TM HK USP Compact vs Beretta PX4

[emilianoksa]

I never skirmish my pistols and only use 144a gas. I always release the slide by power stroking it, avoid engaging the safety and never use the decocking mechanism.

Fancied a more compact TM and have been considering the above. I know the HK is smaller but not unduly light for its size while the PX4 is satisfyingly hefty.

I prefer the looks of the HK.

In the end though reliability is the most important consideration. 

Which of the two would you choose?

 

[JimFromHorsham]

By your description of how you use it I’d say go with whatever you like the look of , sounds like either will last you a lifetime.

 

[emilianoksa]

I suppose you are right.

Thanks for the reply.

 

[TierOne]

I've no experience with the PX4, but the TM usp is fantastic. It's now my go-to sidearm. It gets nothing but propane thrown through it and it just works fantastically. The main thing for me besides the aesthetics, is the mag release. I find it much more natural to have it where it is on the USP across the base of the trigger guard than a button. I can drop the mag with my ring finger or thumb comfortably. Had a Glock initially (cant remember which gen, but the one with the larger mag release button) and I found I occasionally caught it when gripping the gun quickly and dropping the mag. 

If you're just plinking and not worrying about panic reloads while getting shot at, just pick the one you like the best. 

 

[emilianoksa]

Thanks.

Is your TM USP the compact or full size version?

 

[TierOne]

Thanks.

Is your TM USP the compact or full size version?

9mm full size. Detonator threaded barrel and a LAMView attachment 99761

 

[emilianoksa]

Very nice. Thanks.

 

[John_W]

Just to confuse your choice, have you considered the TM HK45?

Lovely pistol to shoot and nice and accurate, they also do a compact if you want...

 

[BigStew]

Highly recomend the hk45. Out of your choices controls on the USP are better but the PX4 is more comfortable to hold. Both perform great.