Heckler & Koch HK45 Variant 1 .45 ACP Full-Size DA/SA Pistol – 2013 Production
The HK45 Variant 1 combines Heckler & Koch’s battle-proven engineering with input from renowned instructors Larry Vickers and Ken Hackathorn. Built in 2013 for the U.S. Joint Combat Pistol program, this full-size .45 ACP offers a cold-hammer-forged polygonal barrel with an accuracy-enhancing O-ring, fully ambidextrous controls, and a modular grip that adapts to two back-strap sizes. Rated for +P ammunition and a 20,000-round service life, it delivers service-grade durability in a civilian-legal package.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent – Shows only faint signs of prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent – Sharp lands and grooves.
Mechanically: Functions correctly.
Specific Notes: Minimal evidence of previous firing; the pistol remains in excellent working order.
What’s Included
- HK factory black plastic hard case
- HK45 / HK45 Compact Operator’s Manual
- Factory-fired cartridge case in sealed envelope
- 1 × 10-round HK steel magazine
Heckler & Koch designed the HK45 around a robust short-recoil DA/SA system. Variant 1 places the ambidextrous safety/decocker on the frame for intuitive thumb control, while the paddle-style magazine release operates from either side without changing grip.
The 4.46-inch cold-hammer-forged barrel uses polygonal rifling and an elastomer O-ring to tighten lock-up, extending barrel life and promoting consistent accuracy. HK rates the barrel for extended +P use and a projected 20,000-round endurance.
Forward and rear slide serrations, an external extractor loaded-chamber indicator, and fixed 3-dot luminous sights support rapid, low-light manipulation. A MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail on the dust cover accommodates lights or lasers for duty or home-defense roles.
The glass-fiber–reinforced polymer frame keeps weight down and strength high. A modular back-strap system lets shooters fine-tune grip circumference, while fully ambidextrous slide and magazine controls make the pistol equally suited to right- or left-handed use.