The Rohrbaugh Forum
Miscellaneous => Other Guns => Topic started by: Jack_F on December 16, 2011, 10:19:00 AM
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Does anyone have a H&K45? I'm thinking about adding one to my collection and would be interested in your opinions.
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No experience with the .45. I have an older H&K USP-C in 40 cal that shoots everything I put in it, is accurate even at 50 yards (the extent of my ability with a pistol) and never fails to fire. I don't carry it anymore but it sits at my bedside every night and I take it to the range every two or 3 months. H&K builds really nice pistols.
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Like Backup, no experience with the 4, but I have a USP-c in 9mm. Get the 45, you can't go wrong with HK. Their reliability is on par with Glocks and are a blast to shoot. They also seem to hold their value pretty well so you won't loose too much if you decide to sell it later.
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I would encourage you to check out the Springfield XDm series. They seem to have the features of Glock, Sig and H&K all rolled into one and they are a much better value, gun for gun, in my opinion. That being said, I have never heard of a H&K owner being disapointed....can say same for XD and Sig as well though. A good buddy (and active duty SEAL) swears by the H&K. Can't go wrong, but it might be worth checking out a couple others.
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Thanks for the XD information. I currently have four 45's that I carrry at various times. I have heard nothing but great things about H&K. I have never owned one. I carry a Wilson Combat Compact CQB, the Bill Wislon Model the most followed by a full size Wilson CQB. A Sig P220 and Glock 36 are carried in extreme weather conditions.
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One of the many positive aspects of Glocks is the ease and availability of parts; additionally, a qualified glock armorer can do local repairs if necessary. The high quality of most guns mentioned here on the forum makes it a moot point because repairs are seldom necessary. In times of crisis, however, it may not be practical to return a gun to the factory or look for scarce parts in the case of HK products, for example.
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I have recently picked up a used HK USP .45 and so far have nothing but positive reviews of it. Eats up everything I feed it, accurate, reliable, it's what you'd expect from HK. Ergonomics are superior to the Glock by a long shot in my opinion, but fall short of the XDm. It's a great pistol, but I'd encourage you to hold one, make sure you like the feel of it, because it for sure won't ever let you down.
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Have fired my cousin's XDM...smooth pistol, but didn't suit my hand...like my H&K USP-C better and consequently have better accuracy with it. Would encourage any buyer of a pistol to see if it fits your hand and makes a good sight picture before buying (this from someone who put himself on the Boberg list without ever seeing one much less holding it).
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Don't have a HK45 but have 3 other HKs ---all in 9mm. They are bulletproof-- pardon the pun. The ergonomics fit me well and my wife carries a P2000sk in 9mm as she doesnt like the recoil of my R9s.
There is a great forum dedicated to HK ---lots of great folks like on this forum. www.hkpro.com
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Thanks JetB...checked it out. Looks good.