HK P2000 Compact

**Mike Irwin** · January 3, 2019, 09:43 AM

Anyone have one?

I've not see one before, but a friend is looking at a used one.

One reason he's interested is because before he retired he carried a P2000 full size as his duty gun, which he really liked.

Price is $395, overall looks good.

Uncle Malice · January 3, 2019, 12:55 PM

Not sure what you mean. The P2000 is a compact (same size as the USP compact). There is no 'full size' P2000. There is a P2000 SK subscompact.

With that out of the way, the P2000 is my favorite hammer-fired, polymer framed pistol on the market. It's fantastic and a total tank. I recommend getting the 'slim' slide stop levers that really slim it down into a great carry package.

I will always recommend it! $395 is a hell of a price, too. I would definitely pick it up! Heck, if he doesn't want it... let me know, because I'll get a second one (unless it's in 40s&w)....

TunnelRat · January 3, 2019, 02:34 PM

My guess, as Uncle is right, is that you mean the SK. I've owned two SKs and probably half a dozen or more regular P2000s. They're awesome pistols and at that price like Uncle I'd buy it even if I didn't need it. To me one of the most underappreciated aspects of those pistols is that they are incredibly easy to work on and have so few parts for a DA/SA pistol.

I will also add Gray Guns just as of this new year has released a short reset kit for the P-series HKs for $99 that should be a quick drop in part.

cslinger · January 3, 2019, 03:38 PM

Another big fan with nothing but positives to say and I have several examples.

My only personal gripe is I don’t like the LEM guns (basically a light double action only type trigger).

Triggers are ...... well they are HK triggers. They are perfectly serviceable but certainly not noteworthy. Everything else is top notch.

I wrote this up sometime back and it apples to the SK as well.
https://thefiringline.com/forums/sho...ight=why+chose

davidsog · January 3, 2019, 09:14 PM

It's a good buy at 398 bucks.

They are going for 650-700 range new depending on the set up.

The HK pistols are solid combat tools that will serve you well. Be warned though, HK customer service on the civilian side can be somewhat lacking. Serving civilians is just not their bread and butter.

davidsog · January 3, 2019, 09:19 PM

Quote:

My only personal gripe is I don’t like the LEM guns

That is a matter of opinion. The LEM trigger is an excellent combat trigger for professional EDC. It is not designed to simply put holes in paper.

TunnelRat · January 3, 2019, 09:42 PM

Actually P2000s for a time could be found new for as low as $600. Looking online now and I can't find them in stock, whereas some time ago they were pretty available.

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davidsog · January 3, 2019, 09:45 PM

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Actually P2000s for a time could be found new for as low as $600.

At one time...but not now...and not the average going price.

TunnelRat · January 3, 2019, 09:48 PM

No?

https://gun.deals/search/apachesolr_search/709203A5

I actually just saw one, brand new, at a LGS for $579. I plan to go back. I bought them when they were $800+.

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davidsog · January 3, 2019, 09:51 PM

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Heckler & Koch P2000 V1 9mm 3.62" 10+1 Modular Synthetic Grip Blue Finish

Not the SK....

cslinger · January 3, 2019, 09:52 PM

Absolutely correct about LEM. Nothing wrong with it, it just doesn’t butter my particular piece of toast.

TunnelRat · January 3, 2019, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by davidsog

Not the SK....

https://gun.deals/search/apachesolr_search/HK%20P2000sk

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davidsog · January 3, 2019, 09:57 PM

https://www.gunbroker.com/All/search...s=hk%20p2000sk

https://www.tombstonetactical.com/ca...black-lem-dao/

https://www.eurooptic.com/709302LE-A...mm---supp.aspx

davidsog · January 3, 2019, 09:59 PM

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https://gun.deals/search/apachesolr_search/HK%20P2000sk

Really???

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They are going for 650-700 range new depending on the set up.

Just as your link and the ones I provided shows. Please relax.

TunnelRat · January 3, 2019, 09:59 PM

Right and I just gave a bunch of links as well. Some do go as high as $700 sure, but why pay more when you don't have to? On what I linked I'd say the average was $650, and that was more than two stores. GunBroker prices can be pretty nutty sometimes.

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TunnelRat · January 3, 2019, 10:00 PM

David I don't see where I am not relaxing. I simply said they could be found for less at one time, and at some stores as my links show they still can. I don't get the issue. Don't be so sensitive.

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davidsog · January 3, 2019, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Absolutely correct about LEM. Nothing wrong with it, it just doesn’t butter my particular piece of toast.

