The USP from Heckler & Koch is a favorite of Law Enforcement and Military Forces alike. USP pistols feature a polymer frame strengthened by stainless steel inserts at areas subject to stress and friction. Heckler & Koch originated the use of polymer materials in the production of handguns over 30 years ago.
Additionally, the USP recoil reduction system is insensitive to ammunition types and require no special adjustment or maintenance. The modular design of the USP's internal components allows the control lever function to be switched to the right side of the pistol for left handed users. UPS pistols can withstand the harsh demands that Law Enforcement and Military forces will ask of them. Heckler & Koch is trusted by Law Enforcement and Military forces worldwide through their longstanding tradition of being the world's premier small arms system company.
-One piece machined slide made from nitro-carburized steel
-Ambidextrous magazine release lever
-Universal mounting grooves for installing accessories
-Extended slide release
-Left safety/decocking lever
Type: Pistol: Semi Automatic
Model Series: USP
Model Specific: USP Elite
Caliber/Gauge: 45 Auto
Capacity: 10+1
Barrel Length: 5.98 in.
Minimum/Overall Length: 9.37 in.
Safety: Manual Safety
Frame Finish: Black
Front Sight: Luminous
Rear Sight: Black Serrated
Grips: Fixed
Slide Finish: Black Nitro-Carburized Steel
Finish: Black
Magazine Count: 2
Firing System: External Hammer
Frame Material: Polymer
Magazine Type: Double Stack Magazine
Barrel Configuration: Single
Barrel Description: Cold Hammer-forged, Polygonal
Rifled Barrel: Yes
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 45 ACP (45 Auto) was designed by John Browning in 1905 for his prototype semiautomatic pistol that eventually became the legendary Colt 1911, using a .452-inch bullet. Browning proposed a 200-grain bullet; U.S. Army Ordnance, smarting from reports of poor performance of the 38 Long Colt in the Philippines, increased bullet weight to 230 grains for greater stopping power...and the 45 ACP as it is today was adopted in 1911. It remains an iconic and popular handgun cartridge for personal defense and competition, and was used by the U.S. military in submachine guns (Thompson and M3) through the 1970s. Although largely replaced by the 9mm for military use and the 9mm and/or 40 S&W in the law enforcement community, the 45 ACP is still used by the U.S. military and numerous law enforcement agencies in various applications. The standard load remains a 230-grain bullet at 780 to 850 fps, but lighter, faster bullets from 165 to 200 grain, delivering a bit less recoil, are also available. — Craig Boddington
