HK USP Full or Compact

[ccrn]

Ive been shooting USP 45s the past few days with intent to buy.

I plan to use it has a daily carry and general purpose sidearm (home defense is a shotgun). I like the idea of having the full size though most of the guys in my area very much lke the compact. This will also go to class with me so that is a consideration too.

My state has a CCW which I plan to get soon. For that purpose Id eventually get something smaller like the P2000 but as the budget is tight I need something to get that can best serve all around until such time.

So the question is...which should I get? Fullsize or Compact 45? Im leaning toward the fullsize especially for when I deploy again and if my chain of command permits me to carry it-

Thanks

[Team Sergeant]

Originally Posted by ccrn

So the question is...which should I get? Fullsize or Compact 45? Im leaning toward the fullsize especially for when I deploy again and if my chain of command permits me to carry it-

Thanks

Deploying with who?
(The US military does not allow anyone to carry personal weapons.)

[ccrn]

Originally Posted by Team Sergeant

Deploying with who?

Straight leg Infantry unit. Last tme I went to Iraq we were issued M9s (mostly did route securlty and convoy escort). I know there are strict regulations regarding personal weapons but I could swear I remembered meeting someone over there that had one. My mistake.

So considering that, the compact is the frame of choice-

Thanks again

[82ndtrooper]

For concealment you'll find that the USP Full .45 ACP is an awfully big pistol to conceal well. It's best left to LEO and Military that can openly carry their sidearm. Although there are some that manage to conceal them. I wouldn't attempt it when you've got the choice of the USP compact

Personally I've found that the H&K P2000 chambered in .40 Smith is one really sweet concealable firearm. It's slimer dementions and choice of backstraps make it even more enticing if your hand size is not necessarily fitting to the USP full size grip. I use the large backstrap and it helped improve my groups temendously on paper. Dual ambi slide release, ambi mag release and high cap mags make it one of my favorites even though I do sometimes carry the H&K USP compact in .40 Smith.

I don't have to mention the deployment status of any of your POW's.

[jatx]

Unless the external safety is a deciding factor for you, you might also give the P2000SK a try before buying. It conceals very easily and fits my (medium-sized) hands just fine.

[ccrn]

The P2000 in some form is definitely on my wish list but further in the future.

Thanks for the suggestion-

[The Reaper]

Originally Posted by ccrn

Ive been shooting USP 45s the past few days with intent to buy.

I plan to use it has a daily carry and general purpose sidearm (home defense is a shotgun). I like the idea of having the full size though most of the guys in my area very much lke the compact. This will also go to class with me so that is a consideration too.

My state has a CCW which I plan to get soon. For that purpose Id eventually get something smaller like the P2000 but as the budget is tight I need something to get that can best serve all around until such time.

So the question is...which should I get? Fullsize or Compact 45? Im leaning toward the fullsize especially for when I deploy again and if my chain of command permits me to carry it-

Thanks

You will not deploy with a privately owned weapon. You certainly will not redeploy with a POW. Period.

Consider this. In addition to being harder to conceal, you will also not be able to use the P2000 mags should you need to. Your buddies can use the same mags as the P2000, and if a high-cap mag ban comes around again, you can upograde to the P2000 and already have a stash of high-caps for it on hand and in use.

TR