HK P2000sk LEM or v3?

[matai]

I'm set on getting a P2000sk 9mm for concealed carry. I had a P2000 .40 v3 before and loved it and thought the trigger was great but sold it because I thought it was a bit big for concealing.

I shoot SA 1911's, DA/SA SIG's and striker fired Glocks. So what do you guys think for the HK?

Should I get a v3 or LEM trigger?

Also has anyone carried a P2000sk or similar handgun in cargo shorts pockets? Does that work well?

Thanks

 

[matai]

One other question, is the P2000sk 9mm tame enough for a woman with small hands to shoot?

 

[badbadtz560]

I think my gf might have the smallest hands possible.. and she didn't bop her nose w/ the p2000sk 9mm lem So i'd say it's definitely manageable though no guarantees that they'll like the whole gun together

If you haven't shot HKs yet, just know that their triggers are heavier to pull than glocks or sigs. I could never handle a DA HK trigger.. but a lot of people seem to buy da/sa still...

so my recommendation would be.. if you'll get a lot of training time, da/sa.. otherwise I'd do LEM for consistent pull

btw. i wouldn't ever consider the p2000sk a pocket gun.. but I guess cargo shorts might be a diff issue. Either way I'd do pm9 or pf9 for any form of pocket carry

140lbs 5'8 and I can't seem to carry the p2000sk comfortably yet even on my waist

 

[nwilliams]

I have the LEM trigger on my P2000SK and I really like it!

One other question, is the P2000sk 9mm tame enough for a woman with small hands to shoot?

In 9mm I would think it would be fine for your gf. Mine is a .40 and it does have a good bit of recoil. I've never shot the 9mm version but I'm sure it's a lot tamer than the .40 or .357Sig.

 

[matai]

Anybody sent a LEM to Bill Springfield?

 

[Coltdude84]

I have a HK P2000 LEM in 40 S&W and it is my EDC.. I love it.. It either rides in a VMII or SSII Milt Sparks Holster. I have heard of people sending there HK's off to Bruce Springfield and heard he does good work, but personally I think the LEM trigger has a pretty nice reset the way it is on any HK.. Once you get it I would advise getting some snap caps so you can dry fire it and get use to the reset on the trigger...

 

[Storm]

That's good advice from Coltdude84 as to practicing to get used to the reset. I could see someone casually dry-firing one in a shop not appreciating the trigger for what it is. With the similar SIG DAK trigger (another favorite of mine) there have been some folks who have missed the short reset completely.

Overall HK triggers get a bad rap from a lot of folks, but the real proof is in the firing of the gun where they tend to perform with outstanding results. I would suspect that HK triggers are engineered and refined right up to and at the point of diminishing returns. For me the LEM is as refined as it needs to be.

 

[usp9]

I had a tough time choosing between the two triggers, I liked the LEM too, but as just one more little extra safety factor, I choose the DA/SA, the heavier first pull being less accident prone in theory.

One of the nice things about the P2000sk is the adjustable grip, which should allow anyone to grip properly, females included of course. The recoil is very easy to handle.

I don't pocket carry my HK, I use a Seecamp for that, but it seems some people are able to carry almost anything in cargo pockets. Personally I think the weight would make it untenable.

I've carried my P2000sk for about four years now, and it has been dependable, robust and accurate, no problems at all.

 

[IMTHDUKE]

I like the LEM trigger on mine...it a 357 sig and have the 40 sw barrel as well. As for cargo pants carry...it would be too big for me and would feel nervous carrying that light trigger gun in pocket without a pocket holster.

 

[cougar1717]

I prefer the LEM trigger, but it takes more practice than average to learn it. With such a light and long trigger pull, the first few shots will be a total surprise if you have never shot one before. After a while, you will be able to feel when it is about to break.
As others have said, the pistol is too heavy for cargo shorts. If you have the opportunity, hold one at a gun shop.
I have no idea about the 9mm, since I only shot the 40S&W version, but the recoil of the 40 is more significant than in fullsize models.

 

[IMTHDUKE]

Here is a great option with this pistol. With the x-grip and the P2000 mag you have a 13 round shooter in the 40cal and if you get the other barrel which is inter changable...a 357sig.