My usp 9 fell in the dirt and debris got into the control lever( safety/decocker) and it caused the lever not to work, when I called HK the rep asked " how do you know that its broken" and I replied that the lever goes all the way around and doesn't do anything. I sent it in and in a short two to three weeks it was back. The cool thing was HK replaced the night sights and repaired the broken control lever and sent the usp back all at no charge...
HK are definitely the best pistol manufactured in our opinion. My husband and I have a nice collection of HK firearms. We realize that some may not agree with the above comment. I can say we're used HKs while outdoors in all weather conditions. It's our preferred CCW pistol. We love that fantastic German engineering. God bless 🙏👌
Exactly what I expected,thank you. I've owned 3 USPs and none ever had a malfunction. I also owned a P2000 which also ran like a champ. I sip the H&K kool-aid all day everyday.
Anthony Severino The same way the VP9 is doing. You can use certain ammo, that’s coming from your own manufacturing company. Glock will fix the problems for the 22LR , I promise you that. But who’s the King of the 9mm? Glock by far, you welcome!
@@maxplaysgamesmore8552 i mean lets be honest it kind of was, the cetme was designed by mauser engineers that further developed their roller delayed system they made for the gerät 06, after germany was allowed to produce weapons again those guys ran straight back to germany to finalize and perfect the system, heck even hks factory is on the same spot the old mauser fabrik stood and was formed by former mauser engineers, its literally mausers spiritual successor.
@@goatkc6838 I love my FNX45, but its finnicky. Probably have about 2000-3000 rounds through mine, mostly suppressed. Jams every once in a while, where my G21 rarely does. That said, I still love the gun, is a fucking beast but the HK is vastly more reliable
I carry a usp .45 as we speak. No complaints what so ever. Awesome weapon. Thanks for the reassurance. I knew there was a reason it cost from 900 to 1200 even now
"I HAVE SUSPENDED MY SUPPORT OF THE NRA UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE." Things like this are why I like and support (Patreon) you and your channel. You have integrity.
Shit like what the NRA just did is why I have always hesitated and abstained from giving them my support. With our rights on the line, they simply cannot make these kinds of mistakes and poor choices. I will not fund those kinds of poor decisions.
I'm from the Ayn Rand school, where we do not negotiate with rights. Drinking a glass of water with only 10% poison vs. 50% poison will still kill you.
If you're shooting with a suppressor, you could get it hot enough to cook the brownies while you shoot. Great snacks for you and your buddies at the range.
@@RekzysTheTitan bro I like the way you bro, bro. You're a good bro, i can tell. I wish I could bro as natural. Sadly last time I bro'd in front of people it was just not the right time and I made a complete ass outta myself in front of the bros. Since then I have not bro'd a single bro until today. I thank you for that. Maybe one day we could be bros? Since that time I spoke off sadly I don't have any bros. Sincerely, your future bro Chris
When I was first sworn in as a Deputy Sheriff nearly 20 years ago I was issued a H&K USP 45. I have never been much of a fan of the DA/SA auto pistols, but I was impressed by this gun. Though I switched to a 1911 handgun for a while, when my department made the transition from the H&K to Glock, I bought my USP (with the nickel finish that is no longer available.) Once I switched to the LEM trigger in my USP it became about a perfect pistol and is often found with me when I'm traveling.
I can’t believe it’s been 2 years now since this video. I went out and got my HK 45 (not USP) right after this. Love it so much I got the 45c now for my conceal carry. Amazing guns!
Enjoyed watching the HK kick ass in the gauntlet. It's a truly reliable handgun and probably would beat the Arex if the materials were consistent. Thanks for beating on a weapon for us all to see.
Thanks for this review. I just purchased the HK USP in 45 ACP after much research versus SIG and CZ. I have run 100 rounds through it so far, and will run more. Thanks I think I made the right choice. A great handgun and very reliable.
I've had a USP in .40 since 2003 and have never had a failure with it...and I've shot reloads, cheap, and expensive ammo through it. Everything is still tight and the only wear showing is the lockup ramp in the top of the slide, and it's cosmetic. What a tough pistol.
*codec beeps* "The MK 23?" "Yes, snake. That gun was made in the mid 80's as an offensive pistol for the Navy Seals, perfect for Counterterrorism." "Offensive pistol, huh?" "Finish your mission, Snake!" "UUUURGH, NANOMACHINES!" *CODEC closes*
I have 2 USP’s, full size and compact. Definitely a gun I’d go to war with. People say they are too pricey but you get what you paid for. Worth every penny!!
I have a USP 45 Tactical and a USP 45 Compact Tactical, I love them both. Every Sig and Glock guy that shoots them fall in love instantly. I also have a P30LS and P30SKS. I want a USP 9mm next.
This is one a lot of us wanted to see, thanks MAC. I was expecting a flawless performance from the USP. Didn't quite get it but it fared very well, second only to the AREX, which I don't think it'll be matched at this point. That does it for my old school favorites (USP, 92FS, Glock 17), but I'd still like to see a CZ75 and 1911 test. I'm not really a fan of the newer school HKs like the P30/HK45, but I'm wondering if they'll fare nearly as well as the USP. I view the P30 as the USP successor, we all know the VP9 sure as hell ain't.
I like the P30. It's one of the few guns that just seems to aims itself, for me, when I put it at eye level. I made the mistake of getting one with the LEM trigger. I traded it for a VP40 (bad trade), but I would like to get another one that's DA/SA.
Affirmative, Maximus. Mine was the V2 (heavy LEM). The trigger was heavy enough to affect my ability to shoot the gun accurately. Plus, it just wasn't enjoyable to repeatedly pull such a stiff trigger. As a result, I ended up hating a gun I should have loved. I doubt I'll ever get another one; they cost a thousand dollars anywhere that's willing to order one for you, and the big box stores that sell them for seven hundred seem to only have the V2's.
I’m willing to bet the P30 will perform as well if not better than the USP. The sample size is not large enough for even the USP. That is, I believe the USP could very well perform flawlessly on The Gauntlet. My GTWGs would be any HK hammer-fired pistol, preferably the USP9c or P30.
Did they do a Glock 17 gauntlet? If so I haven't found it. Also i would love to see a 9mm P30 DA/SA go through the test but i know it might be similiar enough to this that MAC may not want to do it.
