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Heckler & Koch USPlarger figure on 0 of 3
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 3 of 3
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Configuration
| Specification | Heckler & Koch USP | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Germany[source] | — |
| In service | 1993–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Designer | Helmut Weldle[source] | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
| Designed | 1989–1992[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch , Hellenic Defence Systems[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
| Produced | 1993–present[source] | — |
| Variants | See Variants :[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum .357 SIG ( Compact version only) .40 S&W .45 ACP / .45 Super[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
| Action | Short recoil[source] | Bolt action[source] |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic[source] | — |
| Feed system | Detachable box magazine ; capacities: 15 rounds (9×19mm Parabellum) 13 rounds (.40 S&W and .357 SIG) 12 rounds (.45 ACP/.45 Super)[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
| Sights | Patridge, "3-dot" type[source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
| Wars | — | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
| Calibre | — | .308[source] |
| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |