The USP Elite has been designed specifically for the various large bore disciplines of the DSB, BDS and BDMP. This model offers exceptional features for an affordable price.
-Barrel length > 153 mm
-Sight radius > 212 mm
-High intrinsic accuracy due to locking system hand fitted to the particular pistol plus o-ring minimizing barrel play
-Adjustable LPA micrometer rear sight recessed into the slide
-Target trigger with adjustable trigger stop
-Optimum grip angle
-Optimised balance exploiting the maximum dimensions permissible acc. to target shooting guidelines
-Cold-forged barrel made of high strength special steel with polygon profile
-Easy caliber exchange by separately available conversion kits: From USP Elite .45 Auto > USP Elite 9 mm x 19 From USP Elite .45 Auto > USP Expert 9 mm x 19
Type: Pistol: Semi Automatic
Model Series: USP
Caliber/Gauge: 45 Auto
Capacity: 12+1
Barrel Length: 5.98 in.
Minimum/Overall Length: 9.37 in.
Safety: Manual Safety
Chamber Length: 0 in.
Frame Finish: Black
Rear Sight: Adjustable Target
Grips: Fixed
Finish: Black
Magazine Count: 2.000
Firing System: External Hammer
Frame Material: Polymer
Magazine Type: Double Stack Magazine
Barrel Configuration: Single
Barrel Description: Cold Hammer-forged, Polygonal
Rifled Barrel: Yes
Minimum Pull Length: 0 in.
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
