When is a 45 the same size as a 9mm/357/40?

[Barth]

HK P2K 357 & HK45C

[les strat]

But the hole isn't

[Barth]

But the hole isn't

I just can't get over that my new HK45C is nearly identical in size, weight
and every dimension to my P2K 357 compact.
Even fits in the same holster like a glove.
Had a USP 45 Compact years ago.
But this HK45C seems smoothed, rounded and somehow smaller.

I'm waiting to get her converted to LEM and have Big Dot NS added to shoot her.
But I can already tell she has the same outstanding ergonomics as my P2K.
Just in a Big Bore caliber.

Barth is happy now.

[O'Dell]

That's one of the reasons I bought an HK45c a couple of years ago.

[JFootin]

When is a 45 the same size as a 9mm/357/40?

When the 9mm/357/40 is big as H-e-doublehockeysticks.

[muggsy]

All that I can say at this point is XDs.

[wyntrout]

Is that the plural, or model? My XD45 Tactical 5" must be the largest pistol I've held in a while. It's just humongous, but it feels great firing it... 13+1 rounds of 230-grain .45's before reloading!

Wynn

[Barth]

Is that the plural, or model? My XD45 Tactical 5" must be the largest pistol I've held in a while. It's just humongous, but it feels great firing it... 13+1 rounds of 230-grain .45's before reloading!

Wynn

[ripley16]

Had a USP 45 Compact years ago.
But this HK45C seems smoothed, rounded and somehow smaller.

I'm waiting to get her converted to LEM and have Big Dot NS added to shoot her.


Barth is happy now.

In case you've never read this, here is a link to an interview with Vickers and Hackathorn regarding the HK45 development. Interesting comments and insight into HK's process.

The tests done at this site are very reassuring to HK owners, demonstrating big time reliability. I was struck by the 1911 Vs HK45 comparisons.

I have a chance to trade even my USPc stainless, (code date KH), for a HK45c. Still on the fence but I'm considering it seriously though I really love that USPc, (my first HK)

http://pistol-training.com/articles/...-larry-vickers

[Chogers]

All that I can say at this point is XDs.

DITTO!!! SPRINGFIELD XDS IS SMALLER THAN EITHER OF THOSE TWO GUNS YOU POSTED THREAD STARTER PERSON...

[ripley16]

Interesing and curious evolution of choice, made by certain military units, in the switch from the large yet supremely competent HK MK23 to the much smaller HK MK24 (HK45c). Especially considering the HK45 series was concieved prior to the Army's reguest for a new general purpose .45acp pistol some years ago.

[O'Dell]

In case you've never read this, here is a link to an interview with Vickers and Hackathorn regarding the HK45 development. Interesting comments and insight into HK's process.

The tests done at this site are very reassuring to HK owners, demonstrating big time reliability. I was struck by the 1911 Vs HK45 comparisons.

I have a chance to trade even my USPc stainless, (code date KH), for a HK45c. Still on the fince but I'm considering it seriously though I really love that USPc, (my first HK)

http://pistol-training.com/articles/...-larry-vickers

Thanks for the link. I always wondered about HK and the 1911, since they and Glock are about the only majors not to have one.

My first HK was also a SS compact USP45, but it got stolen. I've since replaced it along with buying a full sized USP 40 for HD and the HK45c. I've often said that if I knew that I was going to be in a gunfight, the HK45C is the pistol I would take. The experts seem to agree.

[les strat]

Is that the plural, or model? My XD45 Tactical 5" must be the largest pistol I've held in a while. It's just humongous, but it feels great firing it... 13+1 rounds of 230-grain .45's before reloading!

Wynn

I held one at my LGS after looking at the 5.25" XD .45. $599 OTD for the 5" tactical. I thought that was a good price for all it comes with (holsters, etc) and night sights. It was huge, but felt great.

[muggsy]

Is that the plural, or model? My XD45 Tactical 5" must be the largest pistol I've held in a while. It's just humongous, but it feels great firing it... 13+1 rounds of 230-grain .45's before reloading!

Wynn

Tis the model, Wyntrout. Dimensions about the size and weight of a PM9.

[CJB]

Q: When is a 45 the same size as a 9mm/357/40?

A: When the 9mm/357/40 are too damn big to start with!