New or used HK?

[Battle*Hound]

I am going to purchase a pistol next wknd. I will most likely be buying another HK. I haven't decided yet though on the model. I was going to get the HK45 but I am starting to lean to the HK45c because I do not currently have a concealable pistol. I also already own a 9 year old and pefectly good Full size 45 USP. I have not yet held or shot either gun FWIW.

Curious what your thoughts are as far as the HK45 vs the HK45c. Also, I am not a person who usually buys anything used but if the right deal was presented would you hesitate for any reason on buying used? Thanks

[E-man930]

I wouldn't worry about buying a used H&K... do look for signs of abuse, neglect, or owner dumbassery. I remember seeing a chrome plated H&K USP 9mm compact compete with a chrome plated barrel and controls at a local gun show. After asking why someone chromed it I was informed it came that way from H&K. Needless to say that was one molested USP that will never see an honest day of use outside of pimpdom.

With regards to the HK45 and HK45C - I carry my C daily and use my fullsize for HD / steel shooting events. it's received a few mods to make it work a little better for me.

[munch520]

I wouldn't worry. My P30 was bought lightly used and hasn't had an issue. Just made sure the seller has a good rep

[Battle*Hound]

I wouldn't worry about buying a used H&K... do look for signs of abuse, neglect, or owner dumbassery.

FWIW...if we had a national leader who used simple talk like 'dumbassery'...I would be real comfortable with that.

[Battle*Hound]

The deal is there are 0 good dealers around here. So, I will have to make a three hour trip to pick one up. It's a great store with huge selection. Just need to put $50 down over the phone to get the 3 day wait started and make my selection when I arrive. I'd sure like to shoot either first but it's an HK...I know if I like holding it, I'll like shooting it.

I have some buddies that are high on glocks and XDs but the HK just seams superior...period.

[JRas]

if you already have a USP 45, I don't see a point of getting the HK45. It's basically a USP 45 with better ergonomics, and two less rounds. It's a full size gun for a duty use not really aimed at concealed carry.

Read this interview:
http://pistol-training.com/articles/...-larry-vickers

"The Compact is closer to the true form of what we envisioned than the full size gun"

I think the HK45C is a better choice and a great carry gun, especially when combined with the flat magazine floorplates.

edit:
Another good read:
http://www.hkpro.com/forum/range-rep...hk45c-p30.html

[Battle*Hound]

I can't wait to get a feel for these two guns.

[Hogsgunwild]

Three of my four H&Ks were used and they still have not needed even as much as a spring change after way too many rounds when compared to my 1911s, Glock (past Glocks-plural) or M&Ps.

Go for a used one and save your money for more ammo...

[ALCOAR]

Used if I can help it most of the time considering how much the NIB cost of HK handguns are now. If I buy slightly used, I can shoot nothing but HKs for the rest of my lifetime.

The NIB price is honestly worth it, and imho you can actually see where the extra $400-500 comes into play.

I've owned 3 used HKs now......0 failures of any sort.

[davebee456]

Slightly Used Hk's with a few hundred rounds might as well be new if you ask me, I bought a new Hk45C and a Used P30 and they are great no failures as of yet..

Go to see Todd Green's Pistol-Training.com website and see how he put 90,000 rounds through a P30 and 75,000 Rounds through a Hk45 and had maybe 3 failures.

These guns are made very tough a person usually shoots 400 rounds maximum through their guns so most likely a "used" hk really is not even broke in yet.

Just check the barrel out and see if an asshole scratched the inside