HK as a brand
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
- The time is upon us, HK as a brand has finally arrived. In this video I collect copyright claims like infinity stones on this journey to define both HK, and its fans as a brand. Join me on this quest to further our cognitive decline during these crazy times. Find solace in the fact that while it may only waste 18mins and 25 seconds of your time, it took hours from me that I will never get back. VP9 owners and HK haters a like will join forces to down vote the video, along with a group of fan boys who have been making semi regular appearances in my ratios. Yes, I tried to use Pulp Fiction as much as possible, which also lead to a massive waste of time, there are very few chopped up memes or cuts to use effectively... Hopefully you enjoy them. But to be honest, I don't know where I would be without HK. IT's influence can not be denied in our gun culture, movies, TV, video games, and shit....even books.
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Timecode:
0:00 Shooting intro
4:09 Introduction
5:24 The Good
8:36 The Bad
10:23 Three types of HK owners
11:23 Well.....4 types
11:55 My journey with HK
15:42 Closer
16:32 Thank you James and Larry
17:56 A treat for the real ones
Special thanks to Gun Dae (PUT UP YOUR CONTENT BRO!), Firearm Tutorials( ua-cam.com/users/FirearmTutorialsvideos), and Frontier Setter ( ua-cam.com/users/FrontierSetter ) for being real ones. I appreciate all of them, they're legit.
Beautiful love letter, I could've not said it any better myself. I think you covered the brand completely and I really enjoyed listening to your HK stories. I have similar roots. Tried a multitude of different brands but always come back to HK for the simple reason that they always work.
Thanks man. I also appreciate you letting me use the footage. I was going to cut in some USP9c footage too, but I got carried away with the run time, I had to cut it down. But I think you dominating with the SP5K brought it all together. HK will always be home to me, and the other guns will always feel like I'm stepping out. But I'm okay with that, because like you said, they always work. Thanks again man, I appreciate all that you do as well.
Thanks to you guys, I now have purchased 7 HK pistols since last year. But my favorite is the USP 45 compacts and USP 9 compacts.
@@nerychristian Happy to help!!!
Carried an HK USP .45 for 12 years as a police officer. I NEVER had a malfunction or failure of any sort. In my mind, the USP is one of if not the most reliable handgun ever made
Agreed, they're solid and have never let me down.
"HK, You were the chosen one!"
"But there is /another/"
*roll KAC logo*
Yes but their fates are intertwined.
72, male, New Hampshire
Shooting since 1963.
My first HK, bought 1977, VP70Z. The inside of that slide looks like the P30L.
My new addiction: VP9SK OD Green, USP 9 Expert.
Considering a P30LS, after i sell off a few Metal CZs, a Glock, a Walther.
I spent my entire working life, 47 years with HK like
car companies, as a master technician ( M-B & BMW ) So I'm attracted to engineering, quality, development, strong loyalty to proven designs. Talking pre 1991 with M-B. Any way, i guess I'm your Type I and Type III. You can't appreciate HK untill you've owned and used the other brands. I've been searching a long time for that One, or maybe 3, or 5 pistols where I can now say, thats it. The Best.
Great presentation. HK should approach you for writing an ad campaign.
👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇲
Go! Army!!
I own more HKs than any other brand of gun. They are my favorite polymer pistols by far, and only slightly behind my fancier 1911s. You are right about parts availability though. Been trying to find two LEM kits for a while now and spare mags are also tough to come by for anything not a VP9/ P30. Still love them and trust my life to them and will continue to do so. They are pricey, but to me they are worth every penny.
I love the memes in your videos, oh yeah I guess the actual knowledge is good too 😝😆😆. Well you convinced me, finally after all these years I finally got around to being able to get my first HK, and hopefully the first of many. Got a p30sk v1 LE model last week. It just oozes quality, even compared to my Walther, you can just tell this thing is built to the highest standards. Only got to put about 70 rounds through it but I fully intend on shooting the lights out with this thing, might even try and take a class with it this summer if I can. Got the 15 round magazines with the grip extension sleeve on it, makes it feel like the full size. But figured this would be a perfect carry gun, and with the larger grip still pulls double duty for home defense if I want it to. It’s definitely shootable and accurate enough to flex like that.
IT's a great little gun and be careful, once you get one they tend to multiply. I got hooked on the quality, reliability and accuracy as well.
man do i need to get a can for my usp 45 after watching this......
