Hi all,
I’ve lurked here for a while, but this is my first official post! So hello!
I’ve been reading various posts and threads on here, and I’ve narrowed my decision down to these two guns. I’m looking for a field pistol for outdoor use in the lower 48. I live in Utah. I’ve heard VERY mixed reviews of the Glocks with heavy 10mm loads, but it seems like the Gen 5 *may* have worked some of the bugs out. I’ve heard very good things about the USP .45, even with .45 Super.
So I guess here’s my stakes with it: I don’t have a huge budget to vet and massage the pistol, so reliability is paramount. The Glock has a few advantages: namely, 3 more rounds, arguably better penetration, price, and holster availability. The USP has a safety, practice ammo is less expensive, more available, and I have some stocked up anyway, it’s more reliable (probably?), and the .45 Super is a little more powerful with a wider diameter.
If you were me, where would you go with this decision?
Thanks for all the reading so far, and I’m happy to be here!