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HK USP Compact vs Luger P08 — Side-by-Side Comparison | TGDB - The Gun Database
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HK USP Compact vs Luger P08
HK USP Compact
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Luger P08
Side-by-side technical comparison
HK USP Compact
Handguns
In production
Luger P08
Handguns
Discontinued
Overview
Spec
HK USP Compact
Luger P08
Manufacturer
Heckler & Koch
Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM)
Country
Germany
Germany
Production
1994–present
1908–1945
Units produced
Unknown
~1,000,000+ units (including military, police, and civilian models)
Specifications
Spec
HK USP Compact
Luger P08
Overall length
173 mm
225 mm (8.86 in)
Barrel length
91 mm (3.58 inch)
100 mm (3.93 in)
Weight
0.727 kg (unloaded, 9mm)
0.95 kg (2.09 lb) empty
Magazine capacity
13 rounds (9mm), 12 rounds (.40), 8 rounds (.45)
7 rounds standard (detachable box), optional 8‑round magazine for .30 Luger
Action type
Short recoil, locked breech with recoil buffer
Toggle‑locked, short‑stroke recoil‑operated, closed bolt
Trigger type
Calibers
HK USP Compact
.357 SIG
.40 S&W
.45 ACP
9x19mm Parabellum
HK USP Compact
Luger P08
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DA/SA with decocker
Single‑stage military trigger with integrated safety lever
Sights
Fixed 3-dot contrast sights
Fixed front blade, rear V‑shaped notch with adjustable rear sight leaf
Luger P08
9x19mm Parabellum
.30-06 Springfield
.45 ACP
7.65x25mm Tokarev