Why H&K?

Chris · 11-15-2007, 06:06 AM

Not looking for negatives here.

Why H&K?
What makes them so different from the rest?

jerry · 11-15-2007, 06:33 AM

Industry driven
Well engineered
Quality materials

SilentSoul · 11-15-2007, 01:55 PM

Mp5

Bravo · 11-15-2007, 02:01 PM

There's just something legendary about H&K Weapons. Maybe it's because Heckler and Koch formed the company from what was left of Mauser after WWII.

Everything they make seems to be of high quality, and lots of military units use their weapons. I think these 2 things are the biggest selling points.

just_a_car · 11-15-2007, 06:06 PM

Three words: Roller-delayed blowback.

My CETME is that father/grandfather of the HK G3 and is nearly the same. The roller-delayed blowback makes for a reliable and very low recoil rifle. It recoils about the same as a Bushmaster M4 that a guy at the range let me shoot.

SilverRun · 11-15-2007, 07:13 PM

They look really cool!

I have owned a couple H&K pistols, but never a H&K long gun. The pistols were Great firearms, but I don't see the "why" relative to the high cost.

gunney_m · 11-15-2007, 07:15 PM

They are good and expensive, ohh that's a must have,lol.

Mooseman684 · 11-15-2007, 07:32 PM

German Engineering...of course ! Like a Mercedes Benz of shootin Irons !
Rich

Chris · 11-20-2007, 09:14 AM

after doing more research...HK seem pretty awesome along the reasons you gave.

XJTFLYR · 11-20-2007, 10:19 PM

I really enjoy my USP .40. The LEM trigger is by far the best DA I have ever shot. I feel the extra $ is worth it.

RMTactical · 12-16-2007, 10:42 PM

I will admit... the MP5 has a sweet spot in my heart...

nathangdad · 12-17-2007, 07:44 AM

Well earned and deserved reputation for engineering, metallurgy, machining tolerances,
durability, and coming through in bad civilian or military environments.i

SwedeSteve · 12-21-2007, 07:09 AM

Ja, H&K! Das it gut...I love 'em!

cma g21 · 12-21-2007, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by just_a_car

Three words: Roller-delayed blowback.
My CETME is that father/grandfather of the HK G3 and is nearly the same. The roller-delayed blowback makes for a reliable and very low recoil rifle. It recoils about the same as a Bushmaster M4 that a guy at the range let me shoot.

I have fired CETME's, PTR-91's (heavy barreled HK-91 clone) and HK-91's and although they share the same design, they do not share the same recoil.

IIRC, the timing of the CETME is different than HK. All I know is the CETME (although lighter) seemed to recoil far less than the HK-91 and even less than the much heavier PTR-91.

YMMV.

ArkansasHunter · 12-21-2007, 08:11 AM

Pride !!!

just_a_car · 12-22-2007, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cma g21

I have fired CETME's, PTR-91's (heavy barreled HK-91 clone) and HK-91's and although they share the same design, they do not share the same recoil.

IIRC, the timing of the CETME is different than HK. All I know is the CETME (although lighter) seemed to recoil far less than the HK-91 and even less than the much heavier PTR-91.

YMMV.

Interesting... I wonder why that is, since it's basicly the same design. Just makes me that much more proud of my Spanish Lady!... Oh, and I think I've named her. I'll be revealing that over in my post on the G3/CETME boards.

The Hillbilly · 01-08-2008, 10:29 PM

Most of the U.S. Special Forces units use them. They've saved many a soldiers life.

Sogle · 01-11-2008, 04:40 PM

My P7M is the most accurate and comfortable CCL handgun I could find and it's never jammed once even on crap ammo, the other thing I like about them is the fit and finish they just feel hefty and solid.

DrHeat · 01-16-2008, 06:46 PM

I carry a USP45 and it is pure outstanding. It has a natural aim point.

knightRider · 01-17-2008, 09:01 AM

i own two an HK usp compact 45 and a Expert 45 , the expert is the top of the line usp

it had a test of 20,000 rounds withour ftf.

11-15-2007, 06:06 AM	#1
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11-20-2007, 09:14 AM	#9
Chris HMFIC Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,834,171 Images: 19 Blog Entries: 18	after doing more research...HK seem pretty awesome along the reasons you gave. __________________ Rules \| Contributing Members No one has the right to deny my personal safety Please be descriptive in your thread titles!

12-17-2007, 07:44 AM	#12
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,506	Reputation Well earned and deserved reputation for engineering, metallurgy, machining tolerances, durability, and coming through in bad civilian or military environments.i

11-15-2007, 06:33 AM	#2
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,903 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	Industry driven Well engineered Quality materials

11-15-2007, 01:55 PM	#3
SilentSoul Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 603 Images: 1	Mp5

11-15-2007, 02:01 PM	#4
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 1,900	There's just something legendary about H&K Weapons. Maybe it's because Heckler and Koch formed the company from what was left of Mauser after WWII. Everything they make seems to be of high quality, and lots of military units use their weapons. I think these 2 things are the biggest selling points.

11-15-2007, 07:13 PM	#6
SilverRun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AL Posts: 1,661	They look really cool! I have owned a couple H&K pistols, but never a H&K long gun. The pistols were Great firearms, but I don't see the "why" relative to the high cost.

11-15-2007, 07:15 PM	#7
gunney_m Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Muskogee,Ok Posts: 1,931	They are good and expensive, ohh that's a must have,lol.

11-20-2007, 10:19 PM	#10
XJTFLYR Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 50	I really enjoy my USP .40. The LEM trigger is by far the best DA I have ever shot. I feel the extra $ is worth it.

12-16-2007, 10:42 PM	#11
RMTactical Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rocky Mountains Posts: 173	I will admit... the MP5 has a sweet spot in my heart...

12-21-2007, 07:09 AM	#13
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,400 Images: 1	Ja, H&K! Das it gut...I love 'em! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

12-21-2007, 08:11 AM	#15
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,722	Pride !!!

01-08-2008, 10:29 PM	#17
The Hillbilly Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 40	Most of the U.S. Special Forces units use them. They've saved many a soldiers life.

01-11-2008, 04:40 PM	#18
Sogle Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2	My P7M is the most accurate and comfortable CCL handgun I could find and it's never jammed once even on crap ammo, the other thing I like about them is the fit and finish they just feel hefty and solid.

01-16-2008, 06:46 PM	#19
DrHeat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: outside Philadelphia, PA Posts: 13	I carry a USP45 and it is pure outstanding. It has a natural aim point.

01-17-2008, 09:01 AM	#20
knightRider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: you know where Posts: 2,684 Images: 19 Blog Entries: 11	i own two an HK usp compact 45 and a Expert 45 , the expert is the top of the line usp it had a test of 20,000 rounds withour ftf. __________________ I'm part kalishnakov, part heckler and Koch.