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Heckler and Koch P8 German 9mm Pistol

P8

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Basic Information
Name
Heckler and Koch P8 German 9mm Pistol
Designation
P8
Alternate Designation
P8
Equipment Type
Manufacturer
Heckler & Koch
Date of Introduction
1979
Description

The P8 is a modified version of the USP deployed by the German Bundeswehr. It differs by a specific safety and decocking as well as a preferred land and grooves rifling instead of the polygonal profile.

Ground Specifications
Main Weapon 9 mm pistol
System
Alternate Designation P8
Manufacturer Heckler and Koch
In Service INA
Caliber 9 mm
Operating Principle Recoil-operated with modified Browning locking system
Magazine Capacity 15 rounds
Sights 3-dot
Dimensions
Length approx. 195 mm
Width approx. 38.5 mm
Height approx. 135.0 mm
Barrel Length approx. 108 mm
Sight Radius approx. 158.0 mm
Weight approx. 770 g
Ammunition
Type Rifle
Caliber 9mm mm
Cartridge 9 mm x 19
Details
Country of Origin Germany
Category Land
Land
Filter Label
H
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
0.2 m
Width
0.04 m
Height
0.14 m
Weight
0.77 kg
Operators (19)
United States
France
Germany
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Congo, Republic of the
Greece
Iceland
Lebanon
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Mexico
Norway
Portugal
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Thailand
United Arab Emirates
Uruguay
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