Smaller in length and height than the standard HK45, the HK45 Compact (HK45C) uses a slim-line grip profile, otherwise is nearly identical in features to the full-size HK45. Like the HK45, the HK45 Compact was developed as a possible candidate for the Joint Combat Pistol (JCP) and Combat Pistol (CP) programs administered by the U.S. military in their search for a service handgun. These programs were suspended before completion and no pistols were selected. The HK45 Compact uses an HK proprietary O-ring barrel for precise barrel-to-slide lockup and optimal accuracy. HK45 barrels are made using the famous HK cold-hammer forging process for superior performance. Using HK's unique internal mechanical recoil reduction system reduces the recoil forces imparted to the weapon and shooter by as much as 30%, improving shooter control during rapid firing and increasing component service life. Variant 7 is a double action without control lever (no manual safety/decocking lever).
Specifications :
- .45 Acp
- 8 Round capacity
- 3.94" Barrel
- Lem
- Double action only
- No manual safety
- Fiber reinforced polymer frame
- Polygonal bore
- Corrosion proof
- Oversized trigger guard
- Uses Browning link less recoil operating system
- Mil-STD 1913 Picatinny rail
- Ambidextrous magazine release
- Ambidextrous slide release
- O-Ring barrel
- Contoured and radiused slide with forward slide grooves and anti-glare longitudinal ribs
- Replaceable grip panels
- 3-Dot sights
- Overall length 7.20"
- Tall 5.59"
- Wide 1.42"
- Sight radius 5.58"
- 1.78 lbs Empty
- Black
Caliber Dictionary
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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
