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Question A question for gun owners: Springfield XD or HK USP?

If you were going to own one of the two (regardless of caliber) which one would it be? Which one would be considered the better gun?

Springfield XD or HK USP
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HK.

A good friend of mine just made the same choice.
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both are good pistols but HK anything tends to be priced higher than it needs to be

a new XD will run ~$500ish where a new USP is $700-800
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Both are good, but after trying out a few, I prefer the way the USP feels. The weight distribution makes it feel more solid IMO, and I like the way the grip feels better.
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M&P45 if I have to go polymer. American made, excellent ergonomics, great shooter. Also economical compared to the HK. Not so much compared to the Springer once you consider that there are a ton of used XDs on the market.

Otherwise, the Springfield. Both are good, but I prefer the XD's trigger and ergonomics. Plus the XD-45 Compact (CCO style format) is great. Also, if you do have problems with the gun, Springfield is a hell of a lot easier to deal with than HK.
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I held the M&P .45 and thought it was pretty nice but I really liked the feel of the XD in the 5". I actually have a .40 HK that I like pretty good but I was in a gun store today and felt like it was time for a change, I just didn't want it to be a downgrade if I traded my HK in. I don't really have any gripes with the HK but after holding the XD and M&P the both just felt better in my hand and seemed to have a better trigger design.
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Personally, I'd spring for a Sig 229.
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The sig is quite a weapon. I own a 239 and an HK Tactical 45 (plus a 1911, and a luger, and...)
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USP with those chioces, but perhaps a Sig 227?
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Personally, I would go with a Glock. They are the best bang for the buck but of the two, I prefer the H&K. You really can not go wrong with any of the three. In the end go with what feels best in your hand.
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