HK USP .40 VS S&W M&P .40

[Colt-45]

I'd like to purchase a new .40 caliber handgun.

I have narrowed down my choices to the HK USP .40 and the S&W M&P .40.

Some things to consider:
-Please don't suggest another caliber( I already own 9mm and .45)
-Please don't suggest another brand(I already own a Glock .40)
-I don't care about the USP's proprietary rail
-I am not a new shooter

All input appreciated.

Thanks

[BluGrass]

Almost an apples to oranges comparison with a striker fired and hammer fired. But if it were me I would go with the Hk. And I have the mp in 40 but I also have 3 other Hk's with a 4th in layaway which is the USP 45. I've never had any problems with the m&p as far as accuracy and the trigger has smoothed out over time. With that said I would still go with the Hk even though you can probably buy 2 M&P's for the price of the Hk.

Josh

[Colt-45]

Both .40 in caliber, both polymer framed, both 4.25" barrels. Didn't think it was that much "apples to oranges" given those characteristics.

[BluGrass]

You are correct sir

[MegademiC]

I'd vote m&p. The HK may be "better" but m&ps have decent accuracy in 40, have much better support for less $, and I hate the way the HK shoots. Imo the m&ps is one of the best 40 guns out there. The mp is also smaller and easier to conceal. I'm also partial to striker guns.

[tuck]

The HK is going to be the better built pistol. The M&P will most likely be reliable and accurate enough but when it comes to quality, it's not in the same league as anything built by HK.

[fivepointoh]

Some of the finest shooting handguns I have owned were in .40 and they all were USP's and USPc's. H&K designed the USP around the .40S&W much like Glock designed the 17 around 9mm. I'm not a real big .40 advocate, but every H&K owner owes it to themselves to purchase a .40 USP or USPc.

[SiGfever]

Do yourself a big favor and checkout the USPc .40. I have one and it is a very smooth and accurate .40.

[WickedWillis]

USP 40 hands down. The gun is built like a brick, well you know, and will always be reliable as hell. Not saying the M&P isn't though. The USP will also hold better resale value for when you decide to move away from the .40 fad

[WickedWillis]

Some of the finest shooting handguns I have owned were in .40 and they all were USP's and USPc's. H&K designed the USP around the .40S&W much like Glock designed the 17 around 9mm. I'm not a real big .40 advocate, but every H&K owner owes it to themselves to purchase a .40 USP or USPc.

That is one thing Smith did as well, learning from the mistakes that Glock made with the 40.