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[davidjinks]

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[w3453l]

I'm actually looking at buying one too, and I've done a little searching as to what upgrades might be worth doing. One thing I've found/heard is the extended mag release levers.

http://www.hkparts.net/shop/pc/Extended-Magazine-Release-For-HK-Pistols-252p1669.htm#.U8QJTokazCQ

I don't have any experience with it yet, but from reading around it's been recommended in other threads

[davidjinks]

I have read about that upgrade as well.

[The Dumb Gun Collector]

Pretty solid package as is. Shoot it and consider sending it to tool tech to have night sights installed in the factory holes if it is zeroed to your liking.

[RWCRaiden]

I have a HK45C which is basically the P2000 frame. I love the frame. I just am not a fan of the HK LEM trigger. It'll take some getting used to if you've never used it.

[davidjinks]

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[sol1777]

I have the V3 on my P2000 in 40SW with a TLR-1 in a RC holster. Went to this pistol from a Glock19 Gen 4 that had ejection issues. Man am I glad I did. Carry it everyday and shoots great. I have the mepros and they work fine for me. The weight of the pistol keep the recoil low. Love it.

[The Dumb Gun Collector]

I am sure getting the meps would be cheaper

[rm06]

I've very recently made that switch from Glocks to the P2000 as well for the reasons listed above as well as a myriad of others. I don't like not having the enormous aftermarket parts availability of Glock and the added cost of anything HK-associated sucks but in the end, my groups, feel and confidence in the pistol tell the tale. As you're aware, the aftermarket for the P2000 ain't the greatest.

I don't frequent many brand-specific sites but I've found some decent technical info at HK Pro.

http://www.hkpro.com/forum/hk-reference-library/40627-p2000-sk-uspc-lem-trigger-job-part-1-a.html
http://www.hkpro.com/forum/hk-reference-library/191709-hk-handgun-triggers-model-variants-descriptions-pull-weight.html

[jpmuscle]

To the OP,

I picked up a p2000 v2 two weeks ago with the extended mag release. Needless to say I'm done with my blocks and likely my MPs too.

I just flat out run the gun better than my others. Plus the paddle release is far more intuitive IMO.

It has meprolights on it as present but their probably going to get swapped to trijicons at some point.

[Guinnessman]

I would buy the sights of your choice and some flat magazine baseplates. The P2000 is a great gun! Enjoy!

[jc000]

P2000 is my EDC. I had the V2 LEM which I switched to the TLG variant – you can search around for more info but I felt it just smoothed the trigger overall for me. I struggled with the LEM for a long time, but have started to gel with it. It DEFINITELY has helped me shoot other guns better.

I love the hammer and size for AIWB. I'm also running the triji HD sights on it which to me were an improvement over the factory sights. Never went with the extended mag release, but the stock one never bugged me.

[GJM]

Interesting timing on this thread. On Sunday, after finishing a USPSA match (Wilson tuned 92A1), I shot my P30 LEM .40 and P2000 in .40. I need .40 where I am for four leg creatures, and reserve 9mm for lower 48 use.

I shot the P2000 measurably better than my P30. While the P30 grip feels great in the hand, I actually prefer the P2000 grip while shooting. The P2000 obviously carries smaller. Add some sights if you like, possibly the HK45C magazine release levers, a good appendix holster and call it done. I have HD sights ordered, but in the mean time painted my Trijicon three dots front sight with two base coats of white, and a final coat of orange with a Sharpie paint stick, and it looks quite serviceable.

[gunnut284]

I've been carrying my P2000 LEM .40 for a couple years now. It shoots well and has been reliable. I still don't find the LEM trigger quite as shootable as my Glock triggers but I have years of history with the Glocks. I find it carries about the same as a Glock 19 (well). The controls are easily accessible and intuitive. I do want to change out to flat floorplates.

[davidjinks]

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[RWCRaiden]

If you'll be shooting regular, then you'll certainly adjust to the LEM trigger. I much prefer the DA/SA of the traditional hammer guns. All preference dude. Glad you like the gun though!

[davidjinks]

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[a1fabweld]

I have a few P2000's & have yet to experience any kind of problem. I installed Trijicon NS's on my EDC rig & it's been awesome. Mine are the 9mm V3 & the trigger reset is loooong. Otherwise it's an amazing piece of machinery.

[PSBT4117]

It's a minor modification but I would replace the factory base plates with HK brand flat base plates. I did this to my V2 LEM .40. It made concealing the pistol easier and allowed me to get a better grip on the pistol. The P2000 is my favorite HK so far. It fits that compact size that the G19 does and can be easily carried but is large enough to be easily controlled. It also is a better example of what the LEM trigger can be. It's reset is shorter than the P30 and it doesn't have as much take up.

[RHINOWSO]

In have several HKs in LEM, including a P2000SK. If I didn't have a P30 I'd have a P2000 as well.

LEM mystifies some people, but I think it's one of those easier to do it than talk about it.

I have Meps on my SK, I'd prefer Heinies but Meps are fine.

