HK P8 A1 - The German Military's USP

[@samkun3297]

You're lucky to get your hands on these firearms and that you have access to these people who provide you with such unicorns. Good video.

[@MDpolo]

Thank you very much for watching. I appreciate your time.

[@hdcrossbones]

I live in Minot. I’ve been going to the sportsman’s loft when Steve Burton opened the shop 25 years ago as “The Attic” just selling antiques. TAI is a great go to for impossible HK imports. Steve’s son Tyler is great to deal with! More special imports to come soon. I love your reviews!

[@bubbarox1071]

Big mdpolo fan. Bought the vp9 match last week after watching and am in love with it ! I live very close to the honest outlaw... noticed your comments on his videos which is my other favorite channel ! Keep it up you'll grow because of the quality you provide !

[@MDpolo]

The VP9 Match is a sweet shooter. So accurate! Congratulations on your purchase and thank you very much for your kind words. I appreciate you taking the time to watch!

[@RidersRange]

I've said it before, but I'll say it again - you do get some interesting pistols. This looks like another great addition to your HK collection. I understand the "backward" safety, but it's a non-starter unless one trains a lot with it.

[@MDpolo]

I agree with your comment regarding the safety. As always, thank you very much for watching and for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it!

[@Sempercole1]

Congratulations on this fine acquisition, it's definitely an awesome firearm to add to your collection.

[@MDpolo]

It is a special one. Thank you very much for watching. I appreciate it!

[@MisterRedBlueBlur]

Very good and informative video, thanks for sharing. When I was in the German military, we had the beautiful P1 (Walther P38). Sadly I never had the luck to shoot some rounds out of the H&K USP or the P8, I really like the design of this firearm. Stay safe and keep up the great work.🙂

[@MDpolo]

Thank you very much for your kind words and for sharing your story. I appreciate you taking the time to watch. Cheers!

[@joace8575]

My other firearms have been very jealous since I brought my USP .40 home. It's such a handsome Son of a Gun! Great video Brother!

[@MDpolo]

Thank you very much Jo. The USP in .40 Is such a sweet shooter. Congratulations on your purchase.

[@joace8575]

@@MDpolo my very first gun was the Springfield XD 40. I knew very little about firearms back then, and shooting it was not very enjoyable. Plus it always jammed when using reloads. That used to literally give me nightmares! Fast forward 20 years, and quite a few informed gun purchases. There is no comparison! I'm 100% convinced the USP is "The Best" .40 s&w pistol on the market!

[@MDpolo]

It was designed around the .40 caliber.

[@jamescarter4175]

Thanks for another interesting and informative review. A very nice addition to your collection. Congratulations!

[@MDpolo]

As always, thank you very much for watching James.

[@jamescarter4175]

@@MDpolo You're welcome. My pleasure!

[@swagerty91]

Picked one up myself this year, and I love it! I actually enjoy the 'reversed' safety/de-cocker. Having grown up without a safety; it made more sense to me.

[@MDpolo]

Right on!

[@valentinryser]

The request was for a manual safety where the lever automatically returned to the ‚Safe‘ position after decocking. The easiest way was to turn around the ‚Safe‘ and ‚Fire‘ positions on the decocking lever to fulfill that request. The pistol is carried in the so-called "schnelle Feuerbereitschaft" (quick fire readiness) uncocked and unlocked (lever on F).

[@MDpolo]

Thank you very much. I appreciate all that information.

[@karlgoodman3759]

Think I have to stay with the USP. Good enough for me. Love seeing all your nice firearms.

[@MDpolo]

Thank you very much for the kind words and for taking the time to watch. I appreciate it!

[@waynecastleman1363]

Great pistol to own , Congratulations on getting one of those rare pieces.

[@MDpolo]

I’m happy to have it. Thank you for watching.

[@waynecastleman1363]

@@MDpolo I carry HK VP9SK everyday for now I'll swap out to my 1911 once in awhile. 😎👍🇺🇸

[@MDpolo]

@@waynecastleman1363 Very nice. I sold my VP9SK sometime ago and I’ve regretted it every day. Looking for another one.

[@waynecastleman1363]

@@MDpolo I have to say mine took a little getting used to. Once I found my correct grip , I liked it much better. I carry a Desert Eagle Undercover 45 at times also.

[@onpsxmember]

Good job on the video and the information gathering.

[@MDpolo]

Thank you very much for your comment and for taking the time to watch. I appreciate it.

[@drmehboobalam279]

Very informative and great video, & this fire arm is awesome. It still very expensive here in Pakistan as well.

