Heckler Koch Usp Match With Stainless Slides Airsoft

In the early on 1990s, with its USP semiautomatic pistol, Heckler & Koch reached a milestone in pistol design. The USP was designed on commission by U.s. armed forces research and a few years later the Bundeswehr chose the P8 model – a modified variation of the HK USP – to arm its units. Nosotros have tested the .45 ACP Heckler & Koch USP Elite pistol for you.

Besides those made for the armed forces market, there are numerous other USP variants, with longer slide, or different models for sport shooting. The Heckler & Koch USP Elite falls within this final category.

With its vi'' slide and modernistic sights, congenital by Italian company LPA, the Aristocracy is ideal for target shooting. The barrel has a precision threaded cage, polygonal bore profile and O-ring bushing. The extended slide fits an LPA rear sight with micrometric adjustment, while the front sight has a unique design.

Heckler & Koch has too thought to add a trigger-cease. The grip and controls on the .45 ACP are the same as the classic .45 ACP HK USP.

Heckler & Koch USP Aristocracy: technical details

The rear sight on the Heckler & Koch USP Elite

The LPA sight on the Heckler & Koch Elite USP is adaptable for both elevation and windage. It fits in a dovetail slot.

Heckler & Koch USP Elite in .45 acp, slide front

The distinctive pattern of the slide front: the scallop on the slide lesser gives the Heckler & Koch USP Aristocracy its unique appearance.

As far every bit the grip is concerned, there are no adapters (-2 points). Most polymer-frame pistols today have this feature.

However, the USP in caliber .45 ACP is suitable for shooters with medium-large easily. The textured grip is a guarantee for a firm hold. The available accessories include covers for the polymer structure.

The controls, with safety/release push, are impeccable to manage. The magazine release, too, is easy to reach and handle. Unfortunately, however, it is placed but on the left side of the weapon (-2 points).

The sights are perfect for sport shooting ranges (-0 points). The rear sight is fully adjustable, with a half dozen mm high notch. The sightline is 212 mm long.

Also as the trigger-terminate, Heckler & Koch have also cutting trigger weight past a further 100 grams. The trigger rubs slightly in the initial stage (-1 signal), but the trigger pull and the rear travel control through the trigger end are skilful.

As far equally burn down cycling operations and safe are concerned, there really is nothing to add together (-0 points). The test was carried out in perfect safety and with no bug. Even when it comes to the preparatory phase, at that place is practically nothing to add. The QPR surface coating on the barrel stays clean.

The butt sits perfectly in the slide, and the breech is firm in the ejection port. There is a small amount of backlash between the locking action and the slide, typically found on USPs. The handgrip quality is excellent with only a few minuscule burrs that are perceptible to the touch on the bottom role of the magazine (-3 points).

Equally far every bit accurateness is concerned, this longslide model is really bully. With a minimum dispersion of 27 millimeters, the Heckler & Koch Elite USP firing Magtech cartridges achieved a maximum score (-0 Points).

Heckler & Koch USP Elite: analysis and test results

Analysis	Score
Accuracy (max. fifty points )	l points
Cycling/condom (max. 10 points)	x points
Trigger characteristics (max. ten points)	9 points
Trigger-grip design (max. v points)	3 points
Command elements (max. x points)	8 points
Sights (max. 5 points)	five points
Workmanship (max. 10 points)	7 points
Total score (max. 100 points)	92points
Verdict	Excellent
Rating	6 out of 6

Heckler & Koch USP Elite: characteristics and technical information

Model:	Heckler & Koch USP Elite
Caliber:	.45 ACP
Capacity:	12 + ane rounds
Size (L ten Westward 10 H ):	238 ten 32 x 151 mm
Barrel length:	152 mm
Trigger weight:	1,600 / 4,550 one thousand
Weight:	953 m (with empty magazine)
Price:	one,435 Euro

Composition: polymer pistol with exposed hammer and unmarried shot or double action system, Browning locking system and runway for accessories with excellent accuracy.

USP Elite Heckler & Koch stripped

Components of Heckler & Koch USP Elite: the design of the Elite uses the same criteria equally the other models in the range. The barrel locks through locking the chamber in the ejection port. The recoil bound has a buffer.

Heckler & Koch USP Elite Pistol – test summary

The functions of the .45 ACP Elite are the same of the USP family unit. The handgrip, with all the controls is practically the aforementioned. The sports model with the modified trigger and professional sights arrive stand out from the standard model.

The changes to the barrel and slide allows greater accuracy than the basic 5'' model. Due to its conception, the Heckler & Koch USP Elite is ideal for all big caliber target shooting disciplines.

The pistol comes with two large magazines in a locking HK case of the highest quality, with metal frame.

For more data on the Heckler & Koch USP Aristocracy, see the manufacturer'southward website.

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