Heckler & Koch HK45 Compact V2 .45 ACP, DA/SA, 3.94 in Barrel, 8+1, Hostile Environment Finish
This HK45 Compact V2 stands out with its DA/SA Variant 2 configuration featuring a right-side-only safety/decocker, ambidextrous slide releases, and the signature HK paddle-style magazine release. It uses a cold hammer forged barrel with polygonal rifling and an O-ring lock-up, and the extractor serves as a tactile/visual loaded-chamber indicator. The slide bears German Ulm proof and HK letter date code BD (2013), paired to a frame marked Made in USA by Heckler & Koch Inc., Columbus, GA. It comes with two 8-round factory magazines, the factory hard case, and the HK45/HK45C operator's manual.
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 - Crisp polygonal rifling.
Specific Condition Notes: Mild evidence of prior handling and use is present.
What’s Included
- HK factory hard case
- HK45/HK45 Compact Operator's Manual
- Two 8-round factory HK steel magazines (one magazine body marked "Made in Germany")
The HK45 Compact V2 is a DA/SA, hammer-fired .45 ACP with a 3.94 in cold hammer forged barrel using polygonal rifling and an O-ring lock-up. This setup is designed for consistent barrel-to-slide fit, and the modified Browning tilting-barrel system drives reliable operation.
Controls are thoughtfully configured: Variant 2 provides a right-side-only manual safety/decocker, while ambidextrous slide releases and an ambidextrous paddle-style magazine release support efficient handling. The external spur hammer complements the DA/SA action.
Sight regulation is straightforward with fixed 3-dot sights; the rear is drift-adjustable for windage. A MIL-STD-1913 three-slot accessory rail on the reinforced polymer frame supports lights or other rail-mounted accessories. The slide wears HK's hostile environment finish, and the extractor doubles as a tactile/visual loaded-chamber indicator.
Build details and markings add notable context: the frame is marked Made in USA (Heckler & Koch Inc., Columbus, GA), while the slide carries the German Ulm proof mark and HK letter date code BD (2013). Matching serials appear on the slide and frame insert. The compact size, 8+1 capacity, textured polymer grip with lanyard hole, and included factory magazines round out a practical, well-appointed HK45C package.