Heckler&Koch HK45 COMPACT TACTICAL - Manual (Page 10)

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HK45 & HK45 Compact
SPECIFICATIONS
HK45 HK45 Tactical HK45 Compact HK45 CT*
Same as HK45 Same as HK45C
unless noted unless noted
Caliber .45 ACP .45 ACP
Barrel Type Standard Threaded Standard Threaded
Operating Principle Short Recoil
Action Type Modified Browning Type, Linkless
Sights Fixed low profile partridge style, drift adjustable for windage, adjustable for
elevation using higher/lower front sights, standard 3-dot or optional Tritium or
click adjustable
Overall Length 204 mm (8.03 in.) 220 mm (8.66 in.) 184 mm (7.24 in.) 200 mm (7.87in.)
Barrel Length 114 mm (4.47 in.) 130 mm (5.11 in.) 99 mm (3.90 in.) 116 mm (4.57 in.)
Sight Radius 169 mm (6.65 in.) 153 mm (6.04 in.)
Twist Length 406 mm (15.98 in.) 406 mm (15.98 in.)
Height (total) 150 mm (5.91 in.) 140 mm (5.51 in.)
Width of Slide 28.5 mm (1.12 in.) 28.5 mm (1.12 in.)
Width of Frame 29 mm (1.14 in.) 29 mm (1.14 in.)
Weight 880 g (30.86 oz) 890 g (31.39 oz) 810 g (28.57 oz) 820 g (28.92 oz)
Weight of Magazine 110 grams (3.88 oz) 95 grams (3.35 oz)
(Empty)
Slide Force 8 kg (17.6 lbs) 8 kg (17.6 lbs)
(to retract slide)
Trigger Pull Single Action approx. 20 Newtons (4.50 pound-force)
Double Action approx. 51 Newtons (11.46 pound-force)
Trigger Travel (rest Single Action 6 mm (.24 in.)
to hammer release) Double Action 12 mm (.47 in.)
Trigger Reach
(center of trigger to Single Action 67.5 mm (2.66 in.)
back of frame) Double Action 74.5 mm (2.93 in.)
Magazine Capacity 10 Cartridges - standard 8 Cartridges - standard
(does not include 10 Cartridges - high capacity
cartridge in chamber)
Safety Features:
1. External Safety Lever (Variant 1,2,5,6,9,10);
2. Decocking Lever (Variant 1,2,3,4);
3. Disconnector (all variants);
4. Firing Pin Block (all variants);
5. Drop Safety (all variants)
6. Hammer Intercept Notch (all variants)
7. Lock Out Device (all variants);
8. Loaded Chamber Indicator (all variants)
*Compact Tactical
Function and Operation
WARNING: Always clear the pistol before handling it.
CLEARING THE PISTOL:
The HK45 is not considered “clear” or safe unless:
1. The control lever is on safe” (if applicable) and;
2. The magazine is removed from the pistol and;
3. The slide is locked to the rear and;
4. The chamber is free of brass or ammunition
CLEARING PROCEDURE (VARIANTS 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, and 10):
1. Point the muzzle in a safe direction with the operator’s finger off the trigger
and outside the trigger guard.
2. Place the Control Lever on “S” (Safe).
3. Remove the magazine (if applicable) by engaging the ambidextrous
magazine release lever.
4. Rack the Slide to the rear and release three or four time to extract and eject
any round left in the chamber.
5. Lock the slide towards the rear. Pull back on the slide until the slide reaches
its limit of rear-ward travel. Once the slide is all the way towards the rear,
push up on the slide release levers located on the left and right hand sides
of the frame.
6. Conduct both a visual and physical inspection of the chamber/magazine well
area.
CLEARING PROCEDURE (VARIANTS 3, 4, and 7):
1. Point the muzzle in a safe direction with the operator’s finger off the trigger
and outside the trigger guard.
2. Remove the magazine (if applicable) by engaging the ambidextrous
magazine release lever.
3. Rack the Slide to the rear and release three or four time to extract and eject
any round left in the chamber.
4. Lock the Slide towards the rear. Pull back on the slide until the slide reaches
its limit of rear-ward travel. Once the slide is all the way towards the rear,
push up on the slide release located on the left hand side of the frame.
5. Conduct both a visual and physical inspection of the chamber/magazine well
area.
NOTE: The LEM system will ALWAYS be activated by the slide passing over
the hammer. The only time the traditional DAO system is activated is when
the slide does not recoil out of battery. Examples of such a situation include
a weak primer strike and/or failure for the cartridge to ignite.
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