I was with my dad in the late '90s, when I helped him choose a USP Tactical. We went shooting a number of times over the years and always took it along. In 2009, I inherited it. From day one, right out of the box until today: zero malfunctions. I trust it fully.
@chocolatemilk44375 жыл бұрын
What happened today?
@CaptainBardiel3 жыл бұрын
No Compromise.
@johnyoungs74532 жыл бұрын
@@chocolatemilk4437 I was gonna say the same thing... :-)
@Unintelligentportuguesa7 ай бұрын
Tactical for a reason
@nathanielharrisii50767 жыл бұрын
my favorite handgun of all time.
@UziNineMillomeetah10 жыл бұрын
this gun is so badass! one of the only polymer autos that makes me think twice about my glock.
@freshnclean710 жыл бұрын
I just happened to pick one of these up a couple weeks back and it is already my favorite pistol. The o-ring is actually there to provide a tighter lock up with the barrel and slide to improve accuracy. The competition models such as the USP Expert, Elite, and Match have one o-ring as well.
@maxfit6890610 жыл бұрын
H&K USP. The BEST hammer fired pistols. Period!
@GamerBoy-os5ou7 жыл бұрын
MaxFit 68 thank you
@hanfei68714 жыл бұрын
But what about 1911
@philboom91363 жыл бұрын
@@hanfei6871 not as reliable. The trigger is dope tho..
@reker.a57903 жыл бұрын
@@hanfei6871 no
@GunfightersINC10 жыл бұрын
I own 2 of these.. The O ring on the barrel is to tighten the barrel/slide relationship to help increase accuracy, essentially making it a match barrel/match trigger gun.
@sootch0010 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info brother.
@roymorris038 жыл бұрын
+sootch00 don't ever sell this pistol.
@MPjustaman7 жыл бұрын
GunfightersINC j
@Deekay1of17 жыл бұрын
GunfightersINC the best pistol ever cheers
@cole30783 жыл бұрын
I own one too and it’s by far the most capable and heavy duty handgun that I own (and I own 20+). Just out of curiosity, why do you own 2? These aren’t the most wallet-friendly pistols out there. Id understand owning two usp tactical models chambered for different cartridges, but two usp tactical .45s?
@RealitySurvival10 жыл бұрын
Sweet steel stand at the end as well...
@TMHonfire10210 жыл бұрын
The O ring keeps the barrel from moving while inside of the slide with a snug fit, now get a can.... GoPro Hero3+ Silver Edition Test
@marvinmansfield68034 жыл бұрын
Before I buy any gun I have to watch sootchs take on it first. Love his wit and smarts. He's my go to guy and will always be. Thanks Sootch
@vcupiano3 жыл бұрын
I’ve owned a USP compact 45 stainless, a P30, a VP9sk and now another P30L. Wish I had kept them all but they really are sweet tools and I keep coming back.
@futuresonex10 жыл бұрын
The O-ring is to increase accuracy. It centers the barrel in the slide exactly the same way every time. I've added O-ringed barrels to a couple of my pistols in the past, and the accuracy always improved. I used to have a USP .45 Compact. It was a great pistol, and I especially liked the DA/SA trigger system with cocked & locked capability. That's how I usually carried it, but I liked being able to put it in DA mode when appropriate.
@mig50cc8 жыл бұрын
Looks like such a sweeeet pistol! I've owned the Sigs 220 and 227, both were amazing. My current 45 is a CZ 97BD and being a CZ fan I can't see myself getting rid of it, it's such a love machine lol! But I'd love to score an HK in 45 some day, especially this one. Took me a while to warm up to HK's as I wasn't too impressed with the P30 I rented and VP9 I owned. But I now have a USP40C police trade-in that, to me, is a beauty in every way, holster wear and all!
@hayabusa9856 жыл бұрын
Miguel Charles if HK produces usp 45 s all steel such as P7 M 13 l would prefer it over Cz 97 b
@3640timm10 жыл бұрын
I have a USP .45, one of the best guns out there. Completely reliable, controllable, accurate and comfortable to shoot. Only draw back I have found has nothing to do with the gun itself but more to the availability of accessories and mags are expensive.
