Description

HK USP Compact V1 9mm Pistol

The HK USP Compact V1 is a small frame pistol capable of firing the most powerful cartridges in 9 mm, .40 S&W, .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 conceal-ability 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 floor-plates. This makes the pistol easy to shoot without sacrificing conceal-ability.

Like their large frame predecessors, USP Compacts are designed with the demanding needs of the law enforcement and military shooters in mind. Using a modified link-less 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length of the slide and barrel on the USP Compact, the mechanical recoil reduction system found on large frame USPs has been replaced by a specially designed flat compression spring contained in the captive recoil spring assembly by a polymer absorber bushing.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.

INTRODUCTION

The HK USP (Universal Self-loading Pistol) is the first HK pistol designed especially for American shooters. Features favored by the U.S. military, law enforcement agencies, and civilian users provided the design criteria for the USP. Its controls are uniquely American, influenced by such famous designs as the Government Model 1911 pistol.

The USP control lever, featured on many variants of the USP, USP Compact, and USP Specialized models, is a combination safety and/or decocking lever. The control lever

is frame mounted and quickly accessible, unlike the slide mounted safeties common on many semi-automatic pistols. The USP control lever has a positive stop and returns to the “fire” position after decocking. A key advantage of the USP control lever is that it allows many USP models to be safely carried “cocked and locked”.

Using a modified Browning-type action, both full-size and compact models of the USP use patented recoil reduction systems, enabling all USP series pistols to take the punishment of powerful +P and +P+ loads. The USP and USP Compact recoil reduction systems lessen recoil effects on pistol components and also lower the recoil forces felt by the shooter. These recoil reduction systems are insensitive to ammunition types and require no special adjustment or maintenance. It functions effectively in all USP models.

By using a modular approach to the internal components, the control lever function of the USP Series pistols can be switched from the left to the right side of the pistol for left- handed shooters. The USP and USP Compact can also be converted from one type of trigger firing mode to another. This includes combination double-action and single-action (DA/SA) modes, single-action only (SA-Only), and double action only (DA-Only) modes, including the HK proprietary LEM (Law Enforcement Modification) enhanced trigger system. Optional “dual” ambidextrous control levers are also available and are standard on some USP specialized models.

The USP is available in both full-size frame and compact models, as well as specialized models, with ten trigger/firing mode configurations and four calibers—.45 ACP, .40 S&W, 9 mm, and .357 SIG (special order on some models).