HECKLER & KOCH USP9 9MM

Make: Heckler & Koch (H&K)
Model: USP9 V1
Caliber: 9mm (9x19mm Parabellum)
Type: Semi-automatic pistol
Action: Double-Action/Single-Action (DA/SA)
Finish: Matte black corrosion-resistant finish
Barrel Length: 4.25"
Weight: Approx. 27.2 oz (unloaded)
Capacity: 10-round detachable box magazine
Sights: Fixed 3-dot sights (night sights available on some variants)
Safety Features:

• Manual safety

• Decocking lever (V1 configuration)

• Firing pin block

• Trigger safety (DA/SA mechanism)
  Material:

• Frame: Reinforced polymer

• Slide: Steel with Hostile Environment (HE) finish

• Barrel: Cold-hammer-forged steel

Unique Features:

• Variant 1 (V1) features DA/SA with manual safety/decocker on the left side

• Oversized trigger guard for gloved use

• Universal mounting grooves (not standard Picatinny)

• Recoil reduction system (recoil buffer)

• Ambidextrous magazine release

Usage and Applications

Recommended Use:

• Duty sidearm for law enforcement and military

• Personal and home defense

• Range shooting and training

Performance Characteristics:

• Known for extreme reliability and robust build quality

• Accurate with manageable recoil

• Long service life due to durable internal components

• Proven in field use since the 1990s

Safety Information

• Treat All Guns as Loaded

• Point the Muzzle Safely

• Finger Off the Trigger Until Ready to Fire

• Be Sure of Your Target and Beyond

• Use Proper Ammunition (9mm Parabellum Only)

• Store Firearms Securely and Out of Unauthorized Hands

Historical and Cultural Context

• The USP (Universal Self-loading Pistol) was developed in the early 1990s and became the platform from which the HK Mk23 and other HK pistols were derived.

• It gained prominence for its use by multiple law enforcement and counter-terror units around the world.

• The V1 is the most popular configuration due to the combination of safety and decocking features.

Market Demand

• Highly regarded in the law enforcement and collector markets due to its performance history and durable construction.