text: I carried the USP .40cal for about 2 years as a police officer.  My department has now switched to the Beretta 92g 9mm.  I liked the USP much more.  It would fire when dirty, it was easy to clear malfunctions, the grip is solid and rigid, the sights are reliable, and it never misfired unless the ammo was faulty.  Great gun.  The only thing i did not like about the issued USP was the 12lbs trigger pull.  A privately bought gun will not have such a stiff pull.  It is a great gun,  Really, anything made by HK is great.