Universal Self-Loading Pistol

**kyrin88** · 10-06-10, 23:15

I just traded my Glock 19 with tfo nights, 6 mags, and a tlr-1 for a USP compact .45 acp. with two mags(just plane factory). The usp was shot minimally and there isnt any wear on the gun at all. Did i make the right decision? My main use will be cc and I wanted something with a lot more knockdown power.

**CyberM4** · 10-06-10, 23:24

I don't own a USPc 45. But I do have a USPc SS 40. I put 4275 rounds through it without cleaning it. It is one solid and fine shooting pistol. Enjoy.

**Ak44** · 10-06-10, 23:25

Originally Posted by kyrin88

I just traded my Glock 19 with tfo nights, 6 mags, and a tlr-1 for a USP compact .45 acp. with two mags(just plane factory). The usp was shot minimally and there isnt any wear on the gun at all. Did i make the right decision? My main use will be cc and I wanted something with a lot more knockdown power.

I believe the term you are looking for is better terminal ballistic performance instead of "knockdown power".

To each their own for that trade....I personally would of gotten an HK45.

**kyrin88** · 10-07-10, 00:15

Another reason for me doing the trade is, because it is very applicable to my needs. For instance, I am a left handed shooter and I like the fact that it is ambidextrous. With a few modifications, I am good to go. Carrying it with one in the chamber, safety off, in double action mode Is similar to the glock concept, which I am familiar with. I will post pics when I get it. I also placed an order for a RCS phantom, and customer service said I will be recieving it early December

**Magsz** · 10-07-10, 02:09

Kyrin,

The manual of arms associated with the USP is actually quite the opposite of the glock.

Please do yourself a favor and train accordingly.

No one can tell you whether or not you "got a good deal" or if you "made the right decision" as firearm choice is largely personal.

If you're happy then you're happy. Ultimately, you walked away with a pistol that has a higher secondhand value than your G19 so you won in that regard.

Otherwise, you traded what is arguably Glocks finest offering and one of the best CCW pistols on the market. I wouldnt have done it but thats just me.

Best of luck with your new firearm!

**ShipWreck** · 10-07-10, 10:01

I have owned several Hks over the years - great guns. I had a USPc45 that was my carry gun until I switched to my Beretta 92FS.

I liked the USPc45 better than the HK45c

Good guN!

**Rohardi** · 10-07-10, 10:09

Welcome to the HK family. You too will drink the cool aid lol

If you have questions regarding your New HK, a good source for info is hkpro.com

**Spurholder** · 10-07-10, 10:47

Too funny - I went the opposite direction and went back to Glock.

FYI - CDNN sometimes has great deals on HK magazines. I bought extra 8 rounders from them at one point for $20/each.