Which is a better platform for the .40 HK or beretta?

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Out of a full size pistol which is a better platform for a .40, HK or Berett? I have a USPC .45 and Beretta 92FS. I like both very much. Both fit my hand well and I shoot decent with either one. If I were to buy the Beretta I would get an Inox finish. What is a good price for each?


By the way, I just joined the NRA.

 

[HKUSP45C]

HK for sure. The HK was built on the .40 platform. Beretta is a good gun too but when it comes to the .40, the HK wins. IMO
I have a USP40 in stainless and it shoots real good. Recoil is very mild and like all HKs, its built like a tank. I don't shoot it that much anymore though because I like shooting 9 and 45 more. But thats just me.
I had a Beretta Elite 92G and it was a good pistol but I just couldn't shoot it too well. Never shot a Beretta in the .40 but from what my friends tell me, its not as good as the 9mm version. I also have a friend who had a Beretta 92 that ran flawlessly, even when dirty or dropped in the dirt. He liked it so much, he went a got a 96 but that one gave him jamming problems. He also didn't like the recoil on it. I let him shoot my USP40 and a few weeks later, he sold the 96 and got the UPS40.
Go with the HK, you won't regret it.
Also, have thought about the Sig 229 in the .40? You might want to give that try too. I bought one not too long ago in the 9mm and it is sweet.
How do you like your USP45C? Love mine. It sleeps on my night stand every night.
Have fun shopping around,
ST

 

[CMOS]

USP

I've owned both wepons but would have to suggest the USP. Here's why:

The USP series is factory rated for a steady diet of +P+ ammunition. USP's are well known to be over-engineered, and I damn sure like them that way! I also much prefer the frame mounted safety/decocker on the USP and their well placed location.

The Beretta is a very nice weapon but I wouldn't put it in the same class as the USP. I really wish Beretta would get the safety off the slide.

CMOS

 

[krept]

HK, but I wouldn't mind the Beretta either!

http://www.calssportingarmory.com/HK.htm advertizes them for $595, which sounds like a pretty good deal to me. If you don't like the safety and decock, get rid of one or both by changing the variant. Can get a match trigger as well if you so desire.