[mr. orange]

a few weeks ago i shot a usp compact that a friend owns. it was chambered in .357 sig and i absolutely loved it. i was fairly accurate with it( as i haven't shot a pistol larger than .22 in years, due to lack of oppurtunity), i kept all 10-12 rounds in a 6 by 6 square. it also felt really good in my hand. but as i was looking around the gun shop i saw that usp's were a bit cheaper than compacts, so my question is: is there much of a difference in feel, recoil, and ability to carry? this will be my first handgun other than what my father has owned, so i want to make a good choice.

 

[mr. orange]

sorry, i forgot to mention that i plan on getting whichever gun i decide on chambered in .40 s&w

 

[mr. orange]

I have a full size USP45. LOVE it. You should try the 45 out also if you get the chance

i would love to get a usp.45, but aren't they about $200 more than the rest of the calibers?

 

[mr. orange]

well I live in south texas, and i haven't even found a dealer for HK in my city.....I guess i'll have to go back to my home town for my purchase.

any of you usp owners have anything mounted on your handguns, such as lights or accessories? i have read that the rail is not (insert proper term that escapes me) the same as other handguns with rails, therefore making it hard to find accessories that work. not that i am going to run around with a surefire on at the range, but it would be nice for any possible late night encounters in my home.

 

[mr. orange]

well i did think about a p2000, but aren't they a bit smaller, i have rather large hands and want something that will give me a positive fell when i draw it. also i don't think it would be an issue as i usually wear loose fitting clothes.

 

[mr. orange]

thx for the heads up ont he browning, and i have looked at those but i am pretty much set on a usp.

 

[mr. orange]

thx man, that will come in usefull once i make my purchase.

 

[mr. orange]

well im a little bigger than you, not to say you're small (6'1, 220) and i wear my clothes rather loosely( my dad says it looks like a family of gypsies moved out of my jeans) so i don't think it will be a big deal, but i guess i will have to see for myself once i get the gun.