The HK USP Universal Selfloading Pistol is an accurate and ultrareliable handgun. It utilizes a fiberreinforced polymer frame stiffened by stainless steel inserts at areas subject to stress and friction. The control lever a combination safety and decocking lever is frame mounted and quickly accessible unlike the slidemounted safeties. The modular design of the USPs internal components allows the control lever function to be switched from the left to the right side of the pistol for lefthanded shooters. The USP Compact is smaller and lighter than large frame USPs. The reduction in trigger reach and grip circumference increases concealability and enhances shooting ergonomics. It utilizes a narrow fullhand grip frame with a choice of interchangeable extended or flushfitting magazine floorplates. The USP Compact features a polygonal bore barrle onepiece steel slide with contoured extended release bobbed hammer universal mounting grooves and ambidextrous magazine release lever. This V1 model has a black frame with blued slide captive recoil spring assembly with polymer absorber bushing night sights and comes with three 13round magazines.