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I'm from the 1911 platform and was wondering if the transition to HK would be somewhat difficult in that I'm not use to the type of trigger on the HK. I did shoot the HK USP-C in 40 SW but that was a couple years back and I've forgotten how the trigger was other than it was different. It seems there was more take up than with the 1911. I'm currently looking at a HK45C made in Germany as evidenced by the DE and the stag horn and federal eagle prevalent on the non-ejection side of the slide as well as the DE. It's a beauty.
Probably the closest pistol I've had to the HK was a 1993 version of SIG's P220 and it had some take up in the trigger as well. I'm trying to wean myself away from the 1911 just a little as I don't feel I can trust it 100% for CCW due to it being inherently sensitive to magazines/springs. I have in my mind, the best of magazines such as the Wilson ETM, CheckMate 7 round mags with 11# Wolff springs and the Tripp Cobra Mag. Without a doubt that is the Achilles's heel of all 1911's-moreso it seems than with other platforms. So, in essence I suppose my question is does it take a while getting use to the difference in trigger function. I like the looks and descriptions of the HK45-C but not to wild about the ambidextrous slide release. I had an ambidextrous thumb safety on a Colt Commander and replaced it with just the single safety. It's not a deal breaker, just not too crazy about it. I've read the USP45C is not quite as ergonomic as the HK45C and the recoil is a bit different between the two. Probably not much to be concerned, however. Finally, from a reliability standpoint, how would the HK compare to the 1911. Is it also magazine sensitive? You have a variety of magazines to try with the 1911 but I can only surmise there's little choice with HK other than factory course, it may not be needed for others.
Probably the closest pistol I've had to the HK was a 1993 version of SIG's P220 and it had some take up in the trigger as well. I'm trying to wean myself away from the 1911 just a little as I don't feel I can trust it 100% for CCW due to it being inherently sensitive to magazines/springs. I have in my mind, the best of magazines such as the Wilson ETM, CheckMate 7 round mags with 11# Wolff springs and the Tripp Cobra Mag. Without a doubt that is the Achilles's heel of all 1911's-moreso it seems than with other platforms. So, in essence I suppose my question is does it take a while getting use to the difference in trigger function. I like the looks and descriptions of the HK45-C but not to wild about the ambidextrous slide release. I had an ambidextrous thumb safety on a Colt Commander and replaced it with just the single safety. It's not a deal breaker, just not too crazy about it. I've read the USP45C is not quite as ergonomic as the HK45C and the recoil is a bit different between the two. Probably not much to be concerned, however. Finally, from a reliability standpoint, how would the HK compare to the 1911. Is it also magazine sensitive? You have a variety of magazines to try with the 1911 but I can only surmise there's little choice with HK other than factory course, it may not be needed for others.