Heckler & Koch USP
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The USP (Universelle Selbstladepistole or "universal self-loading pistol") is a semi-automatic pistol developed in Germany by Heckler & Koch GmbH (H&K) as a replacement for the P7 series of handguns.
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Heckler & Koch USP9 | |
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Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
Place of origin | Germany |
Service history | |
In service | 1993–present |
Used by | See Users |
Production history | |
Designer | Helmut Weldle |
Designed | 1989–1992 |
Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch, Hellenic Defence Systems[1] |
Produced | 1993–present |
Variants | See Variants: |
Specifications | |
Mass | 748 g (26.4 oz) without magazine |
Length | 194 mm (7.6 in) |
Barrel length | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
Width | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
Height | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
Cartridge |
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Action | Short recoil |
Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
Effective firing range | 50 m |
Maximum firing range | 100 m |
Feed system | Detachable box magazine; capacities:
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Sights | Patridge, "3-dot" type [2] |
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