Edit: oh man thats so good to hear about Larry. He answered one of my questions in a personal video. He is what really brought HK into the 21st century.
I also need more cans. And yes, he's in recovery.
Wish my usp45 had a 1913 rail but other than that and the hk45 mag release its perfect 👌🏻 also hope you're doing well cheers
I agree. That would make it perfect.
that is the ONE and only thing i dislike about my usp45. the only thing.
If only to be a billionaire and buy HK, rename it to M.A.R.S. Industries and live the rest of your days out as Destro.
You know.......that sounds like a plan.
Do P30s really only come in for import in a single batch for the year? I had thought standard USPs (of all 3 calibers) were down to about a batch a year, but didn't know P30s were in the same boat.
Oh yes. That's how they do it.
I rejected the USP45 after the magazine springs took a set and stopped feeding reliably.
They sell replacements. Most 45acp springs wear out faster because of the weight of the ammo it has to push to go through cycles.
Where the credit is due...,and thank you for mentioning these two pillars of hk community. Great video, and like James says you'll always learn something new.
Yes indeed, and it was easy since they're stand up guys. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it.
Great video!! if you can have only one 9mm what would it be? i'm leaning more to my Beretta LTT, still waiting for my M9A3G still on back order. LOL
I'm also wanting an M9A3. But we shall see. They're taking longer than HK to restock.
I was an HK purist as well. Still am but I dont own any anymore just because of the Glock and DI ARs being the universal currency in LE and .Mil. The Sig MCX seems to be becoming the new HK416 for the D-boys and so be ith, I start the new journey in MCX obsession.
I know they're using the .300blk for super quiet things. But they're still rocking the 416s for 5.56 for now. As well as other 5.56 guns based on mission.
Well hello there. I enjoy these videos as it is an original genre and entertaining. I would be interested to watch a ‘Sig as a brand’ video. Thanks!
IT's in the works. But I'm trying to get a crack at shooting the MCX, MPX and their 516/517. As well as some of their legacy pistols. But it will happen one day.
Awesome! I look forward to it man, I appreciate all the hard work and time you put into the videos!
@@wallace1775 Thanks man.
Does HK still make the USP? I saw one recently in a movie and want one now.
Yes, in 9x19, 40 s&w as well as 45acp
Yes.
Walther still the OG in the Pistol Dept.
Finally got the chance to get a hold of a P30LS, but finding holsters that accommodate the safety is a PITA. H&K is the only brand that keeps growing in my safe...
They're great guns. There are holster options out there but it is tough. G code makes good stuff.
Does this mean I can't use a clip from Zero Dark Thirty in our next video?
Oh you use it as much as you need to. Spread that beautiful bean footage.
Excellent video as always. I approve of any loveletters to HK. She batters us a bit but shes also been protecting our briefcases from homies and stacking terrorists in far away lands for decades. Every HK I own has a special place in my heart.......and I only want....no...NEED more
Agreed all the way around. I love each one, I have what some would say is too many copies of some of them, and not enough for my standards of others. Every time I pick one up I feel like I'm home or things are going to be okay. It's more of a feeling too, it's like they're made for me and I run all of them well. There's not an HK I've fired I couldn't group with or hit what I'm aiming at. If I miss, it's me. But they definitely take over your wandering thoughts.
@@navyman8903 for sure. Some of them feel like a cheatcode because they're so overdesigned.....which I love when people talk about that like its a downside. *oh its overdesigned* I'm paying for confidence, confidence in a tool that will undoubtedly survive more than I can. If heaven forbid I need to draw my weapon, I know the HK won't be the point of failure in my response. And thats worth the extra few pennies.
@@Raider214 That is a fact. I've never worried about them going bang. My buddy had a USP with a broken firing pin that was cracked in 3 places, that was still firing. He waited a few months before his firing pin came in and decided to shoot it till it did. It never stopped firing. Which I wouldn't have done, but it was definitely impressive.
"Yo Homie,...is that my briefcase?"
@@thisismagacountry1318 not gonna lie i say that under my breath to my silhouettes every time I take the USP to the range. Lol
That incog eclipse holster is awesome.
Agreed. I really like G Code's stuff.
Thanks NAVYMAN8903! I own a number of pistols for fun. I own a number of H&Ks for when it absolutely, positively has to work flawlessly. First H&K in 2000... a USP Compact .45 ACP. I was hooked. My EDC, P-30 SK Light LEM 9mm.