[@MDpolo]

Thank you very much for watching. I appreciate your time.

[@KeanonGilliamSlang369]

That's an interesting safety/decocking mechanism. Well we know HK knows what they're doing. Nice review as always! Have my eye on an USP Expert.

[@MDpolo]

It definitely is interesting and it was done that way at the request of the German military for continuity since their prior handguns had that manual of arms. I recently acquired a USP Expert in 9mm. You won’t regret it. As always, thank you very much for watching. I appreciate it!

[@MrSmith-zy2bp]

I know the concensus is to hate on the glow-in-the-dark sights, but I like them on my P30 and HK45.

[@MDpolo]

They work really well and brighter thank most Tritium sights.

[@Wowcraft93]

This is on my list for my First USP. I might swap the barrel out for the Polygonal barrel.

[@humorss]

don't, the p8 specific barrel is amazingly accurate and not hard to clean.

[@Elvis68spec]

Very interesting Gun! I was considering purchasing one, but I went with the more modern, H&K VP .40Cal.

[@MDpolo]

+Don Blake Both good choices. Thank you for watching!

[@sammattbruce]

I just bought one from Arms Unlimited on sale for 830$ shipped. Looks like a lot was imported and it didn't sell well at 1300. Unfortunately they are no longer rare in the US. Great pistol nonetheless.

[@kassenz]

I'm bidding on one on gunbroker now. Auction is $580 with a few hours to go. I hope I win it. I prefer this safety, and I plan to carry it as my primary daily pistol

[@MDpolo]

Wow! I really hope you win it. The price is amazing. Thank you very much for stopping by.

[@Afs.affairs]

Nicely said, I was wondering how would you say the lands and grooves on the P8 differs from the polygonal rifling on USPs regarding general cvw point? E.g. accuracy, reliability? Etc... Great video BTW 👌🏻

[@MDpolo]

My understanding is that’s how the German government requested it. Thank you very much for stopping by.

[@reker.a5790]

Nice!

[@MDpolo]

Thank you for watching!

[@WEstHamUTD777]

Wow !!! $1900 that's ridiculous, especially when you can get a Beretta PX 4 Storm for $650 with ambidextrous safety and steel magazines.

[@MDpolo]

They’ve come down in price quite a bit. But yeah, those were the prices when they were first brought to the US.

[@ct5497]

Was wondering if you can use Hk USP9 mags for the P8a1 ?

[@MDpolo]

Yes you can. I have a USP9 Custom Sport and I’ve interchanged the magazines with zero issues. Thank you for stopping by.

[@davidb3271]

Why do you ride the hammer down instead of using the decocker?

[@MDpolo]

That’s a good question. It is because this pistol is somewhat collectible in the United States and it is in brand new condition. When you start to use the decocker, it begins to leave a mark on the polymer. Similar to The ring around the cylinder of a revolver. So I’m trying to keep it as pristine as possible. Thank you very much for stopping by.

[@YoungKB]

Great video. Is the safety reversible?

[@MDpolo]

As far as I know, It is not. I hope somebody corrects me in the comment section if I’m wrong. Thank you very much for watching!

[@jimmymcclure4549]

That is a very nice HK. I wanted one in 9mm the first time I ever saw one back when they first came out. They were just way out of my price range even more so than most other weapons. I was really glad however that the Glock pistols were around after I warmed up to them because they were the same no nonsense high quality type weapons at a more reasonable price so I have made do with them for years. Fast forward to the last month and I now own an HK USP 40 and a HK VP 40. I have not gotten to shoot either yet but I am ecstatic to have both. I have obtained several nice semi auto' hammer and striker fired 9mm's and only had one .40 a Glock 27. I like .40 caliber so in just the last month I have gotten a S&W M&P .40 gen 1 and the two Hk's. I may wind up with a P30 in 9mm before it's over though.

[@MDpolo]

Congratulations on your very nice purchases. Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to comment. I appreciate it very much.

[@timoadler6356]

@@MDpolo The US price tag on this is incredible. In Germany you can just casually walk into a store and get one off the shelf for ~$900. I understand however that, with these things being military and police pistols, they're not abundant outside Europe and much harder to get then the usual match pistols that sell well everywhere.

[@quatorgames]

Is it possible to remove the Ironsides to put a mount for a red dot?

[@MDpolo]

I’ve never tried it but I don’t see why not.

