HK Compact 9 or 40?
- Thread starter BMC
- Start date
- Status
Most would consider the H&K compacts a little large for everyday concealed carry, but I think they would do fine. There really is no size difference so it would come down to whichever caliber you feel more comfortable with. If you like the 9mm and shoot it well, get it. If you handle the .40 well and feel undergunned with a 9mm, go with the .40. Either one will suffice if you do your part. I have a full size H&K .40 and love it. Shake
thequickad
New member
40SW do kick harder than 9mm. If you don't like recoil, I go with the 9mm. Ammo is also cheaper on the 9mm by about 5%. Go with the stainless if you can afford to pay the higher price. Looks better and easier to clean.
Just a FWIW. I have an HK .40 Compact.
Plus side - I have very small hands, and this grip fits me very well. The pistol is accurate, and DA trigger pull is a tad lighter than my Sig's. Single action pull is light and crisp compared to my Glocks (yeah, I know, but let's not go there
).
Minus side - the checkering (or whatever you'd call it) on the grip is quite sharp, and becomes uncomfortable after a long range session. Also, recoil for me is very sharp. This is in comparison to to a Glock sub-compact (33 w/.40 barrel), which surprised me. I would have figured the HK to be softer. I'm not particularly recoil sensitive, but the HK for me is slower to recover than the baby Glock. Your mileage may vary, obviously. Hope that helps some.
------------------
Regards - AZFred
Plus side - I have very small hands, and this grip fits me very well. The pistol is accurate, and DA trigger pull is a tad lighter than my Sig's. Single action pull is light and crisp compared to my Glocks (yeah, I know, but let's not go there
).Minus side - the checkering (or whatever you'd call it) on the grip is quite sharp, and becomes uncomfortable after a long range session. Also, recoil for me is very sharp. This is in comparison to to a Glock sub-compact (33 w/.40 barrel), which surprised me. I would have figured the HK to be softer. I'm not particularly recoil sensitive, but the HK for me is slower to recover than the baby Glock. Your mileage may vary, obviously. Hope that helps some.
------------------
Regards - AZFred
While some would argue, the differences between the two are small. If you plan on practicing a lot, and $ is an issue, know that the .40 will run you more $ every time you use it.
I chose the 9c over the .40 because it was sufficient and more economical. Recoil and control is very nice on the 9C, but don't know about the .40 .
Post your final decision here, when you get it!
David
[This message has been edited by David (edited November 09, 1999).]
I chose the 9c over the .40 because it was sufficient and more economical. Recoil and control is very nice on the 9C, but don't know about the .40 .
Post your final decision here, when you get it!
David
[This message has been edited by David (edited November 09, 1999).]
I've carried the 40 USP/c concealed for the past two years. It is the same size package as a Glock 23 and I find that it is much easier to manage the recoil with the USP. The compact uses a doughnut shaped recoil buffer to reduce slide battering whereas the full size uses a double spring mechanism.
Some of our dept issue USP's have rusted but these were mostly seen on motor officers or bicycle officers that were constantly exposed to the elements. If you properly oil the slide it should take care of the problem. Mine never showed signs of rust. Go with the stainless if you don't mind spending the extra bucks and aren't concerned about light reflection off the slide.
------------------
El Cid '89
Some of our dept issue USP's have rusted but these were mostly seen on motor officers or bicycle officers that were constantly exposed to the elements. If you properly oil the slide it should take care of the problem. Mine never showed signs of rust. Go with the stainless if you don't mind spending the extra bucks and aren't concerned about light reflection off the slide.
------------------
El Cid '89
- Status