Heckler&Koch HK45 COMPACT TACTICAL - Manual (Page 2)

HK45/HK45 Compact
Operator’s Manual
Heckler & Koch
5675 Transport Boulevard
Columbus, Georgia 31907 USA
Tel: (706) 568-1906
Fax: (706) 568-9151
American Website: www.hk-usa.com
Global Website: www.heckler-koch.com
Covers all HK45 (.45 ACP) series pistols including: HK45, HK45 Tactical
(HK45T), HK45 Compact (HK45C) and HK45 Compact Tactical (HK45CT)
models.
© Heckler & Koch USA (Heckler & Koch Inc. and Heckler & Koch Defense Inc.) 12/08 revised 5/25/2012, All rights reserved
Specifications and models subject to change without notice.
WARNING: A firearm has the capability of taking your life or the life of
someone else! Be extremely careful with your firearm. An accident can
occur at anytime and is almost always the result of not following basic
safety rules.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: Read the safety rules before handling the pistol!
Read this operators manual before handling your firearm. The following safety rules are placed in this
manual by HK as an important reminder that firearms safety is your responsibility. If handled improperly
firearms can be dangerous and can potentially cause damage to property, serious injury, or death.
1. Never point a firearm at anyone, or in any direction other than a SAFE direction, i.e. downrange.
2. Treat all firearms as if they are always loaded.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger and outside of the trigger guard until your sights are aligned on
the target.
4. Keep your finger off the trigger and outside of the trigger guard while loading or unloading the
firearm.
5. Keep your finger off the trigger and outside of the trigger guard while pulling the firearm out of
the holster or while returning it to the holster.
6. Be sure of your target and the back stop beyond.
7. Never give a firearm to or take a firearm from anyone unless the action is open and the magazine
and/or chamber are free of any ammunition or brass.
8. Be sure that the ammunition you are using is factory loaded, is of the correct caliber for the
firearm in which it is to be used, and that it is not damaged in any way.
9. Before firing, remove the magazine from the firearm, lock the slide open, make sure the chamber
is clear of any ammunition or brass, and check the barrel of the unloaded firearm for any possible
obstructions.
10. Before firing any firearm that is unfamiliar to you, make sure that you understand exactly how it
functions. A lack of familiarity with the firearm can result in serious accidents. Attend a certified
training course on any firearm which you intend to use or with which you are not sufficiently
familiar.
11. Always wear hearing and eye protection when using your firearm.
12. Keep all body parts, particularly the hands and fingers, away from the muzzle to avoid injury or
burns.
13. Be sure that parts of the hand do not touch or interfere with the slide. The slide moves backwards
by recoil force during firing and may cause serious injury.
14. Firearms should be stored separately from ammunition and beyond the reach of children, and/or
any untrained individuals.
15. Avoid the use of any alcoholic beverages or drugs before and during the use of any firearm.
16. Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may
result in exposure to lead, a substance known to be associated with birth defects, reproductive
harm, and other serious injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after
exposure.
17. To make the HK45 pistol safe, one must insure the chambered round is removed during the
clearing procedure. Removal of the pistol’s magazine does not remove the chambered round. This
can only be done with the rearward movement of the slide after the magazine is removed.
STOP! KNOW HOW TO CLEAR THIS PISTOL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE.
CLEARING THE PISTOL
The HK45 series of pistols are not considered “clear” or safe unless:
1. The control lever (if applicable) is on “safe” 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
To Clear the HK45 / HK45C:
1. Make sure fingers are outside of the trigger guard and the pistol is pointed in a safe direction at all
times!
2. Engage control lever (if applicable) - press the control lever upwards until the “S” (safe) aligns with
the reference line located on the frame.
3. Remove magazine - depress the magazine release lever and remove the magazine from the pistol.
4. Open and lock slide - while keeping the pistol pointed in a safe direction, lock the slide open by
pulling the slide rearward as you press the slide release upward. Watch for a cartridge or empty
case to be ejected from the pistol.
5. Inspect chamber - inspect chamber for the presence of a cartridge or empty case by:
• Visually viewing chamber through the open ejection port and;
• Physically inserting a finger into the chamber through the ejection port to check for the presence
of a cartridge or empty case.
• Remove any cartridges or empty cases from the chamber or from within the pistol.
The Pistol is now considered “Clear.”