It's between these pistols, help me decide!

J

JNB01

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Glock 35: Consistent trigger pull, excellent durability, extra slide mass & heft should aid in recoil control, larger sight radius, good cust. svc. & widely available parts & armorers.
Will need to change stock sights & probably recoil spring.

Glock 21: See G-35. Wish Glock made a P/T .45.

Beretta Elite II (.40): Heavier Brigadier slide adds durability & should dampen recoil & improve control. 92D hammer spring lightens DA pull. Lacks rail for tac light, & I would install a wolff INS trigger unit to avoid spring breakage. Rather looong DA pull.

HK usp .40 full size: Designed around caliber, DA/SA or cocked n' locked operation, doudle coil recoil spring for reduced recoil, tough polymer frame, good finish. Rather pricey, have heard negative remarks regarding cust. svc. & that parts are hard to come by. DA pull could be smoother. Also, are firing pins still an issue?

HK usp .45 full size: See above!

Would like input so I can make up my mind :D

Thanks in advance, JNB01!
 
HK USP in 45 1st
Glock 21 2nd
HK USP in 40 3rd
Glock 35 4th
Beretta 5th

What can I say I am a 45 fan. If you can afford the H&K it is the way to go and they make a great compact 45. I only have one question: Why are you not looking at the sig p220?
 
1. Beretta
2. Glock 35
3. HK USP 45
Beretta
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HK USP 45
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Tony
 
All are the firearms are from quality manufacturers with solid reputations. Your looking at excellent calibers for most purposes(HD,CC, plinking,...).

So here's the advice: Go to the range and shoot as many of them as you can. If they are not available, try shooting the same frames in different calibers. Or at least go head for your local gunshop and handle one after the other. How do they feel to you? Can you aquire the sights quickly? How do they point in your hands. Can you get to the safety, mag, slide release without major contortions?
 
Have shot all except the USP45FS. Clear winner {for me anyway!} is
G21 with the 35 next. Have to be certain you like the way the 21 fits the hand though.
 
JNB01,

You don't state in your post what your plans are for the firearm (i.e. plinking, home defense, CC, target shooting, etc.).

All the firearms you mentioned are somewhat different animals. They will all be extremely reliable, should all be reasonably accurate, and will most likely outlast you. You really can't go wrong here (well, you can, by picking the one everyone tells you is the "best" instead of the one you feel most comfortable with). I'd choose the one that fits you the best and the one that you feel most comfortable with operation wise.

My favorite of the ones you mentioned are the H&Ks. I shoot them far better than I shoot GLOCKS or Berettas. Of the ones you mentioned, I own the ELite II in 9mm and both calibers of USPs.

If I were in your position I'd choose in the following order: H&K, Beretta, GLOCK. I don't think the H&K or the Beretta is any better of a firearm than the GLOCK, I just happen to like them better.

Shake
 
In a world of compromise some don't

No complaints with HK
I like the glocks also
Never shot a beretta (they don't fit very well)
Kinda like the fat guy in a little coat syndrome you can make it work but it is not going to be pretty.
 
If you plan on using the gun for home defense, you might consider (as you mentioned) that only the H&K and GLOCK have integral rails for mounting lights. If this is a big issue it might eliminate the Beretta fom contention.

For range work, I'd pick the H&Ks simply because I've found I shoot them much more accurate than any other handguns I own. You'd probably be hard pressed to pick a winner in the accuracy department with any of these. Any specimen might be more or less accurate than another (irrespective of brand).

for home defense, I'd choose whichever one I felt most comfortable with considering ergonomics, SA/DA, magazine capacity, sights, etc.

You really can't go wrong here.

Shake
 
If based totally on the gun performance:

USP 45
Glock 21
Glock 35
USP 40
Beretta

If high cap mags are factored in:
Glock 35
Glock 21
USP 40
Beretta
USP 45
 
Home & range use

Since you don't specify carry as a concern, I'd say a full size is in order.

I'm not fluent in Gl*ckspeak , I've shot them, but don't prefer them - because my 1st pistol was a 92F (traditional D/A).

For home, .45 is a good caliber choice... of course, so are 9mm+p, & .40

I have, use & carry a 96 Elite 2, and it is much more accurate than I am.. If the DA pull bugs you, go to www.langdontactical.com - Ernest does damn good work on Berettas. my DA pull is a hair under 9#, very smooth.

Someone mentioned the light rails. I am diametrically opposed to (flash)light attachments for their effect on night vision. OTOH, I got a Crimson Trace Laser Grip for my E2 last month, and it's really nice. If you go this route, the Gl*ck is at a disadvantage, but ONLY for cost and holster fit. You may also want to consider night sites. I have the trijicons, & like them.

The Beretta E2 (and other Brig slide models) is at a distinct disadvantage as far as holster availability is concerned as compared to the other models you listed.

You have a tough choice to make. Consider the Elite 2, I am very pleased with the performance of mine to date - flawless.
 
H&K .45. If you get the .40, you may regret the caliber choice eventually.

Few people ever regret choosing the .45ACP. Works great for target and as a manstopper.

H&K is more accurate than a Glock, especially if you take care of it.

Just don't care as much for Berettas (I have 2).
 
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