HK45c - what else?

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Godhand123

Discussion Starter · Feb 29, 2012

I have on order from Mike at Cross Creek Guns an HK45c with light LEM and night sites. I was going to wait on the night sites and get the trijicons, but I like the idea of having HK install them, so I'm ordering the night sights straight through them.
My question is: What are some other common modifications/accessories that would be good for this gun? I have ~2000 rounds in .45 fresh off my reloader, so dont say buy ammo

Are there any other "must haves" for this gun? I may carry this, but it's mainly a HD nightstand gun, range gun, and sometimes truck gun. Maybe I'll get a magazine with a flat baseplate for when/if I want to carry it.
Do people get trigger work done when light LEM is installed? Would you recommend it? What light or laser has a good reputation and reasonably priced?
Thanks,
Ryan

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HKIWB

· #2 · Feb 29, 2012

At least one 10 round mag, with or without the elephant foot, is a good additition for a nightstand 45c.

HKOREGUN

· #3 · Feb 29, 2012

Well first off Congrats on your purchase and if I might say you've picked a "Winner". As far as a laser that's a metter of personal preference, me personally I just stick with my night sights & Surefire light and my training. Holsters are also a matter of personal preference as well. Good luck and keep us informed.

TooSixy

· #4 · Feb 29, 2012

I was gonna say get the extended mag release, but your HK45C already has one. :wink:
Congrats on owning one of the best, if not the best!

Godhand123

Discussion Starter · #5 · Feb 29, 2012

Thanks! I'm excited to own my first HK. I've had glocks and XD's and XD(m)'s and since I fired a friend's HK I've "needed" one. Is it worth the money to send it off for trigger work if I already have the light lem?

gtmtnbiker98

· #6 · Feb 29, 2012

Godhand123 said:
Thanks! I'm excited to own my first HK. I've had glocks and XD's and XD(m)'s and since I fired a friend's HK I've "needed" one. Is it worth the money to send it off for trigger work if I already have the light lem?

Why are you even considering trigger work on a firearm you haven't even shot, let alone possessed? Save the money and apply it towards a pistol class with a worthwhile instructor. What I mean by worthwhile are those that are more than the "NRA Pistol" instructors (most of them are dangerous).

Godhand123

Discussion Starter · #7 · Feb 29, 2012

I'm considering the trigger work because I'd like to get "the best" pistol setup for me right away and learn off of that (if there is significant improvement, which is what I'm asking above) rather than learning on something that I'm going to end up changing anyway. I shoot a lot so I'm not exactly a beginner, but I've taken (2) 2-hr personal sessions with NRA instructors now. Both were really helpful and I feel I improved by going to them. I'll probably sign up for another pistol class after the gun comes in.
I see a lot of posts here an on other forums where people discourage making improvements on guns.. I dont really get it. People on Glock forums laugh at the suggestion of someone upgrading to a HK by saying "the gun is more acurrate than you are - just spend the money on ammo". XD forum has similar responses when you mention upgrading to another gun or improving your current XD with better sights, trigger, grip, etc.. What's the issue with making improvements and getting used to the gun after the improvements are made? Is there some logic that I'm not understanding that says you have to start with a factory unmodified gun and learn that way before upgrading the trigger and then get used to that all over again..?
Is this too much for a 3rd post on the forum? lol

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volcom312

· #8 · Feb 29, 2012

Extras

I put a hogue grip and Viridian c5l, that's what I have , also picked up some 8 rd finger rest waiting on flat coming from Adam at hk parts(sometime)

Night Crawler

· #9 · Feb 29, 2012

I think after you've shot the Light LEM trigger system for several hundreds of rounds, you'll never look back at a trigger modification.

My advice for any home defense sidearm would be purchasing and mounting a quality rail mounted light or light/laser combo first. It will be money well spent in my opinion...

travelinscout

· #10 · Feb 29, 2012

Threaded barrel and an AAC:300000000: Tirant 45 suppressor!!

volcom312

· #11 · Feb 29, 2012

travelinscout said:
Threaded barrel and an AAC:300000000: Tirant 45 suppressor!!

Let's see it my tirant 45s is still 6 months away

Godhand123

Discussion Starter · #12 · Feb 29, 2012

Wish I could! I dont live in America - I live in a place called Illinois

No suppressors allowed.

gtmtnbiker98

· #13 · Feb 29, 2012

Godhand123 said:
Wish I could! I dont live in America - I live in a place called Illinois
No suppressors allowed.

That was funny!

Pravda

· #14 · Feb 29, 2012

Godhand123 said:
Wish I could! I dont live in America - I live in a place called Illinois
No suppressors allowed.

Can be worse, NJ or NY.

robert14

· #15 · Feb 29, 2012

Ya'll can move & keep me company in Tennessee, here they allow all the stuff the more leftist states don't.

Godhand123

Discussion Starter · #16 · Feb 29, 2012

I always wonder if anyone has it worse.. Here in Illinois (Cook County near chicago) the assualt weapon ban is still going strong. No AR's or AK's, no magazine fed shotguns, no handguns (or weapons at all) over 10 round capacity, no NFA of any type, ... I could go on forever. What's funny is that you take 3 steps outside of cook county and everything is offered.
I guess I'm derailing my own thread...
So the trigger work on lHK45c with light LEM is generally a no-go?

SRG720

· #17 · Feb 29, 2012

gtmtnbiker98 said:
Why are you even considering trigger work on a firearm you haven't even shot, let alone possessed? Save the money and apply it towards a pistol class with a worthwhile instructor. What I mean by worthwhile are those that are more than the "NRA Pistol" instructors (most of them are dangerous).

What GT said.. learn your weapon first! The HK45C is a superb pistol right out of the box. The NRA instructors comment was spot on too.. I have such an instructor at my local range who thinks he's Rob Leatham.

TGS

· #18 · Feb 29, 2012

Pravda said:
Can be worse, NJ or NY.

Il is worse than NJ.

Warpdrv

· #19 · Feb 29, 2012

I know you said don't say ammo.
Just order 1000 rounds and learn the weapon. Get a few extra 10 round mags and reloader.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001HBHNHE

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H&KFanNC

· #20 · Feb 29, 2012

Godhand123 said:
I have ~2000 rounds in .45 fresh off my reloader, ....
Ryan

If ya read his post, you'll catch why he said he doesn't need ammo. He may have to order more heads though...

Congrats on picking up a beautiful and very functional weapon. A couple of points have already been mentioned, ie 10rd mag, flat base, holster of choice...I would add a couple more extra magazines, regardless of capacity. Can't have too many!....And plenty of targets!

Welcome to the Forum!

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