This was my duty weapon here in Los Angeles. When I left patrol and went to a specialized unit, I was so impressed with the weapon, I purchased the compact version and it continues to serve me well 30 years later. Although I’ve been very happy with my new Sig P320 legion, if my life depended on it, I would grab the HK.
The MAC T&E of the VP9 showed the striker fired 9x19mm is not 100% 😉. Heckler & Koch is well known not to be public market +. 😏 The HK firm is in the red $270mil + too. Military & world wide LE sales mostly from rifles keep HKs doors open.
DL Lambert striker fired handguns are inferior to hammer fired. Any HK hammer fired gun will be more reliable than a H&K striker fired gun. Look at the mark23, the most tested handgun ever. Something like 30,000 rounds being fired before It began to eat itself.
I just realized... is this the first non-9mm caliber gun on the gauntlet?? Seeing MAC load some .45 ACP and not that Fiocchi 124 grain is messing with my head.
To this day, the HK USP Tactical was the best gun I have ever owned.
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Yeah it oozes with quality and is a tank. I have a vp9 and p30l hard to say which one I'd take the usp or p30l if shit got bad. Probably p30l due to more ammo availability
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@ Or just buy a USP in 9mm and have the best of both worlds
Great video! I've had my H&K USP for 25 years and it has never failed me! The few doubts I did have, your video cleared them up. Thank you for putting your pistol through the wringer.
You need to do a Browning hi power, or at least an FEG or FM. Being one of the best (imo) and most widely used sidearms the world over I think they are vastly under apperciated. I think they would do well due to the weapon being so closed up from front to back.
This didn't surprise me at all. HK is my favorite brand of choice. I absolutely love carrying and firing my HK USP Compact .45's and USP Compact 9mm's. Extremely reliable and dependable! And yes! Like you, I trust my life and my families life with HK. Great test and review!
I like how every time I hear someone online rack the USP slide, place the barrel back into the slide, or hit the decocker... the sounds they make are exactly like mine. Like when you can listen to a Ford starter engine and know it's a Ford.
My grandpa bought a hk usp 9mm in 2001. He fired it like once and only 20 rounds have been through it. He hasn’t shot it in like 15 years but today I got to inspect it and so far it’s looks beautiful. He also has 9mm rounds that are 20 years old. Do 20 year old rounds work?
I've owned one of those bricks since 2004 when it was one of just a few double stack .45's on the market. I've contemplated about getting rid of it in the past, but now I think I may hold on to it. Thanks for the great videos.
First purchase I made when I got back from my first deployment wasn't a car, it was a HK USP 45C. I trust my life with it. HK engineering, quality, fit and finish, reliability, etc. are simply world class and second to none. FN would be my second choice. I bought a FNP .40 right when they came out. Great gun as well. Sold it when 9 mill started getting hot again.
In my opinion, after going back and watching the Arex test, this test seems more impressive. The Arex didn’t have nearly as much mud stuck on it as the USP did and the USP still locked open. He also didn’t throw sand dirt and mud over the gun and basically completely submerge it as he does with the USP. Just my opinion. Or is there another Arex gauntlet I didn’t see?
Well, the AREX also fired a full thousand rounds in rapid succession with Battleborn lubrication and didn't malfunction once. The slide was over 200 F at the end of it and it still worked. The trigger was I think 170 F, which is a few degrees more than what's necessary to kill flesh on contact. (Obviously, thick gloves were involved in this test.) So while the Gauntlet wasn't repeated, the AREX proved itself in other ways afterwards, if that helps.
Phoenix 731 So have 1911s. The HK45 went 50,000 rounds with like 1 or 2 malfunctions only being cleaned every 4K or something and at one point went like 12k without cleaning at one point. It’s on pistol training website. It’s pretty interesting. I think the USP could do the same as the Arex honestly.
The 50,000 round test took months, however, and I should note it wasn't smooth save for a couple of malfunctions: It experienced some parts breakage, too, although it continued to fire even with the damage. When I say the AREX fired a thousand rounds in rapid succession, I mean in something approaching the space of about 14 minutes or so. I wouldn't be surprised if it _could_ do it, but that's not the sort of abuse I'd place bets on a typical, non-megabuck 1911 shrugging off save possibly if you're lucky enough to get ahold of an old original milsurp which is in good condition, and even then, I wouldn't be so sure: The Colt Series 80 1911 the Military Arms Channel tested completely choked and they weren't even able to finish. Sure, it's not an old GI-issue model, but it _is_ still a Colt, at least, and I would expect somewhat similar performance.
Phoenix 731 I believe the Colt would have done better with Wilson mags. First thing I did with my Colt was throw away the stock mags. They were labeled as 8 rounders and I could barely get 6 in em. 3300 rounds with 1 FTE somewhere around 2900. Now obviously those 3000 rounds were over a period of time but it’s gotten dirty and have been reliable. Also these 1000 round tests still don’t really prove anything since no one realistically will need to fire 1000 rounds in quick succession. I’m sure the Arex is a great gun. I just don’t have an interest in it after owning my 226. Just didn’t like the overall feel.
That would've caused the handgun to malfunction somewhat less, but what caused the test to completely fall apart was the gun itself simply locking up and refusing to go back into battery, and it consistently malfunctioned upon contact with the dirt up to that point. Mags won't fix that. It failed because of severe dirt ingress in the handgun itself. I'm not tryin' to sell ya on the AREX or anything, I'm just pointing out that the 1911 is a century-old design and it's showing its age. I'm sure that a custom-made, modernized, and of course quite expensive 1911 can still kick ass and chew tobacco, but how practical a choice would it be, especially for a service pistol? The AREX is about $600, which is a pretty decent price for what it can do, and many even cheaper polymer striker-fired handguns in that test choked considerably less. However, I _do_ agree that the USP and the HK45 are kickass handguns and could definitely handle themselves quite well in adverse conditions. A 1,000 round meltdown test would be interesting to try with them. Sure, it wouldn't be realistic, but frankly, neither is intentionally dunking a handgun into all of these elements, either. The idea is "Shit happens in a warzone/zombie apocalypse, so let's have some fun and see what happens when it does."
I have a USP Elite 9mm and a USP Elite 45 ACP. I've shot them a LOT and I've never had a malfunction. To top it off, they truly shoot like target pistols. Amazing.
