The HK USP Compact is a small frame pistol capable of firing the most powerful cartridges. Based on the full size USP models, these handy pistols combine compact size with optimum effective shooting performance. USP compacts are smaller and lighter than large frame USPs. The reductions in trigger reach and grip circumference increases concealability and enhances shooting ergonomics. Unlike some subcompact semi automatic pistols that use a difficult to shoot two finger grip frame, the USP Compact uses a narrow, full hand grip frame. Easy to shoot, simple to maintain, the USP Compact is a reliable, safe, accurate, and highly concealable pistol.
Specifications :
- .45 Acp
- 8 Round capacity
- 3.80" Barrel
- Manual safety and decocker
- Double/Single action
- Fiber reinforced polymer frame
- Polygonal bore
- Corrosion proof
- Oversized trigger guard
- One piece machined slide made from nitro-carburized steel
- Universal mounting grooves
- Ambidextrous magazine release
- Extended slide release
- 3-Dot sights
- Overall length 7.09"
- Tall 5.06"
- Wide 1.14"
- Sight radius 5.83"
- 1.60 lbs. empty
- Black
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