@HeiniSauerkraut10 жыл бұрын
Love my USP Match in .45 ACP. Also my Expert in 9x19. In Germany the USP, even the more expensive Elite, Expert and Tactical, counts more as a cheaper pistol. Most sportshooters buy pistols in the price range of 2000 € plus, like SIG X5 / X6, Custom 1911´s and so on. It´s because we are limited in the number of pistols we are allowed to possess. Everything is registered. Buying and selling comes with a lot of bureaucracy. So, most people try to buy the best they can get, after they get their permission to buy one. :-(. I have also an old S&W 669, buyed for 120 €. If I want to buy a new pistol, I have to sell her, but my heart belongs to that gun, because it was my first real handgun. The cost for the bureaucracy were higher than the price of the gun, and I´ve shot ammo worth more than five times the price of the gun through her barrel. Ridiculous :-D
@johnyoungs74532 жыл бұрын
What's ironic is, like Canada, Germany makes some of the best pistols in the world, yet they don't let their own "citizens" own them..! Personally-speaking, if I lived in Germany, I'd get one of those guns with multiple barrel/caliber setups. They count as only one gun, but by swapping barrels, you can shoot different calibers. A 1911 .45ACP pistol with a .22LR upper assembly would be a good combination to have.
@oldls7t_2112 жыл бұрын
@@johnyoungs7453 whats ironic is, i live in germany and can buy a non neutered g36 but you cant because of your shitty import laws.
@240sxdriver10 жыл бұрын
The O-Ring is designed to provide better accuracy. My HK45C also has the O-ring and it's a tack driver!
@roykiefer77136 жыл бұрын
As others have stated, the O ring (near the barrel’s muzzle) is designed to enhance accuracy, by reducing slide-to-barrel “play.” One way to conceptualize this is to consider a precisely fitted 1911A1’s barrel bushing, which is similarly designed to ensure fine accuracy by reducing barrel play. Incidentally, I have owned a .45 ACP USP Tacical for 15+ years, and it is a GREAT autoloader, which actually feels and carries a lot smaller than it is.
@RealitySurvival10 жыл бұрын
One of these days when I get a big boy job I will own a few HKs... :) Great guns!
@jonathanfrost94410 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your great reviews. Your efforts are appreciated!
@BoeingSkunkWorks10 жыл бұрын
My second Tactical is arriving at my LGS today. Love 'em!
@Tore2992 жыл бұрын
2:04 The USP .45 Tactical manual suplement states that the O-ring is there so that the barrel and the slide locks with each other the same after each cycle of the slide. The barrel not locking consistently is a problem with many pistols utilizing John Browning's tilting barrel locking system and hurts the pistols inherit accuracy slightly. This can be solved by making a pistol with very tight tolerances (like a Les Baer 1911) or using other methods like using the O-ring HK did with different USP models. If I remember correctly the USP Tactical, Expert and Elite all have the O-ring. The USP .45 Tactical is one of my favorite pistols. Especially fun with a suppressor.
@d.h.92393 жыл бұрын
My dream pistol! I was drooling over one at the gun shop today when I went in to buy a new butterfly knife.
@michaelkerr968210 жыл бұрын
The O RING was put on the barrel to improve accuracy. By creating a tighter lockup and unlock.
@bourbonbilis63676 жыл бұрын
"The Hudson River, two years ago..."
@davefan165 жыл бұрын
The whole thing stank, but our noses had been out in the cold too long.
@Texano5-04 ай бұрын
“I picked up a light equipped USP. I should be able to take them on now”
@hughstewart324410 жыл бұрын
Yet another pistol that has been added to the wish list / bucket list of guns I want to shoot one day. Onwards and upwards friend.
@scottk.84948 жыл бұрын
I just ordered one of these, my first Hk. I can't wait!
@TheOl191110 жыл бұрын
Huge pistol! Love it. I personally like the USP 45. I can't believe because this pistol has a threaded barrel it is considered an assault weapon and deemed illegal in CT. I would love to have added a Mk23 to the collection. From guys that I've talked to that have used the USP 45 in the field, they state its one of the most reliable 45s ever made.
@rockinron472510 жыл бұрын
I have both the HK MK23 with a KA suppressor and HK45. Both are cool guns. The MK23 with KA is fun to shoot, you can hear the bullets hit the target.
