HK P2000 Review & Buyer's Guide 2022

Overview

The first of many new improvements to the Heckler & Koch handgun lineup the P2000 is a combination of features from the acclaimed HK USP Compact pistol with the latest developments of HK engineers. A refinement of a design created for several European police agencies, the P2000 is available with a traditional double-action/single-action trigger mode and the LEM/CDA (Law Enforcement Modification, also known as Combat Defense Action) trigger system first introduced in 2001 on the USP Compact "LEM" model.

The Law Enforcement HK Modification trigger system blends the benefits of a striker that is cocked (constant tension of the trigger from the first round to the last fired) using an action hammer that doubles.

It was designed specifically for an U.S. government agency, the Law Enforcement Modification (or LEM for short) is a distinctive trigger mechanism specifically designed to increase the effectiveness of the trigger and decrease the burden of the Double-Action Only (DAO) trigger pull on HK pistols.

By using this mechanism, HK pistols can be fired as the standard DAO semi-automatic pistol , where each round is fired by pulling the trigger backwards and the hammer launching in the forward resting position. The design of the exclusive HK LEM system allows the weight of the DAO trigger pull to be decreased to a consistent and smooth 6.18 between 8.5 tonnes (27.5 between 37.8 N) due to the fact that the two-part hammer is pre-cocked each time the slide slides backward. Trigger pull on traditional double action pistols ranges from 12 to 15 pounds (53.4 - 66.7N).

The exclusive LEM pre-cocked hammer combines the benefits of a striker component that is cocked (constant amount of trigger pull and a short travel time from the first round to the last fired) with a double-action hammer mechanism. An adjustment option (by HK certified armorer) will make the trigger pull in the 5.5 pounds (24.5 N) range.

The use of this improved trigger system, you can combine the ease of use and security into an easy, effective trigger system that is able to prevent accidental firing. If there is an issue with ammunition that causes the gun to not fire the gun, all it takes is a third or second pull of the trigger , without having to pull the slide to restart the P2000. The improved LEM trigger system blends the durability of the double action trigger of a revolver with the precise, crisp trigger of a single-action pistol.

An easy-to-install set of modular grip panels allows for the P2000 to be adapted to the shooting hand of any shooter. An ambidextrous magazine release , as well as dual levers for slide release allow shooting with the P2000 effortless and simple for shooters with left and right hands alike.

Standard mounting rails for industry allow the most diverse range of laser aimers, lighting and other accessory options to fit into the P2000 by placing them on the rail system that is open. It is the HK P2000 includes the same modified hook trigger guard that is found with the USP Compact and uses reliable and widely-available USP Compact magazines.

The limited-edition P2000 German Police Model features an "closed" accessory rail mounting system, as well as an adjustable trigger guard.

Review

Today, we'll look at an intriguing item of German firearms equipment - the Heckler and Koch P2000 semi-automatic pistol, which has a fun trigger mechanism. It's the third variation from the HK USP line of these German pistols, hence the 'V3'.

This is a gun designed for duty designed for German police forces. It's evident from how uniform the design appears and its ambidextrous mag release lever and snag-free decocking lever. It's actually made to be used by right and left-handed officers and women in Police forces.

What's fascinating concerning this firearm is the fact that, even though it was designed for commercial use, people love it so much that it's rare to have it available.

In addition, we'll take a look at the features of this gun and its pros and cons, look at the way it shoots, and share what owners have to say , and provide you with the information you require to determine if it's right to your preferences. We'll also give you a list of alternative handguns and tell you how to get a reasonable cost.

If this is what you are looking for,

Below are the requirements of the handgun handgun H&K P2000 from H&K:

• Catalog model: HK P2000 V3
• Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch
• Caliber: 9mm .357 SIG .40 S&W also available
• Construction: fiberglass-reinforced black polymer
• Trigger action type: short-recoil-operated, locked breech, semi-automatic pistol
• Trigger pull DA 9-10 pound pull, and SA pull of 4 pounds
• Magazine: 10-round and 13 rounds capacity, 9mm. 10 - and 12-round capacity of 12 rounds for .40 S&W and .357 SIG
• Total length 6.8 inches
• Width 1.3 inches
• Height 5 inches
• Weight 22 pounds (unloaded)
• Barrel 3.7-inch chrome-moly steel
• Sights Open iron sights fixed with front blades, a the rear sight is square with white dots
• Accessories: Two magazines four backstraps, a lockable carry case
• Warranty: Make sure to check with the manufacturer

Let's examine the concept of the HK P2000's design and then see what makes it a great small self-defense handgun.first gun, I would suggest that you obtain an concealed carry permit as well as insurance. Read our guide for more details.

A brief overview of HK P2000

Below is a list of .40 S&W caliber types. If you're in search of an HK P2000 that has 9mm caliber, you can go to these stores:

The Manufacturer's Concept to the HK P2000

It was developed through Heckler & Koch way back in 2001 the HK P2000 is a lightweight polymer frame that is ambidextrous and conceal carry semi-automatic.