Nothing wrong with that.

TunnelRat · January 3, 2019, 10:35 PM

To add to the comments on the LEM, if you find you don't like the LEM there is the V1 variant you could create from the V2 by doing some spring swaps. It makes the trigger lighter if that's your issue. There is also the Todd Green special that is in between the two variants in trigger weight. There are guides to do all of that on the HK forums. You can also convert a DA/SA series pistol to LEM, but not the other way because there is no gap in the frame for the decocker on the LEM models (the USP is tops for modularity in that area).

As a side note just because I really do like that pistol, the decocker model has about the simplest dedicated decocker I can think of in terms of parts needed. Really, that pistol is super efficient in parts.

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JJNA · January 3, 2019, 10:56 PM

Outstanding guns. I just have two wish items - short reset and a single stack frame.

It’d be a great carry gun, a single stack P2000SK with a short reset.

**Mike Irwin** · January 4, 2019, 07:03 AM

"Not sure what you mean. The P2000 is a compact (same size as the USP compact)."

Making the straight P2000 the "full sized" version of the model and the SK the compact version of the full sized version...

Semantics, a wonderful thing!

Or, other than the P7 series, I don't know nuttin' 'bout no HKs... so yeah, I'm guessing he's looking at the SK.

He thought the price was pretty good, but wasn't sure. I'll let him know and he'll probably grab it.

JDBerg · January 4, 2019, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Irwin:

Price is $395

You probably can’t buy another polymer-framed hammer-fired carry gun nearly as good as a P2000SK for that money! If you can, buy it! If you can’t, buy that P2000SK!

**Mike Irwin** · January 4, 2019, 09:30 AM

It's my friend who's looking at it.

I have no affinity, nor desire, for a polymer handgun, really.

I already have a .40, an S&W 410.

dgludwig · January 4, 2019, 03:58 PM

Brian Pearce authored an interesting review on the Model P2000 (Variant 3) pistol in the February 2019 issue of the Handloader magazine.

**Mike Irwin** · January 5, 2019, 10:49 AM

Moot point, his wife didn't like it and it was in worse condition than he originally thought.

He ended up buying a Sig P365 because both of them really liked the grip.

Cowboyfromhell · January 5, 2019, 09:13 PM

I have had the p2000sk as a ccw for over a year now. It is a very rugged gun that will serve your friend well! Good price too...

January 3, 2019, 09:43 AM	#1
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	HK P2000 Compact Anyone have one? I've not see one before, but a friend is looking at a used one. One reason he's interested is because before he retired he carried a P2000 full size as his duty gun, which he really liked. Price is $395, overall looks good. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

January 3, 2019, 12:55 PM	#2
Uncle Malice Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4,580	Not sure what you mean. The P2000 is a compact (same size as the USP compact). There is no 'full size' P2000. There is a P2000 SK subscompact. With that out of the way, the P2000 is my favorite hammer-fired, polymer framed pistol on the market. It's fantastic and a total tank. I recommend getting the 'slim' slide stop levers that really slim it down into a great carry package. I will always recommend it! $395 is a hell of a price, too. I would definitely pick it up! Heck, if he doesn't want it... let me know, because I'll get a second one (unless it's in 40s&w).... __________________ Handguns: 2x Glock 19.4 \| Glock 26.4 \| HK USP 9 \| HK P2000 \| HK VP9 SK \| HK P30 \| CZ Shadow 2 \| CZ P-10 C \| CZ P-07 \| CZP-01 \| S&W 360PD Rifles: DDM4 \| SGL 21 \| SAM7K \| Draco \| PSA PDW SBR \| ASA Side-Charger SBR \| CZ Scorpion K SBR \| Aero M4E1 9" 300blk SBR \| Angstadt Jack9 SBR \| Savage Mark II FV-SR Shotguns: Mossberg 590A1 20" SP \| Mossberg Shockwave

January 3, 2019, 02:34 PM	#3
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,212	My guess, as Uncle is right, is that you mean the SK. I've owned two SKs and probably half a dozen or more regular P2000s. They're awesome pistols and at that price like Uncle I'd buy it even if I didn't need it. To me one of the most underappreciated aspects of those pistols is that they are incredibly easy to work on and have so few parts for a DA/SA pistol. I will also add Gray Guns just as of this new year has released a short reset kit for the P-series HKs for $99 that should be a quick drop in part. __________________ Know the status of your weapon Keep your muzzle oriented so that no one will be hurt if the firearm discharges Keep your finger off the trigger until you have an adequate sight picture Maintain situational awareness

January 3, 2019, 03:38 PM	#4
cslinger Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,045	Another big fan with nothing but positives to say and I have several examples. My only personal gripe is I don’t like the LEM guns (basically a light double action only type trigger). Triggers are ...... well they are HK triggers. They are perfectly serviceable but certainly not noteworthy. Everything else is top notch. I wrote this up sometime back and it apples to the SK as well. https://thefiringline.com/forums/sho...ight=why+chose __________________ "Is there anyway I can write my local gun store off on my taxes as dependents?"

