Does the HK P2000 have a thinner grip than the USP compact?

KCabbage · October 27, 2008, 04:42 PM

Yello,
I've been hearing different stories on the widths of these pistols. I know they take the same mags but is there a grip difference as far as width goes?
Thank you
Take care

Shadi Khalil · October 27, 2008, 04:44 PM

I have never measured them but I know the P2000 is pretty slim for a double stack. I would say its slimmer than the USP. Have you checked the website?

Adventurer 2 · October 27, 2008, 06:09 PM

The H&K P2000 is 1.2 inches thick in the grip. The H&K Website has the USP C at 1.14 for overall width - The grip is either that wide or thinner, so the USP C is thinner in grip width.
The grip on the P2000 could have an overall smaller dimension because the backstrap is replaceable and with the smallest backstrap - overall dimension could be smaller.

Bentonville · October 27, 2008, 06:16 PM

P2000 fits much better for smallish hands IMO. Replaceable backstrap is the reason. Fits like a glove. Smoother on the hands too.

KCabbage · October 27, 2008, 07:33 PM

I appreciate the help guys!
Adventurer, have you personally measured the P2000?

CortJestir · October 27, 2008, 07:59 PM

I've got smallish hands and extensively groped both the P2000 and the USP compact. (whoa, that sounded weird

). I have not measured the grips, but I do know the P2000 fits much better in my hand than the USPc. It certainly felt slimmer to me. So, FWIW...

KCabbage · October 27, 2008, 08:09 PM

Thanks Cort!
I'm buying a caliper and going to Cabella's

Adventurer 2 · October 27, 2008, 08:48 PM

I did measure - that is the widest measurement I got off of the grip width. I don't know that somebody could tell the difference between 6 hundredths of an inch. The P2000 comes with 3 or four different size backstraps. A P2000 grip with the smallest backstrap has a smaller circumfrence in 40 than a Glock 26 in 9 MM.

Nanuk · October 27, 2008, 09:31 PM

What makes the P2K wider is the ambi safety. I have one of each and I like the P2k much more than the USP/c.

KCabbage · October 28, 2008, 07:54 AM

Thanks Adventurer.

Wolfdaddy · October 28, 2008, 08:38 PM

The P2000 does not have a safety.

I have a USPc .45 and a P2000. The grip on my USP is definitely more bricklike, but it's not a huge difference. As far as the USPc .40s go, the grip is much closer to the P2000's. I say go handle both of them and see which one you like better. I don't see a need to take calipers to the gunshop.

KCabbage · October 28, 2008, 09:15 PM

Quote:

I don't see a need to take calipers to the gunshop.

Too late

If you've heard all the measurements i've been told by people I think you'd understand. It turns out the P2000 is slightly slimmer than the USP compact.
I think the difference comes from the grip texturing.
The USPC feels better in my hand, but I was only able to try the P2000 with the backstrap that was already on it which felt like a small one.
Thanks everyone.
Take care

October 27, 2008, 04:42 PM	#1
KCabbage Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2007 Posts: 707	Does the HK P2000 have a thinner grip than the USP compact? Yello, I've been hearing different stories on the widths of these pistols. I know they take the same mags but is there a grip difference as far as width goes? Thank you Take care

October 27, 2008, 07:59 PM	#6
CortJestir Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 2008 Location: Southern CT Posts: 1,406	I've got smallish hands and extensively groped both the P2000 and the USP compact. (whoa, that sounded weird ). I have not measured the grips, but I do know the P2000 fits much better in my hand than the USPc. It certainly felt slimmer to me. So, FWIW... __________________ "They have men amongst them who know very well what they are about..." - Lord Hugh Percy, on the events of April 19, 1775 Do you know what you're about? Find out at an Appleseed near you.

October 28, 2008, 08:38 PM	#11
Wolfdaddy Member Join Date: April 25, 2008 Posts: 50	The P2000 does not have a safety. I have a USPc .45 and a P2000. The grip on my USP is definitely more bricklike, but it's not a huge difference. As far as the USPc .40s go, the grip is much closer to the P2000's. I say go handle both of them and see which one you like better. I don't see a need to take calipers to the gunshop. __________________ HK USP45c V1 HK P7 HK P2000 .357 SIG V3 HK45 (layaway)

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October 27, 2008, 04:44 PM	#2
Shadi Khalil Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 5,210	I have never measured them but I know the P2000 is pretty slim for a double stack. I would say its slimmer than the USP. Have you checked the website?

October 27, 2008, 06:09 PM	#3
Adventurer 2 Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2006 Posts: 663	The H&K P2000 is 1.2 inches thick in the grip. The H&K Website has the USP C at 1.14 for overall width - The grip is either that wide or thinner, so the USP C is thinner in grip width. The grip on the P2000 could have an overall smaller dimension because the backstrap is replaceable and with the smallest backstrap - overall dimension could be smaller.

October 27, 2008, 06:16 PM	#4
Bentonville Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2002 Location: NC Posts: 345	P2000 fits much better for smallish hands IMO. Replaceable backstrap is the reason. Fits like a glove. Smoother on the hands too.

October 27, 2008, 07:33 PM	#5
KCabbage Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2007 Posts: 707	I appreciate the help guys! Adventurer, have you personally measured the P2000?

October 27, 2008, 08:09 PM	#7
KCabbage Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2007 Posts: 707	Thanks Cort! I'm buying a caliper and going to Cabella's

October 27, 2008, 08:48 PM	#8
Adventurer 2 Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2006 Posts: 663	I did measure - that is the widest measurement I got off of the grip width. I don't know that somebody could tell the difference between 6 hundredths of an inch. The P2000 comes with 3 or four different size backstraps. A P2000 grip with the smallest backstrap has a smaller circumfrence in 40 than a Glock 26 in 9 MM.

October 27, 2008, 09:31 PM	#9
Nanuk Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2005 Location: Where the deer and the antelope roam. Posts: 3,082	What makes the P2K wider is the ambi safety. I have one of each and I like the P2k much more than the USP/c.

October 28, 2008, 07:54 AM	#10
KCabbage Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2007 Posts: 707	Thanks Adventurer.