New H&K USP .45

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Noban

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Well, I wandered into my favorite gun store today with the intention of purchasing a new Sig 245. Walked out the proud owner of a slightly used (50 rounds max) H&K USP .45. It has the original box and two ten rounders. Absolutely mint. Paid $600 - how did I do?

Thanks!!!
 
Congrats Noban!
Great pistol you will absolutly love it!
You might want to pick up a Houge slipover grip for about $10. They make a huge difference in the comfort of the grip and they protect your hand from the USP's scratchy grip.
 
I got mine for $550 with four mags but you still did OK. New USP45 sells for $690 here. And they do shoot well.

BTW, how in the world you you get a slip a Hogue wrap-around on the grip? I saw a guy struggle at the range and wail in the end.
 
Greetings Poster's; Your purchase of the
H&K USP .45ACP wasn't a bad decision. As
Oleg stated, he purchase one also; and so
did I. Around October of 98, I happened
up on the full size in slightly used
condition, with 2-10 rounder's for $525.00.
Gun was probably 95% NRA excellent; shot
some, but not abused. I think you got a
great deal. Enjoy it every chance you get.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
 
Noban; I'm a fool. Sold mine but shouldn't have. Great pistol. I probably put in excess of 4,000 rounds though it with not even a hiccup. Good luck. j.s.
 
For a .45, USP has very mild recoil. I let a new shooter try mine (after he rented a .357 snubbie and then ended up using my 617 .22 and Guger 22/45) and he loved it. IHe was there for the first time, a doctor on break from a local hospital, and I tried to help out the best I could (lend guns, ammo and time). I think it worked. Also clued him in on why some of my mags (22 and 45) hold ten rounds instead of twelve...
 
Oleg,

"how in the world you you get a slip a Hogue wrap-around on the grip? I saw a guy struggle at the range and wail in the end."

If you run them under hot water for a while it makes it easier. However I did'nt know that when I got mine and can empathize with your friend at the range :)
 
You can use hairspray to help get that Houge grip on your USP. It's very slippery when you first spray it but once it dries it'll keep the grip from shifting on the handle.
 
re: handall's

I had a hell of a time with my USP9 -- the rangemaster/owner spent almost half an hour pulling the damn thing on.

Z is right about running it under hot water.

We also found that it was easier to pull the backstrap end on first just a little bit, then lever the front of the grip over the front section (somehow it's a lot harder to go the other way.)

Then begins the dance of shifting teeny parts upwards -- just have to yank a bit upwards, pulling with your fingertips until the grip is in place. Also, twisting the grip left-right (like moving heavy furniture) as you lift upwards also helps.

I wish there was a better way, but the fit ends up absolutely sensual.

-Jon
 
I put one on my HK40 for the same reason, better grip and comfort.

I found that it is much easier to PUSH the grip on rather than pull. Pulling makes the grip tighter and harder to move. Didn't use any kind of "lubricant" just slow and easy.

It does work like a charm once it is on.
 
All this talk about the slip on Houge grip reminds me I need to put one on my USP. After 50 rounds I have nearly permanent waffle markings on my palm. Went looking for the grip and the only ones I found were marked for Glock. Is there one specific grip for the HK, or do you guys get the Glock one and force it on?
 
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