Finding a USP

[JayD]

I am looking to purchase a USP in mass. Has anyone seen one recently at any local shops? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I would prefer a 9mm but .40 would be ok too

 

[Len-2A Training]

Give Zero Hour Arms a call. They usually have a few. Just prepare yourself for "sticker shock" on what the "MA premium" does for USPs.

Also check the NES classifieds. They do show up from time-to-time, but not cheaply.

 

[JayD]

Yeah I was thinking of hitting up zero hour on thurs

 

[imstuner]

Law Enforcement Equipment Inc. in Waltham had one used last week. 781-894-2879

 

[M1911]

Give Zero Hour Arms a call. They usually have a few. Just prepare yourself for "sticker shock" on what the "MA premium" does for USPs.

Zero Hour Arms has several listed on their web site.

As the owner of a USPc .45 and previous owner of a USPc .40, I'll offer the unsolicited advice that they aren't worth the MA premium. YMMV.

 

[drgrant]

These guys always seem to have them.

http://www.tombstonetrading.com/

My advice though, is to poke around in the classifieds here on NES, post a WTB in that section, etc. You will get a far better deal on an FTF.

-Mike

 

[Len-2A Training]

Zero Hour Arms has several listed on their web site.

As the owner of a USPc .45 and previous owner of a USPc .40, I'll offer the unsolicited advice that they aren't worth the MA premium. YMMV.

As the current owner of both, I agree. The trigger is nothing to brag about and changing springs didn't make enough difference to matter.

 

[M1911]

As the current owner of both, I agree. The trigger is nothing to brag about and changing springs didn't make enough difference to matter.

I agree that the SA trigger is nothing to brag about. The DA trigger, on the other hand, is something to brag about -- it is by far the worst trigger of any pistol I've ever owned, bar none.

 

[Sir_Macadoo]

interesting feedback, i have been thinking of getting a HK pistol. seems there are very strong feelings for and against.

 

[M1911]

interesting feedback, i have been thinking of getting a HK pistol. seems there are very strong feelings for and against.

Mine is reliable. The safety works in the correct direction (1911-like), the magazine release is overly stiff and poorly placed, the slide stop is generously sized and correctly placed, it has a relatively large amount of muzzle flip, the trigger guard is large enough to use with gloves, and the slide is stupidly oversized. I had a bear of time getting parts out of HK.

Try one before you buy one. HK tacticool, koolaid drinkers aside, the USP is just like any other gun, it has good points and bad points, and you'll have to decide whether it works for you.

 

[drgrant]

You can clean up the DA triggers if you're willing to take the time and have the inclination to do so. It takes about an hour or so in between the detail strip and the polishing of parts and wear surfaces that stuff rubs against. 12 pound Wolff mainsprings help, too. (Don't bother with the 10s, they're too weak for reliable ignition. )

Many smiths, except for possibly Bruce Gray and a few others, refuse to work on HKs because they can't get parts and have nothing to fall back on. The part situation is pretty bad for "self help". Good thing is most of the time you won't need them.

Also be aware the USP uses a proprietary rail system. You won't be attaching generic lights/lasers to it without using some kind of an adapter on it. IIRC Insight or whoever it is still makes lights that attach directly to the guns, but you will pay a good penny for them.

-Mike

 

[JayD]

Well I had the chance today to shoot my friends USP .40. I liked it. He said I am welcome to borrow it whenever I want so I may just do that. I am headed to Zero Hour on Thursday and I am basically looking for something cheap to shoot, .40 or 9mm that I can pick up with the possibility of selling if/when I get tired of it. Would a Glock 17 be something to consider or are they a dime a dozen?