Which would you sell?

[Anna's Dad]

I am planning on selling either my H&K USP 9mm or my Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm. I just really don't need both as they are similar in form and function. I think I may be a little more accurate with the M&P, but probably not significantly so.

Here are the comparisons:

M&P:
- Polymer 9mm, striker-fired, DAO (sort-of)
- Standard rail
- Night sights
- Purchased via auction w/ FFL transfer & gov't background check
- Have original box paperwork, etc.
- S&W has a pretty good warranty / service reputation

H&K:
- Polymer 9mm, hammer-fired, DA/SA
- Proprietary rail (but I have a slimline adapter)
- Standard sights
- Purchased face-to-face in a private transaction
- Have original box, paperwork, etc.
- H&K thinks I suck and they hate me

Which you would keep and why?

 

[Lonestar49]

Divide and conquer

...

Best grip, most natural feel, point to aim and..

A simple, a side by side, comparison-shoot at the range.. Winner stays, loser goes..

OMMV,


Ls

 

[Lv4snobrdg]

decisions decisions, sell the smith.

GL

 

[SalchaketJoe]

I have made a vow never to sell another gun. There are way too many sell offs that I regret.

 

[FMF]

Stick with the M&P. Just the night sights alone make it a keeper not to mention it's standard rail and the fact that you'll get more for the H&K when you sell it so you can buy another firearm of your choosing.

 

[jdub3]

I would sell the S&W

 

[NMGonzo]

Keep the H&K.

I shoot well with it.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

I think I may be a little more accurate with the M&P, but probably not significantly so.

- Night sights

I think those would tip the balance in the M&P's favor.

 

[NG VI]

I wouldn't sell either, they are just different enough that if you don't need the money, it makes a lot more sense to hang on to both.

If it were one or the other, night sights are nice, but I love my USP.

 

[benderx4]

No doubt, keep the HK, and lose the Smith.

 

[JTQ]

I also don't sell my guns. They are already paid for so they are now free.

If you were to sell one, I'd sell the H&K. You could talk up the H&K's "european panache", an get more money for it.

 

[19-3Ben]

I'd keep the S&W and ditch the H&K.

The M&P has the advantages of night sites, accuracy (for you), standard rail, and customer service.
It also shares mags with many a more popular cop gun if SHTF is a consideration for you.

You can also get a lot more money for that Kraut gun. The rail adapter will help you sell it.

 

[earlthegoat2]

Everything else even, I would get rid of the HK. It would free up more dollars for your next purchase and lets face it, they really are not that great.

 

[REAPER4206969]

M&P...

 

[REAPER4206969]

lets face it, they really are not that great.

Heresy.

 

[MachIVshooter]

For me, it'd be an easy choice. I don't like the ergo's of the HK. But it's a personal choice.

 

[12131]

Which you would keep and why?

I'd sell both, and get a G19 RTF2. Why? Because I don't care for the M&P in any caliber, or the USP fullsize in 9. And, for me personally, Glock has made the "perfect" pistol in the G19 RTF2.

 

[Anna's Dad]

Lot of great points. Thanks. I'm almost certainly going to sell one of them. It's not a need for money, just a need to thin the herd. It's really out of hand.

I'll decide something after I finish selling off some others that I already have up for auction.

Regards.

 

[BillH]

Keep both or at least keep the HK cause it was FTF.

 

[KevinR]

I dont like striker fired guns dump the S&W

 

[texgunner]

Best grip, most natural feel, point to aim and..

A simple, a side by side, comparison-shoot at the range.. Winner stays, loser goes..

OMMV,


Ls

Of all the replies so far Lonestar's advice is the best. Everyone is different, a pistol that fits your hand and shoots great for you may not for someone else. Take'em to the range then decide.

Tex

 

[DFW1911]

I would sell the HK and hang onto the M&P. My reasoning? I really don't like HK, though I have several in my collection

 

[Rinspeed]

Don't be a fool, keep them both.

 

[Pilot]

Which one do you shoot better? Which one do you like to shoot more? Which one carries more easily? Which one are you more drawn to/prouder to own?

 

[Rshooter]

I would keep the Smith and Wesson, just for the reason that you are more accurate with it. I have just purchased a Smith and Wesson M&P after firing one that belongs to a friend.