The USP series was developed in the early 1990s by Heckler & Koch engineers as the company’s first undertaking to design a handgun especially for the American civilian and law enforcement markets. Combining traditional blowback operation using a modified Browning locking system on a high strength polymer frame, the USP has a well earned reputation for reliably and robust simplicity. This rugged and reliable handgun is a DA/SA 45 ACP with a capacity of 12 rounds and features a sleek profile built for high-performance. The HK USP Elite 45 has a polygonal 6.02-inch barrel, which is cold hammer-forged out of special high strength steel. This highly accurate barrel rides on a frame made from glass fiber reinforced polyamide with the addition of stainless-steel inserts for ultra-durability. Born and bred for fast-paced shooting, where power is just as critical as speed, the HK USP Elite 45 ACP has design features such as a target trigger with adjustable trigger stop, adjustable match sights, and an optimum grip angle for complete control over every shot.