Glock 23 vs H&K USP Compact: Apples to Apples, Part 2

Two add-on videos to more thoroughly address and fairly criticize the H&K USP Compact. I always strive for complete honesty and thoroughness in my reviews. I make no apologies for my opinions and preferences based on my own shooting and tactical experience... but I always want to be fair.
Here I pit the USP Compact .40 against a primary competitor the compact Glock 23. Both guns are chambered for .40 S&W caliber and are considered compact versions of their larger siblings. Here I address each of my standard gun review categories: weight, firepower, durability, reliability, accuracy, ergonomics, simplicity, accessories, price, and track record. Advantage
Glock: weight, firepower, ergonomics (mag release considered), accessories, price, and reliability (H&K mag floorplates have issues).
Advantage H&K: better grip (however easily fixed on the Glock), second strike capability, and possibly better grip angle.
Tie: durability, accuracy, and track record... both excellent.
When the tally is over, the Glock 23 does indeed. Does this mean the USP is a loser pistol. Definitely not. It's still a very accurate, tough, reliable pistol. But objectively speaking, it does lose out to the Glock 23 when the order of the day is to go "compact."

Also add: the Glock 23 is actually much more compact than the USP Compact, both in heigth, length, and width (slightly, considering slide and slide release lever). Another advantage to Glock.

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[nutnfancy]

@sexyitalian891 He retired from the military last December. Duh. --- Veri

[AManWithaWoodenleg2]

Glock = Toyota. HK = Mercedes Benz... Nuff said.

[TheBonddog305]

ive owned both the glock 23 and currently own uspc .40 stainless. hands down hk uspc is still my personal carry for many reasonsnot listed in his review

he just likes glocks lol

[1987jughead]

Anyone thinking twice about Glock.... STOP!!! You heard it from Nutn. GLOCK WINS!!!! Amazing simple system that works. "K.I.S.S Keep-It-Simple-Stupid"

[allMTN]

Don't like the HK trigger? I find the standard Glock triggers to be LOADED with creep. Of course, you get used to where it breaks after shooting the same gun enough, but man... HK triggers are tough to criticize... short reset, clean break.

[xUdieToox]

I like the end of the vid because you ran out of time : Glock wins, bye. lol

[autry33]

"Im not going to favor one gun over the other"

glock this glock that glock wins glock glock glock blah blah blah

[yransrm]

why wasn't the fact that HK offers a SA/DA with decocker brought up. which is perfect for conceal carry. Also HK was designed around military so gave it a large trigger guard and slide release to be used with gloves. I know not many civilians shoot with gloves but if you operate both pistols with gloves you will see glock has no chance. Hk you can shoot gloved or not. as far as the magazines go; I would like to see a mag torture test and not assumptions

[Swiat34]

To those looking to buy a HK pistol I say this: I keep my USPc .40 because it has the stainless slide. As a US Marine and CCW Permit holder I recommend the following HK handguns: P2000 or (sk) in .357 or .40 cal, HK45c and lastly the USPc in .40. The full size handguns have fat grips compared to the compact and are literally cannons on your side when trying to conceal. Good luck with your buys and enjoy your HKs! Feel free to message me if you have any questions about them.

[Swiat34]

Sir these are nice videos and all but I don't agree on some of your points. I've owned both Glock 23 and a USPc. The rear sight on the standard Glock is a partial box and more difficult to use than the 3-dot system standard on the USPc. This along with the USPc's polygonal rifling make for a more accurate gun. The USP is shorter despite its added width which makes it easier to conceal. Glock, by Austrian design, uses that small slide release because it's based on Euro-style handgun training whi

[hyska47]

Lol so far hk is in the lead. But which one should I get, hk.45, .45compact, usp, usp compact