The concept behind the semi-automatic pistol P2000 was to create a well-balanced ergonomic semi-auto gun which is small enough to allow quick actions for German law security and law enforcement agencies.

It's not a competitive shooter due to the heavy concrete trigger pull that is clearly designed for the savage hands of police and military personnel.

Take a look at our buyer's manual If you're in search of small, compact handguns to use to protect yourself.

Let's look back at WWII.

A An In-depth Background of Heckler and Koch

The company was born out of the aftereffects of World War II, the name of the company comes from three engineers who worked for Mauser among the first German manufacturer of firearms.

After the Mauser's demise (they returned to business shortly after) The apprentice engineers Edmund Heckler, Theodor Koch Theodor Koch, along with Alex Seidel started paving the path towards the business.

We have three former Mauser mechanics and engineers from Oberndorf who created what would be one of the more well-known brands of firearms in the world.

The guys started out developing rifles and submachine guns as well as blueprinting items such as MP-5, MP-5 along with G-3 G-3 Gewehr 3 select-fire battle rifles. They then jumped head-first into the market for pistols with their VP-70, P9 and P7.

A dated and outdated design The Heckler and Koch P7 9mm semiautomatic firearm was used by the German police during the time of.

H&K introduced P7 from H&K P7 in the hands of the U.S. Army as a gun for duty to replace the M1911 but was lost to the legendary Beretta M9.

It was created by Helmut Weldle, went into production in 1979, then was replaced by the much superior HK VP9 with a polymer frame.

The HK VP9 is another cool concealed carry. We'll discuss that later.

The 1980s as well as then the Semi-Auto H&K USP Handgun

Then came the 80s and the craze for steel/polymer began and brought a new age for pistols.

They were referred to as "Wonder Nines" back in the day 9mm calibers that were loaded with polymer alloys and a fifteen-round mag, which was the preferred replacement for the outdated handguns made of steel.

It was a time when the US as well as the World pistol market was booming with new models such as Beretta 92, and many others that quickly became well-known, however Glock was certainly the mainstay of the show thanks to the G17 model, first launched in 1982. A model that is still in use.

You can see them on European police belts, as well as in Hollywood films.

Heckler & Koch were a bit late with their own version of the Wonder Nine semi-auto, DA/SA USP, or Universal Service Pistol. It quickly became a popular choice.

The gun is available as a full size as well as small series, as well as .40 S&W, .45 ACP along with .357 SIG calibers. It has a lot of power for a small HK handgun.

Fast forward to 2001. H&K created the semi-automatic P2000, possibly in honor of the year 2000.

The HK P2000

The P2000 was a solution to the USP's desire for more modern, better ergonomics for concealed carry system that was more user-friendly, have lower recoil, a snappy trigger, and would fit in all types of holsters.

The semi-auto with the gritty finish was created to serve the German border customs and they asked for certain attributes to conform to standards of CDA Standard (Combat Defence Action).

Therefore, the manufacturer included a grip that can be customized as well as a decocking lever mounted to the rear as well as a safety lever mounted to the side as well as a new mounting rail to improve aftermarket compatibility, and opted to the spurred hammer.

The result was the V3 third variant, also known as the that is proud of its lengthy and heavy DAO trigger pull, which is referred to in the name by H&K for the Law Enforcement Modification or LEM. This is odd because those features are a standard DA/SA (double-action/single-action). We'll go over this in the trigger section later on.

A few gun owners aren't impressed with the trigger mechanism of the HK P2000 however, some may appreciate the trigger's strong pull and it's specifically designed to be used by law enforcement agencies and for military applications, which is why it's a good idea.

The fact that there aren't any major complaints about it and that it hasn't changed since 2001 shows that people seem to appreciate this model in general.

The manufacturing of HK P2000 is still going well, and they will not be stopping it anytime soon.

In that regard, you should go over Glock 19X's discontinuation reports and what we can discuss the issue.

The Body of the HK P2000 features, construction, and features

The H&K P2000 V3 is a small conceal carry semiautomatic. The care for every detail H&K devotes to this model is quite impressive.

It's great for self-defense , and you can get great discounts in IWB and OWB the holsters that are suitable for it. A quality Kydex holster can work just as well.

The open iron sights that are fixed with white contrast dots and the square notch rear sight are adequate for normal accuracy and precision shooting. However, you can opt to laser-aimed sights if want to.

For ammunition and feeding it's great with 9mm Federals, Winchester 115-grain white boxes, and Remington's own 165 grain Golden Saber. However, I suggest you go by your instincts and try a little more.

Let's look at it a bit closer.

Size as well as Ergonomics and Magazines.