I actually just swapped my TLR 2 from one of my USP 45s to my 45 Elite. I took it to the range solely using the laser to aim and for rapid transitions and it was so natural and fast. Think I am choosing it to takeover as nightstand gun.
I have the USP .40C that I carry everyday and this video makes me that much happier about my purchase. It was my first handgun and I found it in a small gun shop for $500 used. I have always said out of all my guns I knew I'd never have to worry about this gun failing me in time of need.
Thank you Mac for finally testing a HK USP. I (We) waited so long for this video. Do you think all the HK USP type pistols (MARK23, P8, HK45...) whould master the test so well as the USP45 just did? Thank you again for this video. Im really enjoying your videos.
USP 45 was my everything gun, favorite, coolest, most reliable, most powerful, showpiece. You name it, it was it. That is until the p30l 9mm v3 came into my life. If only the reset was better, that is damn near the perfect gun. From Vincent to Johnathan.
Gray Guns has what you need for the reset. Best $99 you can put into the P30. grayguns.com/product/hk-p30-p2000-short-reset-system-without-thumb-safety/
I have been considering getting one of these and I think this might have just pushed me a little closer. I would like to see a 1911. I'm sure that has been requested before but I would like to see a side by side with a less expensive brand against a high end brand, like ATI vs Wilson Combat or something.
Der Fliegende Holländer The 10mm is much more powerful than the .40. If power has to do with reliability in these types of tests, the 10 would be incomparable (in a good way) to the neutered .40.
I saw your test of the VP 9 before this . In this test , when washing the gun in water you operated the slide fore & aft in the water, where the VP 9 you sloshed the gun in the water without moving the slide . Maybe the VP 9 could pass your test if you cleaned it the same way as this 45 ? This is an observation only . Thanks for what you are doing . I appreciate the difficulty of being totally consistent in all details .
5.8k through mine without a single FTF. Well once it FTE but the round was a round I found on the ground at an outside range. It was light striked, crimped and gnarly looking. I put it in and it fired but failed to eject. So yeah, I trust my life with that pistol. The only one I have by me at night. The rest are range toys until they can prove themselves. Excellent video brother. Keep up the good work.
After my Block went back to the factory three times for not going bang, they finally admitted they had drilled the frame wrong and solved the problem by bending the parts till it worked. I never even bothered to try it the last time. I traded it on an HK USP .45 and never looked back. 15 years, thousands of rounds out of a pile of HK's I own, which I run bone dry and only clean them about every 5 years. Never a failure to go bang!! Make no mistake, they are MONSTERS!!!
I stopped supporting the NRA when they kicked the USCCA out of the convention just to peddle their own crappier/worthless version of self defense insurance.
Have owned one since 2006, I only use Speer Gold Dot 200 grain +p I have run over 50,000 rounds, and the only issue was at some time the recoil spring retainer clip went missing. Didn't realize until I disassembled it. I carry it as my daily and never leave home without it.
Great review. The .40 USP was my first handgun purchase and I've no regrets. I'm am a novice shooter and a hammer fired with decocker is what I'm most comfortable with so my second purchase for CC was the Hk P2000sk 9mm. Again great review and I enjoy your work. Thanks!
Pretty darn good?! No man, that's a freaking russian tank of a pistol, I own USP .45 Tactical, I recharge my own ammo, it works flawlessly with and without silencer and eats all kinds of ammo. You ain't gonna find better than this, and don't let me start on accuracy, shoots accurately like a dream...
the USP, 25 years of military and LEO reliability! when it comes down to reliability, gave me the USPc 45 (EDC) and G19 GEN 3 (BUG). 2 of the best sidearms ever manufactured.
Glenn Sargent I have both and yes the FNX 45 Tactical is a beast. FN makes quality guns in my experience. HK is my favorite pistol maker though. Just prefer them.
He should. And talk about how stupid they are, that they should ban them, at least to give the dems a win so they will leave us alone for a while. Let's be honest as gun owners guys, the bump stock can go and it would be OK.
Dead on the money bro. Couldn't have said it better myself. The left and liberal hollywood will ALWAYS be preying on our 2nd Amendment rights. Can't trust any politicians any farther than you could throw them, including some in the NRA . I've had my reservations about joining the NRA for years, and never could come to terms with giving them my money for what little they do for us.These knee jerk-gun grab reactions by the left are typical, and really sickening seeing them use tragedy as a platform to legislate based on the feelings the of victims. Truly disgusting.
Between the HK45 USP and the CZ-97B I would absolutely trust my life with that in my hands to defend what I love. When I looked I wanted reliability, and utility. HK has that option over CZ. This right here solidifies my reason why I would chose this platform. Awesome video!
That's kind of something I touch upon in the video. I do believe the more brisk recoil may have contributed to the reliability, which if true, would be an interesting point.
This started a marathon of me watching all the old tests again. I'm really curious how a decently well made 1911 would fair (Springfield TRP, Colt, etc.). I'm not surprised the USP did so well.
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Well from what I have been told by HK experts and armorers the hammer fired mechanism in the P30, P2000, HK45, HK45C, T, CT, et al. is essentially the USP mechanism in different sizes and configurations (DA/SA, LEM). The lockup, extractor, etc. on all of my pistols are almost identical as well. I own a few hammer fired HKs lol The USP in 45 Tactical and 9 Tactical, an early MARK 23 with the chrome lined barrel and original "SEAL" finish, a VP9, but the guns I enjoy the most are my P2000 V3 and P30 V3. The MARK 23 is my woods gun, where I run 45 super xtreme penetrators. The P2000 is the most underrated and under-promoted DA/SA carry gun on the market. Almost identical in size to the Glock 19, but more ergonomic, it's what I carry every day. The only thing it lacks in comparison to the Glock is 2 rounds in the magazine in 9mm. It was billed initially as a more ergonomic USP 9 Compact, and had things like ambi mag releases, slide releases and interchangeable grip panels well before it was all the rage. The P30 is simply the best out of the box duty sized hammer fired handgun on the market in my opinion, and I'm a big CZ fan too. The ergonomics are second to none, and the true ambidexterity of all HK pistols is unmatched. Oh, and they're reliable... As everyone can see.
