Idea for Bundeswehr sidearm

Okay, this is just a little tip from me. If you have a Bundeswehr loadout (German military: flecktarn, G36 or MP5, etc.) I have a suggestion for a pistol. It's a Y&P Non blowback USP style handgun that uses green gas or propane, but is still NBB. It seems like a nice sturdy build and Evike claims it performs well. It isn't blowback so you don't have to mess with cleaning dirt or sand out of the ejection port. It's priced very low but seems like a great pistol. I came across it while I was looking at cheapo gas pistols; I might even get this one myself

Just my suggestion.

Is that what the German Military uses?

If I remember correctly, you can still find some Walther P38s and a few M1911A1s in Bundeswehr armories, as well, so I guess those could be sidearms too.

@alex
Yes it is. They use just about every H&K product, haha

Yep, standard issue H&K USP chambered in....well you got me there.

They do use alot of H&K stuff don't they...it is a German manufacturer after all
Although they don't use G3s anymore, except for a few DMs

USPs are generally chambered in either .45 or .40

I think they have a contract with H&K.

Yes!!!! A cheap German sidearm!!!!!!!!!

I know! When I found it I almost died but then I realized I was too happy to die! Hahaha

In all seriousness it seems like an excellent pistol at an excellent price, from a fairly excellent retailer. My list is growing! This will take ages...

The best part is its non-blowback. don't get me wrong, I love when they look realistic, but Blowbacks eat A LOT OF GAS!!!!

Yeah, that's why this thing got me

Also, Blowbacks are expensive, and this is pretty cheap!!!

Mhmm..only about twice the price as my springer M9 and it's like 5 times better!!

Yeah, semi auto and alot more FPS!!!

Actually jarhead although americans typically use .45 usp, the standard issue german sidearm is chambered in 9mm para and designated the P9.

Are you sure? Because from what I've read, the USP is generally chambered in only .45 ACP or .40 something-or-other, depending on the unit. I also haven't heard of any American units using the USP. I've only heard of Americans using the P228, M9, or M1911. This is making me curious.

Various law enforcement agencies use it in the U.S..that's about it.

Oh, okay. But then... wouldn't it be the other way around? the military would want a harder hitting round and law enforcement would want a less lethal round, right?

That's what they want you to think

Haha, just kidding. I know that the USP is available chambered in .40 or 45, I just don't know who uses them.

According to Wikipedia, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Singapore, and the United States use the USP, for various military branches, units, and police units.

P9 is a usp, the german designation is P9 though meaning pistole caliber 9.

Hahaha just a sidenote: Jarhead999, your signature is currently dancing to ZZ Top.

elementfrvr wrote:

Actually jarhead although americans typically use .45 usp, the standard issue german sidearm is chambered in 9mm para and designated the P9.

Pretty sure the P9 has been replaced or is on the way out. The USP/P8 is now considered the standard issue sidearm for the Bundeswehr.

Anyway i have a friend who's thinking about getting one. Not because it's a USP but because it's a cheap yet quite decent green gas pistol. Personally though, i'm probably going with the KWA KP45 USP for my Bundeswehr loadout, assuming i get my job back for the summer that is. I'm just a poor sucker for KWA or else i would seriously consider getting the Y&P.

elementfrvr wrote:

Actually jarhead although americans typically use .45 usp, the standard issue german sidearm is chambered in 9mm para and designated the P9.

Actually, being a german gun, it would be chambered in 9mm luger

DrummerBoyz95 wrote:

Hahaha just a sidenote: Jarhead999, your signature is currently dancing to ZZ Top.

It will work for just about any song, I've noticed, haha. Right now he's dancing to Okie From Muskogee by Merle Haggard.

@elementfrvr
Yeah, it's the P8 now, I checked with Combat Handgunner (my Redneck Bible, haha)

@Omega Lambda
I believe 9mm Luger is the same as 9x19 Parabellum.

(As a Sidenote: Jesus, my entire post has been one big ol' post of Redneck.



This goes appropriately with my post, haha)

haha I know, it was a joke that's what the Germans called their 9mm shell before we stole and copied it, calling it something different of course.

Oh, okay, sorry, I'm slow today, haha.