Hey, you plastic gun guys, I'd like your opinions on what your favorite Glock is, and how it compares to an HK USP. Personally, I love the newer tech pistolas and I'm a huge fan of the HK models, but I have almost no experience with the Glocks.

Is a Glock 32 a .357 SIG or .357 Mag? I really like the compensated feature on the Glocks, as that helps a lot for comfort (32C).

The other thing that appeals to me about the Glocks is simplicity. Few parts is good to me. Ask anyone who's ever dismantled a 1911 and they'll agree with me! Call me crazy, but I'd like to think we could improve upon a 90-plus year old design.

I've resigned myself to a newer tech autoloader. The only reason, imo, to get a revolver is what you want a hand cannon (S&W 500) or some cheap ammo (.22lr).

Please submit your opinion, and real life defense stories are particularly welcome....

jh

 

For the money, you can't beat a Glock. IMO, they are very well priced compared to the USP series. If I had the money, I would pony up for the HK though. The USP series is a direct descendant of the Mk23 which is what the Navy Seals carry. That guns reliabilty is world renoun. The durablity tests that they perform on that weapon are just plain insane. The USP series is just a scaled down more affordable version of that pistol. So, if it's good enough for the Seals, it's good enough for this ol' cowpoke

 

Don't forget the real world tests that the Glock endures...

I own a 19, and I think its the most comfortable gun I've ever held... and I'm not being biased toward any gun...

I've owned a lot of Glocks... 26, 27, 29, 21c, 17, 30 and 20...

The 19 just feels great!

Sent it in for nightsights, and its pretty much perfect now...

I owned a USP and a USP Tactical... both were great... but the simplicity of the Glock is hard to beat...

For the money, get the Glock, and be happy.

 

Sig, Sig, Sig!!!!

But I love my Glock 30 too. Had an MP5 for many years, that's the only HK for me.

 

My model 20 has gone through about 15k rounds of FULL ON loads, never a hitch; A co-worked has popped about 40k loads through his model 21, no issues (I think his idea of cleaning a pistol is comprised of wiping off the sights so he can see the dots more clearly)

A friend bought a USP and blew it up shooting MODERATE reloads, the weapon fired out of battery, blew out one side and knocked the bottom out of the clip - HK whined for about 5 months before it came to light that there were MANY similar occurrences, they then clammed up and replaced the pistol - this was 5 years ago, I'm sure this issue has been addressed

Either one is a good choice - AND, as has been stated previously - if HK is good enough for the SEALs.....

 

I've never shot an HK so it would be hard for me to give you a comparison. I am quite a fan of Glock pistols though so I can probably answer some of your questions on them.

My favorite is probably the G17 (full size 9mm). I carry the G22 (full size .40 caliber). I have owned or do own the following: G27 (subcompact .40), G30 (compact .45) and the two I already mentioned.

For concealed carry, most people will probably tell you that either the G19 (compact 9mm) or the G23 (compact .40) are the ultimate concealed carry pistols. They're small enough to easily conceal but big enough to carry plenty of rounds (I believe 15 and 13, respectively).

All Glocks of the .357 variety are .357 SIG.

I've never shot a compensated Glock, but everyone I've talked to who has seems to like them.

You are correct. The beauty of a Glock lies in its simplicity. I'm not a gunsmith, but there's not a single part on my Glock that I can't buy and replace myself without any custom fitting or gunsmithing. Parts are readily available and with a little practice you can complete disassemble and reassemble a Glock in less than 5 minutes.

Simplicity, of course, means reliability. That's why Glocks are so reliable...and tough as nails to boot.

You may also want to take a look at the Springfield XD. A buddy of mine has one in 9mm. It's a nice gun and I enjoyed shooting it the time I shot it, but after shooting my Glock he did tell me that he liked shooting my G17 more than his Springfield.

 

Glock is the definite way to go!

 

I've handled the 22 and 23 glock and I really like the 22. Fits my hand nice, doesn't weigh a bunch, and great shooting. I don't have a whole lot of experience with it but I've put close to a 1000 rounds through it and never done anything more than wipe it off and it still fires just as good as it ever has. I think one of those I shot was compensated but I'm not sure.

 

I love my Glock 21...but man is it loud

Speaking of that, I need to go shoot some more...been since February since I fired a gun. That's way too long

Chris

 

Get the Glock.
I heard the Glocks are going to be the new US Military pistol.

I have also seen a picture of blown up HK USP. There plastic feels more brittle as to where the Glock's polymer is softer and seems more durable.
I have seen some crazy videos of Glocks in action.\

To each his own though.

 

That really sucks.
I go to the range every 2-3rd day.

 

YOu kinda have a reason too, don't you??

I used to shoot trap 3 days a week...got to where I couldn't kick the bad habits I gotten used to shooting with, couldn't shoot consistently, so I quit for a while. That was 2 years ago, and February was the last time I picked up a gun!

Maybe I'll find someplace too shoot this winter, and get back into it
Chris

 

i vote for the glock 22 also. as mentioned its durable, light weight, and mine carries 15 rds in the mag and 1 in the chamber. the only thing i didnt really like was the fact it doesnt have a true safety...some like that, some dont. so i remedied that by buying the "saf-t-blok" it slided behind the trigger and is easily ejected when you draw your pistol w/ you index finger. again the 22's a great gun, but i have a hard time concealing it. oh well. in texas all you have to do is a reasonable attempt at concealment.

thanks

brett

 

You are right about that!

 

I never shot the HK, but love the Glocks. Never had a single problem with any Glock I have owned or my friends have owned. My favorite is the 19 with night sites, goes well with everything and always goes bang when I pull the trigger. The 17 and 19, both 9mm, fit my hands best and since shot placement is most important it is enough round for me too. If money is not object, find a range that has rental guns and see which one feels most comfortable to you to shoot. If you don't find it comfortable to shoot, you won't practice enough and that can get you hurt. I think both are good guns and will serve you well.