I'm not sure which to get other than both...

I found them in a local shop the 45c has the DA/ SA and safety decoct and has 3 mags and night sights with box for $750 looks like new. The USP 45 compact is the LEM has 2 mags standard sights and box for $650.

If the 45c was LEM I'd have it already..

Is this one of those "Help me choose" threads?

USP compact.

Intended use may factor in? I do like my 45c(Lite LEM), wouldn’t care for it as much as DA/SA.

If you want it for carry, I’d lean USP 45c in LEM.

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Originally posted by 12131:
Is this one of those "Help me choose" threads?

more of a pro/ con if there is such a thing.. I'll still just end up doing what I want but I like information

USP

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Originally posted by sourdough44:
Intended use may factor in? I do like my 45c(Lite LEM), wouldn’t care for it as much as DA/SA.

If you want it for carry, I’d lean USP 45c in LEM.

Use will be conceal carry or around the property carry.

45C would be an easy choice for me.

Never liked the HK 45 or HK 45c. The ergo is all wrong for me.

The USP will require an adapter if you plan on attaching a light. The lite LEM is long and mushy to me but doable. The heavier LEM is a bit too heavy for me. I prefer DA/SA over the heavy LEM. I have had both guns and still have the USP. I will likely pick up the HK45c soon again as prices on that model are great right now. The 45c also has a smoother grip texture but that can always be addressed. No matter which gun you get, you wont be disappointed.

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Originally posted by 12131:
Never liked the HK 45 or HK 45c. The ergo is all wrong for me.

Just when I was starting to like you.

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Originally posted by WARPIG602:

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Originally posted by 12131:
Never liked the HK 45 or HK 45c. The ergo is all wrong for me.

Just when I was starting to like you.

Truth hurts.

Just shows how much personal preference factors it. Maybe go fondle both again to make the decision. Saving some $$ while doing so could help, as in the less expensive one.

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Originally posted by indigoss:
The USP will require an adapter if you plan on attaching a light. The lite LEM is long and mushy to me but doable. The heavier LEM is a bit too heavy for me. I prefer DA/SA over the heavy LEM. I have had both guns and still have the USP. I will likely pick up the HK45c soon again as prices on that model are great right now. The 45c also has a smoother grip texture but that can always be addressed. No matter which gun you get, you wont be disappointed.

I have an adapter if you go this route and plan to use a wml.

They are basically the same Gun. Pick the one that feels better.

The 45c is more comfortable to conceal carry IMO.
Both have issues with weapon lights. The USPc will need an adaptor and the 45c basically fits the Streamlight TLR3 or a couple small viridians and that’s about. It.

It’s almost like choosing a Chevy Silverado vs a GMC Sierra. Same truck just slightly different looks and small features.

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Originally posted by WARPIG602:
45C would be an easy choice for me.

This.

I have both. For me they are sixes. Any advantage the HK45c has over the USPc can be remedied with adaptors and upgrades. They share mags, the larger mag release of the one fits the other. I think I'm more of a USP fan, but the deal you describe tilts toward the HK45c because the USPc would require more money to upgrade than the asking price of the HK45c. The LEM is nice, but it takes some getting used to. I have a P200sk LEM in 357sig. Sweet gun and trigger. Bottom line is you're likely to be happy with either.

If you carry while hiking, the USP can digest 45 Super

Smaller bilateral mag release paddles on the USP compact were always a peeve for me. I’d opt towards the 45C myself...

I'll bet someone an hK45C mag he chooses the 45c over the USP

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