I bought my H&K P2000 in 2006. Didn't use it for years because I lived in N.J. Now I moved to Texas and I shoot it outdoors all the time. I paid about $540 for it because my business partner had an ancillary business as a gun dealer so I got discounts on it, a Berettta .40, a Glock 30 and a Walther .40 as well as a Walther p99. Since then I've recently purchased a Kimber 1911 45 acp and a Kimber Micro 9. But my favorite gun is the H&K because it delivers power and is extremely safe with its DOA system. They called it the police version at the time.
About a month ago I was out hunting with a buddy and after, we cleaned our guns. He totally "cleared" field stripped his Remington 11-87 and cleaned it entirely. Put it back together, racked the slide once and pulled the trigger for a function test... click. Racked it again... click. Racked it a third time... BOOM! He accidentally blew a hole through the roof of the hunting lodge. Please be mindful of where your other fingers are (or anything for that matter) when dry firing. ;)
Wow, guess he didn’t TOTALLY clear his weapon after all. Glad everyone was ok, thank the Lord. That is one of the most common ways of accidental shootings and evidently your buddy learned a very valuable lesson.
I bought the P2000 V3 9mm a month after having bought its little sibling, the SK V2 LEM 9mm. Why? Simply because the fit and finish, coupled with the LEM trigger, was outstanding. I have shot and own traditional DA/SA handguns, e.g., CZ-75 Compact, PX4 Storm, etc., but the HK P2000 SK LEM trigger was a revelation! I digress though, i.e., I wanted a 9mm HK with a decock button and the P2000 V3 9mm became available at an unbelievable price under $650.00 due to a "price match promotion." I digress though, your review is spot on with regard to the other reasons, e.g., European magazine release, quality of the polymer handgun's fit and finish, polygonal barrel, ambi-controls, and the recoil spring assembly with the absorber bushing that reduces recoil. Great review!
HK P2000 in .40 is a superb pistol, very close in size to the Glock 23... and is a better pistol in every way (and I like Glocks) They are now pretty close in price, maybe $150 difference... WELL worth it. The double action trigger could be lighter... but that is a small issue.
It’s great to see an H&K video by you again Tom, it has been a while. I know the review you did of your USP compact is still one of my favorite videos by you.
@WRNOVA Have both in 9. The 2000 has a thinner slide which makes the gun lighter. No safety. The decock is left of the hammer. Slide release is ambi. I like the trigger in the 2000 better. Mags are the same. Most holsters can accomodate both. If you like the USPc, you will probably love 2000.
Bullseye! HK's are awesome. I've owned four of them and never had one failure. I shot .45 acp lead reloads through my USP tactical and expert with no problems. My .40 combat competition model was outstanding and the regular HK USP .45 was also fine. My favorite and most accurate HK was the USP tactical, don't know why maybe cause it was my first HK. Love these firearms, and definitely worth the money. Even a used HK is better than no HK. Great vid Tom, and I am looking forward to the next one.
I have a P2000 in 40 S&W it is so smooth my fiance is a first time shooter was able to handle it in only her 3rd time shooting was very accurate. The first 2 times I let her use 2 9mm I have for recoil purpose. She didn't even notice recoil in P2000 great weapon. Handles even better than my cousin's VP40
I love where this channel is going and all the avenues you venture down with topics and reviews. Super thumbs up Tom. Keep up the great work brother. And I swear you still sound like Christopher Walken! And I mean that as a compliment. I always try to imitate his voice and my wife just laughs at me. :)
My opinion, H&K are the very best in hand guns. I own the H&K45 and consider it the best hand gun in my collection. I plan to buy the H&K P30 .40 cal, but have had trouble getting it with the 10 round mags. My state requires 10 round only for commercial use. H&K have only produced a very limited amount of 10 mags. There main focus is law enforcement at this time. The H&K P30 in .40 cal is H&K's newest development to date in the category of hand guns. You really need to try one in your hand!!!!
I traded my Sig P239 .40 cal for a USP9c, great CCW pistol. Also picked up a USP 45 for work. Love my HK's. Now I'm looking to get a .40 cal to complete the HK collection. I'm sold on the P2000 for my next pistol. Thank you sir.
