The HK USP (Universal Self-loading Pistol) is an accurate and ultra-reliable handgun. It utilizes a fiber-reinforced polymer frame stiffened by stainless steel inserts at areas subject to stress and friction. The control lever, a combination safety and decocking lever, is frame mounted and quickly accessible, unlike the slide-mounted safeties. The modular design of the USP's internal components allows the control lever function to be switched from the left to the right side of the pistol for left-handed shooters. The USP Compact is smaller and lighter than large frame USPs. The reduction in trigger reach and grip circumference increases concealability and enhances shooting ergonomics. It utilizes a narrow, full-hand grip frame with a choice of interchangeable extended or flush-fitting magazine floorplates. The USP Compact features a polygonal bore barrle, one-piece steel slide with contoured, extended release, bobbed hammer, universal mounting grooves, and ambidextrous magazine release lever. This V1 model has a black frame with blued slide, captive recoil spring assembly with polymer absorber bushing, 3-dot sights, and comes with two 10-round magazines.
Brand HK
Category Pistols
Series Compact V1
Caliber 9mm Luger
Barrel Length Range 3" to 3.99"
Model USP
Capacity 10+1
Action DA / SA
Frame Finish Black
Oal 6.81"
Frame Material Polymer
Hand Right
Sight Style Fixed
Slide Finish Black
Slide Material Steel
Slide Description Serrated Black Steel
Magazine Type OEM
Grips Black Polymer
Sight Configuration Fixed
Includes 2 Magazines
Safety Decocker / Manual
Barrel Description 3.58" Polygonal Rifled
Barrel Length 3.58"
Max Capacity 10
Weight 27.20 oz
Frame Description Black Polymer with Serrated Trigger Guard
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 9mm Luger (9X19mm, Parabellum, P08) was developed in Germany in 1902. Widely used in both world wars, it is the most popular pistol cartridge in the world, now widely used by innumerable law enforcement agencies and militaries (including our own) in both pistols and submachineguns. The controversy over its "stopping power" will never go away, but its attribute is that it is much easier to shoot accurately than larger cartridges with greater power...but more recoil. Advancements in bullet design for law enforcement and personal defense have narrowed the gap considerably. The 9mm Luger is a world standard, chambered by virtually all makers of semiautomatic pistols, with a myriad of factory loads. The most standard is probably a 115-grain load at 1160 fps, with common bullet weights ranging from 95 to 147 grains, and +P loads at higher velocity. — Craig Boddington
