Shall we add somewhere in the article perhaps the infobox under magazine capacity that the usp 45 compact, which normally holds 8 rounds, can hold 8 or 10. Compensators in steel are designed with shooting in mind. These cds and dvds that are supposed to last hundreds or years are distorting and also becoming highly brittle. Based on the fullsize usp models, these handy pistols combine compact size with optimum effective shooting performance. Hopefully, you guys will enjoy using it as much as i enjoyed putting it together. Usp compacts are smaller and lighter than large frame usps. Note that the there is a slight frame difference in front of the rail. Usp s design is a rapt departure from the many exclusive, unique and ambitious legacy designs such as the p7s unique squeeze cocking mechanism, the p9ss precise roller delayed blowback operation, and the uncanny plastic frame and doa trigger system in the vp70z. I think every gun will be different based on use, storage, cleaning method, ammo etc. Whether its hk, glck, sg, etc the plastic can only withstand so much abuse. Externally, this pistol features a solid polymer frame and full metal slide. I have really, honestly tried to blow up my baby eagle running 90 grain bullets at 1640 fps, 115s at 1410 fps, 124s at 1290 fps and 147s at 1180 fps.
Usp tactical pistols approach the precision found on the mark 23 by adding an extended threaded barrel with a rubber oring, adjustable trigger, and adjustable targettype sights. The polymer frame has textured grips stamped with hk usp on both sides. The hk usp compact is a small frame pistol capable of firing the most powerful catridges in 9mm. Several weeks ago, i was browsing buds, when i came across a new model from eaathe sar st10 in 9mm. Also, keep in mind that when the usp was invented there was no such thing as accessory rails on pistols. Fit and finish of that weapon was perfect right out of the box. Sarsilmaz has several international patents themselves for firearm design, but this gun is clearly a side by side copy of the hk usp. Upon receiving the pistol, i was immediately impressed.
Three weeks ago i fired over 400 rounds in just over 1 hour with no issues other than the pistol getting very hot. Jul 15, 2009 cracked glock frame, glock catastrophic failures, gun catastrophic failure, hk usp catastrophic failure, remington 870 catastrophic failure, sig catastrophic failure, smith 12 cracked frame safe to shoot, uberti cattleman concealed, uberti cattleman stainless, uberti stainless cattleman. I have never had one single issue with any of them. Phoenix arms hp 22 cracked frame northwest firearms. Corrosion proof fiberreinforced fde polymer frame polygonal bore profile for increased velocity, easier cleaning, and longer barrel. Two piece construction, fully encompassing the frame and trigger guard, adds rigidity, strength, and weight. Buy hk usp parts factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more. Looks like the right side will soon have one as well. The result is a target pistol with universal application for most of the large bore disciplines of bds, dsb as well as. Its polymer after all and its not going to be perfect. Aug 28, 2016 the fullsize usp 9mm was designed to be more of a police or militarytype pistol with open carry or owb holsters in mind. Price will vary depending on if the frame is stripped or if the barrel or any additional parts come with it.
I had mentioned that a good friend who is a big gun guy seemed convinced it was something that a gunsmith could fix. The hk usp compact is a small frame pistol capable of firing the. The usp control lever, a combination safety and decocking lever, is frame mounted and quickly accessible, unlike the slidemounted safeties common on many semiautomatic pistols. Usp s are proven weapons, otherwise hk wouldnt still be making them since the late 80searly 90s. Will be interesting what hk determines is causing this. Streamlight 69221 tlr3 weapon mounted tactical light with. Brownells is your source for hk usp parts at brownells parts and accessories. A higher proportion of folks like the size and feel of the czs. Usp compacts are smaller and lighter than large frame. As long as its not cracked i wouldnt worry about it. Specifically engineered and precision fitted for each model.
There are several companies making quality holsters for the usp pistols, but hk s more compact guns are far more popular. Cracks on the hp 22 frame, along the top edge where the metal is extremely thin, are a widely reported problem. The longevity of the poly frames are probably going to be equal to aluminum and ive seen some cracked aluminum frames, one of them being my sig 226. Gunmaker questionhow long will a polymer last, say hk usp 45. Ppk or ppks frame if you have a parts or stripped frame that has been collecting dust or that was originally purchased as a project gun but never realized, i am interested. Hks are awesome but if someone drives over it, shoots a crazy reload, or hammers nails with it the frame will be the first to give way. Therefore, no rail system had yet been established as industry standard. Clarification of the performance specifications and prototype trials were carried out in close cooperation with national and international renowned target shooters. Here we take a look at the hk usp 45 full size with a grey frame. The usp 45 is a mechanically locked breech, short recoil handgun. Hk pioneered this use of polymer materials in the production of handguns more than 30 years ago with the development of the vp70z and p9s pistols. All usp magazines will drop free of the pistol frame when the magazine release is depressed.
