Retiring the last of my H&K's

[Kost]

No use to retire my H&K's, I dont shoot competition. I shoot different brands like Colt, STI, FN, and CZ. Im a big fan of the 9x23 in my Colt 1911 too. A 125gr at 1450 fps is amazing, the +P at 1600-1650 fps is great fun once in a while too! ;)

[givo08]

I think the thing holding H&K's back from competition is the triggers are terrible. GLOCk's, Sigs, 1911's, CZ's, etc that are used more in competition can all have superior triggers to H&K's with just a little work. The only other thing that could be holding H&K's back is perceived recoil being higher but I haven't really noticed that compared to these other platforms.

I keep seeing comments suggesting H&K's are made for combat and that is why they aren't good for competition but how are they made for combat any more than a GLOCK or Sig?

[H&K 4 LIFE]

How do you like your CZ SP-01? I read about it in G&A and it seems a little to big for practical carry, but it must make a great match pistol. You can't argue with almost 20 rounds of 9mm.

[deadboy]

I like the match trigger and the LEM.

What about the USP custom combat?

I would also like to offer my services as a charitable institution to recieve unwanted HKs free of charge.

Rest assured, whatever you gents don't want I'll take!

[moshooter]

How do you like your CZ SP-01? I read about it in G&A and it seems a little to big for practical carry, but it must make a great match pistol. You can't argue with almost 20 rounds of 9mm.

I would argue that there is not a better pistol for the money than a CZ SP-01 with two conditions. You buy a custom shop version, which has a far superior trigger and nice thin wood grips, and you can live with the fact that CZs are not known for their superior finish.

For instance, my SP-01 has a fair amount of tool marks on the inside of the slide and rails. They do not inhibit function whatsoever, and are to be expected for a $500 all steel mass produced gun. Think of it as a pickup truck and not a Honda, and get you will get my point. Had I seen it before I bought it I would have asked for a cleaner one out back. That said. its a great shooter with far better balance than any polymer gun I have shot. Plus you can carry it in condition one or two, depending upon your preference or need. This allows me to shoot SSP or ESP in IDPA depending upon my mood or the looks of the competition.

[usp9f]

I agree with most of what moshooter has to say about the SP-01. Get the trigger done by Matt or Angus. It's worth every penny. Tooling marks on the inside are there, but cause no issue. I would replace the extractor spring with a Wolf. I'd also replace the recoil spring as the SP-01 flat spring is way heavy. I like the factory rubber grips. Very soft and grippy. I did have a tough time working the safety with my thumb as it didn't quite reach and was a bit stiff and doesn't have much horizontal surface area. Balance is not good since it's very nose heavy, but that helps reduce muzzle flip. Over all great gun with a few short coming at least for me anyway. Great for competition, home defence or range, but way to heavy to carry.

[sfguard]

I sort of did what you are talking about except I went to two calibers 9mm, and 45acp. That has to count for something don't it.

[H&K 4 LIFE]

I would argue that there is not a better pistol for the money than a CZ SP-01 with two conditions. You buy a custom shop version, which has a far superior trigger and nice thin wood grips, and you can live with the fact that CZs are not known for their superior finish.

For instance, my SP-01 has a fair amount of tool marks on the inside of the slide and rails. They do not inhibit function whatsoever, and are to be expected for a $500 all steel mass produced gun. Think of it as a pickup truck and not a Honda, and get you will get my point. Had I seen it before I bought it I would have asked for a cleaner one out back. That said. its a great shooter with far better balance than any polymer gun I have shot. Plus you can carry it in condition one or two, depending upon your preference or need. This allows me to shoot SSP or ESP in IDPA depending upon my mood or the looks of the competition.

That makes alot of sense. The author of the G&A article on the CZ SP-01 said he didn't like the trigger much, so I'm sure a custom shop one is alot better. Also, he did say the balance was great just like you have stated.

I agree with you guys though, too heavy to carry. And personally if I don't carry it I don't buy it. Still seems like a great gun and it seems like it would make a really great competition handgun if thats what you are into.

[Chui]

Has anyone else thought about consolidating down to just one or two guns around the same manufacturer/model?

Yep. M&P9s and Springfield Armory TRPs.