@weaponseducation ok, yea that is a drive. Thank you for the quick response. Keep up the great work. Thank you for the tremendous job you do for the gun community. Semper Fi !
Hey Tom love the hk, I have the hk p30 and I love it. Keep up the great work.. by the way I got the holster today from black hills leather for my colt rail gun thanks again for the help god bless and stay great..
Thinking about the sk for the fiance, I just got an hk p30s v3 and LOVE it. Being the s it has ambi safety, so its a 100% ambi firearm. The triggergaurd is shaped like that to prevent accidental mag release
My 2 cents: get a H&K P30 instead. It is an updated P2000. It's newer, better, improved. Has interchangeable back (3 sizes: S/M/L) and sides (3 sizes as well) plus a hammer drop. I put a couple of thousand rounds through mine it and had only 2 stove pipes with my first 50 rounds - no failures what so ever since then!
Just yesterday, added the P2000SK to my handgun group. The first thing I usually do is a side by side with the others to check things out. What I had not realized until I got it home yesterday, was that the slide rail guides, are metal, molded into the polymer frame. Every other polymer handgun I own, has a complete, metal slide rail guide system. One piece. On the HK, its actually a polymer guide, with metal "flats" molded into it. I was alittle disappointed at this. Now, I am NOT an expert, and this is my first HK, but with a .40 and its recoil, the first thing I got worried about, was how these polymer guides are going to hold up, longevity, and wear. I've seen full metal guides crack on other makes, split sometimes as well, so this being a polymer molded guide, with a metal insert, just seemed at first thought, "flimsy"? With all the searching I've done, there is nothing reported that I can find of this being an issue, so this might just be me being overly critical of the most expensive handgun I own to date. ( Others being the M&P.40C, M&P Shield .40, Sig P320, Beretta 96, Taurus PT100) I'm going to check out your other vid, "HK Equals Quality" hoping to learn more about this feature. Thanks for the reviews by the way.
+davidrx795 Wow. Thanks for the reply. Ive been reassured by alot of people that this isnt an issue. I dont have tens of thousands of rounds through it, but its good to know it could. Since posting awhile back, I am now in the process of getting used to several weapons to decide which to use EDC. Differences like DA/SA or striker are one point. I started on DA/SA, but guns like my Sig P320 are almost the best of both worlds. Alot to get used to, but right now, my HKP2000SK in a Vedder holster, is my primary carry weapon. Thanks for the reply!
Really nice, and here's why. It doesn't seem to have a safety. I'm a firm believer in no safety, in a DA/SA configuration. First round is very deliberate, and the rest are under a light trigger if you really need to rip out the rounds. Also, no "why won't it fire" by having the safety under stress. The sandpaper-ish grip is great in case you end up with wet/slippery hands, and the ambidexterous properties are great if you need to use the other hand, which happens a lot. Very good gun!
@a2birdcage You're comparing the trigger to the USP 9mm, which I owned as well. Got the P30 instead (15yr later). I'm used to it by now. But the new kid on the block I hear good things about is the Walther PPQ (striker fire). So I am looking forward to getting some experience with that gun!
Kudos for you and Mrs. Weaponseducation doing these videos and weapons reviews, as a couple! Are HKs more expensive than most Sigs in the US? Here in Canada most Sigs are over $1000.
Hi Guys Carlos here I had own four H&K usp in the past. (1)LEO .45 (2) Stainless Steal .45 Compact (3) Full size .40 cal and (4) full size 9mm. I will love to own the H&K Mark 23 and I had look for this gun and I coun't get a good price on this gun but I will eventually or pay the price for this Master Piece.
Two Colt's two HK's and before that I had more or less everything you can imagine!!! Now those two brands from different worlds: US CLASSIC AND GERMAN ENGINEERING:)!
It is a little expensive compared to other polys on the market, but you get what you pay for. The P2000 is perfect for larger person conceal carry. I switched from a USP Compact, and never looked back.
