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usP & USP Compact 9 mm x 19/.40 S&W/.45 ACPMilitary/Law Enforcement/CivilianpistolsThe HK USP (Universal Self-loading Pistol) was the first Heckler & Koch pistol designedespecially for American shooters. Features favored by the U.S. military, law enforcementagencies, and civilian users provided the design criteria for the USP. Its controls areuniquely American, influenced by such famous designs as the Model 1911 pistol.The control lever, a combination safety and/or decocking lever, is frame mounted andquickly accessible, unlike the slide mounted safeties common on many semi-automaticpistols. Using a modified Browning-type action with a special patented recoil reductionsystem, the USP is built to take the punishment of powerful +P and +P+ loads. The recoilreduction system lessens recoil effects on pistol components and also lowers the recoilforces felt by the shooter. The USP recoil reduction system is insensitive to ammunitiontypes and requires no special adjustment or maintenance. It functions effectively in allUSP models.By using a modular approach to the internal components, the control lever functionof the USP can be switched from the left to the right side of the pistol for left-handedshooters. The USP can also be converted from one type of trigger firing mode to a varietyof others. This includes combination double-action and single-action (DA/SA) modeswith a manual safety and decocking function, double action only (DAO) modes, includingthe HK proprietary LEM (Law Enforcement Modification) enhanced trigger system,and even double action/single action modes with no manual safety, as well as singleaction modes. Such a modular system allows individual tailoring of safety and triggermechanisms to suit any requirement and any shooter.The USP is available in both full-size frame and compact models with nine trigger/firing mode configurations and three major calibers—.45 ACP, .40 S&W, and 9 mm (.357SIG by special order). The first HK pistols cover by Heckler & Koch’s Lifetime Warranty,USP and USP Compacts are truly universal pistols — simple to operate, easy to maintain,extremely reliable, and accurate.Developed in parallel with the USP in the early 1990s, the HK Mark 23 was originallydesigned for the U.S. military’s Special Operations Command. It has the uniquedistinction of being the only .45 ACP pistol to enter American military service since thevenerable Model 1911A1.Major metal components on the USP andUSP Compact are protected from wearand corrosion by HK’s special carbonitrideHostile Environment (HE) finishusp9 mmHK originated threedot sightsSlide machined from high-strengthcarbonitrided steel.Innovatiove HK-propietaryrecoil systems developed andemployed in the USP, USPCompact, and Mark 23 pistols.All USP and USP Compacts havepolygonal barrel profiles madeby cold-hammer forging—ensuring increased barrel lifeand optimal accuracy.A USP model was chosen by theBundeswehr (Geman Army) astheir P8 service pistol. The P8variant uses a distinct safety anddecocking arrangement and iscurrently not available in the USA.The control lever has a positive stop and automatically returnsto the “fire” position after decocking. The control lever,featured on many variants of the USP and USP Compact, allowsthese pistols to be safely carried “cocked and locked.”Extractor provides a visualindication of whether thereis a round in the chamber.USP Compact has recurvetrigger guard, full-size USPhas tappered trigger guarduspcompact.40 S&WFrame of high-strength glass fiber reinforced polymer.The grip size is also suitable for shooters with small ormedium-sized hands.Comparative size of USP Compact andfull-size frame USP (grayed image)A threaded HK polygonal barrel increases muzzlevelocity and service life, while reducing borefouling, and eases cleaning. An O-ring ensuresoptimal slide-to-barrel lockup for superior accuracy.Molded into the frameare special accessorygrooves for attaching alight or laser aimer.The USP-type mechanical recoilreduction system reduces recoilforces to the shooter and pistolcomponents by as much as 30%.One-piece machined steel slideprotected by an HK proprietary“maritime” coating that preventssurface corrosion.Mark 23.45 ACPDuring U.S. military testing, Mark 23 pistolsmet the most stringent operational andaccuracy requirements ever demandedof a combat handgun. Endurance testingdemonstrated a service life of over 30,000rounds of +P ammunition.The frame mounted Mark 23 decocking leveris separate from the ambidextrous safety leverand allows the hammer to be lowered quietlyand safely from the single action position.USP 9 mm SDCold-hammeredbarrel with polygonalprofile. Guaranteeslong service life andoutstanding shootingaccuracy.USP/USP Compact trigger Firing MoDe and safety systems characteristics (ALSO HK45 & HK45 COMPACT)VariantsTrigger system 1Trigger pull (Pound-Force/Newtons ) Trigger travel (mm approx.) Control Lever/Safety 4SADASA 2 DA 3DA/SA 4.5/20 11.2/50 7 14S, D (L)V1USP45 TacticalSPECIALIZED USP MODELSSpecialized models of the USP include threaded barreltactical variants and a long slide EXPERT model forcompetitive shooting. USP 9 mm “SD model” (showntop with optional accessory suppressor and optional jet funnel magazine well) .USP Tactical in Calibers .45 ACP (above) and .40 S&W (right image). Specializedtactical models include threaded barrels for mounting a sound suppressor. Somemodels also include match grade sights with elevation and windage adjustment,match grade triggers, and O-ring barrels.USP Expert 9 mmUSP40 TacticalHK proprietary mounting rails allowlights and aimers to be installedon the USP and USP Compact. Anindustry standard or Picatinnyrail adaptor can also be installedto enable a larger selection ofaccessories to be used.usp.45 ACPReinforced polymer frame. HKpioneered the use of compositematerials in production handgunsmore than thirty-five years ago withthe development of the VP70Z andP9S pistols.USP 45 (/45 ACP) is slightlylarger and heavier that .40 S&Wand 9 mm USP models.HK proprietary mountinggrooves allow a variety ofaccessories to be mountedto the pistol. Accessoryadaptor also available.uspcompact9 mmAmbidextrous magazinerelease can be operatedusing your thumb or indexfinger without changing thegrip position.Choice of flat orextended floorplatemagazinesV2V3V4V5V6V7V9V10DA/SA 4.5/20 11.2/50 7 14S, D (R)DA/SA 4.5/20 11.2/50 7 14D (L)DA/SA 4.5/20 11.2/50 7 14D (R)DAO – 11.2/50 – 14S (L)DAO – 11.2/50 – 14S (R)LEM (enhanced DAO) 8 / 36 –14–DA/SA 4.5/20 11.2/50 7 14S (L)DA/SA 4.5/20 11.2/50 7 14S (R)1DA = Double Action, SA = Single Action, DAO = Double Action Only / 2 Single Action / 3 Double Action / 4 S = Safety, D = Decocking,(L) = Located on left, (R) = Located on right NOTE: Variant 8 is a U.S. government test variant and is essentially the same as V7.8 9