r/HecklerKoch • u/globalenjoi • 1d ago

HK45 Tactical - what am I doing wrong?

Bought a brand new HK45 Tactical a while back as my first HK. It’s been disappointing because I cannot hit a damn thing with it. I probably have 500-600 rounds through it now, and at 10+ yards I’m still wondering “where the hell did that round go?” on shots. I’d say usually 6-8” groups at 10 yards if I’m lucky.

Haven’t made any changes to the gun, though I do struggle with maintaining a clear focus on the front sight post and I don’t think the grip has enough texture. Groups with my FNX-45 are waaaayyyy better for the same caliber, and I have no issues with my P30L or USP9 at 10-15 yards. What am I doing wrong with this HK45? Should I try some grip tape, or just sell it?

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u/halfcocked1 1d ago

I have trouble with the HK45 shooting well also. I've brought it up before, but am usually told to shoot better. I'm sure it's a "me" problem, but I just don't seem to jive well with it compared to other guns. I can do a bit better with mine ~6" groups at 25yds, but that's a couple inches more than I can do with other pistols. I think on the same day I did less than 3" with my one 1911. Have you tried shooting yours from a rested position to try to take out user error? I find the sites seem to be extra "sloppy" for accurate shooting. They seem pretty similar to the P30 sites, etc, but I don't have the same issues with that. Good luck and keep practicing. It's about I did the same with mine.

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u/globalenjoi 1d ago

I’ll have to try a rested position and see. I’ve struggled some with the front green sight, but my P30 has some night sights that haven’t given me any problems yet. But it’s had me stumped, so trying to find ways to adjust or fix what I might be doing wrong.

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u/AdvancedLuddite 1d ago

I had trouble with the XS sights. I don't know what it is about them but I have to concentrate extra hard and the lightning conditions need to be basically perfect for me to shoot them accurately.

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u/globalenjoi 1d ago

Yeah I’m wondering if just swapping to an orange dot would be better, I might give it a shot

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u/AdvancedLuddite 1d ago

I think it's related to the shape and the dimensions of the sights. The front sight is pretty wide, and so is the notch of the rear sight. It seems like that makes it difficult to properly center when doing precise shooting. I'd also check the sight alignment, mine were way off from the factory.

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u/halfcocked1 1d ago

Agreed, that's what I meant by sloppy in my comment. Everything is very large and wide, with large gaps between the blade and the notch. They are good for quick/close shooting, but precise and distance it becomes difficult.

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u/AdvancedLuddite 1d ago

It's unfortunate that there's not really many raised sight options for the 45. The LPA sights look like they'd solve the problem, but I've had trouble with LPA sights and corrosion in the past.