Personally I don't really care for hk handguns, but I've never shot one so maybe if I did my opinion would change . Just curious if you have any LBE for your mags knife armor if shtf happened, personally I have LBE now I'm saving for some armor, good vid n God bless
Man I'm debating getting one of these or the sk new or waiting for the p30sk to release in a month or two. I've talked to some shops around here and they can get the p2000 for 632$ new through davidsons. The p30sk has same msrp as the vp9 so I'm guessing that will sell for around $600. Choices choices
jonathan retzsch Just a consideration, but are you planning to carry it? If so the p30sk will be a bit harder on your side if you run it IWB. The p2000sk has smoother sides which may feel better. I have a p30 and an hk45c and the 45c is definitely less noticeable when I carry it. Honestly i'm very interested in the p30sk as well, but just thought i'd share an observation.
awww. why no video ever to compare the sk? im about to buy one and wanted the review. i'd definitely be sold if the sk came with the extended mag with spacer to make it appear like the full size p2000. was also checking out the p30sk, but I'm thinking it's a bit more bulky/rough on the grips for IWB carry.
+callofgeorge I was just about to look for the SK video he promised here, but it sounds like it was never made. I bought an SK a couple of days ago and the only field strip video out there I can find so far is some ponce who doesn't even speak during the video. But anyway, I was also just on the H&K website and it looks like the 9 +2 mags are getting ready to be released in just a few weeks! There was a button you could hit to get notified, I THINK. Hope this helps. And if you find a non-suck field strip video of the SK pls let me know.
+Weapons Education Wow that was fast - I just posted! And double-wow - THANK YOU! I am brand new to the firearms scene but jumped in with both feet (I already have 4 handguns after 1 month) and I've been looking for great informational videos and you seem to have one of the best. Please keep up the great work. You've got a new subscriber here.
If someone were to ask me to choose one gun it would be an hk. However I do believe they are worth every penny but I simply cannot afford one. That's the sad part but there is no love lost.
@f0xmuld3r The trigger on the P30 is horrible, especially the reset. I think the USP is still a superior pistol. The P30 has amazing ergos though. No getting around that.
@251251 nah man, the p228 can't be beat. Sigs are the best. H&K is great but I can't justify spending so much on a polymer gun when the metal sig is around the same price.
Sig's were better now they're shit!!! I'm 1911 lover got two high end Colts stainless and they are greatest to me but right after them two I own two HK's one USP 9 two tone and one USP45 blued :) will keep them forever!!!
The quality is there, ill give you that. But what i don't like is that they are overpriced & they have NO aftermarket parts & accessories. Replacement parts are ridiculously expensive
davidrx795 I agree. For those that say that the gun is overpriced draws parallel to one saying that Rolex watches are overpriced. Sure a Casio can tell time also, but it does not mean that the Rolex should be the same price as the Casio. You get what you pay for. Gotta pay to play.
I bought my H&K P2000 in 2006. Didn't use it for years because I lived in N.J. Now I moved to Texas and I shoot it outdoors all the time. I paid about $540 for it because my business partner had an ancillary business as a gun dealer so I got discounts on it, a Berettta .40, a Glock 30 and a Walther .40 as well as a Walther p99. Since then I've recently purchased a Kimber 1911 45 acp and a Kimber Micro 9. But my favorite gun is the H&K because it delivers power and is extremely safe with its DOA system. They called it the police version at the time.
About a month ago I was out hunting with a buddy and after, we cleaned our guns. He totally "cleared" field stripped his Remington 11-87 and cleaned it entirely. Put it back together, racked the slide once and pulled the trigger for a function test... click. Racked it again... click. Racked it a third time... BOOM! He accidentally blew a hole through the roof of the hunting lodge.
Please be mindful of where your other fingers are (or anything for that matter) when dry firing. ;)
Wow, guess he didn’t TOTALLY clear his weapon after all. Glad everyone was ok, thank the Lord. That is one of the most common ways of accidental shootings and evidently your buddy learned a very valuable lesson.
I bought the P2000 V3 9mm a month after having bought its little sibling, the SK V2 LEM 9mm. Why? Simply because the fit and finish, coupled with the LEM trigger, was outstanding. I have shot and own traditional DA/SA handguns, e.g., CZ-75 Compact, PX4 Storm, etc., but the HK P2000 SK LEM trigger was a revelation! I digress though, i.e., I wanted a 9mm HK with a decock button and the P2000 V3 9mm became available at an unbelievable price under $650.00 due to a "price match promotion."
