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Louca · October 25, 2014, 05:29 PM

Medic,

A while back, I went through the same thoughts and considerations you are going through. Before then, I had always shot a Colt Series 70 1911A1, and was very happy with it. But, I wanted another .45 for some reason.

I went with an HK 45C and really like it a lot. I shot it all summer in IDPA. It carries well, draws well, is consistently accurate, and has less felt recoil than the 1911 with the same load. Initially, I thought: 1) I might not like the polymer frame; and 2) I might not like the DA/SA trigger pull.

But now after hundreds of rounds, the trigger pull seems natural, and the light frame combined with the recoil system it has makes the recoil seem a little lighter than the 1911 and very manageable, even though it is smaller and lighter.

Dislikes of the HK would be: 1) I felt the grip surface of the polymer frame by itself was a little slippery feeling and I wanted a very assertive grip, even when wet, so I added a Houge Handall; 2) the magazines are difficult to load easily and quickly unless a Maglula is used.

I would HIGHLY recommend the HK 45C.

Lou

Flight Medic · October 25, 2014, 07:14 PM

Thanks, Lou, I appreciate the input.

If I was teetering on the fence about getting the H&K, the factory rebate has pushed me over the edge!! Granted, I have to wait until Nov 1st to make my purchase, but I think its worth delaying a week for $200 back!!

Uncle Malice · October 25, 2014, 07:44 PM

Good choice. Enjoy!

October 25, 2014, 05:29 PM	#26
Louca Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 231	Medic, A while back, I went through the same thoughts and considerations you are going through. Before then, I had always shot a Colt Series 70 1911A1, and was very happy with it. But, I wanted another .45 for some reason. I went with an HK 45C and really like it a lot. I shot it all summer in IDPA. It carries well, draws well, is consistently accurate, and has less felt recoil than the 1911 with the same load. Initially, I thought: 1) I might not like the polymer frame; and 2) I might not like the DA/SA trigger pull. But now after hundreds of rounds, the trigger pull seems natural, and the light frame combined with the recoil system it has makes the recoil seem a little lighter than the 1911 and very manageable, even though it is smaller and lighter. Dislikes of the HK would be: 1) I felt the grip surface of the polymer frame by itself was a little slippery feeling and I wanted a very assertive grip, even when wet, so I added a Houge Handall; 2) the magazines are difficult to load easily and quickly unless a Maglula is used. I would HIGHLY recommend the HK 45C. Lou Last edited by Louca; October 25, 2014 at 08:20 PM. Reason: Typo

October 25, 2014, 07:44 PM	#28
Uncle Malice Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4,580	Good choice. Enjoy! __________________ 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

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October 25, 2014, 07:14 PM	#27
Flight Medic Member Join Date: October 23, 2014 Posts: 29	Thanks, Lou, I appreciate the input. If I was teetering on the fence about getting the H&K, the factory rebate has pushed me over the edge!! Granted, I have to wait until Nov 1st to make my purchase, but I think its worth delaying a week for $200 back!!