Is that the only change? What date code did these start to be made? I was looking at a 45C at my LGS and this kind of backstrap would be really nice.
German-made HK 45C - nice improvement
Just wanted to share a photo of the updated front and back strap stippling on the new German-made HK 45C's.
I bought it this morning and couldn't be happier with the improvement. As a side note, I've been carrying a US-made HK45C for about 2 years, and love the gun... with a small grunt always being the lack of aggressive texturing on the grip.
Well, this gun solves the issue and feels fantastic in the hand.
The texture pattern is very similar to that of my grey VP9.
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I bought it this morning and couldn't be happier with the improvement. As a side note, I've been carrying a US-made HK45C for about 2 years, and love the gun... with a small grunt always being the lack of aggressive texturing on the grip.
Well, this gun solves the issue and feels fantastic in the hand.
The texture pattern is very similar to that of my grey VP9.
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BG. German HK45C will have a 128-XXXX serial prefix.Is that the only change? What date code did these start to be made? I was looking at a 45C at my LGS and this kind of backstrap would be really nice.
I wonder if you will be able to buy the backstraps separately??
Congratulations on the acquisition!!! :biggrin:
Tony
Tony
I wonder if you will be able to buy the backstraps separately??
i don't see any reason why not - it will fit right in.
however, in my experience, the bigger value is in the front strap.
overall, while otherwise the guns are identical, the german-made gun seems to be of higher manufacturing quality. for instance, the metal slide rails have absolutely no over molding, while my US-made guns have extra plastic on all 4 rails.
i couldn't be happier overall.
How about some photos of the actual gun. Looks nice. I may want to get one. Thanks
Further evidence that the "placebo effect" is real.the german-made gun seems to be of higher manufacturing quality.
Haha, no doubt! Must be those extra super super special German machines in Germany.Further evidence that the "placebo effect" is real.
Looks good. Can we see a pic of the whole gun?
Thanks for sharing those pics, maca. Want one.
Wow, interesting. Thanks for sharing. Love my 45C but always wished it had more aggressive factory stippling.
How about some comparison pictures? Could you show the difference on the rails as you stated US vs. German Thanks
i don't see any reason why not - it will fit right in.
however, in my experience, the bigger value is in the front strap.
overall, while otherwise the guns are identical, the german-made gun seems to be of higher manufacturing quality. for instance, the metal slide rails have absolutely no over molding, while my US-made guns have extra plastic on all 4 rails.
i couldn't be happier overall.
So here is the thing.
I could understand and even expect a gun design of prior to 1990's having issues with "quality of manufacture". But on "modern designs" like the HK45 I do not think this is true for production lines. Or are we otherwise saying that somehow the machines in Germany are making guns to a different spec then the US ones?
I could understand and even expect a gun design of prior to 1990's having issues with "quality of manufacture". But on "modern designs" like the HK45 I do not think this is true for production lines. Or are we otherwise saying that somehow the machines in Germany are making guns to a different spec then the US ones?
That grip pattern does look to be an improvement over the original. Begs the question: why didn't they put it all over the grip? Missed opportunity imo.
I prefer smoother sides for carry, one of the main reasons I'm looking at a 45C over a USP45c. Easier to add talon grips to a smooth surface if you want than smooth down a rough surface too.
I love the 45C smooth sides for CC but was never happy with the lack of more aggressive stippling on the front. Have used the bicycle intertube fix spoken about on forum with success. I don't understand the difference in manufacturing spec, but won't complain. I want both a German 45c and 45ct assuming there is no other difference in spec (as in barrel quality, etc.) I will be calling US distributors tomorrow. Spoke with the good folks at HKUSA and they confirmed that all are being presently made in Germany.
Just bought two HK45C German made. Awesome. No distributors have them and therefore our friends that support forum do not have. Per HK USA, ONLY Buds. 128 serial number. Will post pics on a thread I will start.
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