Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-auto pistol today for a penny-start auction, this is the Heckler & Koch USP Compact.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch
Model: USP Compact
Serial: 11-002783
Date of Manufacture: 2003
Caliber: 357 Sig.
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 3.58"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front and Rear
Stock/Grips: Textured Black Synthetic
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The H&K USP Compact in .357 SIG with a 3.58-inch barrel and black finish is a compact, hard-charging duty pistol that packages Heckler & Koch’s proven, overbuilt service-pistol engineering into a concealment-friendly footprint while still delivering the flat-shooting, high-velocity performance of the .357 SIG cartridge. Built on a glass-fiber-reinforced polymer frame with a machined steel slide and a beefy locked-breech action, the USP Compact retains the full-size platform’s rugged features — a reinforced slide rail system, an ambidextrous or left-side reversible magazine release on many runs, and the USP’s distinctive modular trigger/safety options (selectable decocker, decocker-with-safety or simple safety variants exist depending on the exact configuration). The 3.58" barrel gives a useful sight radius that makes the most of the .357 SIG’s flat trajectory. The stout frame mass, combined with H&K’s recoil-mitigation design (tough slide, robust guide system, and carefully tuned springs), helps control the brisk muzzle impulse, making follow-ups far more manageable than one might expect from such a potent cartridge in a compact package. Controls are positive and serviceable — a beefy slide serration pattern for reliable manipulation, a visible loaded-chamber indicator on many examples, and an accessory rail for lights or lasers — and the stock sights are rugged, dovetailed units that stand up to hard use while giving clear sight acquisition for defensive work. In practice the .357 SIG chambering makes the USP Compact an excellent choice for users who want a compact platform with rifle-like strike and excellent penetration with modern defensive loads, though it does demand respect: recoil is sharper than comparable 9mm or .40 S&W compacts and premium, hot defensive ammunition will produce stout muzzle blast and wear more on springs over time, so careful ammunition testing and regular maintenance are recommended. Reliability, corrosion resistance, and serviceability are strong points — H&K built these to military/police standards — and the platform responds well to routine armorer-level servicing. Aftermarket support is good for grips, sights, and holsters, but major slide/frame modifications are uncommon, given the USP’s already robust factory specifications. For someone who wants compact concealability without sacrificing terminal performance, the USP Compact .357 SIG is a muscular, well-engineered option: it’s best for experienced shooters who train with stout defensive loads and appreciate a pistol that balances duty-grade durability with genuinely potent ballistic performance.
Contents:
Model: USP Compact
Serial: 11-002783
Date of Manufacture: 2003
Caliber: 357 Sig.
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 3.58"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front and Rear
Stock/Grips: Textured Black Synthetic
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The H&K USP Compact in .357 SIG with a 3.58-inch barrel and black finish is a compact, hard-charging duty pistol that packages Heckler & Koch’s proven, overbuilt service-pistol engineering into a concealment-friendly footprint while still delivering the flat-shooting, high-velocity performance of the .357 SIG cartridge. Built on a glass-fiber-reinforced polymer frame with a machined steel slide and a beefy locked-breech action, the USP Compact retains the full-size platform’s rugged features — a reinforced slide rail system, an ambidextrous or left-side reversible magazine release on many runs, and the USP’s distinctive modular trigger/safety options (selectable decocker, decocker-with-safety or simple safety variants exist depending on the exact configuration). The 3.58" barrel gives a useful sight radius that makes the most of the .357 SIG’s flat trajectory. The stout frame mass, combined with H&K’s recoil-mitigation design (tough slide, robust guide system, and carefully tuned springs), helps control the brisk muzzle impulse, making follow-ups far more manageable than one might expect from such a potent cartridge in a compact package. Controls are positive and serviceable — a beefy slide serration pattern for reliable manipulation, a visible loaded-chamber indicator on many examples, and an accessory rail for lights or lasers — and the stock sights are rugged, dovetailed units that stand up to hard use while giving clear sight acquisition for defensive work. In practice the .357 SIG chambering makes the USP Compact an excellent choice for users who want a compact platform with rifle-like strike and excellent penetration with modern defensive loads, though it does demand respect: recoil is sharper than comparable 9mm or .40 S&W compacts and premium, hot defensive ammunition will produce stout muzzle blast and wear more on springs over time, so careful ammunition testing and regular maintenance are recommended. Reliability, corrosion resistance, and serviceability are strong points — H&K built these to military/police standards — and the platform responds well to routine armorer-level servicing. Aftermarket support is good for grips, sights, and holsters, but major slide/frame modifications are uncommon, given the USP’s already robust factory specifications. For someone who wants compact concealability without sacrificing terminal performance, the USP Compact .357 SIG is a muscular, well-engineered option: it’s best for experienced shooters who train with stout defensive loads and appreciate a pistol that balances duty-grade durability with genuinely potent ballistic performance.
Contents:
This example will ship with its factory-labeled box and all other contents pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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