
The Heckler & Koch USP (Universal Self-loading Pistol) is a polymer-framed, hammer-fired semi-automatic pistol introduced in 1993. Chambered in 9x19mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP, it was HK's first polymer-framed handgun and set a new standard for durability and reliability. The USP features a unique recoil reduction system using a captured recoil spring and a Browning-style locking system with a modified lock block. It is widely adopted by law enforcement and military units worldwide including the German Bundeswehr and U.S. special operations forces. Its modular trigger group allows for multiple configurations including double-action, single-action, and variant 1 through 9 setups.
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