Bought a USP, I’ll be honest 10% of the reason was for the function and reliability of the gun. 90% for pure bragging rights at the range
Not gonna lie, I have the peasants HK (VP9) but I'm buying this gun soon just to say I have it.
I bought one because of Tom Cruise in Collateral, great scene with the briefcase
@@FM-xr5nj when i saw that movie i thought "they should make a prequel, showing tom's hitman career." Tom in that movie was the original john wick
KingRemy003 that would actually be a great movie!
Sounds like someone's trying to compensate
My usp 9 fell in the dirt and debris got into the control lever( safety/decocker) and it caused the lever not to work, when I called HK the rep asked " how do you know that its broken" and I replied that the lever goes all the way around and doesn't do anything. I sent it in and in a short two to three weeks it was back. The cool thing was HK replaced the night sights and repaired the broken control lever and sent the usp back all at no charge...
The Mk23 looks at his little brother and nods in approval.
@Lando Calrissian exactly. .40 is the father, then big brother mk 23, then little brother .45
Im just saying how biased against the 92 he was. never once when he submerged the 92fs did he rack the slide.
@@unholyrevenger72 but. Whose the mother?
@@kentucky1519 the p7 looks like a girl hahahaha
@@prone_wolf8871 yes
HK are definitely the best pistol manufactured in our opinion. My husband and I have a nice collection of HK firearms.
We realize that some may not agree with the above comment.
I can say we're used HKs while outdoors in all weather conditions. It's our preferred CCW pistol. We love that fantastic German engineering.
God bless 🙏👌
Exactly what I expected,thank you.
I've owned 3 USPs and none ever had a malfunction. I also owned a P2000 which also ran like a champ. I sip the H&K kool-aid all day everyday.
Glock wins!!
@@levirodgers6082 hows that glock 44 looking again?
Anthony Severino The same way the VP9 is doing. You can use certain ammo, that’s coming from your own manufacturing company. Glock will fix the problems for the 22LR , I promise you that. But who’s the King of the 9mm? Glock by far, you welcome!
@@levirodgers6082 Glock vs USP Elite .45 Acp..Glock 0 HK 5 ...😁😁😁
@@levirodgers6082 glocks fuckin blow, gtfo
As a 90s baby... this makes me smile.
As a kid the USP, 92fs, Gen3 Glock & Sig 226 were the kings I grew to love.
gen2 was the Glock of most of the 90s.
Best glock...
This and the Super Nintendo.
Ah, they are the modern classics. They are our video game and movie favorites.
Born in 98 but I havent related to a post better. 24 and Cod4 made me love the USP.
"This firearm was tested to fire over 6000 proof loads without damage or any excessive wear on major components" Hot damn son
How to clean sand/dirt off your HK? Fire a round.
🤣 It really does knock the sand and dirt off with the 1st fire! 😂
That’s how the G3 works. It technically wasn’t even designed by HK to begin with though.
@@maxplaysgamesmore8552 i mean lets be honest it kind of was, the cetme was designed by mauser engineers that further developed their roller delayed system they made for the gerät 06, after germany was allowed to produce weapons again those guys ran straight back to germany to finalize and perfect the system, heck even hks factory is on the same spot the old mauser fabrik stood and was formed by former mauser engineers, its literally mausers spiritual successor.
@@oldls7t_211 Yeah, but it wasn’t HK that designed the Roller Delayed Blow Back system initially. They just perfected it.
@@maxplaysgamesmore8552 well it was mauser, and let's be honest hk and mauser is essentially the same
Best .45 pistol all time in my humble opinion, love the colt it’s a classic.. but this has taken it over for the BEST .45 pistol still today.
Joshua Dylan no doubt about it.
Fnx 45 gives it a run for its money . But it’s the hk race too lose .
@@goatkc6838 I love my FNX45, but its finnicky. Probably have about 2000-3000 rounds through mine, mostly suppressed. Jams every once in a while, where my G21 rarely does. That said, I still love the gun, is a fucking beast but the HK is vastly more reliable
I think I'll take the HK 45T, instead.
@@Trenex1000 Same here, I loved it the moment i held it. Fired like a dream and felt like a 1911 reborn. DA/SA is the way to go.
It's about as bomb-proof as anything out there
Mrgunsngear Channel I agree
I carry a usp .45 as we speak. No complaints what so ever. Awesome weapon. Thanks for the reassurance. I knew there was a reason it cost from 900 to 1200 even now
Ras Al Ghul well said Brotha
Robo hooah
indeed
Legendary USP, expected nothing less. I wonder if the HK45 would fair the same.
Spanky's Basement yup, I knew it would slow it down a bit but I had a feeling it wasn't gonna die
From my personal experience HK45 has a tighter slide to frame fit, which makes it more sand-resistant.
There's only one way to find out...
Is the HK45 the same as the Mk. 23? That's been my dream handgun since i was a youngster
Joe Drummer the mk.23 is the navy seal contract USP design, the HK45 is the modernized USP 45
"I HAVE SUSPENDED MY SUPPORT OF THE NRA UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE." Things like this are why I like and support (Patreon) you and your channel. You have integrity.
Hickok45 is a sellout. He is sponsored by the NRA, following along like a puppy.
Shit like what the NRA just did is why I have always hesitated and abstained from giving them my support. With our rights on the line, they simply cannot make these kinds of mistakes and poor choices. I will not fund those kinds of poor decisions.
The bump stock is a sacrificial lamb. It's either that, or they come for private sales, mags, and semi-auto rifles all together.
I'm from the Ayn Rand school, where we do not negotiate with rights. Drinking a glass of water with only 10% poison vs. 50% poison will still kill you.
Yes, integrity. You disagree?
That's not mud, that's SaraLee brownie mix
😂
If you're shooting with a suppressor, you could get it hot enough to cook the brownies while you shoot. Great snacks for you and your buddies at the range.
giantpune you could dip the suppressor in a pot of coffee too! :O instant hot coffee for the bros ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
@@RekzysTheTitan bro I like the way you bro, bro. You're a good bro, i can tell. I wish I could bro as natural. Sadly last time I bro'd in front of people it was just not the right time and I made a complete ass outta myself in front of the bros. Since then I have not bro'd a single bro until today. I thank you for that. Maybe one day we could be bros? Since that time I spoke off sadly I don't have any bros. Sincerely, your future bro Chris
Chris Watson bro, 😭😭😭
When I was first sworn in as a Deputy Sheriff nearly 20 years ago I was issued a H&K USP 45. I have never been much of a fan of the DA/SA auto pistols, but I was impressed by this gun. Though I switched to a 1911 handgun for a while, when my department made the transition from the H&K to Glock, I bought my USP (with the nickel finish that is no longer available.) Once I switched to the LEM trigger in my USP it became about a perfect pistol and is often found with me when I'm traveling.
