The HK45 in .45 ACP calibre was developed as a candidate weapon for the US JCP and CP military programme based on the successful HK USP series. The pistol’s robust design is based on a patented recoil system that reduces the calibre-related high recoil energy by up to 30%.
Caliber: .45 Auto
Operating principle: Recoil-operated
Bolt system: Modified Browning bolt group
Feed mechanism: Magazine
Barrel profile/Twist: Hexagonal / right-hand
Sights: Open square sight with contrast dots (self-illuminating)
Safety: Automatic hammer and firing pin safety
Trigger system: SA/DA
Width: 39 mm
Trigger pull SA: 20 N
Trigger pull DA (after actuating the decocking lever): 51 N
Trigger travel / Return travel (reset travel): 12 mm / 6 mm