Heckler & Koch HK45
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| Heckler & Koch HK45 | |
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 The Heckler & Koch HK45 |
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| Type | Pistol |
| Place of origin | Germany |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch |
| Variants | HK45 (Standard), HK45C (Compact) |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 1.73 lb (HK45), 1.58 lb (HK45C) |
| Length | 7.52” (HK45), 7.20” (HK45C) |
| Barrel length | 4.53” (HK45), 3.94” (HK45C) |
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| Cartridge | .45 ACP |
| Action | Short recoil, DA |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
| Feed system | Detachable box magazine; capacities: HK45:
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The HK45 is a semi-automatic pistol designed by the German arms manufacturer Heckler & Koch. It is chambered only in .45 ACP with a 10 round magazine. The HK45 was primarily designed for the requirements of the U.S. Military Joint Combat Pistol program (a .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol to replace the 9mm M9 pistol, which is currently in service with the U.S Military). In Fall of 2006, the program was suspended indefinitely. The pistol is still in development and will be produced along with the other Heckler & Koch products around mid 2007. The HK45 is also offered as the HK45C, a compact version of the weapon which uses an 8 round magazine.
[edit] Design
The HK45 is quite similar to the HK USP and the HK P2000, internally and externally. The most obvious external changes include a more forward slanting slide, a Picatinny rail in front of the trigger guard for mounting accessories and rounded groves on the hand grip for placement of the fingers (the HK45C does not incorporate this feature). Much like the HK P2000, the HK45 has an interchangeable backstrap to allow the user to customize the pistol's grip size. A HK45 Tactical and HK45CT (Compact Tactical) are also in development which will include an extended threaded barrel for suppressors and are rumored to be released late 2007.
[edit] See also
- Heckler & Koch P30 - Almost identical to the HK45, chambered in 9 x 19 mm Luger
