Heckler & Koch HK45

Infobox Weapon
name= Heckler & Koch HK45


caption= The Heckler & Koch HK45
origin=flagcountry|Germany
type=Semi-automatic pistol
is_ranged=yes
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designer=Larry Vickers, Ken Hackathorn
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manufacturer=Heckler & Koch
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variants=HK45 Compact, HK45 Tactical, HK45 Compact Tactical
weight=g to oz|785|sp=us|abbr=on|precision=2|wiki=yes (HK45)
convert|717|g|oz|0|abbr=on (HK45 Compact)
length=mm to in|191|abbr=on|precision=1|wiki=yes (HK45)
convert|183|mm|abbr=on|1 (HK45 Compact)
part_length=convert|115|mm|abbr=on|1 (HK45)
convert|99|mm|abbr=on|1 (HK45 Compact)
width=convert|36|mm|abbr=on|1 (HK45)
convert|29|mm|abbr=on|1 (HK45 Compact)
height=convert|148|mm|abbr=on|1 (HK45)
convert|128.5|mm|abbr=on|1 (HK45 Compact)
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caliber=.45 ACP
action=Short recoil operated, Browning-type tilting barrel, locked breech
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feed= Detachable box magazine; capacities:
"HK45:"

• 10 rounds

"HK45C:"

• 8 rounds
  sights=Drift adjustable 3-dot Super-LumiNova night sight system

  The Heckler & Koch HK45 ("Heckler & Koch, .45 ACP") is a semi-automatic pistol designed by the German arms manufacturer Heckler & Koch.

  Overview

  "The HK45 [was] developed to meet the needs of the most distinguished, elite U.S. military operators." [http://www.hk-usa.com/images/shared/Tri%20fold%20Layout.pdf HK New Pistols for 2007 PDF] ]

  The HK45 was designed to meet requirements set forth in the U.S. Military Joint Combat Pistol program which had the purpose of arming the U.S. Military with a .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol instead of the 9mm M9 pistol. The Joint Combat Pistol program was suspended indefinitely in 2006, and the M9 pistol remains the standard issue handgun for the U.S. Military. Even though the Joint Combat Pistol program had ended, HK decided to make the HK45 available to civilians and law enforcement/military groups to purchase. Heckler & Koch with Larry Vickers, an ex-Delta Force operator, and Ken Hackathorn led the development of the HK45 to meet Joint Combat Pistol program requirements which was canceled due to the price of re-arming the entire military. [ [http://www.gunsandammomag.com/ga_handguns/birthhk_033007/ Guns & Ammo article on the HK45 by Larry Vickers] ]

  The HK45 represents an evolutionary advancement of the Heckler & Koch USP. It is available in the same ten variants as the USP. The HK45 is a full size model pistol, but significant effort went towards making it more ergonomic than the HK USP full-size chambered in .45 ACP by incorporating features found on the Heckler & Koch P30. These include an extended slide release, a textured ergonomic grip with finger grooves, and interchangeable backstraps to fit differently sized hands. [ [http://www.hk-usa.com/hk45_general.html Heckler & Koch HK45 product page.] ] In order to accommodate the smaller, more ergonomic grip, the HK45 has a magazine capacity of 10 rounds versus 12 rounds of the USP. The HK45 also added grip serrations on the front end of the slide, a Picatinny rail in front of the trigger guard for mounting accessories, and an O-ring polygonal barrel for increased accuracy. [ [http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg208-e.htm Modern Firearm's HK45 page] ]

  Variants

  Heckler & Koch also manufactures the HK45 Compact (HK45C), which has an 8 round magazine. [ [http://www.hk-usa.com/le_hk45c_general.html HK45C page from HK-USA] ] The HK45C features the same improvements as the full-size HK45, but has a more conventional straight grip similar to Heckler & Koch's P2000. This design still allows the user to customize the grip size via interchangeable backstraps. [http://www.hk-usa.com/images/shared/Tri%20fold%20Layout.pdf HK New Pistols for 2007 PDF] ]

  An HK45 Tactical (HK45T) and HK45 Compact Tactical (HK45CT) are also in development which will include an extended threaded barrel for suppressors, and high profile front and rear sights. [ [http://www.kerensky.net/pdf/hk45.pdf HK45 operator's manual] ] While these models are still unreleased, HK45 and HK45C compatible extended threaded barrels are currently available for purchase from Heckler & Koch USA. [ [http://www.hk-usa.com/wforum/viewtopic.php?t=2747 HK USA Forums - HK45 and HK45C Tactical Barrels] ]

  ee also

  *Heckler & Koch P30 - Chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, it shares Heckler & Koch's current design aesthetic with the HK45.

  References

  External links

  * [http://www.hk-usa.com/le_hk45_general.html Official HK45 page from Heckler & Koch]
  ** [http://www.hk-usa.com/le_hk45c_general.html Official HK45C page from Heckler & Koch]
  * [http://www.hk-usa.com/images/shared/Tri%20fold%20Layout.pdf Heckler & Koch new pistols product sheet, includes HK45]
  * [http://www.kerensky.net/pdf/hk45.pdf HK45 operator's manual]
  * [http://photos.imageevent.com/smglee/cltactical/HK%20Military%20LE%20Catalog.pdf 2008 Heckler & Koch Military and LE brochure]
  * [http://lundestudio.com/2007SHOTShow/ Report on the 2007 Shot Show, featuring photos of the HK45 and HK45C]
  * [http://youtube.com/watch?v=Y6ybRq9Empk HK45 video review on YouTube]