XD9 to HK USP .40 - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Deacon51 · 09-07-2007, 12:22 PM

Okay gang, I'm looking at the USPf .40 with a Safety and decocker to be my night stand gun.

I have a XD9 Service, and I know comparing a hammer fired DA/SA with a safety and decocker to a SA only striker fired pistol in a different caliber, isn't easy...

but wile I'm waiting on the State to approve my application for the USP, does anyone have any experience with both weapons?

enfurno · 09-07-2007, 12:27 PM

I have fired all models of both weapon. I honesly like the USP alot, but they do not fall back on target as well as the XD's do in my opinion. USP's are very nice weapons and you can't ask for much more than Heckler and Koch, I just don't like them as much as some of the other pistols out there. The 1911 is far superior for the money.

A good friend of mine had a usp that he used for target shooting for several years. When he traded it off for an XD the thing almost felt like it was going to fall apart, the slide was clunky and loose. Maybe he mistreated it but shouldn't a handgun be able to take some abuse?

Mephis · 09-07-2007, 03:38 PM

Heh when presented with the choice of getting another gun I could have got an H&K or a SIG or anything else I wanted but I opted to keep my XD and get something to have fun with.

I have too much trust wrapped up in my XD to rely on anything else.

Deacon51 · 09-07-2007, 08:42 PM

humm... I wanted something completely different. I looked very hard at the M&P, even rented it (twice), and loved it. It's every bit of a fine shooter at the XD is, with (for me) a slightly better grip. But I wanted something... nice, but with in my budget.

Myk9noseknows · 09-07-2007, 09:20 PM

For only a night stand gun, either is a fine choice. HOpefully you'll never have to use your nightstand gun.

However, since you're already familiar with the XD, and it's a superior pistol, (nothing wrong with H&K either), I don't see why you'd want to swap out. You're nightstand gun will have to be utilized while in the dark and under an extreme amount of stress (you should really practice a real world scenario in the dark with it). If you swap out, you'll have to become intimate with the H&K for it to be reliable.

If you're accurate with the XD, keep it, it's a fine weapon. If you're having problems with the XD when at the range, you will honestly not llikely be any better than the H&K.

If you were looking for a range gun, nothing wrong with the H&K. But since you have a nightstand gun already, keep the XD 9 or upgrade to the XD 45. Otherwise, buy ammo, a quality flashlight or some night sights, and take it to the range to practice, practice, practice.

Deacon51 · 09-08-2007, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myk9noseknows

For only a night stand gun, either is a fine choice. HOpefully you'll never have to use your nightstand gun.

However, since you're already familiar with the XD, and it's a superior pistol, (nothing wrong with H&K either), I don't see why you'd want to swap out. You're nightstand gun will have to be utilized while in the dark and under an extreme amount of stress (you should really practice a real world scenario in the dark with it). If you swap out, you'll have to become intimate with the H&K for it to be reliable.

If you're accurate with the XD, keep it, it's a fine weapon. If you're having problems with the XD when at the range, you will honestly not llikely be any better than the H&K.

If you were looking for a range gun, nothing wrong with the H&K. But since you have a nightstand gun already, keep the XD 9 or upgrade to the XD 45. Otherwise, buy ammo, a quality flashlight or some night sights, and take it to the range to practice, practice, practice.

The XD isn't going anyplace, but most of my pre-XD handgun experience was with 1911's and the M9 (ten years Navy). So, I'm more comfortable with a thumb safety than I am without one. The dark and extreme stress are exactly why I want something with a thumb safety. I'm more fearful of a ND under stress than I am of fumbling with a safety switch.

rogerxd45 · 09-08-2007, 08:19 AM

im my case i hate having a saftey on my guns soo it was between the glock and the xd and for many reasons i got the xd but if i had the money i might have gotten the HK and if i wanted a safety

Mephis · 09-08-2007, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deacon51

The XD isn't going anyplace, but most of my pre-XD handgun experience was with 1911's and the M9 (ten years Navy). So, I'm more comfortable with a thumb safety than I am without one. The dark and extreme stress are exactly why I want something with a thumb safety. I'm more fearful of a ND under stress than I am of fumbling with a safety switch.

