Why are there so few H&K's in IDPA?

FirearmFan · January 27, 2006, 05:02 PM

I was thinking about joining IDPA and competing but, noticed that very few people, at least here, use an H&K. Are they bad guns for competition or just not that popular?

Thanks for any input.

Jim Watson · January 27, 2006, 09:20 PM

P7s are fast but lack magazine capacity unless you can get your hand around a P7M13. Also expensive.
USPs and their plastic derivatives have tough triggers, said not to be very ameniable to gunsmithing.

There are some, so if you have a H&K, come on down. It can do the job if you can.

Lycanthrope · January 27, 2006, 09:35 PM

As mentioned, the HK is a great gun, but getting the trigger down to 2lbs is hard. Not so hard with a decent 1911 or Glock.

Tim Burke · January 28, 2006, 09:45 AM

Once upon a time, P7M8s competed in SSP, and were thought to be the "gamer" set-up. When they moved them to ESP, they became less competitive because of capacity, so they were used less frequently.
Besides, they are expensive.

OBIWAN · January 28, 2006, 09:50 AM

Probably for the same reason I heard a fairly famous instructor saying about the only DA autos he sees are in the hands of people that are issued them

Those with a choice tend towards SA and DAO...yes...both of which can be had in a HK...but it is not the "norm"

FirearmFan · January 31, 2006, 04:34 PM

Thanks guys. I'm going to get some practice in with the p2000 and then attend a competition and give it a shot. Thanks for the responses.

FirearmFan · January 31, 2006, 04:37 PM

Please delete

FirearmFan · January 31, 2006, 04:40 PM

Repeat, please delete.

January 27, 2006, 05:02 PM	#1
FirearmFan Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 270	Why are there so few H&K's in IDPA? I was thinking about joining IDPA and competing but, noticed that very few people, at least here, use an H&K. Are they bad guns for competition or just not that popular? Thanks for any input. __________________ "Courage is being scared to death - and saddling up anyway." -John Wayne 357. sig 229R HK p2000 in .40

January 28, 2006, 09:45 AM	#4
Tim Burke Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 1999 Posts: 551	Once upon a time, P7M8s competed in SSP, and were thought to be the "gamer" set-up. When they moved them to ESP, they became less competitive because of capacity, so they were used less frequently. Besides, they are expensive. __________________ TB., NC

January 31, 2006, 04:34 PM	#6
FirearmFan Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 270	Thanks guys. I'm going to get some practice in with the p2000 and then attend a competition and give it a shot. Thanks for the responses. __________________ "Courage is being scared to death - and saddling up anyway." -John Wayne 357. sig 229R HK p2000 in .40

January 31, 2006, 04:37 PM	#7
FirearmFan Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 270	Please delete __________________ "Courage is being scared to death - and saddling up anyway." -John Wayne 357. sig 229R HK p2000 in .40 Last edited by FirearmFan; January 31, 2006 at 05:11 PM. Reason: extra copy

January 31, 2006, 04:40 PM	#8
FirearmFan Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 270	Repeat, please delete. __________________ "Courage is being scared to death - and saddling up anyway." -John Wayne 357. sig 229R HK p2000 in .40 Last edited by FirearmFan; January 31, 2006 at 05:11 PM. Reason: extra copy

January 27, 2006, 09:20 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,541	P7s are fast but lack magazine capacity unless you can get your hand around a P7M13. Also expensive. USPs and their plastic derivatives have tough triggers, said not to be very ameniable to gunsmithing. There are some, so if you have a H&K, come on down. It can do the job if you can.

January 27, 2006, 09:35 PM	#3
Lycanthrope Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2001 Location: PA Posts: 1,752	As mentioned, the HK is a great gun, but getting the trigger down to 2lbs is hard. Not so hard with a decent 1911 or Glock.

January 28, 2006, 09:50 AM	#5
OBIWAN Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 1999 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,340	Probably for the same reason I heard a fairly famous instructor saying about the only DA autos he sees are in the hands of people that are issued them Those with a choice tend towards SA and DAO...yes...both of which can be had in a HK...but it is not the "norm"