HK USP Compact .40 S&W - German-Made DA/SA Pistol with 3.58 in Barrel and Paddle Mag Release
This German-made HK USP Compact in .40 S&W combines a proven DA/SA action with a compact, carryable footprint. It features the ambidextrous paddle-style magazine release, a manual safety, and a 3.58 in barrel with a 10+1 capacity. The slide is marked "HK USP COMPACT .40 S&W" and the pistol bears German nitro proof marks with an HK Inc., Sterling, VA import mark. Barrel and frame have matching serial numbers.
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 great shape, with minor scratches and blemishes present.
What’s Included
- HK factory gray plastic hard case
- 2x 10-round magazines
- HK USP Compact operator's manual
The USP Compact is a recoil-operated, locked-breech design with a double-action/single-action trigger system. Controls include a manual safety and HK's ambidextrous paddle-style magazine release for swift, intuitive reloads.
The compact polymer frame uses steel inserts for durability, while the pebble-textured grip panels aid control. Rear cocking serrations on the matte black slide offer confident manipulation.
Sighting is straightforward and robust, with fixed sights featuring a blade front with a white dot and a fixed notch rear. The dust cover integrates HK's proprietary accessory rail.
Origin and markings matter here: this pistol is German-made, marked with German nitro proof marks (eagle over N) and a German proof-house mark, and it carries the HK Inc., Sterling, VA import stamp. The slide is factory marked "HK USP COMPACT .40 S&W," and the barrel and frame have matching serial numbers.




