H&K45

[Jack_F]

Does anyone have a H&K45? I'm thinking about adding one to my collection and would be interested in your opinions.

[backupr9]

No experience with the .45.  I have an older H&K USP-C in 40 cal that shoots everything I put in it, is accurate even at 50 yards (the extent of my ability with a pistol) and never fails to fire.  I don't carry it anymore but it sits at my bedside every night and I take it to the range every two or 3 months.  H&K builds really nice pistols.

[Giraffes]

Like Backup, no experience with the 4, but I have a USP-c in 9mm. Get the 45, you can't go wrong with HK. Their reliability is on par with Glocks and are a blast to shoot. They also seem to hold their value pretty well so you won't loose too much if you decide to sell it later.

[AmmoToad]

I would encourage you to check out the Springfield XDm series.  They seem to have the features of Glock, Sig and H&K all rolled into one and they are a much better value, gun for gun, in my opinion.  That being said, I have never heard of a H&K owner being disapointed....can say same for XD and Sig as well though.  A good buddy (and active duty SEAL) swears by the H&K.  Can't go wrong, but it might be worth checking out a couple others.

[Jack_F]

Thanks for the XD information. I currently have four 45's that I carrry at various times. I have heard nothing but great things about H&K. I have never owned one.  I carry a Wilson Combat Compact CQB, the Bill Wislon Model the most followed by a full size Wilson CQB. A Sig P220 and Glock 36 are carried in extreme weather conditions.

[tracker]

One of the many positive aspects of Glocks is the ease and availability of parts; additionally, a qualified glock armorer can do local repairs if necessary. The high quality of most guns mentioned here on the forum makes it a moot point because repairs are seldom necessary. In times of crisis, however, it may not be practical to return a gun to the factory or look for scarce parts in the case of HK products, for example.

[thor447]

I have recently picked up a used HK USP .45 and so far have nothing but positive reviews of it.  Eats up everything I feed it, accurate, reliable, it's what you'd expect from HK.  Ergonomics are superior to the Glock by a long shot in my opinion, but fall short of the XDm.  It's a great pistol, but I'd encourage you to hold one, make sure you like the feel of it, because it for sure won't ever let you down.

[backupr9]

Have fired my cousin's XDM...smooth pistol, but didn't suit my hand...like my H&K USP-C better and consequently have better accuracy with it.  Would encourage any buyer of a pistol to see if it fits your hand and makes a good sight picture before buying (this from someone who put himself on the Boberg list without ever seeing one much less holding it). 

[jetboater]

Don't have a HK45 but have 3 other HKs ---all in 9mm.  They are bulletproof-- pardon the pun.   The ergonomics fit me well and my wife carries a P2000sk in 9mm as she doesnt like the recoil of my R9s.
There is a great forum dedicated to HK ---lots of great folks like on this forum.   www.hkpro.com

[backupr9]

Thanks JetB...checked it out.  Looks good.