I digress though, your review is spot on with regard to the other reasons, e.g., European magazine release, quality of the polymer handgun's fit and finish, polygonal barrel, ambi-controls, and the recoil spring assembly with the absorber bushing that reduces recoil. Great review!
HK P2000 in .40 is a superb pistol, very close in size to the Glock 23... and is a better pistol in every way (and I like Glocks) They are now pretty close in price, maybe $150 difference... WELL worth it. The double action trigger could be lighter... but that is a small issue.
It’s great to see an H&K video by you again Tom, it has been a while. I know the review you did of your USP compact is still one of my favorite videos by you.
Have a p2000 v2 LEM in 40 s&w. Love the gun. My favorite to carry.
P2K Beautiful beautiful gun one of the best looking gun in the industry in my opinion along with excellent accuracy, balance and reliability.
@WRNOVA Have both in 9. The 2000 has a thinner slide which makes the gun lighter. No safety. The decock is left of the hammer. Slide release is ambi. I like the trigger in the 2000 better. Mags are the same. Most holsters can accomodate both. If you like the USPc, you will probably love 2000.
Bullseye! HK's are awesome. I've owned four of them and never had one failure. I shot .45 acp lead reloads through my USP tactical and expert with no problems. My .40 combat competition model was outstanding and the regular HK USP .45 was also fine. My favorite and most accurate HK was the USP tactical, don't know why maybe cause it was my first HK. Love these firearms, and definitely worth the money. Even a used HK is better than no HK. Great vid Tom, and I am looking forward to the next one.
I have a P2000 in 40 S&W it is so smooth my fiance is a first time shooter was able to handle it in only her 3rd time shooting was very accurate. The first 2 times I let her use 2 9mm I have for recoil purpose. She didn't even notice recoil in P2000 great weapon. Handles even better than my cousin's VP40
I love where this channel is going and all the avenues you venture down with topics and reviews. Super thumbs up Tom. Keep up the great work brother. And I swear you still sound like Christopher Walken! And I mean that as a compliment. I always try to imitate his voice and my wife just laughs at me. :)
My opinion, H&K are the very best in hand guns. I own the H&K45 and consider it the best hand gun in my collection. I plan to buy the H&K P30 .40 cal, but have had trouble getting it with the 10 round mags. My state requires 10 round only for commercial use. H&K have only produced a very limited amount of 10 mags. There main focus is law enforcement at this time. The H&K P30 in .40 cal is H&K's newest development to date in the category of hand guns. You really need to try one in your hand!!!!
@f0xmuld3r I agree, mine are 7 years old. Great input. Thank you.
I traded my Sig P239 .40 cal for a USP9c, great CCW pistol. Also picked up a USP 45 for work. Love my HK's. Now I'm looking to get a .40 cal to complete the HK collection. I'm sold on the P2000 for my next pistol. Thank you sir.
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thanks for bringing up the lefty thing. im a lefty and suffer from most gun companies not catering to lefties. im liking h&k more and more for that
Thanks Tom, for the great videos!
I agree Tom, they are worth every dollar, I've got the 45C, P2000 and hopefully the Vp9 coming to my house soon
@702CitizenArmoryI have more, those are just the .40's
I was going to buy a Sig p228 this week, but after watching this video, the HK is growing on me.
@stainlessfour5 H & K s are great!! Thank you!
@weaponseducation ok, yea that is a drive. Thank you for the quick response. Keep up the great work. Thank you for the tremendous job you do for the gun community. Semper Fi !
H&K All the way. Great vid.
@GunSmokeGuy Thank you!
I just picked up an HK P2000 this week, great gun. My new carry gun , replacing my glock 27 gen 4, glock going to the safe but i still like glocks..
Hey Tom love the hk, I have the hk p30 and I love it. Keep up the great work.. by the way I got the holster today from black hills leather for my colt rail gun thanks again for the help god bless and stay great..
Thinking about the sk for the fiance, I just got an hk p30s v3 and LOVE it. Being the s it has ambi safety, so its a 100% ambi firearm. The triggergaurd is shaped like that to prevent accidental mag release
My 2 cents: get a H&K P30 instead.
It is an updated P2000. It's newer, better, improved. Has interchangeable back (3 sizes: S/M/L) and sides (3 sizes as well) plus a hammer drop.
