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nick__45 · 08-19-2007, 10:13 PM

The price seems to be about the same, but are they the same in quality, workmanship, durability.

I always want an HK in 45 or 40 as a pride plinker with friends; taking out coffee cans, rotten fruits, old appliances and furniture. I guess it is my way of kick starting the recycle process. It is nice to be able to experience the art of each firearm company, especially the premiere makers such as Sig, HK, Wilson Combat, etc.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

chupacabrachus · 08-19-2007, 10:22 PM

Depends on what model, etc. But generally, I'd say yes, they're comparable.

nick__45 · 08-19-2007, 10:29 PM

like Sig P226 and HK USP, both in .40 S&W.

xd4life · 08-19-2007, 10:40 PM

HK is one of those companies that when it makes a product it is above and beyond anything out there, Except maybe that squeeze cock pistol they made some years back the PSP or something rather

chupacabrachus · 08-19-2007, 10:45 PM

P7? Those are great!

Captain Jack · 08-20-2007, 02:26 AM

This is a great question!

To be honest, I don't know which one is better, only that they are both very good, but severely over-priced. I have an FNP-9, and it shoots so well, I don't even need an HK. In fact, I shoot my FNP better than I shoot my friends HK USP-9mm. Figure that out. Surprised and delighted me, personally.

That aside, Sig likes to make their frames out of aluminum I believe, or some kind of alloy. HK is polycarbonate kind of material. Both are good guns. I really like the HK USP, but was disappointed that it doesn't work well for me. I simply shoot better with my FN, and his Sig P226 than his HK. The Sig feels more solid to me, and the wee-bit of extra weight actually helped me handle the gun better. That's my personal experience, anyway. Hope that helps.

In terms of quality and workmanship, Sig and HK seem to do very well in that catagory.

I_Route · 08-20-2007, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by nick__45

like Sig P226 and HK USP, both in .40 S&W.

I own a P226 & HK USP, both in 40S&W.

The HK is a larger pistol. Or at least it seems that way to me. The slide seems thicker too on the HK. (Now you got me wondering exactly how much. I will have to go put them on the MIC to check).

Overall though, you can not go wrong with either pistol. The only huge difference is the polymer frame of the HK vs. the alloy frame of the P226.

ichy_trigger · 08-20-2007, 04:49 AM

There both used by special forces worldwide, that says alot about them both.

retrodog · 08-20-2007, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ichy_trigger

There both used by special forces worldwide, that says alot about them both.

Only that Kool-Aid comes in a variety of flavors that can make almost anyone happy.

j/k. I own a Sig 226 (9mm) and the original USP-40. I like them both. I don't think there's been a quality issue with either. The only thing I've noticed about the HK is that the mag release was originally made so big and places where the second finger (the bird finger) could hit is accidentally and release a mag when attempting to draw the weapon quickly. But as I said before, that's a functional issue... not a quality problem. I think they've made it smaller since then to help avoid that problem. But to its defense, that release design was made to allow handling with gloves on. I guess it was good for that.

As far as the original question, I think they're pretty even. But HK's customer support supposedly sucks, so the quality had better be great.

ichy_trigger · 08-20-2007, 07:33 AM

I own 3 Sigs, I would definately own a 3rd 4th and 5th.

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xd4life XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in HOTLANTA Posts: 2,251	HK is one of those companies that when it makes a product it is above and beyond anything out there, Except maybe that squeeze cock pistol they made some years back the PSP or something rather __________________ "A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well." Rick Hebert "The best victory is when the opponent surrenders of its own accord before there are any actual hostilities.... It is best to win without fighting." Sun-tzu 300 B.C Bob Barr FOR PRESIDENT

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08-19-2007, 10:22 PM	#2
chupacabrachus XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,391	Depends on what model, etc. But generally, I'd say yes, they're comparable.

08-19-2007, 10:29 PM	#3
nick__45 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 260	like Sig P226 and HK USP, both in .40 S&W.

08-19-2007, 10:45 PM	#5
chupacabrachus XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,391	P7? Those are great!

08-20-2007, 02:26 AM	#6
Captain Jack XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,352	This is a great question! To be honest, I don't know which one is better, only that they are both very good, but severely over-priced. I have an FNP-9, and it shoots so well, I don't even need an HK. In fact, I shoot my FNP better than I shoot my friends HK USP-9mm. Figure that out. Surprised and delighted me, personally. That aside, Sig likes to make their frames out of aluminum I believe, or some kind of alloy. HK is polycarbonate kind of material. Both are good guns. I really like the HK USP, but was disappointed that it doesn't work well for me. I simply shoot better with my FN, and his Sig P226 than his HK. The Sig feels more solid to me, and the wee-bit of extra weight actually helped me handle the gun better. That's my personal experience, anyway. Hope that helps. In terms of quality and workmanship, Sig and HK seem to do very well in that catagory.