That Nicole finish must be beautiful
"My hands are a little wet..." Procedes to dip fingers in water
😄😂😁
I can’t believe it’s been 2 years now since this video. I went out and got my HK 45 (not USP) right after this. Love it so much I got the 45c now for my conceal carry. Amazing guns!
"I HAVE SUSPENDED MY SUPPORT OF THE NRA UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE."
Thanks for not selling us down the river, MAC. First Springfield and now the NRA.
Send ur money to the GOA they are real 2 amendment protectors
Don't forget s&w and rra did the same thing
Jeremiah Goodwin can you elaborate? What have these manufacturers done?
@Bla My oh my, do you sound salty AF.
Enjoyed watching the HK kick ass in the gauntlet. It's a truly reliable handgun and probably would beat the Arex if the materials were consistent. Thanks for beating on a weapon for us all to see.
I’m not a 1911 guy but I would really like to see the gauntlet test done with a low-budget 1911 and a very well-built, expensive 1911
Freedom Child cheap 1911, expensive 1911 makes no difference, they are still the same gun.
Kinda like saying a Yukon is the same truck as a Suburban.
Compare a Llama 1911 to a Wilson and you'll see a night and day difference.
Runner the 1911A1 is the hipster 1911, to the expensive Gucci 1911
@Boots & Buckshot those two types of ak are different though, one is an ak47 the other is an akm
And just think i was going to trade my H&K usp 9mm for a 92f. I am so happy i seen you video i will keep my H&K usp.
Good choice.
Get both
That would’ve been a supremely stupid trade unless we're talking like a brand new WC treated 92 and some beat to shit HK type deals.
there is NO upgrade from HK! imho
Don’t be a snob, go get you that 92, too. Nothing wrong about collecting, yet.
Thanks for this review. I just purchased the HK USP in 45 ACP after much research versus SIG and CZ. I have run 100 rounds through it so far, and will run more. Thanks I think I made the right choice. A great handgun and very reliable.
I've had a USP in .40 since 2003 and have never had a failure with it...and I've shot reloads, cheap, and expensive ammo through it. Everything is still tight and the only wear showing is the lockup ramp in the top of the slide, and it's cosmetic. What a tough pistol.
1 of many reasons why the H&K USP45 is expensive but yet worthy.
I swear the USP is the greatest gun ever made ❤️ Definitely thinking of getting one to complement the VPNein.
"VPNein" lol.
@@TurtleButter its german
@@kentucky1519 ...Yeah, I know. I just thought it was kind of funny how they Incorporated the German word for "no" into the- nevermind.
@@TurtleButter i know
>VPnein
Actually got me
Impressive showing and completely worthy of all it’s legend and lore.
Ah..so many memories coming up. I shot that type of gun in the army. (Although in 9 mm) The Bundeswehr calls it the "P8".
Solid snake would be proud
IIRC, Snake carried a Mk23 not the USP
*codec beeps*
"The MK 23?"
"Yes, snake. That gun was made in the mid 80's as an offensive pistol for the Navy Seals, perfect for Counterterrorism."
"Offensive pistol, huh?"
"Finish your mission, Snake!"
"UUUURGH, NANOMACHINES!"
*CODEC closes*
Haaaaaa I agree
He carried a USP during the Tanker incident that he got from Olga.
cheezyweezz “you’re pretty good!”
No Compromise baby! As expected from the mighty USP! Thx MAC for finally getn r done!
I’m sold!!! Going to buy a USP in two weeks. Same gun.
I have 2 USP’s, full size and compact. Definitely a gun I’d go to war with. People say they are too pricey but you get what you paid for. Worth every penny!!
I own a USP 45 & USP 45 tactical, money well spent. I think I need another one after watching this lol
Nathaniel Harris You can never own too many USPs
Chris Wolf I agree my friend
Nathaniel Harris I also own a 45 Tactical, and I absolutely love it
Used mine as my carry gun for several years and I take it with me to the range. My biggest complaint is that god awful DA trigger.
I have a USP 45 Tactical and a USP 45 Compact Tactical, I love them both. Every Sig and Glock guy that shoots them fall in love instantly. I also have a P30LS and P30SKS. I want a USP 9mm next.
Love the way its ejecting the brass like a rifle would.
This is one a lot of us wanted to see, thanks MAC. I was expecting a flawless performance from the USP. Didn't quite get it but it fared very well, second only to the AREX, which I don't think it'll be matched at this point. That does it for my old school favorites (USP, 92FS, Glock 17), but I'd still like to see a CZ75 and 1911 test. I'm not really a fan of the newer school HKs like the P30/HK45, but I'm wondering if they'll fare nearly as well as the USP. I view the P30 as the USP successor, we all know the VP9 sure as hell ain't.
I like the P30. It's one of the few guns that just seems to aims itself, for me, when I put it at eye level. I made the mistake of getting one with the LEM trigger. I traded it for a VP40 (bad trade), but I would like to get another one that's DA/SA.
Affirmative, Maximus. Mine was the V2 (heavy LEM). The trigger was heavy enough to affect my ability to shoot the gun accurately. Plus, it just wasn't enjoyable to repeatedly pull such a stiff trigger. As a result, I ended up hating a gun I should have loved. I doubt I'll ever get another one; they cost a thousand dollars anywhere that's willing to order one for you, and the big box stores that sell them for seven hundred seem to only have the V2's.
I’m willing to bet the P30 will perform as well if not better than the USP. The sample size is not large enough for even the USP. That is, I believe the USP could very well perform flawlessly on The Gauntlet. My GTWGs would be any HK hammer-fired pistol, preferably the USP9c or P30.
Did they do a Glock 17 gauntlet?
If so I haven't found it.
Also i would love to see a 9mm P30 DA/SA go through the test but i know it might be similiar enough to this that MAC may not want to do it.
