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Heckler & Koch HK 45



Overview


HK 45 Tactical

Left side view of HK 45 Tactical with earth polymer frame.
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Origin
Germany
Type
Pistol
Entered service
2008
Status
In service
Development
Mid to late 2000's
Developer
Heckler & Koch
Production
2008 - present
Producer
Heckler & Koch
Unit cost
About $1.000 in 2010
Designations
Mk 24 Mod 0 Combat Assault Pistol (US SOCOM nickname for HK 45CT)

Description


Introduction

The HK 45 is a modern pistol of German origin, although the design was mainly carried out in the USA. It was developed to meet the US Army requirements for a .45 ACP pistol in the Joint Combat Pistol program, which was suspended indefinitely. The name HK 45 is derived from the sole caliber in which this pistol is available.

Design

The HK 45 uses a mixture of design elements from the USP and P30 pistols. The internal mechanism of the HK 45 is derived from the higher quality USP models that feature an O-ring barrel, such as the USP Tactical. The exterior and ergonomics are derived from the P30, as is shown by the ergonomic grip with exchangeable backstraps and ambidextrous slide release. The HK 45 is recoil operated with modified Browning locking system and recoil buffer system. A Picatinny accessory rail is present.

Firepower

The HK 45 is a semi-automatic pistol that fires the powerful .45 ACP from a 10 round magazine. Due to the design and production quality the accuracy is reportedly very good. Accuracy is claimed to be on par with custom made M1911's. Both the full size and the compact model can be fitted with a threaded barrel to accept silencers.

Users

The HK 45 is marketed for US law enforcement and civilian market. The HK 45 is also likely to be adopted by special forces around the world as a less expensive alternative to the Mk 23 and USP Tactical.

HK 45


HK 45

Standard full size HK 45 model without threaded barrel.
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HK 45 full size

The HK 45 is the original full size pistol and can be distinguished from the Compact model in having a contoured pistol grip and a spurred hammer. It is only available chambered in .45 ACP and fires from a 10 round magazine.

HK 45: Original model with standard barrel that does not protrude from slide.
HK 45 Tactical: Model with longer threaded barrel that allows for a silencer to be fitted.

Details


Facts HK 45 HK 45 Tactical
General
Origin
Germany
Type
Pistol
Caliber
Caliber
.45 ACP
Feed system
10 round detachable box
Barrel length
113 mm
Operation
Action
Short recoil operated with recoil buffer system
Locking
Modified Browning locking system
Fire selector
0 - 1
Rate of fire
Semi-automatic
Dimensions
Length
204 mm
Width
39 mm
Height
150 mm
Weight
0.78 kg with magazine
90 g empty 10 rd magazine
Sights
Mechanical
Iron sights, post front and notch rear
Sight radius
168 mm
Accessories
Rail
Picatinny rail under frame
Suppressor
Threaded barrel on Tactical models

HK 45 Compact


HK 45C Tactical

Left side view of HK 45C Tactical with black polymer frame.
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HK 45 Compact

The HK 45 Compact features a shorter barrel and slide than the full size model and has a straight pistol grip similar to the one on the P2000. It is only available in .45 ACP and fires from a smaller 8 round magazine. Recently it is being marketed with the standard 10 round magazine.

HK 45 Compact: Original model with standard barrel that does not protrude from slide.
HK 45 Compact Tactical: Model with longer threaded barrel that allows for a silencer to be fitted. Also known as Mk 24 Mod 0 in US service.

Details


Facts HK 45C Tactical HK 45C
General
Origin
Germany
Type
Pistol
Caliber
Caliber
.45 ACP
Feed system
8, 10 round detachable box
Barrel length
116 mm
Operation
Action
Short recoil operated with recoil buffer system
Locking
Modified Browning locking system
Fire selector
0 - 1
Rate of fire
Semi-automatic
Dimensions
Length
201 mm
Width
39 mm
Height
About 145 mm
Weight
0.83 kg with magazine
90 g empty 10 rd magazine
Sights
Mechanical
Iron sights, post front and notch rear
Sight radius
153 mm
Accessories
Rail
Picatinny rail under frame
Suppressor
Threaded barrel for suppressor

Media


Related


Heckler & Koch P30

The HK 45 looks similar to the P30. Both pistols feature the same contoured grip.