Gun owners - was this a good deal?

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sharpstick

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I have a Glock 22 .40 cal, about 100 rounds have been fired through it. A guy I work with has an H&K USP .45 cal, about 100 rounds also. This guy wanted to make an even trade for my glock. I took the deal because it sounded good. Someone let me know honestly if I came out ahead.
 
You scored big time. HK *owns* Glock.

Now to put on my nomex flame suit.
 
If you are happy with it, then it was a good trade...Myself, I'd have kept the Glock.:).
 
Both are excellent guns, but like Spark mentioned, the HK is a more expensive gun(besides possibly being a tad better). Ok, I'm putting on my flame proof suit too! :D
 
HK is certainly more expensive. Now after 5000 rounds your friend will probably be the happier guy, but for now you are ahead....

(another Glock owner)

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The guys are right, if you like the deal, then it was a good trade. Personally, I prefer H&K, myself. I sold my Glock 23 to a good friend who needed a concelable gun for teraining at Gunsite Raven. I don't miss the 23 or have seller's remorse. As mentioned, I don't care for the grip of a Glock either. I could never get used to the trigger, although mine shot very tight groups. In the final analysis, I sold the gun because I never warmed to it, and that's not a sin.

I love my H&K USP SW .40, that's the bottom line.

As a matter of prcaticality, I do know that Gaston Glock took an early Model 17 and poured 100,000 rounds through it and then measured the tolerances. Sure, it showed wear, but the gun was safe to shoot and the group size had increased only moderately. That is incredible engineering.
 
ive got a jennings .22 ill trade ya for the hk...come on buddy,what do you say??? :D
 
I'd say you got a sweet deal price wise. I used to own an HK USP 45 and it was a fine handgun but I sold it and have no regrets. I would never sell or trade my Glock 19 however :p
 
If YOU like the HK better, then it was a good deal for YOU ;)

Glocks aren't know for being pretty or popular. I have a very low serial number model 17 that has seen abuse that would kill most other pistols. Abuse - yes by my definition. Shooting so much and so fast the steel slide burned my fingers. Shooting for several years without cleaning it, then storing it in a bank safety deposit box for nearly a year while overseas - pulled it out, went to the range and fired it like just like I have always done. Not one failure, ever - limp wristed and another bad thing you can think off short of defective ammunition. And I could go on..... :D

I like the HK's too but, if a USP and a Glock are on the table and ready to go and, I had to choose one to defend my life, there is not hesitation in which one I would pick. Several thousand rounds for several years through the G17 may make me a bit biased though. I also could shoot it from muscle memory (meaning I could hit the X without sights) - yes, I know its hard to believe but, with training you could do it as well.

In the end it doesn't matter how good the gun is if it is not the right one for you. Many different models are made because no two people shoot the same.

On the pure financials, you probably came out ahead slightly but, not enough to brag about IMHO.
 
The HK USP 45 is a great gun. Slip a Hogue handgrip on there and you won't regret it. Very easy to strip and clean too.
For abuse tests I'd go with an H&K P7. I had the 40 cal model and that gun was a rock. Heavy as a rock too though, which is why I sold it. The 9mm models are better for carry.
 
Originally posted by Sid Post
If YOU like the HK better, then it was a good deal for YOU ;)

Glocks aren't know for being pretty or popular. I have a very low serial number model 17 that has seen abuse that would kill most other pistols. Abuse - yes by my definition. Shooting so much and so fast the steel slide burned my fingers. Shooting for several years without cleaning it, then storing it in a bank safety deposit box for nearly a year while overseas - pulled it out, went to the range and fired it like just like I have always done. Not one failure, ever - limp wristed and another bad thing you can think off short of defective ammunition. And I could go on..... :D

I like the HK's too but, if a USP and a Glock are on the table and ready to go and, I had to choose one to defend my life, there is not hesitation in which one I would pick. Several thousand rounds for several years through the G17 may make me a bit biased though. I also could shoot it from muscle memory (meaning I could hit the X without sights) - yes, I know its hard to believe but, with training you could do it as well.

In the end it doesn't matter how good the gun is if it is not the right one for you. Many different models are made because no two people shoot the same.

On the pure financials, you probably came out ahead slightly but, not enough to brag about IMHO.
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mental note.... don't buy a used gun from Sid :D
 
Good trade. I have a Sig P239 that won't ever be trade bait, especially for a Glock!
(Spark, now where do we get those nomex suits?)

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(In all fairness, this Glock KB was when some idiot tried a "double powder" reload)
 
People worry that we Glock fans are going to flame anyone who prefers other guns? No way. Now criticize my Sebenza and you are in for it! :cool:
 
Those hatched barrels were a concern for me, but for another reason.

When I had my 23, there was a story about how lead build up from non-jacketed bullets would lead to excessive chamber pressure. I always cleaned my Glock (and all other guns) right after use; I use a bore light to check for linotype build-up. Besides, lino is hard and build up is slow and quite easy to remove. 'Softer' lead actually sticks better, and sometimes a Lewis Lead Remover is needed.

I wasn't really concerned, but any gun at my house (except the .224 centerfires) has to eat lead bullets. I just didn't want the expense of having to buy jacketed bullets for reloading. I did snag a case (1,000 rounds) of SW 'white box' FMJ .40 SW's in a trade. It just seemed a shame to burn them when so many lino slugs were around.
 
in your reference to the G-23 blowing up due to lead build up... that's a new one on me.. I'd always heard it was the octagonal barrels of the HK's that weren't supposed to be fed lead or the resulting build up would end up in poor accuracy and eventually a plugged barrel... Or do I have the whole story backwards?
 
Me and Spark finally agree on something:eek: :eek:

H&K rule the universe!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Originally posted by Kaxter
Ya, I love HK, glock are like grabbing a brick...
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Yah, maybe for folks with SMALL hands. AND, at least my Glocks won't rust to pieces like HKs will.:D.
 
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