Maximus Joseppi I just found it. I'm not sure how I missed it last time I looked. Thank you
This was my duty weapon here in Los Angeles. When I left patrol and went to a specialized unit, I was so impressed with the weapon, I purchased the compact version and it continues to serve me well 30 years later. Although I’ve been very happy with my new Sig P320 legion, if my life depended on it, I would grab the HK.
That's why you spend a little more for an hk. Hard to beat there reliability and record
The MAC T&E of the VP9 showed the striker fired 9x19mm is not 100% 😉. Heckler & Koch is well known not to be public market +. 😏 The HK firm is in the red $270mil + too. Military & world wide LE sales mostly from rifles keep HKs doors open.
DL Lambert striker fired handguns are inferior to hammer fired. Any HK hammer fired gun will be more reliable than a H&K striker fired gun. Look at the mark23, the most tested handgun ever. Something like 30,000 rounds being fired before It began to eat itself.
Except for the G21😎
@@DavidLLambertmobile Because the vp9 is for the poors. I thought this was coming knowledge by now.
@@kainofnosgoth5554 g21 lol
I just realized... is this the first non-9mm caliber gun on the gauntlet?? Seeing MAC load some .45 ACP and not that Fiocchi 124 grain is messing with my head.
Thought you'd added "fire" to the gauntlet.
.....and hand grenades?
"Alright, it passed the sand, next we'll get out the blowtorch."
Needs a tank...
Tea & Empire
that. was fucking funny....
RIP polymer guns. 1911 FTMFW
To this day, the HK USP Tactical was the best gun I have ever owned.
Yeah it oozes with quality and is a tank. I have a vp9 and p30l hard to say which one I'd take the usp or p30l if shit got bad. Probably p30l due to more ammo availability
@ Or just buy a USP in 9mm and have the best of both worlds
That’s one of my dream pistols
How do they run suppressed? Do you know?
*Was* the best gun you ever owned? "Write a sad story in one sentence" 😭👌
Great video! I've had my H&K USP for 25 years and it has never failed me! The few doubts I did have, your video cleared them up. Thank you for putting your pistol through the wringer.
I like how the rounds are angled up in the mag, that probably helps with the reliability. Good job MAC
Now it's time for the FNX 45
Dana Greene I'd like to see that, I have a FNX9, great gun
Dana Greene FNX needs break in and hot ammo before the test though
Dana Greene I agree FNX test that would be interesting.
PracticalTacticalSheepdog he's had a FNX 45 for years now. I think he did a video on it in like 2012
Rafal Wu before I sold my FNX, I ran almost nothing but umc threw it and never had a malfunction.
Do one on the Usp 9mm so we can see if there’s any difference in the reliability vs the 45
"It takes a 9 millimeter just like the Marines M9, I'll find those somewhere around here."
@@madkabal huh!?
@@Hialeah1925 "hey snake, you found a hand gun"
"Don't go causing a racket with that thing!"
@@atombarn223 😎
I would love to see a "1911 Special ", where a low cost (RIA/Taurus) mid range (Sig/SA) and high end 1911 go head to head.
When you said fire I was like "wait, he's throwing it in fire?!"
Wow what a quality firearm!
I was wondering about your NRA support. Saw it in the comments. I'm glad to see you are on hold as of now.
Great...i got a H&K USP 45 compact...wonderfull gun for home defence.....thank you from Italy
You need to do a Browning hi power, or at least an FEG or FM. Being one of the best (imo) and most widely used sidearms the world over I think they are vastly under apperciated. I think they would do well due to the weapon being so closed up from front to back.
Drew Martin i agree
This didn't surprise me at all. HK is my favorite brand of choice. I absolutely love carrying and firing my HK USP Compact .45's and USP Compact 9mm's. Extremely reliable and dependable! And yes! Like you, I trust my life and my families life with HK. Great test and review!
I like how every time I hear someone online rack the USP slide, place the barrel back into the slide, or hit the decocker... the sounds they make are exactly like mine. Like when you can listen to a Ford starter engine and know it's a Ford.
I'm literally just amazed by the ejection pattern after the garden hose cleaning :o - it IS a tank LOL
My grandpa bought a hk usp 9mm in 2001. He fired it like once and only 20 rounds have been through it. He hasn’t shot it in like 15 years but today I got to inspect it and so far it’s looks beautiful. He also has 9mm rounds that are 20 years old. Do 20 year old rounds work?
Yes they work , just get new ammo , if the rounds were stored properly and don’t show damage
I own a hk 45 tactical for home defense. MAC thank you a lot from Italy
I also have a usp .45 Tactical, got rid of a glock 30 .45 to buy the hk and it was worth the 2x price!
I've owned one of those bricks since 2004 when it was one of just a few double stack .45's on the market. I've contemplated about getting rid of it in the past, but now I think I may hold on to it. Thanks for the great videos.
I giggled when it ate that mud up lmao 😂 Slow clap HK slow clap 👏🏼
Me too! Haha
Wow it did awesome, I've had the Tactical version for 21 years it's my most accurate pistol
Let's get the HK P30
Go To War Gun! 😎 I picked up one at the start of the year... one of my bucket list guns! ✊🏾
yup. there's a reason I opted for the Heckler & Koch USP .45 as my carry gun. it wont let me down when I need it most.
First purchase I made when I got back from my first deployment wasn't a car, it was a HK USP 45C. I trust my life with it. HK engineering, quality, fit and finish, reliability, etc. are simply world class and second to none. FN would be my second choice. I bought a FNP .40 right when they came out. Great gun as well. Sold it when 9 mill started getting hot again.
In my opinion, after going back and watching the Arex test, this test seems more impressive. The Arex didn’t have nearly as much mud stuck on it as the USP did and the USP still locked open. He also didn’t throw sand dirt and mud over the gun and basically completely submerge it as he does with the USP. Just my opinion. Or is there another Arex gauntlet I didn’t see?
Well, the AREX also fired a full thousand rounds in rapid succession with Battleborn lubrication and didn't malfunction once. The slide was over 200 F at the end of it and it still worked. The trigger was I think 170 F, which is a few degrees more than what's necessary to kill flesh on contact. (Obviously, thick gloves were involved in this test.) So while the Gauntlet wasn't repeated, the AREX proved itself in other ways afterwards, if that helps.
