The Heckler & Koch P8 A1 is the Bundeswehr service pistol derived from the HK USP platform. It is presented in a service configuration that includes features specific to the P8 A1, such as translucent magazines and a reversed safety/decocker lever. The pistol is chambered in 9mm and ships with two magazines in the documented package.
Key Specifications
- The manufacturer is Heckler & Koch / H&K.
- The model is the P8 A1.
- The caliber is listed as 9mm Luger.
- The barrel uses a traditional lands-and-grooves design rather than a polygonal profile.
- The sights are specified as fixed 3-dot sights.
- The package includes two 15-round magazines.
- The overall length is listed as 7.68 inches.
- The overall height is listed as 5.31 inches.
- The unloaded weight with an empty magazine is listed as 27.20 oz.
- The sight radius is listed as 6.22 inches.
The P8 A1 combines HK manufacturing and service-oriented features in a compact package intended for duty carry and service use. Its distinct controls and magazines reflect the configuration adopted by the German Armed Forces, and the included magazines and fixed sights make it ready for practical range use or collection.
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