@zuto9610 жыл бұрын
lol an assault weapon? that's fucked up
@TheOl191110 жыл бұрын
zuto96 yup... It is such BS.
@555Gear10 жыл бұрын
HK firearms = quality
@dilligafhellno28284 жыл бұрын
also got the $$ cornered. lol
@MVrockersPS310 жыл бұрын
I got an HK Mark 23 style airsoft gun on sale a couple of years back. Holy crap it's huge. It's like the biggest pistol ever.
@mrowoofers1014 жыл бұрын
I still like this more than the HK45. The USP .45 Tactical is definitely not only my favorite HK pistol, but also my favorite pistol in .45 ACP. The FN FNX-45 Tactical is a close second. The only thing I think the USP .45 Tactical needs is a rail adapter for a good flashlight-laser sights (personally, I want to see it with the Surefire XLV2 when it comes out to go all operator), and a good set of tritium suppressor-height night-sights.
@kaiul29674 жыл бұрын
You can buy an aftermarket picatinny rail adapter. I got one made by GG&G. Using one will make finding a holster pretty tough though. I use a blackhawk omnivore holster using a surefire X300. It's a badass setup!
@pv10710 жыл бұрын
Sigh... threaded pistol barrels are banned here in california, but still loving my standard full-size USP 45!
@timothywhalen93526 жыл бұрын
Light unit is the TLR4 with the USP clamp, on eBay, around $132.00 Flat out awesome!
@mtsEnrique10 жыл бұрын
I was feeling the itch for a 45 acp and got a great deal on a smith and wesson m&p 45. $450 with one mag and no box. 10 rounds mags. Real soft shooting pistol for the money.
@thomasogrady482510 жыл бұрын
Nice video, I went with the HK45. I haven't shot the USP, but after buying the P30 on a whim I decided to go with the HK45 for the similarities. The only downfall to the HK45 is the decocker is integrated with the slide safety, very easy to decock when drawing from your holster. All in all, I've never shot an H&K I didn't like. Wait for it, here come the haters!
@protectiverailroaddad754110 жыл бұрын
Back about 6 1/2 years ago I go into my lgs and low and behold there is a usp 45 tactical used in like new condition for $800 and a usp 45c used in new condition for $650. I bought the usp 45c because I knew cc would be a lot more comfortable with it, but every now and then I regret not getting that dang on tactical. Plus it had extras. The usp series are tanks, workhorses, go to war, no compromise pistols. I just wish the da trigger on the da/sa variants was a little lighter
@Z0mb3hHunt3r10 жыл бұрын
The O Ring is to keep the lockup tight. To keep that match grade accuracy as good as possible, without the metal from the barrel being worn and losing that accuracy. It needs to be replaced every 20,000-30,00 round depending on how worn it is.
@HKPSG1Shooter8 жыл бұрын
The USP Tactical is like a Mk23, but at 1/2 the price. The only main difference is the separate decocking lever on the Mk23. I have one of these pistols, very accurate and easy to shoot.
@fritzd21166 жыл бұрын
Great review. Very helpful. I had one of these many years ago and I still kick myself for selling it-hopefully I will have another one of these days. 😎
@cloverncross10 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite pistols to shoot! Great vid as always Sootch -cc
@everythingphil937610 жыл бұрын
Great pistol. My standard USP 45 is awesome! Being a rifle guy, this is the only pistol I plan to own and that says alot considering all pistols in the market. I would of gotten a Tactical if California didn't ban pistols with threaded barrels.
@MaysO06910 жыл бұрын
My brother used to own one of these and he would agree that the FNP 45 tactical will shoot circles around this gun for less money. I am a HK freak and it hurts me to admit but in my opinion it out shoots the Mk 23 as well. we shot them side by side at the shooting range.
@carloskl784 жыл бұрын
Of all my firearms my USP Tactical is my baby, GTW pistol - hands down!
@RidgeWolf1310 жыл бұрын
You should've recreated the "Suitcase Scene" from Collateral. ;)
@q8padi10 жыл бұрын
HK is the Best, Thanks for the info.
@bdm100010 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see a review of the FNH FNS-9. I think this is a HIGHLY overlooked piece of equipment.