Phoenix 731 So have 1911s. The HK45 went 50,000 rounds with like 1 or 2 malfunctions only being cleaned every 4K or something and at one point went like 12k without cleaning at one point. It’s on pistol training website. It’s pretty interesting. I think the USP could do the same as the Arex honestly.
The 50,000 round test took months, however, and I should note it wasn't smooth save for a couple of malfunctions: It experienced some parts breakage, too, although it continued to fire even with the damage. When I say the AREX fired a thousand rounds in rapid succession, I mean in something approaching the space of about 14 minutes or so. I wouldn't be surprised if it _could_ do it, but that's not the sort of abuse I'd place bets on a typical, non-megabuck 1911 shrugging off save possibly if you're lucky enough to get ahold of an old original milsurp which is in good condition, and even then, I wouldn't be so sure: The Colt Series 80 1911 the Military Arms Channel tested completely choked and they weren't even able to finish. Sure, it's not an old GI-issue model, but it _is_ still a Colt, at least, and I would expect somewhat similar performance.
Phoenix 731 I believe the Colt would have done better with Wilson mags. First thing I did with my Colt was throw away the stock mags. They were labeled as 8 rounders and I could barely get 6 in em. 3300 rounds with 1 FTE somewhere around 2900. Now obviously those 3000 rounds were over a period of time but it’s gotten dirty and have been reliable. Also these 1000 round tests still don’t really prove anything since no one realistically will need to fire 1000 rounds in quick succession. I’m sure the Arex is a great gun. I just don’t have an interest in it after owning my 226. Just didn’t like the overall feel.
That would've caused the handgun to malfunction somewhat less, but what caused the test to completely fall apart was the gun itself simply locking up and refusing to go back into battery, and it consistently malfunctioned upon contact with the dirt up to that point. Mags won't fix that. It failed because of severe dirt ingress in the handgun itself. I'm not tryin' to sell ya on the AREX or anything, I'm just pointing out that the 1911 is a century-old design and it's showing its age. I'm sure that a custom-made, modernized, and of course quite expensive 1911 can still kick ass and chew tobacco, but how practical a choice would it be, especially for a service pistol? The AREX is about $600, which is a pretty decent price for what it can do, and many even cheaper polymer striker-fired handguns in that test choked considerably less. However, I _do_ agree that the USP and the HK45 are kickass handguns and could definitely handle themselves quite well in adverse conditions. A 1,000 round meltdown test would be interesting to try with them. Sure, it wouldn't be realistic, but frankly, neither is intentionally dunking a handgun into all of these elements, either. The idea is "Shit happens in a warzone/zombie apocalypse, so let's have some fun and see what happens when it does."
Now all the haters can STOP!
Yo homy! Is that my briefcase?
lol, I liked how the 45 model was tested even though only 9s have been tested thus far. Ain't no one gonna complain about the Collateral gun.
"Yeah it is you want it back?" (Skips like a crack-head to his death)
"How bout your wallet?! What else you got for me, huh?"
great movie. good comment lol
He was using a P226 in collateral, not HK
I have a USP Elite 9mm and a USP Elite 45 ACP. I've shot them a LOT and I've never had a malfunction. To top it off, they truly shoot like target pistols. Amazing.
I actually just swapped my TLR 2 from one of my USP 45s to my 45 Elite. I took it to the range solely using the laser to aim and for rapid transitions and it was so natural and fast. Think I am choosing it to takeover as nightstand gun.
I have the USP .40C that I carry everyday and this video makes me that much happier about my purchase. It was my first handgun and I found it in a small gun shop for $500 used. I have always said out of all my guns I knew I'd never have to worry about this gun failing me in time of need.
This video still makes me smile in 2019
Thank you Mac for finally testing a HK USP. I (We) waited so long for this video.
Do you think all the HK USP type pistols (MARK23, P8, HK45...) whould master the test so well as the USP45 just did?
Thank you again for this video. Im really enjoying your videos.
I will put my money on the Mark23 :P.
USP 45 was my everything gun, favorite, coolest, most reliable, most powerful, showpiece. You name it, it was it. That is until the p30l 9mm v3 came into my life. If only the reset was better, that is damn near the perfect gun. From Vincent to Johnathan.
Gray Guns has what you need for the reset. Best $99 you can put into the P30.
grayguns.com/product/hk-p30-p2000-short-reset-system-without-thumb-safety/
It's big sister the MK23 and the KAC Suppressor, was the most thoroughly tested pistol /combo that I ever heard of.
I have been considering getting one of these and I think this might have just pushed me a little closer. I would like to see a 1911. I'm sure that has been requested before but I would like to see a side by side with a less expensive brand against a high end brand, like ATI vs Wilson Combat or something.
H&K USP, when something absolutely must die now.
How about testing the Glock 20, because 10mm.
That would be pretty interesting. I feel like it'd do pretty well - although I guess not much better than a 40 S&W gun.
Nathaniel Bacon as a g20 owner, I'd like to see that myself
Der Fliegende Holländer The 10mm is much more powerful than the .40. If power has to do with reliability in these types of tests, the 10 would be incomparable (in a good way) to the neutered .40.
I saw your test of the VP 9 before this . In this test , when washing the gun in water you operated the slide fore & aft in the water, where the VP 9 you sloshed the gun in the water without moving the slide . Maybe the VP 9 could pass your test if you cleaned it the same way as this 45 ?
This is an observation only . Thanks for what you are doing . I appreciate the difficulty of being totally consistent in all details .
He is an a hole done with this channel he's a paid HK hater .
5.8k through mine without a single FTF. Well once it FTE but the round was a round I found on the ground at an outside range. It was light striked, crimped and gnarly looking. I put it in and it fired but failed to eject. So yeah, I trust my life with that pistol. The only one I have by me at night. The rest are range toys until they can prove themselves. Excellent video brother. Keep up the good work.
After my Block went back to the factory three times for not going bang, they finally admitted they had drilled the frame wrong and solved the problem by bending the parts till it worked. I never even bothered to try it the last time. I traded it on an HK USP .45 and never looked back. 15 years, thousands of rounds out of a pile of HK's I own, which I run bone dry and only clean them about every 5 years. Never a failure to go bang!! Make no mistake, they are MONSTERS!!!
I stopped supporting the NRA when they kicked the USCCA out of the convention just to peddle their own crappier/worthless version of self defense insurance.