I put a couple of thousand rounds through mine it and had only 2 stove pipes with my first 50 rounds - no failures what so ever since then!
@mntofdk66 It is to far away, 3 plus hours each way.
Just yesterday, added the P2000SK to my handgun group. The first thing I usually do is a side by side with the others to check things out. What I had not realized until I got it home yesterday, was that the slide rail guides, are metal, molded into the polymer frame. Every other polymer handgun I own, has a complete, metal slide rail guide system. One piece. On the HK, its actually a polymer guide, with metal "flats" molded into it. I was alittle disappointed at this. Now, I am NOT an expert, and this is my first HK, but with a .40 and its recoil, the first thing I got worried about, was how these polymer guides are going to hold up, longevity, and wear. I've seen full metal guides crack on other makes, split sometimes as well, so this being a polymer molded guide, with a metal insert, just seemed at first thought, "flimsy"? With all the searching I've done, there is nothing reported that I can find of this being an issue, so this might just be me being overly critical of the most expensive handgun I own to date. ( Others being the M&P.40C, M&P Shield .40, Sig P320, Beretta 96, Taurus PT100) I'm going to check out your other vid, "HK Equals Quality" hoping to learn more about this feature. Thanks for the reviews by the way.
+davidrx795 Wow. Thanks for the reply. Ive been reassured by alot of people that this isnt an issue. I dont have tens of thousands of rounds through it, but its good to know it could. Since posting awhile back, I am now in the process of getting used to several weapons to decide which to use EDC. Differences like DA/SA or striker are one point. I started on DA/SA, but guns like my Sig P320 are almost the best of both worlds. Alot to get used to, but right now, my HKP2000SK in a Vedder holster, is my primary carry weapon. Thanks for the reply!
Really nice, and here's why. It doesn't seem to have a safety. I'm a firm believer in no safety, in a DA/SA configuration. First round is very deliberate, and the rest are under a light trigger if you really need to rip out the rounds. Also, no "why won't it fire" by having the safety under stress. The sandpaper-ish grip is great in case you end up with wet/slippery hands, and the ambidexterous properties are great if you need to use the other hand, which happens a lot. Very good gun!
@a2birdcage You're comparing the trigger to the USP 9mm, which I owned as well. Got the P30 instead (15yr later). I'm used to it by now. But the new kid on the block I hear good things about is the Walther PPQ (striker fire). So I am looking forward to getting some experience with that gun!
Kudos for you and Mrs. Weaponseducation doing these videos and weapons reviews, as a couple! Are HKs more expensive than most Sigs in the US? Here in Canada most Sigs are over $1000.
love that gun! Great video Tom!
Hi Guys Carlos here I had own four H&K usp in the past. (1)LEO .45 (2) Stainless Steal .45 Compact (3) Full size .40 cal and (4) full size 9mm. I will love to own the H&K Mark 23 and I had look for this gun and I coun't get a good price on this gun but I will eventually or pay the price for this Master Piece.
Two Colt's two HK's and before that I had more or less everything you can imagine!!! Now those two brands from different worlds: US CLASSIC AND GERMAN ENGINEERING:)!
@URBANAMERICANTAC It is a perfect gun!
Love mine! Got the 9.
Love the Vid. Is there a way to drop the hammer if its in single action without pulling the trigger?
Love the HK. My fav. Good vid.
Between the two would you go P2000 or USP9 compact? Is one more robust than the other?
I think this firearm is pricey for a polymer frame!!! Love everything HK has done to this gun except the cost for the polymer frame.
It is a little expensive compared to other polys on the market, but you get what you pay for. The P2000 is perfect for larger person conceal carry. I switched from a USP Compact, and never looked back.
Personally I don't really care for hk handguns, but I've never shot one so maybe if I did my opinion would change . Just curious if you have any LBE for your mags knife armor if shtf happened, personally I have LBE now I'm saving for some armor, good vid n God bless
Did you ever do a review of the HK P2000sk? I've scrolled thru your videos but don't see it.
@austinguy23 OK, I'll get to it! You guys never forget...LOL
I can't stand how huge the USP's are, but this one looks like it could be an option.
I can't put mine back together,all the parts where the hammer is poped out and nobody has any info on how to reassemble it.
