Hi Guys,
I'm brand new to the forum and am happy to be here!
For a couple of years now, since buying my first simi-auto pistol, I have been bitten hard by the "gun bug" not realizing what an addicting hobby this would turn into. I've had experience with a few different service pistol platforms and have always wanted to have my first HK, which finally became reality yesterday afternoon as a local gentleman had this USP 9mm for sale privately. He told me that he didn't shoot it much, and it shows. Included was the pistol, box, manual and (3) magazines. We agreed on $620 and I'm really happy to now own it and get acquainted with it!
I didn't realize initially how old it is. The serial number is 24-11354 with a date code of KE, which from what I learned last night cruising this forum means that it's from 1994, which makes sense by the "Clinton Ban - Restricted Law Enforcement" marking on the magazines, stamped 10-94. The pistol shows very minimal wear.
From what I can tell too, my pistol would be considered a Variant 3, being that it has only a decocker, on the left side of the frame....does this sound right? Most of the used USP's that I've looked at have a safety/decocker combo....is my "decocker only" variation common?
From what I've read, 1994 was a transitional year, where HK went from traditional barrel rifling to Polygonal rifling.......Off hand, I'm not sure which version I have, but would traditional rifling be undesirable?
Are there any "quirks" or things specific to this model/variation that I should be aware of?
Thanks in advance for any education!
I'm brand new to the forum and am happy to be here!
For a couple of years now, since buying my first simi-auto pistol, I have been bitten hard by the "gun bug" not realizing what an addicting hobby this would turn into. I've had experience with a few different service pistol platforms and have always wanted to have my first HK, which finally became reality yesterday afternoon as a local gentleman had this USP 9mm for sale privately. He told me that he didn't shoot it much, and it shows. Included was the pistol, box, manual and (3) magazines. We agreed on $620 and I'm really happy to now own it and get acquainted with it!
I didn't realize initially how old it is. The serial number is 24-11354 with a date code of KE, which from what I learned last night cruising this forum means that it's from 1994, which makes sense by the "Clinton Ban - Restricted Law Enforcement" marking on the magazines, stamped 10-94. The pistol shows very minimal wear.
From what I can tell too, my pistol would be considered a Variant 3, being that it has only a decocker, on the left side of the frame....does this sound right? Most of the used USP's that I've looked at have a safety/decocker combo....is my "decocker only" variation common?
From what I've read, 1994 was a transitional year, where HK went from traditional barrel rifling to Polygonal rifling.......Off hand, I'm not sure which version I have, but would traditional rifling be undesirable?
Are there any "quirks" or things specific to this model/variation that I should be aware of?
Thanks in advance for any education!
