As I had mentioned earlier, I am going to purchase a new gun. I was looking at the HK USP Compact 9mm, but my friend turned me on to the SIG P228. I know it will be easier to find the HK, but there are some qualities about the SIG that I like (such as pre ban mags). I have fired several hundred rounds through a SIG P225 (which I have been told is similar to the p228) and the HK USP compact. Both felt good in my hand and were accurate as far as I could tell. Can anyone help with a pros vs cons list of the two guns to help me make up my mind.
HK USP Compact vs SIG P228?
- Thread starter Plato
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Bachman Pawn & Gun www.bachmangun.com has P228's advertised for I think $529. The P228 does have 13 round mags but they are expensive. You could use the 15 round P226 mags, they'll stick out the bottom a bit, but they're slightly cheaper. The P228 is a double-stack P225 basically, fine gun.
The USP 9 has a safety and option of condition 1 carry. They're both good guns and you can't go wrong with either. USP has a better finish, Sigs' standard finish is their one fault, could be better but it's usable. I say get the one you like the most.
The USP 9 has a safety and option of condition 1 carry. They're both good guns and you can't go wrong with either. USP has a better finish, Sigs' standard finish is their one fault, could be better but it's usable. I say get the one you like the most.
The biggest differences are that the USP has a polymer frame (and is hence, lighter) and has a safety (depending on which variant you get). Otherwise, both are excellent guns, have exposed hammers and decockers, both hold 13+1 rounds with hi-cap clips, and will bring you years of service.
Regarding mags, you can get hi-caps for either, but they are expensive. If I had to guess, I'd say the USP mags might be more expensive by 10-20 bucks or something like that.
See which you like better, or flip a coin. You can't go wrong with either. My advice: if you're going to carry a lot, the safety and lighter weight of the USP may serve you better.
Regarding mags, you can get hi-caps for either, but they are expensive. If I had to guess, I'd say the USP mags might be more expensive by 10-20 bucks or something like that.
See which you like better, or flip a coin. You can't go wrong with either. My advice: if you're going to carry a lot, the safety and lighter weight of the USP may serve you better.
Bennett Richards
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I own both... Both great guns.... but in a REALLY rough situation I'd have to choose the H&K... Better built.
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