Heckler & Koch USP Elite Variant 1 .45 ACP Semi-Automatic Pistol – 6.02 in Match Barrel, DA/SA, Fiber-Optic Front Sight
The USP Elite Variant 1 is H&K’s purpose-built accuracy model, pairing a 6.02 inch match barrel with a hand-fitted extended slide and match-grade trigger. This full-size .45 ACP offers an 8.35 inch sight radius, adjustable target sights, and the proven USP polymer frame, making it a standout option for precision-focused shooters who value German engineering and limited-production collectibility.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor, superficial scratches and blemishes on the exterior surfaces, and the bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- HK black plastic hard case
- HK USP Series operator's manual
- HK lockout key
- 2 × 10-round HK factory steel magazines (made in Germany)
- Spare barrel O-rings
- HK factory front sight blade (OEM)
- Dawson Precision Perfect Impact fiber-optic front sight (in package)
The Elite’s 6.02 inch cold-hammer-forged barrel features polygonal rifling and an O-ring lock-up that tightens slide-to-barrel fit for repeatable precision. Combined with the hand-fitted extended slide and Hostile Environment finish, the platform delivers durability and match-grade accuracy straight from the factory.
This Variant 1 configuration uses H&K’s DA/SA trigger with a frame-mounted safety/decocker, plus an adjustable over-travel stop for a clean break in single-action mode. An ambidextrous paddle magazine release and extractor-based loaded-chamber indicator add practical control features.
An aftermarket Dawson Precision red fiber-optic front sight is installed for faster target acquisition, working with the micrometer-adjustable rear sight to maximize the long 8.35 inch sight radius. The original HK front sight blade is included should the new owner prefer a factory setup.
The glass-fiber-reinforced polymer frame keeps weight manageable while offering a proprietary USP accessory rail for lights or lasers. German DE, CIP N, and Ulm antler proof marks verify its origin and quality, and the pistol ships with two 10-round single-stack magazines.
Produced in limited quantities since 1999, the USP Elite remains one of H&K’s most sought-after precision pistols. This example’s excellent condition, upgraded sights, and complete factory package make it ready for range work or addition to a discerning collection.