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Heckler & Koch P2000
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The Heckler & Koch P2000 is a German semi-automatic pistol introduced late in 2001 and intended primarily for law enforcement, paramilitary, and commercial markets. It is based on the USP Compact pistol. The P2000 was designed specifically with improved ergonomic characteristics; it has features that reduce handling related stresses, while at the same time increasing user handling and comfort.
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![]() P2000 (Full Size) chambered in .40 S&W | |
Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
Place of origin | Germany |
Service history | |
In service | 2002-present |
Used by | See Users |
Production history | |
Designer | Heckler & Koch |
Designed | 2001 |
Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch |
Produced | 2001–present |
Variants | P2000 SK |
Specifications | |
Mass | 620 g (22 oz) (P2000) 606 g (21.4 oz) (P2000 SK) |
Length | 173 mm (6.8 in) (P2000) 163 mm (6.4 in) (P2000 SK) |
Barrel length | 93 mm (3.7 in) (P2000) 83 mm (3.3 in) (P2000 SK) |
Width | 34 mm (1.3 in) (P2000) 32.5 mm (1.3 in) (P2000 SK) |
Height | 127.5 mm (5.0 in) (P2000) 117 mm (4.6 in) (P2000 SK) |
Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum .40 S&W .357 SIG |
Action | Short recoil operated, locked breech |
Muzzle velocity | Approx. 355 m/s (1,165 ft/s) (P2000) |
Feed system | Detachable box magazine; capacities: P2000:
P2000 SK
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Sights | Fixed open iron sights; front blade and square notch rear sight with white contrast dots 141.5 mm (5.6 in) sight radius (P2000) 131.5 mm (5.2 in) sight radius (P2000 SK) |
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