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Heckler & Koch built the USP Expert for people who care about hitting exactly where they aim. It takes the proven USP platform and borrows the good stuff from the USP Tactical, the Elite, and the famous Mark 23 to create a long-slide .45 ACP that shoots well above its weight class. The one-piece nitro-carburized steel slide stretches the sight radius out nicely, the O-ring barrel locks up tight and consistent shot after shot, and the adjustable target sights let you dial in your zero for whatever load you feed it.
The V1 configuration gives you a traditional DA/SA trigger with a frame-mounted control lever on the left side that works as both a manual safety and a decocker, a setup that will feel familiar to anyone who grew up on the 1911 or classic HK pistols. Underneath it all sits HK's fiber-reinforced polymer frame with stainless steel inserts at the wear points, plus the patented recoil reduction system pulled from the Mark 23 program. That buffer system takes real bite out of .45 ACP recoil, which means quicker follow-up shots and less fatigue during long range sessions. It also runs fine with just about any ammo type without special tuning.
While the Expert was designed with IPSC and practical target shooting in mind, it makes a great deal of sense as a range gun or nightstand pistol too. You get 12+1 capacity of .45 ACP, an ambidextrous magazine release, an extended slide release, and the kind of German build quality that has made the USP line a fixture with military and law enforcement units around the world for three decades.
Each pistol comes with two 12-round factory magazines, a locking device, and the owner's manual. If you have been waiting to add a long-slide HK .45 to the safe, this is the one that shows up ready to compete on day one.
V1 is HK's designation for the trigger and control lever configuration. On this pistol it means a double action/single action trigger with a control lever on the left side of the frame that functions as both a manual safety and a decocker. You can carry it cocked and locked like a 1911 or decock it for a double action first shot.
The Expert uses a longer slide, the longest HK puts on any pistol, which stretches out the sight radius for better precision. It also adds adjustable target sights, an O-ring barrel for a more consistent lockup, and an enhanced trigger. Think of it as a standard USP that borrowed features from the Tactical, Elite, and Mark 23 to be competition-ready from the factory.
That is exactly what it was built for. HK designed the Expert with IPSC and practical target shooting in mind, and the long slide, adjustable sights, and recoil reduction system all support fast, accurate shooting. It works just as well as a high-end range pistol or home defense gun.
It is friendlier than most. The magazine release is ambidextrous, and the modular internal design allows the control lever to be moved to the right side of the frame. As shipped, this V1 model has the safety/decocking lever on the left side.
| UPC | 642230260412 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 81000364 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Length | 5.19" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Capacity | 12 + 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 10.8500 |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 2 |
| Package Height | 3.4 |
| Package Width | 9.1 |
| Product Type | Double / Single Action |
| Safety | Firing Pin/Hammer |
| Shipping Weight | 3.75 |
| Sights | Target |
| Sights Type | Target |
| Slide Description | Long/Serrated |
| State Restriction (OR) | NO SALE TO OREGON |
| State Restriction (RI) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO RHODE ISLAND |
| State Restriction (WA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO WASHINGTON |
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