HK 45C OR HK USP COMPACT 45

[lshel]

THOSE THAT HAVE OWNED BOTH COMPACT 45'S, WHICH DO YOU LIKE BEST. I KNOW THE USP COMPACT IS SMALLER THAN THE 45C. AND THE 45C HAS ADJUSTABLE BACKSTRAPS/GRIP. I ASSUME BOTH ARE ACCURATE AND PLEASURE TO SHOOT. WHAT DO YOU THINK. NEEDING INPUT TO HELP MAKE UP MY MIND. 

[hlb14]

Yes the USP45c is slightly shorter in barrel length, however the slide is very blocky.  The grip dimensions are pretty much identical and they use the same magazine.  The hk45c on the other hand has a longer sight radius and the slide has its edges "melted" in all the right areas so much so that it carries much easier for me.  A common complaint for the hk45c is that the grip is slippery when firing the gun.  Rubberized talon grips fix this and really makes the hk45c a pleasure to shoot.  I found the hk45c to be a bit more accurate for me. 

I've owned both and quickly sold the usp.   At the end of the day the usp didn't do anything better than the hk45c for me and the hk45c carries better. 

 

Edited January 12, 2017 by hlb14
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[quietguy]

I own both, and they are great shooters.  

Personally, the 45c is a little more comfortable to shoot and I am a little more accurate with it.  i also think the 45c is a little more comfortable to carry.

 

[PC7]

Also keep in mind the HK45C has a Picatinny rail, the USPc does not. I don't know if that matters to you. 

Both are great pistols.