Heckler And Koch HK USP Tactical, USP Expert Operators Manual

 










HK USP Operators Manual 
USP 9mm x 19mm • USP Caliber .40 S&W
USP Caliber .45 ACP 
In a world of compromise, some don’t.
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Including USP Tactical and USP Expert 

SAFETY RULES
Please read this operators manual before handling your firearm
The following safety rules are placed in this manual by Heckler & Koch as an important reminder that firearms safety is your
responsibility. Firearms can be dangerous and can potentially cause serious injury, damage to property or death, if handled improperly.
1. Never point a firearm at anyone, or in any direction other than a SAFE direction, i.e. downrange.
2. Treat all firearms as if they are always loaded.
3. Keep your finger...

STOP! KNOW HOW TO CLEAR THIS PISTOL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE.
CLEARING THE  PISTOL
The HK USP is not considered “clear” or safe unless:
1.The control lever (if applicable) is on “SAFE”  and;
2.The magazine is removed from the pistol and;
3.The slide is locked to the rear and;
4.The chamber is free of brass or ammunition
To Clear the HK USP:
1. Make sure fingers are outside of the trigger guard and the pistol is pointed in a safe direction at all times!
2. Engage control lever (if applicable) -  press...

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(May 2001 Edition) 
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Sterling,Virginia 20166-8903 
United States of America
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Specifications and models subject to change without notice.
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All USP Pistols comply with NIJ Standard – 0112.00
WARNING: A firearm has the capability of taking your life or the life of someone else! Be extremely careful
with your firearm. An accident can occur at anytime and is almost always the result of not following basic safety
rules.
HK USP Operators Manual 
 










USP  9mm x 19mm
USP  Caliber .40 S&W
USP  Caliber .45 ACP
includes USP Tactical and USP Expert 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................................7
Section 2 Description ....................................................................................................................................................................................12
Nomenclature...

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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of an HK USP pistol. The
Heckler & Koch USP (Universal Self-loading Pistol) is the
first HK pistol designed especially for the demanding needs
of the American shooter.
Features favored by US civilian, law enforcement, and military
users provided the design criteria for the USP. Its controls
are uniquely American, influenced by such famous and
successful designs as the Government Model 1911 pistol—
and like the Model 1911, the USP can be safely...

The USP is available in the following trigger/firing mode 
configurations (see Figure 9).
NOTE:Trigger/firing mode conversion can only bemade by a HK certified armorer.
DA/SA with “safe” position and control lever (manual 
safety/decocking lever) on left side of frame
DA/SA with “safe” position and control lever (manual 
safety/decocking lever) on right side of frame
Variants and allow the user to carry the pistol in a
single-action mode (cocked and locked) with the manual
safety engaged. This same...

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Figure 9
Fire Modes and Control Functions by Variant
Variant 1      
Variant 2
Variant 3
Variant 4
Variant 5
Variant 6
Variant 7
Variant 9
Variant 10  Double Action
      Single Action
         Double Action Only
            Control Lever (Left Side)
               Control Lever (Right Side)
                  Control Lever (Manual Safety)
                     Control Lever (Decocking)
                        Control Lever (No Decocking)
          Caliber Availability
USPFIRE MODES 
& CONTROL...

In addition to a wide selection of trigger/firing modes, the
HK USP has an ambidextrous magazine release lever which
is shielded from inadvertent actuation by the design of the
trigger guard. It is possible to depress the magazine release
lever with the thumb or index finger of the firing hand, in
most cases without adjusting the firing grip.
The metal reinforced polymer magazine is stronger and
lighter than conventional metal magazines and will still drop
free of the frame when the magazine release is...