To the order of special US Navy units (US Navy SEAL) in German Heckler & Koch Company in 1991 was constructed Mk 23 SOCOM handgun
which civil name is USP 45. It is the only forty five, which magazine is up to 12 rounds of ammunition .45 ACP, in that case it's perfectly suitable for a personal protection, 
but of course in the United States, because in our country are greater restrictions to the weapon for personal protection. It is a semi-automatic handgun with a modern design, produced since 1993.
but of course in the United States, because in our country are greater restrictions to the weapon for personal protection. It is a semi-automatic handgun with a modern design, produced since 1993.Already at the design stage, they predicted that after the start-up of weapons factory with indications of US Pistol (USP), there will be developed similar design intended to the civil market. The production of civil USP version began in 1993. The name of handgun was from USP abbreviation, i.e. Universale Selbstlade Pistole. The handgun is produced in versions, which differ in used cartridge and the type of trigger mechanism; however this unit is most famous by its caliber .45. In 1996, one of USP versions became a specified Bundeswehr?s gun.
This model is very often used by Hollywood, among others in such films as "The Book of Eli" with Denzel Washington, "Heat" with Robert De Niro and "The Bourne Ultimatum" with Matt Damon.
However, the most Corrateral's film with Tom Cruise in the lead role made it famous, and a famous scene of Briefcase from "Mozambique Drill" has become an inspiration to many combat training. In this scene Tom Cruise beat his record by defensive manoeuvre along with firing 5 rounds and liquidating two targets in 1.39 second.
However, the most Corrateral's film with Tom Cruise in the lead role made it famous, and a famous scene of Briefcase from "Mozambique Drill" has become an inspiration to many combat training. In this scene Tom Cruise beat his record by defensive manoeuvre along with firing 5 rounds and liquidating two targets in 1.39 second.