Yes, that was rather bad. Shows that their first priority is their brand, not gun owners.
Not to mention the recent lack of support for the gun community and coddling of Democrats with their witch hunt on Slide fire stocks.
MrWatson2001 So start another one. It's a free country...for now.
Good stuff! Looking forward to the PX4 gauntlet test.
Brt 👉Px4#1👍
Damn straight MAC. The NRA ain't doing crap for us.
yeah, bump stocks are awesome F the NRA! nooooooot. what a looser
Have owned one since 2006, I only use Speer Gold Dot 200 grain +p I have run over 50,000 rounds, and the only issue was at some time the recoil spring retainer clip went missing. Didn't realize until I disassembled it. I carry it as my daily and never leave home without it.
Great review. The .40 USP was my first handgun purchase and I've no regrets. I'm am a novice shooter and a hammer fired with decocker is what I'm most comfortable with so my second purchase for CC was the Hk P2000sk 9mm. Again great review and I enjoy your work. Thanks!
Would like to see a P30L in this series!
Pretty darn good?! No man, that's a freaking russian tank of a pistol, I own USP .45 Tactical, I recharge my own ammo, it works flawlessly with and without silencer and eats all kinds of ammo. You ain't gonna find better than this, and don't let me start on accuracy, shoots accurately like a dream...
HK should do a “USP HUNTER”
10mm longslide 15 round USP
@Tripleblade 82 No, they were just suggesting it should exist.
the USP, 25 years of military and LEO reliability! when it comes down to reliability, gave me the USPc 45 (EDC) and G19 GEN 3 (BUG). 2 of the best sidearms ever manufactured.
Hell yea, H&K USP 45 did awesome. I don't own one of these guns but, I have shoot one and they are great combat guns. Well done MAC
Fnx 45 tactical. I'm curious to see if it is anywhere near as reliable as the hk.
Glenn Sargent hk best in world.
Glenn Sargent
I have both and yes the FNX 45 Tactical is a beast. FN makes quality guns in my experience. HK is my favorite pistol maker though. Just prefer them.
Not passing these "tests" doesn't mean a gun isn't reliable
@@FM-xr5nj this is true even Tim himself says the tests arent scientific and to make your own judgment based on what the results of the "tests" are
The FN would win
Tim,
Are you going to do a video about the NRA supporting a Bump Stock ban?
Thanks Dan!
He should. And talk about how stupid they are, that they should ban them, at least to give the dems a win so they will leave us alone for a while. Let's be honest as gun owners guys, the bump stock can go and it would be OK.
jameslovesjammie It's a real shame that the NRA is more well known as the organization that "Negotiates Rights Away".
He has a saved live-feed video on his Instagram regarding this. He will be meeting/speaking with NRA exec(s) and will report back to us.
Dead on the money bro. Couldn't have said it better myself. The left and liberal hollywood will ALWAYS be preying on our 2nd Amendment rights. Can't trust any politicians any farther than you could throw them, including some in the NRA . I've had my reservations about joining the NRA for years, and never could come to terms with giving them my money for what little they do for us.These knee jerk-gun grab reactions by the left are typical, and really sickening seeing them use tragedy as a platform to legislate based on the feelings the of victims. Truly disgusting.
thats why the p8 (usp) is our service gun. german engineering.
Between the HK45 USP and the CZ-97B I would absolutely trust my life with that in my hands to defend what I love. When I looked I wanted reliability, and utility. HK has that option over CZ. This right here solidifies my reason why I would chose this platform. Awesome video!
Just got an FNX45 Tac and here I am looking at yet another 45 can’t get enough.
Awesome performance!!! My theory is most .40's would do well due to the high pressure and recoil but....some crazy people think .40's suck
Do you think being a 45 it has more power to knock the crap off? Mostly it seems like 9mm is the go to round when you test?
That's kind of something I touch upon in the video. I do believe the more brisk recoil may have contributed to the reliability, which if true, would be an interesting point.
So .40s&w would be the most reliable of them all?? ;)
357sig would of been the most.
cavscout888 10mm
10 millimeter is best millimeter
Fn 5.7 please
Please
Hell yeah. I wanna see how one of my favorute pistols do.
Yes pleas
The Five-seveN did pretty damn well until the end of the Gauntlet when the mud more or less killed it.
This started a marathon of me watching all the old tests again. I'm really curious how a decently well made 1911 would fair (Springfield TRP, Colt, etc.). I'm not surprised the USP did so well.
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Makes me feel good about carrying a hammer fired HK every single day!
MPOW3R you and me both
MPOW3R do you think the p30 will be as good
Well from what I have been told by HK experts and armorers the hammer fired mechanism in the P30, P2000, HK45, HK45C, T, CT, et al. is essentially the USP mechanism in different sizes and configurations (DA/SA, LEM). The lockup, extractor, etc. on all of my pistols are almost identical as well. I own a few hammer fired HKs lol The USP in 45 Tactical and 9 Tactical, an early MARK 23 with the chrome lined barrel and original "SEAL" finish, a VP9, but the guns I enjoy the most are my P2000 V3 and P30 V3. The MARK 23 is my woods gun, where I run 45 super xtreme penetrators. The P2000 is the most underrated and under-promoted DA/SA carry gun on the market. Almost identical in size to the Glock 19, but more ergonomic, it's what I carry every day. The only thing it lacks in comparison to the Glock is 2 rounds in the magazine in 9mm. It was billed initially as a more ergonomic USP 9 Compact, and had things like ambi mag releases, slide releases and interchangeable grip panels well before it was all the rage. The P30 is simply the best out of the box duty sized hammer fired handgun on the market in my opinion, and I'm a big CZ fan too. The ergonomics are second to none, and the true ambidexterity of all HK pistols is unmatched. Oh, and they're reliable... As everyone can see.
+Shep 24 What are you running? P2000 V3 and P30 V3 here! MARK 23 in the woods with 45 Supers lol
MPOW3R my sig m11 and 228 have been great. We really liked the p30 is why I'm curious. It would make a good duty gun I think
1911 should be the next reliability test!
The USP was designed around the .40s&W and I would expect the same results.
Jeopardy: “You clean your gun off in this.” M.A.C.: “What is it’s own dirty water?”
Awesome Gun! I can see myself adding it to my collection.
As always thank you guys.