[@jepedayaw.wilkins5009]

I’m so jealous, I going to get a full metal frame .45 just cause I don’t have a metal frame pistol and 45 is my favorite caliber but ever since you told me about the hk 45 at Indiana gun club I contemplate just saying screw it and going down there and getting it, HKs are just perfect especially the USPs in my opinion

[@samkun3297]

Jepedaya go for it you won't regret it .I have usp 45 year 2020 its soft shooting that is incredible. I ve already upgraded adjustable night sights and match trigger I've also ordered match barrel 6.2 inches so I can put match weight on it and use it as a usp match 45 ( clone mind you) Usp 45 is my favorite hand gun and will become yours as well.This weapon is made to endure everything including time itself.

[@MDpolo]

Well said!

[@MDpolo]

@Jepedaya W. Wilkins you won’t regret the HK 45. Last time that I was there they had both the USP 45 and the HK 45. Call them and ask for their HK inventory because they don’t last long.

[@jepedayaw.wilkins5009]

@@samkun3297 absolutely I’ve been watching so many hk reviews and I might just have to go with it

[@jepedayaw.wilkins5009]

@@MDpolo I think they are closed today I just tried to but they wouldn’t answer but yeah I’m 100% going with it there’s no reason not to I’m I love with these handguns

[@EddyLopez-q7o]

P8 is one of the best guns I've ever had. I work for the German Bundeswehr❤

[@MDpolo]

I love this gun. It’s built like a tank. Thank you for watching!

[@thomascozart1095]

Will the 15 round USP magazines work in this pistol?

[@MDpolo]

Yes. I have a USP9 Custom Sport and routinely exchange the magazines. Thank you for stopping by.

[@jbcustom3745]

do you know if the use clear 18 round mag with jet funnel will fit this?

[@MDpolo]

I don’t know if the jet funnel will fit this model. Thank you very much for stopping by.

[@N0B0DY_SP3C14L]

Strange, I do not see you using the decock mechanism on the safeties.

[@MDpolo]

I didn’t want to mark the pistol at the time of filming the video. Whenever you move the levers it begins to leave a mark on it.

[@gravyseal6958]

Very nice. Ours are both from the same 3rd party import company!!!

[@MDpolo]

It is my understanding that The Attic Imports Is the only ones bringing them into the country. I hope you’re enjoying yours and thank you very much for stopping by.

[@gravyseal6958]

@@MDpolo That is very useful information to know I appreciate the knowledge. I was considering calling them on Monday and talking to them about it.

[@sascha6274]

did you take the inlay out of the box? if not then do it

[@MDpolo]

Why?

[@tonygrajales2465]

For that cost, you can get a tactical model for less.

[@Torqd_Off]

We think everything we do is correct and right way of doing things… to them, the safety lever would be correct??? Is it like that on different pistols??? I wonder…

[@MDpolo]

It is on their military pistols.

[@rustynail246]

So is it a military gun or a civilian gun?

[@MDpolo]

As I understand it - military which has been made available to the civilian market. Similar to the M17/18 here.

[@michaelblanco2668]

Why keep pinching the hammer when it has a decocker? Seems like a bad habit.

[@MDpolo]

Because for now, I don’t want any marks on the frame and every time that you move that lever either to the safety position or to decock, it starts to create a groove on the polymer. Much like the circle around the cylinder of a revolver. So, not a bad habit, just trying to keep the frame from scratching. Thank you for watching.

[@michaelblanco2668]

Yeah, but I've seen you do it with almost every gun that has a decocker, most of which don't make any mark when used.

[@MDpolo]

@@michaelblanco2668 Well, thank you for pointing it out. I’ll keep an eye on it.

[@quinonezes86]

Looks like a HK P2000

[@MDpolo]

Really?

[@drewgraysonxoxopanda]

They didn't import P8A1 because it's literally sold as a USP9. Same exact pistol.

[@MDpolo]

The safety/decocker mechanism and operation is totally different.

[@drewgraysonxoxopanda]

@@MDpolo P8A1 is literally called the bundeswehrs USP

[@MDpolo]

@@drewgraysonxoxopanda yes Sir!

[@CookbookAdventures]

You should start a rumble and odysee channel, so you don't have so many stupid restrictions on what you can show. It's been ridiculous, but its just getting way worse.

[@MDpolo]

I did start an Odysee channel but nowhere near the reach of KZbin.

[@CookbookAdventures]

@@MDpolo I'll sub over there also.

[@MDpolo]

@@CookbookAdventures much appreciated. Thank you!

[@erminsejkic2794]

Wauuu made in germany

[@MDpolo]

Yeaaaaa