HK USP Compact V5 DAO 9mm, German-Made, TRU DOT Night Sights, 13+1, 3.58 in Barrel
This German-made Heckler & Koch USP Compact Variant 5 (DAO) stands out with its left-side manual safety, ambidextrous paddle magazine release, and installed TRU DOT three-dot night sights. It carries German CIP nitro and Ulm antler proof marks with an AA date code indicating 2000 production, and the HK Inc. Sterling, VA import mark. Compact, durable, and smartly configured, it includes both 13-round and 13-round magazines and the manual.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in very good shape. It shows minor, superficial scratches and blemishes. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Manual
- 1x 13-round magazine
- 1x 13-round magazine
This USP Compact is a Variant 5 double-action-only configuration with a left-side manual safety. It uses HK’s ambidextrous paddle-style magazine release for intuitive operation from either hand. The compact polymer frame with textured grip provides a secure hold while maintaining a carry-friendly profile.
TRU DOT three-dot night sights are installed for low-light visibility. The sight radius measures 5.35 in, supporting practical sight alignment on a compact slide with rear serrations for a positive grasp.
Under the dust cover, the frame features HK Universal Mounting Grooves (proprietary) for compatible accessories. The slide has serrations at the rear only, consistent with the model’s design.
Proof and import markings include the German CIP nitro proof (eagle over N), the Ulm antler proof mark, and the HK two-letter date code "AA" denoting 2000 production. The pistol also bears the Heckler & Koch, Inc., Sterling, VA import mark.
Capacity is 13+1 with the standard magazine. Included are one 13-round and one 13-round steel-bodied, double-column magazine. The two magazines feature one flat baseplate and one finger-rest baseplate.




