H&K USP vs. SMith and Wesson M&P

[Nclewis]

Hello all, I have searched around but couldn't find a good comparison between these two pistols. I'm looking at buying a new EDC compact and would like some advice, Pros and cons on each if someone could. I'm looking at either a H&K USP .40 compact or a M&P .40 compact. Does anyone have info on why I should lean towards one more than the other? Any input is greatly appreciated.

[Dusty]

MP = Chevy
HK = Cadillac

[Nclewis]

Originally Posted by Dusty

MP = Chevy
HK = Cadillac

LOL, Dusty I'm a Ford man, how about MP=Ford and HK= Lincoln. But thanks for the reply.

[Dusty]

Originally Posted by Nclewis

LOL, Dusty I'm a Ford man, how about MP=Ford and HK= Lincoln. But thanks for the reply.

The trigger is the main difference. I like HK for that reason and others, but it's subjective. As posted, the best thing to do is shoot them, then pick. They both go bang very consistently.

[Team Sergeant]

Originally Posted by Nclewis

LOL, Dusty I'm a Ford man, how about MP=Ford and HK= Lincoln. But thanks for the reply.

More like MP equals a Ford Focus and the HK is the BMW...... and you can take that to the bank.

Smith & Wesson
2100 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield, MA 01104

And besides I don't purchase guns from this state.......

[Brian C]

Keep in mind holsters for HK aren't nearly as common as ones for the M&P.

[Barbarian]

Keep in mind holsters for HK aren't nearly as common as ones for the M&P.

It's a piece of cake finding holsters for my HK.

[Team Sergeant]

Originally Posted by Brian C

Keep in mind holsters for HK aren't nearly as common as ones for the M&P.

I have lots of them............

Your search skills are lacking?

Some of the finest HK holsters money can buy can be found right here:

http://www.kramerleather.com/

[DIYPatriot]

Originally Posted by Brian C

Keep in mind holsters for HK aren't nearly as common as ones for the M&P.

I didn't have any issues with mine. YMMV

RavenConcealment

Kramer

CrossBreed

[fng13]

Originally Posted by Team Sergeant

More like MP equals a Ford Focus and the HK is the BMW...... and you can take that to the bank.

Smith & Wesson
2100 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield, MA 01104

And besides I don't purchase guns from this state.......

TS- not to derail this thread but;

Do you run DA/SA or LEM?

[SF18C]

Man up to a .45ACP...get a Springfield Armory XDs!

FTW!!!

[Team Sergeant]

Originally Posted by fng13

TS- not to derail this thread but;

Do you run DA/SA or LEM?

DA/SA.

That said if I were to get into a gunfight and I have a "sec" to spare I'd pull back the hammer on my HK before or as I'm drawing it.

[Nclewis]

Originally Posted by Brush Okie

Handle both and shoot both if possible then see what fits YOUR hand better.

I have a good bit of time behind a friend's MP but have onl put a dfew mags through the Hk. Besides the HK feeling a good bit lighter I'd almost say they're equal.

[JimP]

Check out the M&P Shield before you order anything. They are the "nutz". I have two on order, (and have been on order for the last 6 months...).

I also have an M&P compact and full size as well as a H&K USP in .40 that I had Teddy Jacobsen work on. My favorite carry piece at present is the M&P.

[Dusty]

Originally Posted by Brush Okie

The answer is to buy both then.

Actually look at cost, cost of extra mags and availability. All else being equal I would go with the HK even if it cost a little more. The reason being is IMHO their QA is better.

What's "QA"?