Help me decide: HK USP45c or Glock 30

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kboy2379

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Hello,

I am considering investing in a new 45. This firearm will be used for concealment and home defense purposes. I am having a very hard time choosing between the two becuase both handguns are very well engineered.

I have fired both handguns at my local range and find both to my likings and preferences. I wish I could just purchase both at the same time, but the cash flow is not enough to back both up. Maybe the fine folks at this forum can help me decide and put an end to this misery. Thanks in advance. :)
 
Too close to call. Buy what you like the best and don't look back (unless of course you want to start saving for the other).

Shake
 
Primarily for concealment, Acceptable for HD - Glock 30.
Primarily for HD - Acceptable for concealment - HK USP45c.

I personally prefer the grip angle of the HK, and I like external hammers and safeties.

I guess it comes down to the details...

Do you want an external safety?
Do you prefer DA/SA or SafeAction trigger?
Would you ever want a full sized Glock .45? (interchangeable mags)
Do you care that the HK can accept the UTL and other accessories?

I love my HK, and I've never heard a negative word about the Glock 30, so that's pretty tough!!
 
Got a Glock 30 about 6 months ago. Great gun if you like DAO guns. It´s kind of thick but not much of a trouble to conceal with a good holster+belt.

This model offers you 10 rounds of .45 power in a compact package. Not many of the others offers you that kind of firepower.

Glock 30 Rules!! :cool:
 
I agree with Onslaught's opinion regarding HD and concealment. The USPc is is simply a larger pistol in comparison to the Glock 30 ... H&K's use of "compact" should be reviewed by the FTC!

Another point - Glock 30 has a 10 round mag, while the USPc carries 8 rounds.

I haven't shot any Glocks, but did find a USPc to have more muzzle flip than pistols I'm used to shooting (in comparable calibers).

Gun shopping is fun!
 
I've owned the HK USP and Glock 36 and carried both. I've also owned a Glock 23 and shot the Glock 30. I still carry the HK USP on duty and I've stayed with my Kimber Compact for off-duty.

The HK USP Compact is a great gun, but a big gun for concealed carry. It's a bit shorter than the full size, but the slide is just as wide as the full size, wider than the Glock 30. My 1911 is much easier to conceal. The grip is slimmed down and really nice though. But if your hand likes it, it's a great gun and hides okay with a Sparks Summer Special or a quality belt-slide. The trigger pre-cocks by about 1/3 when decocked and is as good as it gets for a double-action to single-action semi-auto.

I would recommend the Glock 36 over the Glock 30. It's still a 45 and has a slimmer profile. Though it's slightly longer than the mini-glocks like the 27, but it's easier to conceal since it has a slimmer profile. Once again though, if you like a Glock, get one. They're great guns.

Good Luck,

Brad
 
I think you need to look at one other thing.
I do not intend to be demeaning, but you must consider training - how much you have had and much practice you intend to put in. The Glock is easier to shoot, both intentionally and unintentionally.
There is no one gun that fulfills all uses. What is the real likelyhood you will get a CCW permit? What is the probability you will use this gun for home defense?
Unless you practice a lot, under stress, the HK will be safer for you, as if really needed it, you will probably be having an adrenaline rush and the pucker factor can take over, causing you to tighten your grip. The HK offers a DA/SA mode to help. The DA is long and you will have to very intentionally pull the trigger to make it go bang.
With the Glock, you have a better chance of a negligent discharge.
Both are very excellent firearms, but you need to decide how much time you are willing to practice.
This really should be part of your purchasing decision.
 
I figure it's a win-win choice: both are good guns. Each has specific features that appeal more to some shooters than to others. So I think the biggest difference between them is really personal preference. As far as my preference is concerned, the Glock has no rivals, because it's so easy to shoot where I want it to. So, for me, I guess the bottom line is that I traded away my HK USP45 and kept my G30.
 
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