Hk usp compact 9mm4/12/2023 1995-96 (KF-KG): Added rubber spur to hammer.1995 (KF): Changed one-piece catch to two-piece catch.1995 (KF): Changed frame to allow new-design hammer axle and LEM conversion.1994-95 (KE-KF): Changed recoil guide rod to a “captured spring version”.1994-95 (KE-KF): Changed trigger transfer bar.1994-95 (KE-KF): Changed to a polygonal rifled barrel (Prior barrels were standard land and groove).1994 (KE): Reduced the slide weight by 1.1 oz.Upon further research I was able to find this list for the changes made to the USP over the years ( Note: Pre-2005 models do use a different hammer according to HKParts.Net): Other than that the only difference I really noticed is that both sides of the grip are now stamped “USP” versus one side saying “Pat. The new USPs are shipping from the factory with a slimmer decocker/safety lever which is really appreciated by those that carry a firearm on them daily. The idea behind it is to lessen felt recoil (according to some) but to also decrease the wear on the frame.Īccording to HK’s website, the HK USP9c weighs 25.6oz with an unloaded magazine…but 27.2oz…without a magazine (This is undoubtedly some of that German space magic).Īs far as differences go, there’s more the older the USP is, but I’ll focus in on the differences between my 2005 model and my 2016 model. The pistol also comes with something unique a recoil buffer on the recoil assembly that rides on the spring. The magazine release is an oddity in the United States, since it’s a paddle release meaning it’s fully ambidextrous and better than your button style release. Standard capacity on these is 13rds, but it does accept full size USP magazines as well as full size P30 & VP9 magazines. Both of my USP Compact’s came equipped with that MeproLight TruDot night sights that come standard on LE models according to my research. From what I’ve been able to find the “Hostile Environment” finish is just Tenifer with a polymer coating on top of it. All USP’s come with what Heckler & Koch calls their “Hostile Environment” finish. When you get your Heckler & Koch USP Compact you’ll find 2-13rd magazines, the owner’s manual, obligatory gun lock, a hammer lock, and of course the pistol (or you might have problems!). With that out of the way, let’s get going with what comes in the box. To get going I have to explain, my first Heckler & Koch USP Compact was a 2005 model that I got in a trade it came with the V1, V3, and LEM trigger variants, as well as a Streamlight TLR-3 with Streamlight’s adapter rail. The grip texturing isn’t going to be as nice, but it’s a modernized USP Compact for about $2-300 less. As much as I loved the USP Compact buy an HK P2000. ![]() I get a lot of messages from people asking me where they can find USP Compacts for concealed carry after reading this review. ![]() Because of that this review will not have the same layout as other firearm reviews that you will find on Just Pews. My original USP review was posted in 2017. This review was originally posted on my old website on October 15, 2018. It’s trigger system is actually something that drew me to the pistol since it can allow a person, to more or less, experience every action type on the market. The coolest part about this, in my opinion, is that Heckler & Koch didn’t only get polymer pistols accepted with this handgun, but they invented what’s still seen as the simplest hammer fired design internally. It’s good they did too since it’s all but indestructible! Heckler & Koch revolutionized the defensive pistol market with the USP with it being one of the very first polymer framed pistols that shooters unanimously accepted as being “good enough”. Pictured is the USP Compact in stainless steel as it was seen being dual-wielded by Carlos in Resident Evil: Extinction. When Heckler & Koch USP came out, they spared no expense on promoting the pistol and it quickly became a pop culture icon, showing up as the firearm of choice by protagonists in movies and the video games many of us grew up playing.
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