HK USP45 .45 ACP Full-Size DA/SA, German-Made (KI 1998), HE Finish, 4.46 in Barrel, 12+1
This German-made H&K USP45 is a full-size .45 ACP with Ulm proofing and the KI date code indicating 1998 production. It features the Hostile Environment finish, a DA/SA action with manual safety, and the ambidextrous paddle magazine release. The pistol includes H&K's patented recoil-reduction system, matching serials on the slide and barrel, and comes with one 12-round and one 10-round steel magazine plus a Doskocil hard case.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Well-defined polygonal rifling.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor, superficial scratches and blemishes are present on exterior surfaces.
What's Included
- Doskocil hard case
- One 12-round steel magazine
- One 10-round steel magazine
German proof marks include the Ulm antler and the eagle over N nitro proof, with the two-letter KI date code confirming 1998 manufacture. The slide and barrel carry matching serials, and the import mark reads Heckler & Koch, Inc., Sterling, VA.
The pistol uses a one-piece machined steel slide with H&K's Hostile Environment finish over a glass-fiber-reinforced polymer frame that incorporates steel guide-rail inserts. H&K's recoil-reduction system, referenced by U.S. Patent 5,309,815 on the grip, is part of the design. An external hammer with a checkered spur and a lanyard provision at the rear of the grip are included features.
Controls are straightforward and duty-focused: DA/SA action with a manual safety and an ambidextrous paddle-style magazine release. Capacity is 12+1 with the included 12-round magazine; a 10-round steel magazine is also provided. The dust cover has USP-pattern proprietary accessory grooves.
The 4.46 in barrel uses polygonal rifling. Sights are a 3-dot set with a fixed front and a drift-adjustable rear, providing a 6.34 in sight radius for a clear sight picture.

