The HK45 Compact is well-suited for personal defense use, and it has a DA/SA trigger system with a safety/decocking lever on the left side. The HK45C features a "slim-line" grip, shorter barrel and slide than the standard HK45, but it is otherwise functionally identical to the standard HK45. The HK45C can be fitted with a threaded barrel for use with a muzzle-mounted sound suppressor. The 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. This pistol features a MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail, ambidextrous controls with dual slide releases, enlarged magazine release, low profile drift-adjustable 3-dot sights, polygonal rifling for longer barrel life and increased accuracy, and two magazines.
Brand HK
Category Pistols
Caliber 45 ACP
Model HK45
Series Compact V1 *MA Compliant
Frame Finish Black
Action SA / DA
Barrel Length Range 3" to 3.99"
Slide Description Serrated Black Steel
Slide Finish Black
Slide Material Steel
Capacity 8+1
Magazine Type OEM
Frame Description Black Polymer with Picatinny Rail & Serrated Trigger Guard
Frame Material Polymer
Grips Black Interchangeable Backstrap
Hand Right
Includes 2 Magazines
Max Capacity 8
Oal 7.24"
Safety Manual, Decocker
Sight Configuration 3-Dot Adjustable Low Profile
Sight Style Adjustable
Weight 25.30 oz
Barrel Length 3.94"
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
