I'am looking to buy a HK in 45 for use with my Silencerco hybrid. Must have a TB. What do you have and like/do not like.
I have smaller hands so I was looking at the HK USP compact tactical.

It’s very subjective as I know others feel the opposite, but I’m a big fan of the HK45 over the USP. It suppresses very well and balances great with a can on the end. Plus, it feels slightly better than a 2x4 in the hand, which I can’t say about the USP. I don’t have enough time with the USP Compact or HK45c to have an opinion either way.

I like the USP 45CT. I ended up with two of them. If you can find someone that has it in stock so you can see if it fits your hand. I don't have monster hands but not small. I like the way it feels.

Hard part has been trying to find one in stock.

I shot a USP 45T the other day. Highly impressed with it. A USP 45CT would be my suggestion.

USP45 Tac is a GREAT suppressor host. Every one I have shot has been a laser beam.

I use my HK45C as a host, it's great. But I general centerfire pistol suppressed kind of sucks.

The gun gets too big and unwieldy, so I usually just shoot 22LR pistol suppressed. Quieter and cheaper.

Not exactly relevant - I have P30SK, which works great, when I shoot it. Feels a bit off to me when I pick it up, but works fine.

I shot a 45 USP compact, thinking I would like it, and it felt like trying to hold a bar of soap - somehow I just couldn't get a good grip*.

*I'm a broke-down old jock, who's broken his hands many times, and has limited feeling in a few fingers, so I might struggle a bit more than some w. holding onto some shapes more than others.

HK45CT

Have one and love it. It's been shot a ton and lubed once (barrel only), but never cleaned. Just keeps going. The shorter slide helps balance it a little. I swapped to a set of Heinie suppressor sights.

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Originally posted by Aglifter:
I shot a 45 USP compact, thinking I would like it, and it felt like trying to hold a bar of soap - somehow I just couldn't get a good grip*.
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My HK45c has a threaded barrel. I plan to put a can on it. As for the quoted section here included, I too have numb hands and fingers, not a jock though, and I too have a USPc45, I solved the soap problem with Talon Grips. It’s like having a new and different gun. Try it on yours.

The compacts are more favored for size/etc, but there's something about shooting the beast of a MK23 with a can on the end. Classic and wicked fun to shoot!

I am a USP fan.
So whichever size fits you best. Or say screw it and get a MK 23 because it is likely the greatest .44 host of all time.

I have the HK 45C with threaded barrel. I will be using this as a host for suppression. I believe this pistol is one used by the SEALS. It shoots very well, especially after an action and trigger job by Lazy Wolf.

Here is some good info.

https://www.tactical-life.com/.../hk45c-us-navy-seal/

Thanks for all the help and replies. Check a local shop, HK dealer, today and they found a HK45 compact tactical. His distributor had just received 10 in stock. I was lucky, told they do not last long.
Will be here next week.
I got it for $799 plus tax.

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Originally posted by bearstarr:
Thanks for all the help and replies. Check a local shop, HK dealer, today and they found a HK45 compact tactical. His distributor had just received 10 in stock. I was lucky, told they do not last long.
Will be here next week.
I got it for $799 plus tax.

Glad you found what you were looking for.