Heckler & Koch USP

The pistol USP ( Universal Self -loading pistol ) is manufactured by Heckler & Koch in Oberndorf am Neckar.

Technology

Made of polyamide with high glass fiber percentage, the USP is a chemical resistant, wear and temperature differences weapon. Barrel and slide are made of steel. USP utilizing a modified Browning Petter system that is substantially cheaper and more robust against the roller shutter system P9S and P7. Overall, the weapon proved in tests of -42 ° C to 67 ° C to be very robust and reliable.

Available is the weapon in the caliber 9 × 19 mm, .40 S & W and .45 ACP. In addition, a variant of the USP Compact exists in .357 SIG, whose production was stopped.

Models

In the army, a modified variant of the USP is introduced under the name P8 with other fuse or without fuse as a combat version, with a run from trains and fields instead of the polygonal profile and transparent magazine. The USP Compact is used in Germany under the name of P10 as a service weapon of the police in some countries (among the Saarland ). In addition, it is also used in the respective prisons of the country.

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

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