That's a great carry gun. I'm currently carrying my P30 V3. HK is what I grab more often than not due to the reliability.
@@navyman8903 Same here man! Same here.
34 years ago was the first time I saw an Hk handgun open carried in Lancaster SC. Not sure it was legal at the time but I couldn't get over how bulky and ugly that Hk firearm was. 34 years later the Hk handguns haven't changed very much but now I truly appreciate those bulky ugly firearms. Built like tanks while defining the definition of a purposeful driven multi tactical reliable sidearm. Now I love pretty much anything that Hk produces. 👊🇺🇸🇺🇸💪
Is the MR 556 AR worth $ 3200 ?
I didn't pay that much but it was in 2015.
Walther for strikers, HK for hammers
That's a solid way to keep it German.
The only channel with the balls to say hello every time
Gotta be polite. Especially in these modern times.
It would be cool if H&K would come up with a civilian MP7 to the US market….. not that I would be able to afford it, but it would be nice 😊
They would almost certainly be close to 3k and the rush would drive them up. It would be the 3rd or 4th year of their production when I could get one.
@@navyman8903 one can only dream though 😔😵💫
@@joquin4618 True things are true.
I started with a P30 im 4k rounds in and its still great, p2000 and p2000sk are my carry guns now
All great choices, and those 3 have the same trigger essentially. Which is a smart move on your part.
@@navyman8903 I've been considering selling my fnx45 to get an HK 45 or USP 45 but can't find one locally.
Yay I'm in your video!
YESSIR! Thanks again for the footage.
Built 1911 master race. But the usp 45 full size is the greatest plastic handgun ever devised.
The USP 45 is something special for sure.
Wooaa! Serious shots fired in this video!!! As a self proclaimed H&K fanboy- "nuthugger ballsack swinger" I appreciate this channel even more!!!
I've got 5 H&Ks. Yup
Nice man, and thanks.
I love the MK23 it's my favorite 45ACP besides the THOMPSON.
It really is a special pistol.
I love my HK45 ACP and VP9! :)
Both solid choices.
@10:30 James, LAV, Frontier w/ cat ears, & NavyMan
#SQUADGOALS
Bought a USP compact then turned around and bought a P30. Love em
What are the other two manufacturers in that top three list?
We need manufacturing and goods brought back to the US. Thanks ferr the vid. Peace
For rifles the top 3 are HK, KAC, and LMT. For military arms it's HK, FN and maaaaaybe SIG. But I have zero love for FN pistols and for SIG anything outside of their legacy guns I have problems with.
Had to go back in time too watch this NAVYMAN your 25% of the reason I simp for HK
Where is the range or ranges that are in this video? Noice... 👍
Somewhere in the depths of Florida.
I think the only negative I have about my HK USP's is the price. I love my guns. But I admit that I have spent thousands of dollars for a few pistols.
Yup. I feel that way when I'm looking at them. But when I'm carrying them and shooting them, I forget all about it. But you can easily get carried away, and there's always another HK calling my name. Fighting the urge is tough, but I gotta stay strong.
tru
There are two production guns in this world that raise eyebrows.the mark23 my personal favorite and sidearm and the sig p226 xfive supermatch german made.
You're right about that. I've only been able to drool on the glass over an X FIVE. Some years ago I saw a super match and it was MR762 money. I was scared to ask to hold it. I'd love to shoot an X series P226.
GOOD GOD MAN!!!! 4:00 of B-roll!!!!
Had to do it big, but I did get a time code in there. But it is long.
@@navyman8903 go big or go home as they say!!!!
Well done!
Apart from the G36/SL8, I can't think of any HK firearms that come to mind as disappointing or underwhelming.
I guess I am a muppet , a VP9 owner..Actually I own a VP9 and a VPsk..Would love a USP or a HK 45 ,but havent seen one for two years in these parts..I can find P30,s but cant justify buying it having already a VP9 ..
Just keep your eyes peeled for the USP and HK45. They're great guns. The animal thing is a nod to the forum guys when the VP9 came out, a bunch of weirdos bought them and were complete chaos. Also wouldn't listen to anything lol. They became a meme. There's nothing wrong with the VP9 or VP9sk. They're solid guns. I have one too, so it was a shot at myself also. Same thing with the collectors piece.
Awesome content!
Thanks.
