First time shooting a USP. (Sorry for the huge picture)

[Hold My Own]

First off, I'd like to know if anyone else has this problem.

So I've been in the market for a USP as of late and I decided to go the range to rent one to see how it shot. As of right now, all I have is a Glock 17 (which is for sale if one of you wants it )

But on to the USP. Not bashing the USP, because I didn't put too many rounds through it but I'm sure all I need is more time with the gun but I'm not that accurate with it. (WAY more accurate with my Glock)

I was maybe 25 feet away, and maybe it's the grip angle but I just couldn't get a grip on it. I like the platform, no doubt about it but maybe it's just not for me you know?

Like I said, maybe I need a few more trips to the range with it but here's the target.

 

[RX-178]

If you shoot good with a Glock, then your problem with the USP is definitely the grip angle.

I'm not trying to bash Glock when I say this, but it's the truth: Glocks have a pretty weird grip angle, when compared to just about everything else on the market. But, some people like it, get used to it, shoot REALLY REALLY good with it.

I personally can't use them that well. Gripping the Glock the same way I grip a USP, the glock barrel is pointed upwards at about a 20 degree angle. The difference is really noticeable to me.

My personal recommendation is to either keep the Glock, or get another Glock to replace the 17.

 

[-eaux-]

I only see a couple of rounds out of what looks to be about thirty that wouldn't be a "well-placed" shot. Well in excess of what would be required to qualify with that weapon by any standard that I'm aware of.
But if it doesn't feel natural in your hand, it just may not be for you.

 

[Hold My Own]

RX-178: If you shoot good with a Glock, then your problem with the USP is definitely the grip angle.

I'm not trying to bash Glock when I say this, but it's the truth: Glocks have a pretty weird grip angle, when compared to just about everything else on the market. But, some people like it, get used to it, shoot REALLY REALLY good with it.

I personally can't use them that well. Gripping the Glock the same way I grip a USP, the glock barrel is pointed upwards at about a 20 degree angle. The difference is really noticeable to me.

My personal recommendation is to either keep the Glock, or get another Glock to replace the 17.

Now that you mention that, I thought that might be my problem. I didn't know if it was me, but it seems that every shot with the USP was WAYYYY low. I tried taking a shot lining up the rear sights with the bottom of the front sight and I hit dead center bullseye.

Before I give up on it, I'm gonna try it a few more times. Maybe with adjustable sights.

-eaux-: I only see a couple of rounds out of what looks to be about thirty that wouldn't be a "well-placed" shot. Well in excess of what would be required to qualify with that weapon by any standard that I'm aware of.
But if it doesn't feel natural in your hand, it just may not be for you.

Most definitely. The one shot that's right in the middle of the neck, I actually did with my Glock to see if I was just having an off day or if it was me not being good with the HK and to no surprise, I hit right where I was aiming with the Glock

Next time I go to the range, I'm thinking I'll do two targets with both guns to compare them side by side (and take the time to scale down the pictures.)

 

[mbruce]

If you end up not liking the USP and it's a .40 -- i'll buy it from ya --

 

[Hold My Own]

I only rented the USP, but it was a .40.