Sig Sauer p229 or H&K USP compact 9mm? - The Firearms Forum

stvolante · 03-21-2012, 03:15 PM

I can not decide between getting the Sig Sauer p229 or the Heckler and Koch USP Compact 9mm.

I would like some opinions please.

Helix_FR · 03-21-2012, 11:43 PM

Well i had a 226 for a while. Its the longer version of the 229. Loved it and had a great trigger. Never really an issue till the frame rails split (not a issue anymore with the new rails). I never owned a HK but am around them all the time. the HK's always felt cheap to me compared to other manufactures. HK's are very good guns, just never a fan of that hollow plastic sound when the trigger is pulled. Reminds me of closing a door on a cheap car.

CampingJosh · 03-22-2012, 12:31 AM

This is the "BMW vs. Mercedes Benz" of guns. Take your pick; there isn't a wrong answer between them!

Have you had a chance to at least hold them both? The SIG is a 1/2 pound heavier. For some people, that's a positive; for others it's a negative. Personal preference, really.

Oh, and welcome to TFF! When you do make up your mind, we want to see some pictures.

stvolante · 03-22-2012, 07:13 AM

Well see i have shot the sig p229 before and loved it, the trigger was very nice and it felt right in my hand, i have only held the USP and it was not very recently. I know a guy who has the same USP as i want to i guess Im going to have to shoot it before i decide>_<

jack404 · 03-22-2012, 07:19 AM

229 is a very nice reliable weapon some club guns here have 40,000 + rounds through them, not enough time on the HK to say ..

justsomeguy · 03-30-2012, 04:28 AM

Get the most expensive one first!!!!! Then when ya buy the cheaper one next its that much easier to get.......lol.......This is like asking if you should have sex with twins or two hot chicks.

03-21-2012, 03:15 PM	#1
stvolante Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3	Sig Sauer p229 or H&K USP compact 9mm? I can not decide between getting the Sig Sauer p229 or the Heckler and Koch USP Compact 9mm. I would like some opinions please. -->

03-21-2012, 11:43 PM	#2
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,625	Re: Sig Sauer p229 or H&K USP compact 9mm? Well i had a 226 for a while. Its the longer version of the 229. Loved it and had a great trigger. Never really an issue till the frame rails split (not a issue anymore with the new rails). I never owned a HK but am around them all the time. the HK's always felt cheap to me compared to other manufactures. HK's are very good guns, just never a fan of that hollow plastic sound when the trigger is pulled. Reminds me of closing a door on a cheap car. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

03-22-2012, 12:31 AM	#3
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,788	Re: Sig Sauer p229 or H&K USP compact 9mm? This is the "BMW vs. Mercedes Benz" of guns. Take your pick; there isn't a wrong answer between them! Have you had a chance to at least hold them both? The SIG is a 1/2 pound heavier. For some people, that's a positive; for others it's a negative. Personal preference, really. Oh, and welcome to TFF! When you do make up your mind, we want to see some pictures. __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do.

03-22-2012, 07:13 AM	#4
stvolante Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3	Re: Sig Sauer p229 or H&K USP compact 9mm? Well see i have shot the sig p229 before and loved it, the trigger was very nice and it felt right in my hand, i have only held the USP and it was not very recently. I know a guy who has the same USP as i want to i guess Im going to have to shoot it before i decide>_<

03-22-2012, 07:19 AM	#5
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Sig Sauer p229 or H&K USP compact 9mm? 229 is a very nice reliable weapon some club guns here have 40,000 + rounds through them, not enough time on the HK to say ..

03-30-2012, 04:28 AM	#6
justsomeguy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Detroit Mich Posts: 66	Re: Sig Sauer p229 or H&K USP compact 9mm? Get the most expensive one first!!!!! Then when ya buy the cheaper one next its that much easier to get.......lol.......This is like asking if you should have sex with twins or two hot chicks. Last edited by justsomeguy; 03-30-2012 at 04:29 AM..