HK USP Compact 9mm Luger, DA/SA, HE Nitrided Slide, Light Gray Polymer Frame, German-Made (BI 2018), 3.58 in Barrel, 2x 10-Round Mags
This German-made HK USP Compact stands out with its light gray polymer frame, Hostile Environment (HE) nitrided slide, and BI (2018) date code. It features matching serial numbers on the slide, barrel, and frame, and carries CIP N and DE proofs with the HKI – Columbus GA importer mark. Compact dimensions, DA/SA operation with a manual safety, and ambidextrous paddle magazine release make this a capable, well-documented example of the USP Compact series.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent polygonal rifling - Strong, well-defined polygonal profile.
Specific Condition Notes: Minimal evidence of prior handling is present.
What’s Included
- Two 10-round steel magazines for HK USP Compact 9mm
The USP Compact employs a modified Browning locked-breech operating system paired with a 3.58-inch cold-hammer-forged barrel featuring polygonal rifling. This setup is built for consistent performance in a compact footprint.
Controls are user-focused, including DA/SA operation, a manual safety, and an ambidextrous paddle-style magazine release. The slide has rear serrations only and carries HK's Hostile Environment (HE) nitrided finish.
Sight alignment is straightforward with fixed, dovetailed sights and a front blade with a single white dot. The sight radius measures 5.35 inches. Capacity is 10+1, with an overall length of 6.81 inches, height of 5.00 inches, width of 1.14 inches, and an approximate weight of 1.60 lb.
This example is German-made with a BI (2018) date code and includes CIP N proof and DE markings, plus the HKI – Columbus GA importer mark. The light gray, fiber-reinforced polymer frame features molded "USP" grip panels and USP proprietary accessory grooves on the dustcover.

