Heckler & Koch P2000

Heckler & Koch P2000
Heckler & Koch P2000
	Heckler & Koch P2000 chambered in .40 S&W
Type	Semi-automatic pistol
Place of origin	Germany
Production history
Designer	Heckler & Koch
Produced	2001-present
Variants	P30, HK45
Specifications
Mass	680.4 grams
Length	177.8 mm
Barrel length	91.9 mm
Width	34 mm
Height	128 mm
Cartridge	9x19mm Parabellum; .40 S&W; .357 SIG
Action	Short recoil operated, Browning-type tilting barrel, locked breech
Feed system	Box magazine

The Heckler & Koch (H&K) P2000 and P2000SK are handguns based upon the H&K USP (Universal Self Loading Pistol). It has ambidextrous slide locks and magazine release. This handgun is a polymer based handgun which is rated for shooting +P ammunition. The P2000 is available chambered in either 9x19mm Parabellum, .40 Smith & Wesson and .357 SIG cartridge. The P2000SK model is a smaller "sub-compact" version of the P2000 that is also available in all of the above calibers.

Features

The P2000/P2000SK use a Short Recoil Linkless Modified Browning type action also used in the H&K USP series of pistols. Unlike the USP series, the P2000/P2000SK are not available with an external safety.

The backstrap is interchangeable to allow the user to customize the pistol's grip size, and there is a universal accessory rail on the dust cover that allows for the use of tactical lights/lasers and other accessories. Attachment is positive and does not require any tools. This is in contrast with the USP series, which uses a proprietary HK mounting rail that limited the types of accessories that could be used with the pistol.

Trigger types

Several variants are available based whether the LEM (Law Enforcement Modification) trigger (H&K's Double Action Only) mechanism is used versus a SA/DA trigger.

V0 - CDA trigger system (SA/DA). SA trigger pull of 20 +4/-2 N (4.5 lb), DA trigger pull 51 +5/-5 N (11.47 lb).
V1 - CDA trigger system (LEM). The LEM trigger is a dual stage trigger that fires from a hammer down position in both SA and DA mode, but has an internal mechanism that is cocked with each cycle of the action. It provides a constant trigger pull of 20 +4/-2 N (4.5 lb).
V2 - CDA trigger system (LEM). Like P2000 V1 but with an increased trigger weight. The trigger pull is 32.5 +2.5/-2.5 (7.3 lb).
V3 - SA/DA trigger with a decocking lever mounted at the posterior of the slide to the left of the spurred hammer. SA trigger pull of 20 +4/-2 N (4.5 lb), DA trigger pull 51 +5/-5 N (11.47 lb).
V4 - CDA trigger system (LEM). Like P2000 V1 and V2 but with a mid-range trigger pull of 27.5 +2.5/-2.5 N (6.18 lb).
V5 - Double Action Only (DAO) trigger system. Trigger pull of 36 +3/-3 N (8.09 lb).

P2000SK

The P2000SK is slightly smaller than the regular P2000. It is able to chamber all rounds that the full-size P2000 can.

U.S. versions of the P2000SK will accept the longer USP Compact magazines which provide higher capacities up to 13 x 9 mm and 12 x .40/357 SIG. Some of the gun's compact size will be compromised as these longer magazines will stick out approximately 1/2" below the bottom of the P2000SK's grip. Lower capacity 10 round maximum capacity magazines are the same size as the higher capacity USP Compact magazines.

According to the German web site of HK, the dimensions of the P2000 are:

Overall length 173 mm
Overall height 127,5 mm
Overall width 34 mm
Barrel length 93 mm
Sight radius 141,5 mm
Weight (for 9 mm pistol):
Without magazine 620 g
With empty magazine (for 13 cartridges) 704 g
With empty magazine (for 16 cartridges) 725 g

Variants

P30
- New accessory rail, with interchangeable grips
- Only available in 9x19mm Parabellum currently

Dimensions:
Overall length 177,5 mm
Overall height 138 mm
Overall width 34,8 mm
Barrel length 98 mm
Sight radius 148,5 mm
Weight
Pistol with magazine (empty) approx. 740 g
Magazine (empty) approx. 93 g

HK45
- .45 ACP
HK45C
- Compact version of the HK45

Both can be fitted with a threaded barrel and higher profile front/rear sights for use with a suppressor.

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