23 Oct 01

I conducted a Patrol Rifle Course last week in FL. Two of my students used H&K UMPs in 40S&W. Both had full-auto capability, but were not used as SMGs.

Both were extremely reliable and accurate. Both student qualified on the rifle test, alongside others with AR-15s.

In full-auto, the gun is a handful but still controllable, unlike the same model in 45ACP. Individual shots can be made with surgical precision. Range limit is seventy-five meters (without a sight adjustment or Kentucky windage).

My student in OH whose Beretta 1201 autoloading shotgun broke on the first day of training several weeks ago took it back to the dealer. Beretta immediately replaced it with a new on. No questions asked. The customer is happy. Beretta did well!

/John