Heckler & Koch HK45 Compact Semi-Auto Pistol .45 Auto 4.57" Cold Hammer-Forged, Polygonal Barrel (3)-8Rd Magazines Dovetail 1-Dot Front & Dovetail 2-Dot Rear Night Sights Black Polymer Finish
The HK45 Compact is well-suited for personal defense use, featuring 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, night sights, polygonal rifling for longer barrel life and increased accuracy. This model ships with 3 magazines and an additional backstrap.
Type: Pistol: Semi Automatic
Model Series: HK45
Caliber/Gauge: 45 Auto
Capacity: 8+1
Barrel Length: 4.57 in.
Minimum/Overall Length: 7.87 in.
Safety: Manual Safety
Chamber Length: 0 in.
Frame Finish: Black
Front Sight: Dovetail 1-Dot Night
Rear Sight: Dovetail 2-Dot Night
Grips: Interchangeable Backstraps
Features: Ambidextrous Slide ReleaseDecocking Lever on Left
Finish: Black
Magazine Count: 3.000
Firing System: External Hammer
Frame Material: Polymer
Magazine Type: Double Stack Magazine
Barrel Configuration: Single
Barrel Description: Cold Hammer-forged, Polygonal
Rifled Barrel: Yes
Forend Rail: Picatinny Rail
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