I have never even thought of pressing on areas of the frame for cracks. Usp expert is definitely overbuild for the 9 as it was originally designed to the 40. The polymer frame of the usp was designed using technical experience gained by hk engineers in the development of the worlds first composite material pistols. Hk usp parts, accessories, holsters, german, rtg parts. The hk usp is the first hk pistol designed especially for american shooters. I sure hope hk takes care of you and thanks for sharing. I saw a glock go past the 100,000 rounds with only a few stove pipe jam. Shooting usp match without match length barrelheres what. Hkselbsllndepistole usp variante hk usp pistol armorers.
The polymer frame lacks most of the ergonomic luxuries of more. Besides all the torture tests that have already been done on glocks, i read one a couple of years ago when one of the editors of one of the magazines took a g17 he had already fired 500k rounds through, put it in a basket in salt surf for three months, took it out, cleaned it, and fired. Hk usp9 compact v1 dasa, safetydecocking lever on left, two rd magazines. Glocks and hk usp hk45 and p30 too are on the extreme high end of long term. The polymer frame of the usp compact was designed using technical experience gained by hk engineers. Had two crack at the frame,one arrived that way and in under 90 rounds the other cracked in same exact place. Control lever manual safetydecoking lever on left side of frame. Hk94, mp5, buttstock, handguard, grip, screw, buttpad, green. Using a modified browningtype action with a special patented recoil reduction system, the usp recoil reduction system reduces recoil effects on pistol components and also lowers the recoil forces felt by the shooter.
The usp is available in both fullsize frame and compact models, as well as specialized models. Hk usp match and tactical at fallout 4 nexus mods and. Has anyone here had a catastrophic failure while shooting. Much like myself, the hk usp sd is heavier than it needs to be and wishes it. There are several companies making quality holsters for the usp pistols, but hks more compact guns are far more popular in the iwb market. Proof round firing resulted in no cracks, deformations, or increase in head space. Midnight bronze finish on the slide with a black frame. Aug 28, 2008 i saw a glock go past the 100,000 rounds with only a few stove pipe jam. I had a hk usp tactical with the plastic frame and i loved everything about it except the double stack mag. It appeared to be something of a cross between a sigs frame and an hk usp s slidebarrel. The hk usp compact is a small frame pistol capable of firing the most powerful cartridges in 9 mm.
Of the many things i like about it is the fact that i could get it ordered without the decocker. Gunmaker questionhow long will a polymer last, say hk usp. I have had many polymer pistols with marks in the the frame that were worse than that. With the usp, you either like it or you dont and the folks who like them, like them a lot. Last updated on mon, 18 nov 2019 hk usp pistol armorers. The mark on my usp 45 compact isnt that bad but there none the less. Buy hk usp frame factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more.
The hk usp compact is a small frame pistol capable of firing. Everything looks perfectly lined up as it should be. Favored by american law enforcement and military, the hk usp, or universal selfloading pistol, features a fiberreinforced polymer frame with stainless steel inserts, usp control lever, modified browningtype action, usp recoil reduction system, and a modular design. The slide is a subdued blue color with a hostile environment finish. The usp control lever, a combination safety and decocking lever, is frame mounted and quickly accessible. I have no idea how hk handles serialized frame damage. Review of the sarsilmaz st10 usp clone with alloy frame. Total time from when i mailed it to them and received it back was nine days. Clearing the pistol the hk pistol is not considered clear or safe unless.
I just sent in a sccy 9mm to replace a cracked frame. Avoid the temptation to replace everything on your brandnew 1911 just to make it better. The polymer frame of the usp was designed using technical. Heckler koch pistols polymer frame local deals, national. The hk usp universal selfloading pistol is the first hk pistol designed especially for. I still likemy 1911s but the usp has become my gotogun for full size, service pistol. The usp control lever, a combination safety and decocking lever, is frame. Never misfed, never misfired, never stovepiped except on some crappy range ammo i was forced to buy to shoot there.
At the end of the day, the frame is polymer plastic. My definition would be a bulged split barrel or cracked frame receiver. I have never owned an hk usp, which this gun is nearly an exact copy of, and i thought it felt like a cross between a cz75 and a sig 226. I had around 700 rounds through mine and noticed the crack on the left side. I own a recently manufactured hk usp 9mm compact var. Polymer frame cracked right next to the safety decocking lever from both sides of the gun, and again, trigger mechanism failed. I may add a flash hider and a flashlight to this mod, may not, depends how much time i have.
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