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Heckler & Koch HK4
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The HK4 is a pocket pistol, first introduced by Heckler & Koch in either 1964[2] or 1967.[3] It was distinctive for allowing shooters to swap barrels chambered for different cartridges without tools and for having a durable but light hard-anodized aluminum-alloy frame.[4][additional citation(s) needed]
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HK4 | |
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![]() H&K HK4 on display | |
Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
Place of origin | West Germany |
Service history | |
Used by | See Users |
Production history | |
Designer | Alex Seidel |
Designed | 1963[1] |
Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch, MAS |
Produced | 1964[2] or 1967-1984[3] |
Specifications | |
Mass | 480 g (17 oz) |
Length | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
Barrel length | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
Width | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
Height | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
Cartridge | .22 Long Rifle .25 ACP .32 ACP .380 ACP |
Action | Straight blowback, unlocked breech |
Muzzle velocity | 356 m/s (MAG-95, MAG-98, MAG-98c) |
Effective firing range | Sights ranged for 25 m |
Feed system | 7, 8-round box magazine |
Sights | Fixed, front post and rear notch, sight radius 121 mm |
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