HK USP 45 field pistol

[ralph]

I don’t know how I went this long without discovering this thread, but I’m glad I did. Thanks for all the great information archived here.

I was looking hard for a G20 (even though I had serious reservations I couldn’t come with options other than my Blackhawk 45 Colt, and I knew that wasn’t going to work) to cover my Bridger Teton elk hunt this fall. Lucky for me, 2 local sales fell through (bad, bubba’d gun and a bad seller who couldn’t make rendezvous). Also lucky about that time I discovered this thread and found other options, which included a pistol I already own. I have Underwood ammo and a Kenai chest rig on order for my USP. The piece has always fired anything I’ve tried so I plan to run 20 through it to test and call it good as long as that goes well.

I have carried P2000/ P30’s. all LEM light, for years. Now that I’m back shooting the USP and my HK45 regularly again thanks to this thread, I’m wondering if I need to step up to an HK45c and see how that works out for carry in place of the 9mm.

My USP is V1, but going to V3 this week. I consider that my best option for chest-rig carry in big bear country. My HK45 is LEM, but I have the parts to put it back to the original V1, so a simple matter to move it to V3 also, putting my 2 full-sized 45’s into the same configuration. I’m thinking I’d like to try the 45c in LEM, so I don’t confuse myself any more than necessary with the other pistols I carry in appendix rigs.

Finally my question/request for info:

Am I right that there is absolutely no reason I shouldn’t be able to pull the LEM kit out of the HK45 full size and pop it right into a compact, if all I can come up with is a NON-LEM pistol? There is a DA/SA V1 compact that might be a good option locally.

Thanks.

I did something along the same lines, bought a LEM kit from HK, and put it into a HK45ct, at that time I was shooting mostly Glocks and dabbling in LEM, as we all know that dosen't work.. I could'nt shoot the LEM worth a damn..I took the LEM kit out, converted the HK45ct back to DA/SA. A few years later, I switched to shooting DA/SA, and late last year I traded a G19, for a USPc in .45 auto, even up.. I put the same LEM kit into the USP, as the DA/SA trigger it had was horrid..The kit went in without a problem, all I did was to go over to the HK Pro site and look in their reference section to brush up in installation, and to make sure I had all the parts..It took about 20 minutes to install. The USPc is now my EDC..

[Grouse870]

I think the .45 super has been established as a good field pistol. So what about as a 50 yard ish deer gun? Been wanting to put together a semi auto deer gun and originally thought of a glock 20 but with all the issues and everything you have to add (adjustable sights, new springs, possible new barrel) im wondering is a usp expert might make more sense as it basically ready to go out of the box. Thoughts? there currently $880ish on grab a gun with the standard usp just a few bucks different.

[Danjojo]

I think the .45 super has been established as a good field pistol. So what about as a 50 yard ish deer gun? Been wanting to put together a semi auto deer gun and originally thought of a glock 20 but with all the issues and everything you have to add (adjustable sights, new springs, possible new barrel) im wondering is a usp expert might make more sense as it basically ready to go out of the box. Thoughts? there currently $880ish on grab a gun with the standard usp just a few bucks different.

Expert is a good choice and here in Ohio it's legal where as a standard USP is not - 5" barrel requirement. Check your state's info as it may be similar. Unless you need the quickest draw possible or carry iwb, the longer slide is always better anyways IMO.

[entropy]

Once the LEM kit shows up, I’ll get down to shootin’!

[oregon45]

Once the LEM kit shows up, I’ll get down to shootin’!

What holster is that?

[Poconnor]

I don’t know about the .45 Super but I shot a few dozen injured deer in my career with a .45 ACP. (Federal .45D 230 gr JHP- I never recovered one, they went through) Most were close but more than a few were 40-50 yards. I would not hesitate to use a .45 auto inside 50 yards provided your gun and skill can put the bullet in the vitals

[entropy]

What holster is that?

Dale Fricke Gideon Elite set up per GJM with a Safariland QLS fork.

I dont want to do a dedicated padded belt, but may go with a Wilderness CSM. I’m working with my first ever secondary pistol belt right now, and trying to decide the best option.

[entropy]

Well...emailed HK. Prompt response but stated LEM kit is backordered thru at least November...well that’s no good. Gun is collecting dust with very few rounds shot. I managed to score the individual parts albeit at an elevated price. So, hopefully my GJM inspired pistol, which will match it’s USPc smaller brother, will be up soon.

[SilverB]

LEM Kit
https://www.hkspecialiststore.com/pr...m&pageNumber=1

[OlongJohnson]

I believe if you want to go LEM-Match hybrid, the least expensive option is to piece it together, rather than buying both kits. Once I get my poop in a group and successfully complete said installation, I may remember to post up part numbers used.