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Board policy mandates I state that I shoot for BCM. I have also done work for 200 or so manufacturers within the firearm community. I am prior service, a full time LEO, firearm instructor, armorer, TL, martial arts instructor, and all around good guy.
I also shoot and write for various publications. Let me know if you know cool secrets or have toys worthy of an article...
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Was playing with mine this weekend... https://youtu.be/TD9ZYsEcDE4
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Last edited by TomBowie; 03-05-22 at 17:29.
I traded a P226 for a HK45CT LEM for grins. I had about 1000 rounds of 45ACP and nothing to shoot the ammo.
Comparing a USP 9T vs the HK45CT:
- The USP can be made into a Hybrid Match LEM, which is an amazing trigger system. The standard Match DA/SA is ok too. From a "stock" parts standpoint, I am not sure you can do anything with a HK45C or CT
- The HK45CT comes with much better sights IMHO. Its a plain U notch rear, adjustable, and tritium front.
- USP 9T Meprolight sights I hated. They felt like target sights to me, but they are adjustable
- I didn't quite like the grip on the USP. The first pistol I ever bought was a 1991 G20. I didn't know at the time it was a big grip and shot it fine, ignorance is bliss. Fast forward and I don't like the USP. HK45C grip is nice since its a weird 1.5 stack magazine.
- The big disadvantage with both are: WEAPON LIGHTS! The USP has been discussed. The HK45C can fit a few lights since the rail is short. You can buy an X300 adapter from a dude in Hong Kong...
My plan was to shoot all my 45ACP ammo and then sell the HK45CT. But I am not going to do that now. The newer HK45CT, made in the USA, come with the light LEM and mine is good. Its accurate and I suspect bomb proof. I have yet to screw on the Obsidian but that is something I need to try.
MidwayUSA had these lights on closeout for $50 and it actually fits. Its not a Surefire though. I think a conservative light choice would be the newer, smaller Streamlights, just not sure what model.
Last edited by Rayrevolver; 05-05-21 at 07:42.
RE: lights on HK45c - you can mod the key for a TLR7/8 to fit onto your rail.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DE9_tExJWI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kif-02QwXA&t=535s
If you're into that sort of thing.
Range gun? Definitely.
Bedside gun? Yes.
Fun suppressor host? That, too.
However, the USP is not a better pistol than more modern offerings. I owned a 1995 BMW 540i from the late 90s until 2020—shooting a USP is a lot like driving that car. Great for what it is, does the job fine, but a new 3-series is a vastly better vehicle. When I shoot my USP9T and VP9T side by side it's abundantly clear.
I cannot quantify this, but I have the USP 45, and have shot the Hk45. Mazda and Mercedes, Fiat and Ferrari. The HK45 shot SO much better, to me...softer recoil, better ergonomics. Just so much better.
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