What's wrong with the VP9? I've been wanting to get one
Nothing really. Just some of the VP9 guys are too much on forums and other places. I love mine.
@@navyman8903 Ok great
GLORIOUS
Thanks man, I put some work in on this one.
Can you please do Bcm!
It's on the to do list.
@@navyman8903 I’ll be watching. Love your content. I just got into AR’s and you videos saved me from poor buying choices. Steered me into spending my money correctly
11:04 I screamed 🤣
Glad someone appreciated it.
My very first HK was a two tone USP compact .40 in '97. I kick myself in the ass everyday for selling it.
Especially the two tones. They're very difficult to find.
I always just assumed that the reduced ammo capacity of many HKs was somehow tied to their unstoppable reliability, but this might just be my naivete. Whether related or not it is a sacrifice I am willing to make for the peace of mind of knowing I can drag it through hell and back and it will still function when I need it to.
Honestly that is correct. They always seat, they always feed, and they'll always lock back, so long as you keep your finger off the slide release based on the model, then you're good. HK's are always over sprung, which works for reliability.
The reason why I have a p30 and P30sk are because of your videos. And I salute you sir!!
Thanks man, I'm glad I could help out. They're great guns. Very underrated.
Im getting an HK USP because of Metal Gear Solid (PS1/1998)
Excellent choice.
I’m glad some people can enjoy HK pistols, but I just can’t get into them. I’d love the P30L because of how it feels and looks, but the trigger is just… not good. Not the worst I’ve felt but, not what I was expecting.
The P30 series is sprung very tightly. It takes about 2500 to 3000 to smooth out. Which I understand isn't the best answer during an ammo crisis.
@@navyman8903 That’s one of the best ways honestly, but as you said, if only we weren’t in an ammo crisis. Have you ever tried the grey guns short reset kit?
@@DocMitchell69 Yessir, it's in my P30L and I have one on standby to go into the P30 I have now.
@@navyman8903 Does it make a substantial difference?
@@DocMitchell69 I think so. I like what it did for the single action reset.
Thank you for NOT saying "H and K" or "Heckler and Coke".
Also a pet peeve of mine for no reason at all. Well, probably from everyone messing it up. But happy to help where I can.
Lol love hk they definitely do some stuff that sucks,but their track record and there products make up for all of that.
Agreed all around.
HK…nuff said! 👍🏻
Exactly.
BFG Division was a damn good choice
Thanks man. It just hits right.
It's not all sunshine and rainbows...
Yeah, seeing as they feel more comfortable seeing to 3rd rebels than they do American citizens. Still waiting on that MP7.
I feel like that deal was kung fu trickery. But who knows.
@@navyman8903 Are you on Twitter?
@@ripley4601 No sir, I am not.
I have a G19 but now I want a .45 and can’t decide between a 1911 or some variation of HK…. FUCK
1911s are cool but the HK45 or USP45 are sweet shooters.
@@navyman8903 I’m really just going to have to shoot one to figure out what I want. I do love the aesthetics of the HKs though.
@@navyman8903 I also need to ask: Is there a good choice of duty holster for a USP with an x300u with the GG&G adapter?
@@Shankdaddy16 Midwest Tactical Solutions. You're going to wait a while for it though. So be prepared, but it passes the quality test. I'll have a few here soon to play with for my USP45 with the same setup you're looking for, and one for the HK45/P30L.
@@navyman8903 Awesome, thank you!
Agree 100% HK err day!
Sounds like the uligy I will say at the funeral for a broken HK but it will never get said because they don't break
I've had excellent luck with mine. It's definitely a testament to their quality and manufacturing.
The best overall firearms manufacturer in the world. There is no debate. Beretta and FN are the only other companies that make the different platforms and innovate as well as the reliability and history. You look at companies like SIG that have had 3 recalls in the last 5 years and used to be good or Colt who refuse to innovate and are in decline and used to be the premier rifle maker in the USA and have been passed by with companies like LMT, Knights Armament and Daniel Defense. Glock while they make the best value for money pistol unfortunately that’s all they are, a pistol manufacturer and are not in the same league as HK. For me my list is:
1) HK
2) Beretta
3) FN
All the rest do one thing well if that. Where the other 3 make everything well and without problems and recalls.
I would argue that SIG is the only company making real leaps in terms of innovation from those you mentioned. The firearms community today is so unforgiving of problems that most companies are afraid to innovate at all so I’m glad they’re putting out new products even if there are bound to be teething issues.
didn't realize you went to salt water lmfao, I've probably walked past you many times.
