H&K's new 45ACP offering. - Page 3

gits · 02-07-2008, 01:25

In about 2 months I will be looking at maybe picking up an HK45 for my first handgun purchase as a graduation/birthday present. I am wondering if anyone here has shot it, and if so how does it compare to shooting a USP?

HaveBlue · 02-11-2008, 22:56

Well I already have 2 posts in this thread so know were I stand.
I got an HK45 last month and picked up the HK45c today. I will be retiring my P2000 for edc after I get a few rounds threw this one.

maximus · 05-01-2008, 01:04

Saw an update on the HK45 full-size. On M4Carbine.net, Larry Vickers says that H&K overlooked a few things, near the end of the project when he was not involved. Guys who plan to get the full-size might want to check this out.

Here's his summary:

http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=13580

"The problem area involves the trigger guard/mag release/trigger overtravel area - there is some excessive overtravel which magnifies the fact that some edges and corners inside the trigger guard and the L shaped mag catch bite the trigger finger when you shoot the pistol - this affects approx 75% of the people who shoot the weapon; same goes for the HK P30 except it is not as bad with a 9mm vs a .45 - the HK 45 Compact is not really a problem as it was left in the same configuration as the prototype HK 45's with a P2000 style frame (which all things considered I wish the full size had been left alone but then again that is another story also....)"

Vickers goes on to say that he still believes in the HK45 as much as ever, and that David Bowie of Bowie Tactical Concepts bowietacticalconceptscom can do some mods for about $100 that resolve the issue.

gits · 06-08-2008, 14:43

Just picked up an HK45C and just fired through 150 rounds today. HK has won my heart

. Recoil is definitely less than the USP in 45. Started shooting at 5-7 meters and was definitely impressed with myself shooting a .45. I'm by no means an expert at shooting, but when I fired 3-4 rounds through a single hole trying to see how my grouping was. It sure felt pretty damn good

Looking forward to throw a bunch more rounds through this gun. Just thought I'd throw an update with my experience on the HK45.

fng13 · 02-10-2010, 17:15

Didn't want to start a new thread so I thought I would ask here. Now that it has been a while I'm sure more people have experience with the hk45c. I have a USP 45c and am thinking about selling it to fund the HK45c. I use my USP for CC and am looking at the HK45c because it is supposed to be slimmer.

I am looking for any new thoughts on the HK45c, as well as thoughts on the value of selling my USP for this new model.

Thanks,
fng

jw74 · 06-08-2010, 10:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by fng13

Didn't want to start a new thread so I thought I would ask here. Now that it has been a while I'm sure more people have experience with the hk45c. I have a USP 45c and am thinking about selling it to fund the HK45c. I use my USP for CC and am looking at the HK45c because it is supposed to be slimmer.

I am looking for any new thoughts on the HK45c, as well as thoughts on the value of selling my USP for this new model.

Thanks,
fng

Slimmer?
hk usp/c 45 overall width: 1.14"
hk45c overall width: 1.42"
http://www.hk-usa.com/civilian_products/pistols.asp

DinDinA-2 · 06-08-2010, 11:59

However...the HK45C has two more round mag capacity at 10 vs the 8 round capacity of the USP compact at 8.

jw74 · 06-08-2010, 14:30

Yep that's true. Doesn't make it any slimmer though and that was what I was responding to.

fng13 · 06-08-2010, 17:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by jw74

Yep that's true. Doesn't make it any slimmer though and that was what I was responding to.

That width is with the slidelock levers I was referring to actual slide/grip dimensions.

jatx · 06-08-2010, 19:34

I wish that they hadn't included the decocker. I've got about 3k rounds through my 45C, including a CSAT course, and I still occasionally decock the weapon during a rapid fire sequence (usually a failure drill). I use a thumbs forward grip, and it is a nasty surprise to find that you suddenly have a DA trigger pull after 3-4 rounds of SA. The only solution seems to be a much tighter grip than is necessary with my other handguns.

fng13 · 06-08-2010, 20:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by jatx

I wish that they hadn't included the decocker. I've got about 3k rounds through my 45C, including a CSAT course, and I still occasionally decock the weapon during a rapid fire sequence (usually a failure drill). I use a thumbs forward grip, and it is a nasty surprise to find that you suddenly have a DA trigger pull after 3-4 rounds of SA. The only solution seems to be a much tighter grip than is necessary with my other handguns.

How do you find it in comparison to the USP model?

Lanyard · 06-09-2010, 08:42

JATX,
You could try the V9 detent plate, makes the HK45 work just like a 1911. Only $10 from HK USA. Lots of shooters like the LEM DAO, no safety & no decock ($100).

All the different Variants at the bottom of this page.

http://hkpro. com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=57:th e-usp&catid=6:the-pistols&Itemid=5

Lanyard

dr. mabuse · 06-09-2010, 11:26

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gits · 06-09-2010, 11:40

Have about 2400 rounds through my HK45c no malfunctions whatsoever. If you check out http://pistol-training.com/ they've ran over 16k through the fullsize version. With no malfunctions or breakages. More reason to drink the HK koolaid.

Hand · 01-03-2013, 08:07

Just plunked down a down payment on an hk45c yesterday, partially because of the reputation HK carries with members of this board and partially as a big "you are number one" to Feinstein, her bill and her supporters.

I'm looking forward to seeing the difference between this compact and my P220 .45.

Of note: the store was eerily empty of new rifles, shotguns and carbines, of all calibers and "assault" flavors. They are selling ammo under a single box per caliber per day per customer rule. The knife case, reloading shelves, survival goodies racks and hand gun cases are either empty or sparsely populated at best.