@caryclark276910 жыл бұрын
1 million times yes!!!! I couldn't agree with you more; I own the Fnx-9 and want to buy the FNX-45, There is isn't a better firing more versatile pistol in my opinion. Not only does it fire any type of the crummiest ammo without flaw. It can be carried cocked & locked or de-cocked or de-cocked and locked . I can't think of any pistol that has more DA/SA options.
@bdm100010 жыл бұрын
Cary Clark the FNS I'm referring to is striker fired
@caryclark276910 жыл бұрын
Brian Mumford FNS is probably best striker fired weapon; I love the FNX for the hammer; I like to see hammers. But if I was going striker fired I would stick with FNH. They are the last company John Browning ever worked for and they seem to have carried on that tradition.
@cole30783 жыл бұрын
FN < HK
@larryjones60497 жыл бұрын
Still love the videos and the out takes.
@Atreid3s10 жыл бұрын
The O-ring is for a tighter lockup, and greater accuracy. The Mk. 23 and HK45, plus a few other versions of USPs (Expert, Tactical).
@Bullbunny10 жыл бұрын
I dont have the tactical model, mine is the standard Mod O, standard barrel and fixed sights, love it anyhow
@BJLee-zf5yh5 жыл бұрын
Hey Brother Sootch00 nice pistol i like HK Pistols their great i hear that the HK can fire .45 SUPER
@Caniac8110 жыл бұрын
I researched the HK USP series for a long time, then bought an FNH FNP-45 Tactical.
@rickmaldoo42054 жыл бұрын
3 minutes and the hype makes me salivate for a USP .45 ..... I will own one and in 9mm
@JosephDragunov10 жыл бұрын
The O-ring is an add-on that isn't super important. It's so the barrel has a tighter fit to the slide. VERY accurate with and without. O-ring is replaceable in the event it comes off.
@77MRVIC10 жыл бұрын
BEAUTY
@billblake40298 жыл бұрын
Great work as usual Sir. Thank you.
@insomniacway10 жыл бұрын
great video! love the USP's! i have a .40 non tactical version and it shoots great!
@shreddinjoe2 жыл бұрын
I have the USP 9MM...expensive? Yes. However, I own plenty other pistols now and that Hk, and my Sig 226 has been my go too pistols. Both are really great pieces. I have a Colt Python also...that thing is a beast of a revolver
@requis98385 жыл бұрын
I already own the mk23, and I'd take that gun to war. So I feel like this could be a great place to start for a concealed.
@yeechoonwah39137 жыл бұрын
this pistol 's are very nice.solid.power
@Cr0cket2010 жыл бұрын
Looks like a great trigger pull.
@bmiller945610 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great review! Love your work.
@cliffleath4 жыл бұрын
I own the USP 45ACP, not the tactical. I put a picatinny rail on it so accept a Streamlight. I had to replace a faulty recoil stream, but otherwise a solid well built 12+1 gun!
@AirForceAce357110 жыл бұрын
thanks for the vid Sootch. I have shot a USP 45 Compact before and the USPs are definitely great pistols, but I just can't bring myself to spend over $1000 for a polymer frame pistol, with mags that routinely cost $60 or more each. they just seem arrogantly overpriced to me. If I'm spending that much on a pistol it'd be a custom 1911. But to each his own I suppose. Thanks again.
@XboxOrder759 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. Have you shot it suppressed yet? I just grabbed an Osprey 45 and I'm looking at this pistol for my first suppressed 45. Any comments are appreciated. Thanks.
@krisone6310 жыл бұрын
I have the 9mm version, upgraded from a Glock. Luckily I bought it for $550 being that it was three months old with less than 50 rounds through it. Pawn shops are great...
@truebornsonofliberty55410 жыл бұрын
The O ring: As the bullet leaves the gun, the slide "hesitates" over the o ring as it comes back. This gives added accuracy. If the slide came back too quickly, the barrel could cant upwards. And now you know!!
@sootch0010 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment!
@FATL0L010 жыл бұрын
The O ring tightens the lockup with the barrel to slide
@xtremearmor10 жыл бұрын
Now that is one cool looking HK pistol. Sure do like the adjustable sights and it holds 12 round of .45 ACP. However, that price is around my price point for buying a 1911 and I sure do like shooting 1911's. Cool video and what is the possibility of doing another video with a suppressor on the HK?