Why don't you get a nice 1911 then?

retired · 09-08-2007, 02:02 PM

I used a Beretta 92f for the last 14yrs of my career and bought the gun when I retired. As you know, it has the safety on the slide.

Notwithstanding this, I had no problem switching over to the XDSC as my ccw and nightstand gun. I still like shooting the 92f at the range, but my XD has the TruGlos TFOs, so they are great for the day/night.

Of course, your druthers may be different.

Deacon51 · 09-08-2007, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mephis

Why don't you get a nice 1911 then?

Because all the ones I like are $1000+

I looked very hard at a Springfield GI model... I'm still thinking that may be next.

But I want a 10/22 for my son, and I want high grade K98, and a Remington 700, and a 30-30... I also want another good Mossburg (I have a 20, need a 12)... and CX4 in 9mm, etc...

So many guns, so little money.

09-07-2007, 12:22 PM	#1
Deacon51 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 194	XD9 to HK USP .40 Okay gang, I'm looking at the USPf .40 with a Safety and decocker to be my night stand gun. I have a XD9 Service, and I know comparing a hammer fired DA/SA with a safety and decocker to a SA only striker fired pistol in a different caliber, isn't easy... but wile I'm waiting on the State to approve my application for the USP, does anyone have any experience with both weapons? __________________ Save us Fred Thompson!

09-07-2007, 12:27 PM	#2
enfurno XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 890	I have fired all models of both weapon. I honesly like the USP alot, but they do not fall back on target as well as the XD's do in my opinion. USP's are very nice weapons and you can't ask for much more than Heckler and Koch, I just don't like them as much as some of the other pistols out there. The 1911 is far superior for the money. A good friend of mine had a usp that he used for target shooting for several years. When he traded it off for an XD the thing almost felt like it was going to fall apart, the slide was clunky and loose. Maybe he mistreated it but shouldn't a handgun be able to take some abuse? __________________ XD9 Service model Owner/Operator Net Presence, Inc.

09-07-2007, 03:38 PM	#3
Mephis XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 587	Heh when presented with the choice of getting another gun I could have got an H&K or a SIG or anything else I wanted but I opted to keep my XD and get something to have fun with. I have too much trust wrapped up in my XD to rely on anything else. __________________ All guns lost in tragic boating accident until 08 president is decided.

09-07-2007, 08:42 PM	#4
Deacon51 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 194	humm... I wanted something completely different. I looked very hard at the M&P, even rented it (twice), and loved it. It's every bit of a fine shooter at the XD is, with (for me) a slightly better grip. But I wanted something... nice, but with in my budget. __________________ Save us Fred Thompson!

09-07-2007, 09:20 PM	#5
Myk9noseknows XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,788	For only a night stand gun, either is a fine choice. HOpefully you'll never have to use your nightstand gun. However, since you're already familiar with the XD, and it's a superior pistol, (nothing wrong with H&K either), I don't see why you'd want to swap out. You're nightstand gun will have to be utilized while in the dark and under an extreme amount of stress (you should really practice a real world scenario in the dark with it). If you swap out, you'll have to become intimate with the H&K for it to be reliable. If you're accurate with the XD, keep it, it's a fine weapon. If you're having problems with the XD when at the range, you will honestly not llikely be any better than the H&K. If you were looking for a range gun, nothing wrong with the H&K. But since you have a nightstand gun already, keep the XD 9 or upgrade to the XD 45. Otherwise, buy ammo, a quality flashlight or some night sights, and take it to the range to practice, practice, practice. __________________ "When people need help, they call the Police. When Police need help, they call K-9"

09-08-2007, 08:19 AM	#7
rogerxd45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: boise ID (its boy-see, not boy-z) Posts: 3,592	im my case i hate having a saftey on my guns soo it was between the glock and the xd and for many reasons i got the xd but if i had the money i might have gotten the HK and if i wanted a safety

09-08-2007, 02:02 PM	#9
retired XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: S. Calif. Posts: 5,320	I used a Beretta 92f for the last 14yrs of my career and bought the gun when I retired. As you know, it has the safety on the slide. Notwithstanding this, I had no problem switching over to the XDSC as my ccw and nightstand gun. I still like shooting the 92f at the range, but my XD has the TruGlos TFOs, so they are great for the day/night. Of course, your druthers may be different.

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