Probably. If you see me say what's up.
VP9 owners haha that is funny shit....looks about right too
A lot of them really act up from time to time.
Buy us made mk.23 or pay more for German made???? I had no idea they moved production here until your usp video.
I think the MARK 23 is still made in Germany with the USP's. The HK45's are made here in the states. Some are made overseas. But the HK45, MR556, MR762, HK416, HK417, and I think some of the parts on the MP7 are made here so they can be issued to US service members as per contract requirements.
@@navyman8903 in a previous video you explained that the frame stamp icon and the date code/stag symbol were only on the German guns and not the us made guns. .mk23’s USPs have been appearing on gb with this items missing.
@@Runningmancs Oh wow. I'll have to dive into that more. HK USA must be picking up shipping delay slack.
Once you do I’d like to hear your or someone else’s between the German or US made opinion because I’d like to get the best version for the money. U.S. versions can be found 1999 where as German old stock I can’t find for less than 2300. But is that “zegermans” collector fanboy hype or for a real reason.
@@Runningmancs they’ve moved the stag horn to the bottom of the trigger guard.
Lol the types of hk owners was funny
Thanks man. Just wanted to keep it light hearted where I could.
Vincent is wasted
Yes.
At the time , the only way to get something as good as a P7 was a custom 1911 . I know because I did both . Still got the 1911 . Sold the P7 to finance other stuff . NOT ONE of HK's pistols since then has been in the same league . Not even close . Their plastic guns all have a shit DA trigger . SA is usually OK . Then they had to copy Glock . Ever have a problem with that goofy braided spring curled up in the mag well ? That just seems dumb . Their rifles are NOT worth 3X more than everybody else's . I got a PTR that runs like a raped ape on cheap G3 mags . Cost less than $1K . Takes all the HK parts .
The P7 is a hard act to follow with the fixed barrel. It does get pretty hot. As for the VP9 braided spring, I have never had an issue with it. I've got 4000 rounds through it so far. I like how the newer HK's perform and the DA triggers aren't great but I also grew up with mil spec triggers so, they're an improvement sometimes. I am happy I have 2 MR556's and 1 MR762. But I use the 556's for MK12 replacements and the MR762 is very accurate. Bit I do get your criticisms.
I wanted to buy another pistol because I was getting bored of my 92A1 (very very underrated pistol-has never failed me)... I literally researched for 6 months doing hundreds of hours talking to reps.. talking to gun store owners..gunsmiths... reading forums.. talking to guys at the range etc etc... what I found was that in as much as I hate Glock fanbois and their stupid little Glock cult, I came to the conclusion though unbias facts and research that Glock stands WAY WAY above in the total whole of things when it comes to reliability, customization, and lack of headaches... you would not believe how many 'Cadillac' companies out there (HK SIG etc etc) have QC issues with their pistols where Glock does not (by in large compared to others)........ there are issues with Glock, but for 1 source I obtained, I obtained 5 sources of any other brand/make (was looking hard at a 226 but NOPE.. unless I found a GERMAN made earlier one)...... I bought a glock 31 (mainly for CCW) it doesn't shoot that hard (it's not that different from a hot 9) and its 15 rounds of basically a 357 magnum which is king of the streets (even above the coveted 45) Glock really is the way to go (sad to say) Oh, and I can change my 357 to 9 with very little effort for SHTF ... .already bought the parts.. OH EDIT.. 357 Sig shoots FLAT for 100 meters :) EDIT AGAIN :) oh yes.. I have an aftermarket trigger in mine.. 4# flat face... it makes the Glock complete.. I hate the stock triggers in Glocks, that is their only weakness I think (did sights too but that is for any standard non-special editions guns right off the bat)
Beretta's 92 series is always a go to for sure. The Glocks have had mixed experiences especially with the Gen 4. They're really good for what they are and have carved out a place for sure. But the Gen 4s have had firing pin issues, extractor and ejector issues. The Gen 5.5s have really cleaned it up though. I'm happy with the Gen 5.5s I have. I feel like they've hit their groove.
@@navyman8903 mine is Gen 3
The only disappointment I’ve ever had from HK was my MR762a1. It was such a fucking unreliable turd.
Guns shoot bullets. Nice.
Hk or get a Wilson combat in 45?