@shadypark78 Жыл бұрын
I love all of my USPs, and my Mark 23. But one of my favorite HKs is the USP .40 Tactical. They do NOT make a .40 Tactical, but they used to. If you check the website, the only USP Tactical pistols are 9mm and .45. HK could decide to start making them again. They stopped making the Mark 23 for a while, and brought it back.
@zrx4me17 жыл бұрын
very good review
@robosdrumworld5 жыл бұрын
THIS IS AWESOME MACHINE GREAT REVIEW SIR!!
@TescoVee10 жыл бұрын
Try this gun with the Match/LEM trigger set up. You won't be disappointed!
@skyhop10 жыл бұрын
+tfr51 Actually there are hicap mags for the USP series. I'm not sure about the 40, but I know there's a 30 rounnder for the USP in 9mm, as well as an 18 rounder.
@rowdyrager-94033 жыл бұрын
Drove 2hrs to get one only to be delayed on my NICS check....😩 But I will soon own this fine piece of hardware
@kirkitiscool10 жыл бұрын
The o ring is forbaiding with accuracy by reseting slide back to same spot
@daverunner33977 жыл бұрын
45 guy here, love mine.
@CravinMorehead42010 жыл бұрын
Beautiful gun.
@89thaharmaiiioptreshenanig33 жыл бұрын
Can’t decide on if I should get this or the MK23 Socom as I think both are pretty rad. I can’t really afford both as I need to upgrade my computer next year as well.
@BroShaver2 жыл бұрын
"Sootch and Johnny" needs to be a cop show on TV
@gunenthusiast920110 жыл бұрын
Pretty sweet gun . Great review!!!
@rhubarbpie202710 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure I would sell my body for a MK23. Love that gun.
@keooka6 жыл бұрын
very nice review. Thanks!
@KevnTVo10 жыл бұрын
do a review on the hk 45 compact tactical
@onlynhmusic6 жыл бұрын
Great review
@JFSTL10 жыл бұрын
woow you finaly put hand on one ! ;) it's one of my favorite too ! but welll one day i'm gonna have one !
@dilligafhellno28284 жыл бұрын
i am an hk fanatic. two usp 45 compacts one stnll one black. same in full sixe plus an Elite usp 45 to round it up. i am bidding on Gb for a tac.
@andrewdd677 жыл бұрын
I like this weapon
@phoon323 жыл бұрын
It's hard to find H&k firearms and magazines in the store in Connecticut🙄🙄🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️. I can order them and have them shipped to the store but I'm impatient👌🏿 so I stick to Sig and Glocks. I have the hkvp9 and love it. I wish the stores would carry more of h&k products
@dca198110 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@JosephAnthonyJosefius8 жыл бұрын
Man, I want one of these.
@MrErnest180459 жыл бұрын
I love that gun so much I got one and I'm going to get another one.
@KeatonEggleston10 жыл бұрын
Only thing I've never been crazy about HK's is that they have a 2X4 for a slide lock.
@sammylava9 жыл бұрын
Awesome music
@tigerragfishingteam648010 жыл бұрын
Not to contradict, but I've always read USP = Universal Service Pistol . Could be like and Oldsmobile 442 that has different meanings of the 4-4-2 based on who the info comes from.
@sdimeblazer018 жыл бұрын
I really want a USP Tac.45. Man oh Man.
@fatbowe9 жыл бұрын
Great review...🇺🇸
@shinebox41815 жыл бұрын
the mag release is on both sides for ambidexterity
@chavezchavo10 жыл бұрын
Damn.. It almost looks like a Mk23 on video.... ALMOST...
@user-yk7dc9hu2k9 жыл бұрын
It's pretty much a compact mk23 but a lil different
@dderossett3 жыл бұрын
I love my usp. Wish I had a usp compact!!!!!
@nickkoprivica96093 ай бұрын
Own one, love it. On the nuts out of the box. Competition accurate. Incredible firearm. Hk has run 20,000 rounds the the hangun😂😂 Best hammer fired handgun. Delta operators choice
@tfr5110 жыл бұрын
Looks like I am stuck with my USP 40. To bad they don't have Hi Capacity mags like the Gloks.