January 3, 2019, 09:52 PM	#11
cslinger Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,045	Absolutely correct about LEM. Nothing wrong with it, it just doesn’t butter my particular piece of toast. __________________ "Is there anyway I can write my local gun store off on my taxes as dependents?"

January 3, 2019, 09:14 PM	#5
davidsog Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2018 Posts: 1,326	It's a good buy at 398 bucks. They are going for 650-700 range new depending on the set up. The HK pistols are solid combat tools that will serve you well. Be warned though, HK customer service on the civilian side can be somewhat lacking. Serving civilians is just not their bread and butter.

January 3, 2019, 09:42 PM	#7
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,212	Actually P2000s for a time could be found new for as low as $600. Looking online now and I can't find them in stock, whereas some time ago they were pretty available. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

January 3, 2019, 09:48 PM	#9
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,212	No? https://gun.deals/search/apachesolr_search/709203A5 I actually just saw one, brand new, at a LGS for $579. I plan to go back. I bought them when they were $800+. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

January 3, 2019, 09:57 PM	#13
davidsog Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2018 Posts: 1,326	https://www.gunbroker.com/All/search...s=hk%20p2000sk https://www.tombstonetactical.com/ca...black-lem-dao/ https://www.eurooptic.com/709302LE-A...mm---supp.aspx

January 3, 2019, 09:59 PM	#15
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,212	Right and I just gave a bunch of links as well. Some do go as high as $700 sure, but why pay more when you don't have to? On what I linked I'd say the average was $650, and that was more than two stores. GunBroker prices can be pretty nutty sometimes. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

January 3, 2019, 10:00 PM	#16
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,212	David I don't see where I am not relaxing. I simply said they could be found for less at one time, and at some stores as my links show they still can. I don't get the issue. Don't be so sensitive. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

January 3, 2019, 10:35 PM	#18
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,212	To add to the comments on the LEM, if you find you don't like the LEM there is the V1 variant you could create from the V2 by doing some spring swaps. It makes the trigger lighter if that's your issue. There is also the Todd Green special that is in between the two variants in trigger weight. There are guides to do all of that on the HK forums. You can also convert a DA/SA series pistol to LEM, but not the other way because there is no gap in the frame for the decocker on the LEM models (the USP is tops for modularity in that area). As a side note just because I really do like that pistol, the decocker model has about the simplest dedicated decocker I can think of in terms of parts needed. Really, that pistol is super efficient in parts. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

January 3, 2019, 10:56 PM	#19
JJNA Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2008 Posts: 231	Outstanding guns. I just have two wish items - short reset and a single stack frame. It’d be a great carry gun, a single stack P2000SK with a short reset.

January 4, 2019, 07:03 AM	#20
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	"Not sure what you mean. The P2000 is a compact (same size as the USP compact)." Making the straight P2000 the "full sized" version of the model and the SK the compact version of the full sized version... Semantics, a wonderful thing! Or, other than the P7 series, I don't know nuttin' 'bout no HKs... so yeah, I'm guessing he's looking at the SK. He thought the price was pretty good, but wasn't sure. I'll let him know and he'll probably grab it. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

January 4, 2019, 09:30 AM	#22
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	It's my friend who's looking at it. I have no affinity, nor desire, for a polymer handgun, really. I already have a .40, an S&W 410. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

January 4, 2019, 03:58 PM	#23
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	Brian Pearce authored an interesting review on the Model P2000 (Variant 3) pistol in the February 2019 issue of the Handloader magazine. __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member

January 5, 2019, 10:49 AM	#24
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	Moot point, his wife didn't like it and it was in worse condition than he originally thought. He ended up buying a Sig P365 because both of them really liked the grip. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

January 5, 2019, 09:13 PM	#25
Cowboyfromhell Member Join Date: August 7, 2016 Posts: 57	I have had the p2000sk as a ccw for over a year now. It is a very rugged gun that will serve your friend well! Good price too...