Everything about H&K USP Compact

About H&K USP Compact

Heckler and Koch USP Compact is a semi-automatic pistol developed in Germany in 1994, by the Heckler & Koch GmbH (H&K), as a replacement for the P7 series of the handguns. This small frame "universal self-loading pistol" is capable of firing the most powerful cartridges in 9 mm Parabellum, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, and additionally in . 357 SIG.

The pistol represents a scaled lighter version of the original USP. As the frame size is smaller, magazines may have a handgrip extension to better fit the shooter's hand. The overall length of the firearm is 6.8 inches, barrel length is 3.58/ 3.80 inches. It has an ambidextrous magazine release lever, which is shielded by the trigger guard from inadvertent actuation.The pistol features a frame-mounted safety, which is easier to manipulate quickly than a slide-mounted safety. The Compact standardly comes with a bobbed hammer with a rubber external thumb grip. It is possible to install a spurred hammer, similar to the one that comes standard on the P10 onto the Compact. Also ambidextrous safety is available to order from the manufacturer separately. The pistol contains a highly visible sight with three white dots in the modern fashion.The USP Compacts were designed to satisfy demanding needs of the law enforcement and military forces, but are more and more popular by the non-professional shooters. This weapon is reliable, accurate, simple to maintain or shoot and easy to conceal.