HK USP40: The Perfect Combat Pistol 

The king of the 40 cal...hands down!!

I didn’t grow up with guns. Had one Lib parent that didn’t allow them in the house. Bought a USP 40 as my first ever gun because I wanted the best of the best immediately. Just got myself a VP9 9mm to add to the family. If you care about the best and you are fairly ignorant like me. You can’t go wrong with HK. Thanks for the great review.

The USP Series in all forms and calibers are perfect.

If anyone watching this video is considering purchasing a .40 s&w, the HK USP 40 is the ultimate model for that particular caliber. Just do the research and you'll see what I mean.

I have the USP 40, USP 45, and a HK 45 Compact Tactical. I have always loved the 40 s&w round and carried it during my career in LE in both the Glock 22 and the Sig 229. The HK was built for the round and is, as you so expertly pointed out, the perfect gun for it.

Something I have to mention as a former MSGt of German Air Force, we had the H&K USP in 9 mm as our standard service pistol called " P8 " , Police in Germany is in some areas using P10, a shortened version of the P8. I am member of a Gun club and firearms permit holder using a USP Match 2 tone in . 45 Auto. Big advance as we are allowed only 2 frames and infinite barrel and slide - assemblys: On a .45 USP - frame fits everything USP. Save a lot of money buying a . 45 for competition and an additional- in my case USP Elite , - barrel and slide - assembly in 9 Para for cheaper training. Even a . 22 LR is availiable from 3. party.

The USP in my opinion is still the only Handgun designed to fire .40, NATO 9mm and +P .45 for constant diet. No other pistol can handle as much pounding without frame damage or parts breakage.

I have one, too. I have both this gun and a Beretta PX4 Storm .40. I made two great choices. I recently shot each one side by side at an outdoor range and ...they were both very accurate and very reliable. I love them both.

This HK is king of all DA/SA 40’s hands down, and im not a huge sig fan but the sig p226 is also great because of the ease of change to 357 sig and also it weighs a good amount to handle recoil well.

What a great overview of the USP, best ive seen. And yes, it is an incredible firearm.

Had mine (V7..LEM) for over 15 years, and it's been a favorite. In my opinion, it's the finest .40 S&W pistol ever made!!! I didn't know the H&K USP 40 ever had polymer magazines! I have 5 10 round and 5 12 round magazines, and all of them are metal!

Got one today I love the grip it’s really comfortable for people that have big hands

For my type of work I use an H&K USP 40 or a Glock 22.

I'm very happy with my USP 9. It's currently my favorite gun. (Don't tell my 92fs I said that.)

40S&W/357 Sig is a potent combo. Fortunately, H&K still chamber for 40S&W. Sig, on the other hand, is just ignoring their customer base clamoring for P226/P229s in 40/357 Sig.

Thank you for the depth of the review man. I just paid for a usp .40 at a pawn shop for $750 + the fees. Havent picked it up yet, unfortunately I live in a state with a waiting period. Cant wait to shoot it.

The internals and extractor coloration you mention is NOT oxidation. It is a proprietary Dow Corning coating that protects it particularly well during salt water test.

If you want mag capacity get a jetfunnel with 16rnd Jetfunnel mags the jetfunnel will give you extra grip, bigger magwell for mag changes plus you get extra capacity jetfunnel mags.

This gun with the match trigger kit is amazing, I have nothing but great things to say about my usp 40. Make sure to add some trijicons to it; makes a big difference

Good pistol better than any Glock !

The H&K USP IN] 40 S&W is an excellent sidearm. The biggest issue in my mind is the poor selection of full power ammunition. Unfortunately the 40 S&W is mostly out of favor and the ammunition providers have hurt the load because of some early concerns with the 10mm recoil and control. Given the size (full size) and grip, full power loads are most desirable.

I think they use these in the Federal training school in New Mexico. Good video.

Give that frame a scrub with a stiff brush & some dish soap/hot water. It'll look new.

for duty i carry a usp40 and have for years. no complaints.

An Excellent Video, full of details and great information. Thanks !

Watched the whole thing , good vid

Just bought a HK full size USP .40 . Thanks

Excellent review!

