HK45 & HK45 Compact .45 ACPMilitary/Law Enforcement/CivilianpistolsThe HK45 Series is one of <strong>Heckler</strong> & <strong>Koch</strong>’s most up-to-date pistollines and is available as both a full-size and compact model. TheHK45 and HK45 Compact were developed as product improvementsof the highly-regarded and ultra-reliable HK USP45 and USP45Compact family of pistols that were introduced in the 1990s.Many user-inspired enhancements found on the HK45 and HK45Compact are also present on several recent <strong>Heckler</strong> & <strong>Koch</strong> semiautomaticpistols, including the P30, P30L, P2000, and P2000SK. These features include changeable backstraps, improvedPicatinny MIL-STD-1913 accessory rails, better ergonomics, and moreambidextrous controls.ChangeablebackstrapEnlarged, heavy-dutyextractor for reliabilityThe HK45 and HK45 Compact were originally developed ascandidates for the Joint Combat Pistol (JCP) and Combat Pistol (CP)programs administered by the U.S. military in their search for a newservice handgun.Well-suited for personal defense use, the HK45 and HK45C(Compact) are available in, or can be converted to, a wide varietyof variants that use different trigger firing modes, including DA/SA(double action/single action) and DAO (double action only). TheDAO mode uses the unique <strong>Heckler</strong> & <strong>Koch</strong> LEM (Law EnforcementModification) firing system for an enhanced and improved doubleaction trigger pull.Special HK Hostile Environment finish,a polymer coated Tenifer treatmentMIL-SPEC 1913 Picatinny railfor installing lights and otheraccessoriesPolygonal bore for increasedvelocity, easier cleaning, andlonger barrel lifeHK three dot sightsBy using the modular approach to the internal componentsfirst pioneered by HK on the USP, the control lever function of theHK45 can be switched from the left to the right side of the pistol toaccommodate left-handed shooters (additional parts required). Leftand right mounted control levers provide safety and/or decockingfunctions as required and can be fitted to the pistol simply bychanging parts. For true ambidextrous use, a control lever can alsobe mounted on both sides of the pistol if required.Extensively tested and operationally proven, the HK45 Seriesis a new paradigm for <strong>Heckler</strong> & <strong>Koch</strong> handgun design andmanufacturing.Contoured and radiused machined steel slidewith forward slide grooves (front cockingserrations) and anti-glare longitudinal ribs (top)HK45, HK45 Tactical, HK45 Compact, and HK45Compact Tactical models are assembled in the <strong>USA</strong>from German and American made components.An improved USP-style control lever, acombination safety and decocking lever, isframe mounted and quickly accessible. TheHK45 control lever has a positive stop andreturns to the “fire” position after decocking.Choice of conventionaldouble action/singleaction (with manualsafe & decocking),enhanced doubleaction only (LEM), anddecock onlyAll HK45 Seriespistols come withtwo interchangeablebackstraps (small andmedium) for optimal fit8-round magazine with a finger gripfloorplate. 10-round magazines forHK45/HK45 Tactical also fit.Ambidextrous slide release leverspresent on all HK45 series modelsHK45compactAll HK45 series pistols areassembled in the <strong>USA</strong> fromGerman and American madecomponents.Tactical models have threaded barrels made byusing <strong>Heckler</strong> & <strong>Koch</strong>’s famous proprietary steel.Barrels have polygonal profile for long servicelife and are manufactured in Germany using HK’sacclaimed cold hammer forging process. NOTE:Only high quality sound suppressors should beused with HK handguns, contact HK-<strong>USA</strong> customerservice for more information.New HK45 Tactical models come withhigh profile Tritium three-dot sights.HK45C o m p a c ttactical10-round magazine withextended floorplate andsleeve is standard on theHK45 Compact Tactical.Choice of models withcontrol lever functions.“Decock Only” modelused by a componentof the U.S. specialoperations forces.HK45LEMAmbidextrous controlsinclude enlarged magazinerelease and dual slidereleases.Large trigger guardallows shooting whenwearing glovesNEW HK45 TACTICAL MODELSwith threaded barrels and colored framesFor use with high quality sound suppressors, HK45 Tacticalmodels have all the same features found on standard modelHK45 pistols. Available in GREEN, TAN, and BLACK colored frames.HK45 TACTICALTAN FrameHK45 Tacticalframes comein three colorchociesHK45V1HK45Tactical10 round steel magazinewith protective polymerfloorplateModular BackstrapsEach HK45 comes standard with an extrabackstrap; medium and small interchangeablebackstraps ensure an optimal fit for mostshooter’s hands and complement the ergonomicprofile grip.O-ring for accuracyAll HK45 series models have proprietary O-ringbarrels for precise barrel-to-slide lockup andoptimal accuracy. All HK45models have barrelsmade using the famous HK cold-hammer forgingprocess.Picatinny Rail for accessoriesIntegral MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny) rail moldedinto the polymer frame dust cover for mountinglights, laser aimers, and other accessories. HK45shown with SureFire weaponlight.The full-size frame modelof the HK45 features anergnomic grip with fingercontours molded intothe frame.Lock-out Safety DeviceAll HK pistols feature the patented HK Lock-OutSafety Device. When engaged, it locks thehandgun’s action by blocking any movementof the hammer strut and slide. The handgun islocked and cannot fire until unlocked.50,000 Rounds TORTURE testA randomly selected HK45 was subjected to a50,000 endurance test by pistol-training.com, anindepedent training service in 2010-11. Cleaned at10,000 round intervals, the sample pistol survivedthe endurance test and is still being used.HK45 TACTICALBLACK FrameThe HK45 Tactical polymer frameuses an ergonomic grip and iscompletely corrosion resistant.4 5