Man I'm debating getting one of these or the sk new or waiting for the p30sk to release in a month or two. I've talked to some shops around here and they can get the p2000 for 632$ new through davidsons. The p30sk has same msrp as the vp9 so I'm guessing that will sell for around $600. Choices choices
jonathan retzsch Just a consideration, but are you planning to carry it? If so the p30sk will be a bit harder on your side if you run it IWB. The p2000sk has smoother sides which may feel better. I have a p30 and an hk45c and the 45c is definitely less noticeable when I carry it. Honestly i'm very interested in the p30sk as well, but just thought i'd share an observation.
the hk p2000 is such a great gun which the federal government has issue thousands hk p2000 and p2000sk to there agents
HK's are awesome. Thanks for the review
awww. why no video ever to compare the sk? im about to buy one and wanted the review. i'd definitely be sold if the sk came with the extended mag with spacer to make it appear like the full size p2000. was also checking out the p30sk, but I'm thinking it's a bit more bulky/rough on the grips for IWB carry.
+callofgeorge I was just about to look for the SK video he promised here, but it sounds like it was never made. I bought an SK a couple of days ago and the only field strip video out there I can find so far is some ponce who doesn't even speak during the video. But anyway, I was also just on the H&K website and it looks like the 9 +2 mags are getting ready to be released in just a few weeks! There was a button you could hit to get notified, I THINK. Hope this helps. And if you find a non-suck field strip video of the SK pls let me know.
+RationallySkeptical I'll do the SK video, it is on my list.
+Weapons Education Wow that was fast - I just posted! And double-wow - THANK YOU! I am brand new to the firearms scene but jumped in with both feet (I already have 4 handguns after 1 month) and I've been looking for great informational videos and you seem to have one of the best. Please keep up the great work. You've got a new subscriber here.
+RationallySkeptical welcome! Enjoy your freedom
If someone were to ask me to choose one gun it would be an hk. However I do believe they are worth every penny but I simply cannot afford one. That's the sad part but there is no love lost.
very good vedio easy to watch!
What happened to your outdoor gun range/all that land you bought a while back?
hey you seemed to like the h&k 2000 is it your go to carry
That is my favorite pistol, & I have a lot of HK's. Got three just in case ;-)
I am sure the P2000 is amazing (it IS a HK after all), but I love my P2000SK and HK45C.
@f0xmuld3r The trigger on the P30 is horrible, especially the reset. I think the USP is still a superior pistol. The P30 has amazing ergos though. No getting around that.
i really like the P2000.
@251251
nah man, the p228 can't be beat. Sigs are the best. H&K is great but I can't justify spending so much on a polymer gun when the metal sig is around the same price.
@weaponseducation thanks Tom!!!
@MrJtaylor444 I love my USP .45, thanks bro!
@PhooshProductions Within a week, I want my wife to shoot it!!
I love the gun but it marks up very easily Just put it in a holster and pulled it out and has scratch marks on it
★★★★★
HKs are definately great Pistols!
How many firearms do you own Tom?
Sig's were better now they're shit!!! I'm 1911 lover got two high end Colts stainless and they are greatest to me but right after them two I own two HK's one USP 9 two tone and one USP45 blued :) will keep them forever!!!
Can you review the HK P30?
The quality is there, ill give you that. But what i don't like is that they are overpriced & they have NO aftermarket parts & accessories. Replacement parts are ridiculously expensive
davidrx795 I agree. For those that say that the gun is overpriced draws parallel to one saying that Rolex watches are overpriced. Sure a Casio can tell time also, but it does not mean that the Rolex should be the same price as the Casio. You get what you pay for. Gotta pay to play.
HK don’t need replacement parts because they no breaky 🤨, self admitted HK Fanboy
Where can I find your sk review?
i like the gun
Maybe fifteen to twenty years ago.
Hate the H&K P2000 fo the mag release. Push down mag releases suck and are hard to press especially under stress The push in style is best.
I completely disagree. The lever is very easy to use if you use it properly. Use your middle finger not your thumb.
MinuteManOfFlorida The proper way is to use your trigger finger to actuate the mag release.
The slide release for lefties on the hk "p" series handguns is a piece of crap. They have too much play and they rattle like a "f^%ng" maraca.
Sigs are better