The USP, while still a great pistol has some quirks about it which in some ways make it feel a bit outdated and wanting in some features. Examples of this are the relatively high bore axis, which to me isn’t a big deal, the inability to easily mount a red dot sight to the slide, and a proprietary rail system.

   This is a DA/SA handgun, which means it’s hammer fired and can be carried in many different ways depending on your preference. I personally carry hammer down, safety on, and train to disengage the safety immediately upon drawing from the holster.

   The trigger to me feels good in double action mode, and great in single action. The mag release is paddle style and ambidextrous, housed underneath the trigger guard, and I think it works perfectly. I like to use my index finger to actuate it, but I can use either my thumb or index finger alone or together with no issue. 

   The slide release and cocking serrations are large, as is the safety/decocker and give good purchase for weapon manipulation. The trigger guard is also fairly large, and all of these features make it great for winter use when wearing gloves. 

   All in all, this is a gun that you can count on when you need it, and with good training, good ammo and lots of practice, you can become very proficient and are sure to be ready to face whatever may come your way, and feel confident that it’ll do it’s job as long as you do yours.