[GJM]

It's a minor modification but I would replace the factory base plates with HK brand flat base plates. I did this to my V2 LEM .40. It made concealing the pistol easier and allowed me to get a better grip on the pistol. The P2000 is my favorite HK so far. It fits that compact size that the G19 does and can be easily carried but is large enough to be easily controlled. It also is a better example of what the LEM trigger can be. It's reset is shorter than the P30 and it doesn't have as much take up.

My P30 and P2000 pistols have similar reset. HK45/C and USP C reset is about half that of the P30/P2000.

[ejb3]

I am issued the p2000 in 40 Cal and bought a p2000 AK in 40 as well. I actually can shoot a little better with the sk. Have been using.g both for about 6 years with no issues with the weapons. Ths mags are another issue. At the range I am constantly having to reset the baseplate after dropping the mags from reloading. If you do not catch that, the mag will fail tI feed. I have to correct my mags 2 or 3 times per range qual. Still love the weapon.

[jpmuscle]

I am issued the p2000 in 40 Cal and bought a p2000 AK in 40 as well. I actually can shoot a little better with the sk. Have been using.g both for about 6 years with no issues with the weapons. Ths mags are another issue. At the range I am constantly having to reset the baseplate after dropping the mags from reloading. If you do not catch that, the mag will fail tI feed. I have to correct my mags 2 or 3 times per range qual. Still love the weapon.
Which baseplates? Out of curiosity.

[PSBT4117]

My P30 and P2000 pistols have similar reset. HK45/C and USP C reset is about half that of the P30/P2000.

I stand corrected. I checked my P2000 (V2) and my P30 (V2) and the reset distance is similar. The P2000 returns to the reset quicker if that makes sense. I'm not sure of the spring differences but I imagine the P2000 has a stronger TRS.

I'm also curious which baseplates came off the mags.

[ptmccain]

cough, cough....VP9....cough.

[RHINOWSO]

My P30 and P2000 pistols have similar reset. HK45/C and USP C reset is about half that of the P30/P2000.
My examples showed that the P2000 series reset was more akin to the HK45/USP than the P30. Maybe it's in the middle but it isn't nearly as long as the P30 for what I've seen.

[threefeathers]

This is what I use as my EDC in 9mm. I've used it in three Massad Ayoob courses, 2 Marty Hayes courses at FAS and two advanced Tom Givens courses. I'v had two failure to fires and they were traced to the Federal ammunition, (high primers) I have a P30 that I'm breaking is. I'm going to change all springs and have it cerecoated, probably a very black-black. To me a black handgun is intimidating and I want my EDC to be just that.

[GJM]

This is what I use as my EDC in 9mm. I've used it in three Massad Ayoob courses, 2 Marty Hayes courses at FAS and two advanced Tom Givens courses. I'v had two failure to fires and they were traced to the Federal ammunition, (high primers) I have a P30 that I'm breaking is. I'm going to change all springs and have it cerecoated, probably a very black-black. To me a black handgun is intimidating and I want my EDC to be just that.

I consider the OEM HK finish to be quite durable and weather resistant. I am curious as to why you would want to apply Cerakote -- both because I perceive it as less desirable than the stock finish, and the issue of possibly changing dimensions through the disassembly/coating/reassembly process?

[HKGuns]

P2KSK Light LEM is my EDC and it works great, I too recommend throwing $$ at some flat base plates.

[davidjinks]

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[HKGuns]

Sounds like you have it all figured out then......what input were you expecting? It's an HK so it's going to work.

[davidjinks]

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[ejb3]

I am not sure, the ones that were issued which are more or less flush; not like the extended plates for your pinky on the sk mags. Hope that helps.

[RioGrandeGreen]

Ejb,

turn in those mags to your FI, and get new ones.

[RWCRaiden]

Is this an issue that just seems to affect the P2k mags, or other HK pistols as well? I haven't had issues with my 45C mags, but I'll have to stay on the lookout now.

[gtmtnbiker98]

Is this an issue that just seems to affect the P2k mags, or other HK pistols as well? I haven't had issues with my 45C mags, but I'll have to stay on the lookout now.Never observed any issues myself, regarding magazine base plate issues. My department also issues the HK, but P30 not P2000. I own three P2000's personally, no issues and I'm a hard user.

[RWCRaiden]

Never observed any issues myself, regarding magazine base plate issues. My department also issues the HK, but P30 not P2000. I own three P2000's personally, no issues and I'm a hard user.

Ok, thanks man. HK mags are beefy, so I wouldn't think this would ever be an issue.

[davidjinks]

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[dwhitehorne]

I'm issued a P2000. I prefer the P30 also. The grip is just that much for me.

On another note, a little late to the thread but I saw questions about the P2000 mags. They have plastic base plates and offered rubber base plates also. Our indoor range is a concrete floor and you would think the rubber base mags were better for longevity when dropping them. Everyday at the range I see the rubber base plates bounce off the floor and move forward on the mag body. The mag won't seat again until you lock it back in. Seen it hundreds of times. We have a few thousand P2000 mags in service. I've never seen a plastic base break. David

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[19852]

I have Tijicon HD's on two pistols and like them. A little imprecise for head shots at 25 yards [ not impossible] but otherwise great. A few years ago I had a P-2000 LEM. I found the LEM trigger system intuitive and easy to use [I do like DA revolvers]. Don't remember why I sold it...