HK USP

USP
general information
Civil name:	Universal self-loading pistol
Military designation:	USP
Developer / Manufacturer:	Heckler
Manufacturer country:	Germany
Production time:	since 1989
Weapon Category:	Self-loading pistol
Technical specifications
Ammunition supply :	Bar magazine
Number of trains :	Polygon run
Closure :	Browning system
Charging principle:	Recoil loader
Lists on the subject

The USP pistol ( U niversale S elbstlade p istole) is manufactured by Heckler & Koch in Oberndorf am Neckar .

technology

Made of polyamide with a high proportion of glass fiber , the USP is a weapon that is resistant to chemicals, wear and tear and temperature differences. The barrel and breech are made of steel. The USP uses a modified Browning system that is significantly cheaper and more robust than the roller lock system of the P9S and the gas-braked mass lock system of the P7 . Overall, the weapon proved to be very robust and reliable in tests from -42 ° C to +67 ° C.

The weapon is available in the calibers 9 × 19 mm , .40 S&W and .45 ACP . There is also a variant of the USP Compact in caliber .357 SIG , the production of which has been discontinued.

Model variants

A modified version of the USP has been introduced to the Bundeswehr under the name P8 , with a different fuse or without a fuse as a combat variant and with a drawn instead of the polygon barrel and transparent magazine. The USP Compact is used in Germany under the name P10 as a service weapon by the police in some countries (including the Saarland ). In addition, it is also used in the corresponding penal institutions of the federal states.

The USP Match , USP Expert , USP Elite and USP Custom Sport models with barrel lengths of four to six inches and sporty sights were developed for sporting purposes . The USP Match model was discontinued in 1999 and is no longer offered for sale by Heckler & Koch.

As part of a new development for US special forces, the SOCOM Mark23 was developed, a USP variant in .45 ACP and with a long barrel as the primary attack weapon . Because of these requirements, this version is heavier and more unwieldy than any other pistol in the series. Heckler & Koch then developed the USP Tactical . This corresponds to the performance characteristics of the Mark23, but is more compact and designed as a secondary weapon. Both can be equipped with a silencer .

HK USP
caliber	Total length mm	Pipe length mm	Height mm	Width mm	Weight g	Max. Magazine filling	Visor
9 × 19 mm	194	108	136	38	715 (770)	15th	Fixed open sights
.40 S&W					775 (830)	14th
.45 ACP	200	112	141		785 (890)	12
HK USP Compact
caliber	Total length mm	Pipe length mm	Height mm	Width mm	Weight g	Max. Magazine filling	Visor
9 × 19 mm	173	91	127.5	34	645 (727)	13	Fixed open sights
.40 S&W					695 (777)	12
.45 ACP	179	95	128.5		715 (802)	8th
HK USP Expert
caliber	Total length mm	Pipe length mm	Height mm	Width mm	Weight g	Max. Magazine filling	Visor
9 × 19 mm	221	132	149	44	865 (945)	18th	Adjustable open sights
.40 S&W					875 (955)	16
.45 ACP	221	132	147		850 (954)	12
HK USP SD
caliber	Total length mm	Pipe length mm	Height mm	Width mm	Weight g	Max. Magazine filling	Visor
9 × 19 mm	397 (214)	123.5	145	38	745/800/ 1185/1240	15th	Adjustable open sights
HK USP Tactical
caliber	Total length mm	Pipe length mm	Height mm	Width mm	Weight g	Max. Magazine filling	Visor
.45 ACP	401 (218)	129	154	38	820/923/ 1260/1363	12	Adjustable open sights
HK USP Custom Sport
caliber	Total length mm	Pipe length mm	Height mm	Width mm	Weight g	Max. Magazine filling	Visor
9 × 19 mm	194	108	145	37	720	15th	Adjustable open sights
.40 S&W					780	13
.45 ACP	200	112	150		785	12
HK USP ELITE
caliber	Total length mm	Pipe length mm	Height mm	Width mm	Weight g	Max. Magazine filling	Visor
9 × 19 mm	240	153	149	45	920	18th	Adjustable open sights
.45 ACP			147		860	12
↑ a b c Weight: without magazine ( with empty magazine ) ↑ a b total length: with silencer ( without silencer ) ↑ a b Weight: without magazine | with empty magazine | without magazine with silencer | with magazine and silencer ↑ a b Weight: without magazine ↑ With magazine funnel

See also

• HK P8 - USP variant used by the German Armed Forces
• HK P10 - variant of the USP used by the police
• HK45 - further development of the USP in caliber .45 ACP

Web links

Commons : HK USP  - collection of images, videos and audio files

• Official websites of the USP of Heckler & Koch:
  • USP
  • USP Compact , compact version
  • USP Tactical, USP SD , Silenced Version
• Official websites of the sports variants:
  • USP Custom Sport
  • USP elite
• WaffenHQ.de: Heckler & Koch USP

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Picture on HKpro.com of a USP Compact in caliber .357 SIG