The P2000 measures 6.8 inches wide, 5 inches high as well as 1.3 inches wide. Additionally, it comes with an 3.7-inch Chrome-moly Steel barrel. It's pretty compact in comparison to the SIG Sauer P320, which measures 9mm.

It also comes with an aluminum frame that makes it pretty light with 22 ounces. it could reach 25 ounces once loaded. It's matte black with Nitro-carburized surface.

It was originally designed as a 9mm rifle with the option of a 13-round and 10-round magazine and is made available with .40 Smith & Wesson caliber and is comfortable for those with big hands.

Ergonomically speaking, the P2000 was way ahead of its time as an modeled gun from 2001.

After they had opted to a minimalist design such as this, many other manufacturers, such as Ruger and Walther followed suit, with the ambidextrous mag release design decocking buttons, slide release.

The Safety

Contrary to the safety lever/decocker mounted side-by-side on the USP P2000, the P2000 features the decocker mounted at the rear left part of the frame.

It's handy that it's right next to the hammer and it's more like an actual button rather instead of the lever. It's snag-free, and ambidextrous.

Simply reach back, press the button, release, and shoot without restriction. It's quite simple to build muscle memory to do it.

The Trigger Action

Its trigger mechanism is an DA/SA design. Its DA pull is about 10 pounds and triggers the pistol and cocks it. The SA mode requires the use of a manual hammer drawback and the pull is just 4 pounds.

See? It is easy to break.

I wouldn't recommend it for practice with a target however if you are able to learn to handle pulling the trigger, absolutely take it to the next level.

As we mentioned earlier that the P2000 comes with a Law Enforcement Modification trigger which gives a constant trigger pull, and is engineered to be fairly heavy to ensure greater safety.

Certain pistols such as Taurus G2C SIG Sauer P226, Springfield XD-E, and Beretta 92FS (John McLane's favourite) employ a hammer-fired DA/SA mode, which has a decocker lever on the back of the slide.

My honest opinion is that I think this is the only position for the decocker be in case you don't want to have tender fingers.

But the P2000 isn't equipped with this feature. It's an L.E.M.D.A.O. version.

Let's clarify what that signifies.

What is L.E.M.D.A.O. ?

L.E.M.D.A.O. means Law Enforcement Module, Double Action Only. Law Enforcement Module, Double Action Only.

It's simply an D.A. trigger system in which it is planned to pre-cocked. This means that the weight of the pull trigger is reduced. The hammer remains in place which means it's D.A. every day.

H&K introduced the unique LEM trigger mechanism on its USP Compact which combines the striker-fired cocked part along with the DA Hammer. This makes it significantly less trigger pull from DA/SA 12-15 pounds, to L.E.M.D.A.O. 8-10 pounds.

So, if you're searching for a gun that has simultaneously a smooth DA pull as well as a smooth SA draw, then this pistol could be the perfect fit for you.

Interchangeable Backstraps

After listening to concerns and suggestions regarding suggestions for the USP, H&K added a more practical Picatinny rail to use for accessories and sights.

To create an instrument that is comfortable for anyone to use, H&K was also the first to introduce removable backstraps with sizes to the P2000.

The stippling is moulded into the front's panels as well as backstraps, and is comfortable to use with your hands.

Backstraps eliminate the requirement to purchase slip-on grips. Also, you don't need to shell out many dollars on fill-and-grind for the purpose of modifying the grips.

Simply hit the roll pin, then replace the backstrap by a new one. Watch this video to learn what to do when replacing your grips.

A Few Aftermarket Options

The P2000 extractor, the trigger bar elbow springs, and an decocker.

I would suggest getting the P2000 decocker if aren't a fan of the factory.

Also, you can look at the 13-round magazine with a finger rest. I believe it will greatly improve ergonomics and the shooting experience.

If you think the P2000 does not meet your needs then check out this version: HK P2000 SK version.

The HK P2000SK is the same length, but it's 2.4 inches smaller and 4.55 inches tall. The barrel is narrowed in size to 3.8 inches in length and weighs one pound and a half.

Lighter and smaller than its bigger sister that is it's the HK P2000SK is an ideal concealed carry gun with small hands. It is available in either 9mm or .40 Smith & Wesson caliber.

Disassembling the Pistol of the HK P2000

I'd typically suggest videos on how to disassemble the P2000, but the P2000 was designed to field-stripped quickly and so I'm not going to go over the steps.

• Simply remove the mag and make sure to examine the chamber.
• Pull the slide slowly down until the hole is aligned with the release lever.
• From left to right from left to right and then remove it from the frame's front. It is not necessary push the lever to do this.
• Removing the recoil spring as well as the guide rod.
• Take the barrel off.
• Take off your guide rod. Note how the lever on the right remains in place.
• The reverse process will take longer however, you can accomplish it!

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Alternatives

Here are some intriguing options to consider the HK P2000 if looking for similar dimensions as well as similar ambidextrous designs ergonomics, as well as trigger actions. The calibers differ, however.