HK USP45 Compact .45 ACP DA/SA Pistol, HE Black, 3.78 in Barrel, German-Made
This is the USP Compact in .45 ACP, combining HK's DA/SA trigger system with a compact footprint and German build quality. It features a 3.78-inch cold-hammer-forged barrel with polygonal rifling, a black Hostile Environment (HE) slide finish, and a durable polymer frame. Notable identifiers include German proof marks, an HK "KH" date code on the slide, and matching serial numbers on the slide and barrel.
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 - Well-defined polygonal rifling.
Specific Condition Notes: There are light scratches on the frame.
What’s Included
- HK factory hard case
- 2x 8-round magazines
- USP Series Operator's Manual
The USP Compact .45 employs HK's modified Browning locked-breech system and integrates the USP mechanical recoil-reduction system. This setup is engineered for reliable operation with .45 ACP in a compact frame while managing recoil effectively.
Its 3.78-inch cold-hammer-forged barrel uses polygonal rifling, and the fixed 3-dot sights provide a 5.63-inch sight radius. The slide wears HK's black Hostile Environment (HE) finish, and the black polymer frame keeps weight and bulk low.
The pistol is DA/SA with a spurred hammer. A left-side manual safety supports cocked-and-locked use; there is no dedicated loaded-chamber indicator on this example—status can be verified via a press check/visual inspection through the ejection port.
The frame incorporates the USP proprietary accessory rail; use of standard Picatinny lights or accessories requires an adapter. Additional identifiers include German proof marks, the Heckler & Koch, Inc., Sterling, VA import mark, the "KH" two-letter HK date code on the slide, and matching serial numbers on the slide and barrel. The included 8-round magazines have witness holes numbered to 8.