb. Ft.

From Corbon, rated in 4" Barrel I believe.

 

[mac79912]

I have the USP tactical and I love it.

 

[Texas1911]

I have the USP tactical and I love it.

Nice, what caliber?

I've owned:

USP Elite .45
USP Compact .45
P30

I really liked the Elite. The trigger on that thing is nice, and the long barrel makes for good accurate shooting.

 

[LHB1]

Corbon DPX - 125 Gr. / 1350 FPS / 505 Lb. Ft.
Corbon JHP - 125 Gr. / 1425 FPS / 564 Lb. Ft.
Corbon JHP - 115 Gr. / 1500 FPS / 575 Lb. Ft.

From Corbon, rated in 4" Barrel I believe.

Impressive velocity, especially from a 4" barrel. Should be quite effective. I would not want to be on the receiving end of it.

Good shooting and be safe.
LB

 

[Texas1911]

Impressive velocity, especially from a 4" barrel. Should be quite effective. I would not want to be on the receiving end of it.

Good shooting and be safe.
LB

It's a good round. Has a funny shouldered case.

 

[mac79912]

45acp.I just saw one in 40 and am considering buying it.I just ordered a Nighthawk T3 and I saw the HK 40 for 549 OTD when I went in to order the new 1911.Any experience with the 40?I have a lot of JHP in 40 as my friend hooks me up for free.

 

[kingofwylietx]

I saw the HK 40 for 549 OTD when I went in to order the new 1911.

Was this new from a store? If so, where?

 

[onac255]

Just curious fellas what is/is there a difference between the .357 Mag and .357 Sig?

 

[Texas1911]

Just curious fellas what is/is there a difference between the .357 Mag and .357 Sig?

.357 Mag uses a longer case, and thus can be loaded a bit hotter. .357 Sig is basically the .357 Mag for semi-auto pistols. It's in a shorter, shouldered case but within factory ammo it tends to have the same power.

 

[onac255]

So basically Magnum is for revolvers and Sig is for Auto Loaders?

 

[Texas1911]

So basically Magnum is for revolvers and Sig is for Auto Loaders?

Yep, and Magnum can be loaded hotter.

 

[HKandHD]

.357 Mag uses a longer case, and thus can be loaded a bit hotter. .357 Sig is basically the .357 Mag for semi-auto pistols. It's in a shorter, shouldered case but within factory ammo it tends to have the same power.

That and the fact that the .357 Sig is a re-necked .40 S&W fitted to a .355" 9x19 bullet.

It's the best of both worlds and one of my favorite rounds...

The .357 Mag is a close third though...