I just obtained one recently, and I am smitten!

Fact check: Standard 9mm and 40 operate at the SAME EXACT INTERNAL CASE PRESSURE (approx 36,000 psi). 9mm +P and +P+ drives pressures way up past 40 S&W. Period. Do the research.

I own a Glock in G40 (10mm) and installed an aftermarket .40 S&W threaded barrel in it. It is definitely overbuilt compared to the G22, more similar with the beefed up internals of this USP. Glocks in .40 have a bad reputation for blowing up but I’m sure it has to do with hot reloads in an unsupported chamber that was designed for factory ammo, single use brass.

My first .40 cal pistol. It's an outstanding pistol.

That reddish tint on certain parts isn't oxidation. It's an effect of the nitride finish on different metals over time after being exposed to heat.

According to James Yeager all 40’s destroy themselves, even guns designed specifically around the 40 s&w cartridge. He’s apparently on a super 40s&w rant since his channel came back. He’s a joke

I have a question: does the safety “locks” the trigger like a 1911 or it “kills” it like a Beretta 92 and almost every DA/SA?

Appreciate you mentioning small hands, I have the same problem with some guns 😆😝. Supposedly the USP compact is a little bit smaller grip so maybe that’s the way to go. Been considering a P2000 or P30 as well. Can’t decide.

I have the USP 40 and I'd really prefer the 9mm. Way more controllable, more plentiful ammo choices. I have a 9mm P30 on the way to my LGS as we speak.

Can’t decide on 9mm or .40 s&w usp or p30. I did just pick up a p226 legion in 9mm. It’s a hard choice.

Great video...a lot of good info for consideration.

I have the opposite problem, the pistol is on the small side. The lem trigger is nice but travel is too far and it breaks way too far back that I just can't keep it on target. Czs pistols fix that for me.

Is it tactical though?

Cuando dice nailon se refiere al plástico diseñado por por el químico loco

I have semi large hands. Is it only me but does anyone find the mag release touching your shooting hands middle finger>???

What do you all think about the HK 357 SIG comparing to the HK 40?

Alaska is the best state 💯 I carry a Glock 19 or a Kahr PM9 bc I’m too broke to have nicer guns 😂 but I do got an ACRO waiting to get mounted to the G19 😎😎😎

I am looking to sell mine It's the one that has the stainless steel slide What do you think is the going or fair price for a lightly used one??

what state are you in?

Anyone have thoughts on which trigger?

Obtained a used USP40 with 5 mags for 600 flat. Also found the UTL for 100 lol

I found one for 450 bucks at my local shop should I grab it ?

MK 25? LOL

Try to relax more dude (in your net video....coffeeÉ heh)... A few things....the 'MK 25' is belongs to SIG :)) The ÈSIG P226 MK25'....youère thinking of the USP MK23....THREE// :) ...Being that you have 'size S hands' i would have gone with eiher the VP9 or PS30...since they have interchangeable grip pannles. Likely fit S hand the best. With the USP 45 youère still 'stretching'.....omething you donmèt want to happen epecially if you get into your first 'Defesnive ituation'...or een gripping the gun at the range. Getting the 'right gripÈ for yOUR hand i vital. So many guys out there buy guns for the wrong reasons e.g. aw it in the Collateral movie or in that video game....the ERGOèségrip fit is more important than so many other features of ANY handgun....if it doesnèt FIT.....e.g. walking around in shoes 2 sizes too lbig :))

Did canik rip off HKs design?

Probably an unpopular opinion but, I wish they made one in a nickel finish

I have both the .45 and .40 in v1 configurations. My .45 is my favorite sidearm, the .40 recoils smooth but the pyramids on the grip really dig in my hands while shooting. Not sure if it’s a difference in manufacturing or what but I’d love to find a solution to it without sanding the grip.

Did you have a durability test on this gun? Looks dirty. Hahahah

All i heard is this guy has small hands

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USP is a great service gun, but Glock 19 is better. All "air-feds" are switching to 9mm Glock.

Don't buy H&K guns. H&K warranty is terrible.