Hk usp .45 or S&w m&p .45

[TacWick]

So I recently got into handguns, been ar15 all my life but everyone needs a sidearm. I recently asked which caliber and got mainly 9mm because of ammo cosy, me being a noob to handguns, and modern bullets evening up firepower. But im a big boy, and wanted big bore, so I got both! I got a s&w m&p 9 coming so now I need my 45. The reason I went with s&w is I see them everywhere, range , classes, costa. Seems to be the new koolaid so im sipping it. My question is should I stick with smith for my 45 or change it up. Hks are the some of the best sh*t since sliced bread. This gun will be strick carry, home defense, and end of the world zombies or china invading. Now I know hk usp is quality, dependable, combat proven and should out live me if I buy brand new. But is it worth the extra cheddar? I know money should never be an object when its for something your putting your life and family life in but ive been told that the smith will do just as good job. So what you think, usp or m&p.

Magazine capacity doesnt matter I dont live in free america (new yorkistan)

Also I know the Hk45 is the new and improved but also is expensive

M&p will be 570 and USP will be 772

[DocGKR]

Since you already have an M&P, stick with that system.

[madisonsfinest]

Since you already have an M&P, stick with that system.

the best advice here

[TacWick]

Thanks for the quick response guys. Now do you say I should stick with the m&p because im new to handguns it will be less confusing switching systems and better practice? Also DocGKR why do you think I should just get another 9 rather than 45? For ammo purposes and accesories?

[Blstr88]

Ive never owned an M&P, so I cant speak for it...

But my H&K USP 45 is hands down my favorite pistol. There are a few more rare pistols I have that Id never sell too, but I will literally hold on to this one for the rest of my life.

I tell everyone: if you can afford an H&K you will NOT be disappointed. If you dont want to spend $1200 on a pistol there are tons of great ~$500 options that won't let you down either. Its really a matter of what you want to spend, however there IS a reason H&Ks are x2+ more costly than all the other brands...

[badness]

I would say HK. That thing has been around for nearly 20 years and it's still one of the most rugged weapons out there. If you were getting 2 handguns in teh same caliber, i'd say get a 2nd m&p since you'd already have mags etc. However since you're going with a different caliber, i say go for the HK. You can use the m&p for carry and HD. You can use the HK for when the zombies come.

[TacWick]

How is the grip on the hk usp? Ive heard its like a block. I got average sized hands. Also why is your round backwords in your magazine?

[Abraxas]

The USP is a great gun, but Doc was dead on. Since you already have an M&P stick with that. The M&P is a great shooting .45.

[badness]

How is the grip on the hk usp? Ive heard its like a block. I got average sized hands. Also why is your round backwords in your magazine?

It's an inside joke for anyone who's ever seen the ad that hk put out years ago. There was an ad in a magazine and the idiot photographer put the round in the mag backwards. Thus a new inside joke was born.

Can't really speak for the grip for anyone but myself. I wear XL-XXL gloves and the size is fine for me. But i also own a sig too which is also considered blocky as hell.

[Plan]

Another M&P9 or M&P45 makes more sense if you want to dedicate your training time to a single platform.