Heckler und Koch USP Compact



The Heckler & Koch USP (German Universale Selbstladepistole, Universal Self-loading Pistol) is a pistol designed by the German] arms manufacturer Heckler & Koch.

Description
The USP Compact is a small frame pistol capable of firing the most powerful cartridges in 9mm, .40 S&W, .357 SIG, and .45 ACP. 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 reduction in trigger reach and grip circumference increases concealability and enhances shooting ergonomics. Unlike some subcompact semiautomatic pistols that use a difficult to shoot “ two-finger grip” frame, the USP Compact uses a narrow, full-hand grip frame with a choice of interchangeable extended or flush-fitting magazine floorplates. This makes the pistol easy to shoot without sacrificing concealability.

Like their large frame predecessors, USP Compacts are designed with the demanding needs of the American shooter in mind. Using a modified linkless Browning-type action, the USP Compact is built to take the punishment of high-energy +P loads.

To reduce the length of the slide and barrel on the USP Compact, the mechanical recoil reduction system found on large frame USPs has been replaced by a specially designed flat compression spring contained in the captive recoil spring assembly by a polymer absorber bushing. Service life is still engineered to exceed 20,000 rounds.

Easy to shoot, simple to maintain; the USP Compact is a reliable, safe, accurate, and highly concealable pistol.

Technical data

 * Calibers: 9 mm (USP9), .40 S&W (USP40), .45 ACP (USP45), .357SIG (USP Compact)
 * Operating Principle: Short Recoil
 * Action Type: Modified Browning, linkless Peters-Stahl type, Double Action or Double Action Only
 * Sights:
 * USP9: Fixed 3 dot style
 * USP40: Fixed, 3 dot style
 * USP45: Fixed 3 dot style
 * USP Match: Fixed 3 dot style
 * USP Expert: Adjustable target
 * USP Tactical: Adjustable target
 * USP Compact: Fixed 3 dot
 * Dimensions:
 * Overall length (Barrel):
 * USP9: 7.64 in (4.25 in) / 194 mm (108 mm)
 * USP40: 7.64 in (4.25 in) / 194 mm (108 mm)
 * USP45: 7.87 in (4.41 in) / 200 mm (112 mm)
 * USP Match: 9.45 in (6.02 in) / 240 mm (153 mm)
 * USP Expert: 224/132 mm (8.8/5.20 in)
 * USP Tactical: 218/129 mm (8.58/5.08 in)
 * USP Compact:
 * .357SIG: 6.81 in (3.58 in) / 173 mm (91 mm)
 * 9 mm: 173/91 mm (6.81/3.58 in)
 * .40 S&W: 173/91 mm (6.81/3.58 in)
 * .45 ACP: 180/96 mm (7.09/3.78 in)
 * Height:
 * USP9: 5.35 in / 136 mm
 * USP40: 5.35 in / 136 mm
 * USP45: 5.55 in / 141 mm
 * USP Match: 5.94 in / 150 mm.
 * USP Expert:
 * 9 mm: 149 mm (5.87 in)
 * .40 S&W: 149 mm (5.87 in)
 * .45 ACP: 149 mm (5.87 in)
 * USP Tactical: 154 mm (6.06 in)
 * USP Compact:
 * .357SIG: 5.00 in / 127 mm
 * 9 mm: 127 mm (5.0 in)
 * .40 S&W: 127 mm (5.0 in)
 * .45 ACP: 128.5 mm (5.06 in)
 * Weight (without magazine):
 * USP Expert:
 * 9 mm: 865 g (1.91 lb)
 * .40 S&W: 875 g (1.93 lb)
 * .45 ACP: 850 g (1.87 lb)
 * USP Tactical: 817 g (1.80 lb)
 * USP Compact:
 * 9 mm: 645 g (1.42 lb)
 * .40 S&W: 695 g (1.53 lb)
 * .45 ACP: 708 g (1.56 lb)
 * Weight (empty):
 * USP9: 1.65 lb / 748 g
 * USP40: 1.66 lb / 753 g
 * USP45: 1.74 lb / 789 g
 * USP Match: 2.38 lb / 1080 g
 * USP Expert: 2.30 lb / 1043 g
 * USP Tactical: 1.90 lb / 862 g
 * USP Compact:
 * .357SIG: 1.47 lb / 667 g
 * 9 mm: 1.47 lb / 667 g
 * .40 S&W: 1.53 lb / 694 g
 * .45 ACP: 1.60 lb / 726 g
 * Magazine capacity:
 * USP9: 15 rounds (9 mm).
 * USP40: 13 rounds (.40 S&W).
 * USP45: 12 rounds (.45 ACP).
 * USP Match: 18 rounds (9 mm), 16 rounds (.40 S&W), 12 rounds (.45 ACP).
 * USP Expert: 18 rounds (9 mm), 16 rounds (.40 S&W), 12 rounds (.45 ACP).
 * USP Tactical: 12 rounds (.45 ACP).
 * USP Compact:
 * .357SIG: 12 rounds.
 * 9 mm: 13 rounds.
 * .40: 12 rounds.
 * .45: 8 rounds.