July 11, 2021, 11:59 AM
got2hav1New HKs
Picked up these two 9mms recently . I have had a P30,USP full size, and a VP9 previously but sold them all for something else. I really like the VP9 and am slowing warming ups to the compact USP. I love the size of it but the trigger pull is long and heavy in double action mode. I have the V1 variant (DA/SA with safety and de-cocker). I have a match trigger and springs on order for it as well as nite sights. I think that will correct the heavy trigger pull. Here's a few photos:
July 11, 2021, 03:22 PM
MuddflapI’ve never shot a P30, but I like my 9mm USPc. Wasn’t crazy about the paddle mag release, but a mag release for a 45 Compact made it all better. I also went ahead and converted it to V3 so I wouldn’t have to worry about accidentally engaging the safety.
July 11, 2021, 03:27 PM
pedropcolaI love the paddle release. HK triggers aren’t great out of box. I have an USP Expert and it’s about as good as any HK DA/SA trigger is going to be. And it’s not great. It’s good. This is why I tend to go LEM with HK’s and I’m not even a big LEM fan, but their other triggers are just so meh.
July 11, 2021, 03:29 PM
got2hav1quote:
Originally posted by Muddflap:
I’ve never shot a P30, but I like my 9mm USPc. Wasn’t crazy about the paddle mag release, but a mag release for a 45 Compact made it all better. I also went ahead and converted it to V3 so I wouldn’t have to worry about accidentally engaging the safety.
Gotcha ! I have one of the 45C mag releases on order also. The USP c mag release is just so tiny it is really hard to release.
July 11, 2021, 03:31 PM
got2hav1quote:
Originally posted by pedropcola:
I love the paddle release. HK triggers aren’t great out of box. I have an USP Expert and it’s about as good as any HK DA/SA trigger is going to be. And it’s not great. It’s good. This is why I tend to go LEM with HK’s and I’m not even a big LEM fan, but their other triggers are just so meh.
I used to have a full size USP and switched out the trigger to an expert version. I agree with you it was better but still not great.
July 11, 2021, 08:08 PM
paperchasinLove my VP9. Threw on an Optic Ready Long Slide kit + RMR and its even more fun to shoot now.
July 11, 2021, 09:15 PM
LincolnSixEchoMy USPc 9mm is an absolute flawless piece of machinery and in my opinion is among HK’s best line of pistols ever made.
July 12, 2021, 01:20 AM
monoblokI do like my USPs more than my P30 and its V3 trigger. There's also no question that I prefer both my 4" and 5" VP9s over the USPs. Though being a striker guy will usually lead to that sort of bias, I confess.

July 12, 2021, 10:21 AM
jjkroll32Both are on my radar to add to my HK family.
Probably hunt for a VP9 Optics Ready.
July 12, 2021, 12:12 PM
cworetiredMy VP9 is one of the guns I shoot the best. The P30 Lem is a very nice gun once you work with that trigger some. Enjoy your shooters.
July 12, 2021, 04:29 PM
got2hav1Thanks guys for looking and the comments. I'm going to work with the USP some in hopes I can get used to the trigger. I have some parts on the way and we will see.