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Encyclopedia > HK P7
Heckler & Koch P7

P7M8
Type semi-automatic pistol
Place of origin Germany
Service history
Used by Germany
Production history
Designed 1976
Manufacturer Heckler & Koch
Produced 1979 – 2005
Specifications
Weight 780 g (empty)
Length 171 mm
Barrel length 105 mm
Cartridge 9 x 19 mm Luger
Caliber 9 mm
Sights iron sight

The Heckler & Koch P7 is a compact semi-automatic pistol normally chambered in 9 x 19 mm Luger manufactured by the German company of Heckler & Koch. It was designed beginning in 1971 to be compact and have enhanced safety features. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (2181x1701, 585 KB) [edit] Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): HK P7 ... A Semi-automatic (also known as Self-loading) pistol is a type of handheld firearm, a kind of pistol. ... Heckler & Koch G41 Heckler & Koch GmbH (H&K) (pronounced //) is a German weapons manufacturing company famous for various series of small firearms, notably the MP5 submachine gun, the MP7 personal defense weapon, USP series handguns, high-precision PSG1 sniper rifle, and the G3 and G36 assault rifles. ... The barrel of a gun or other firearm is the tube, usually metal, through which a controlled explosion is released in order to propel a projectile out of the end at great speed. ... It has been suggested that Firearm brass and Casing (ammunition) be merged into this article or section. ... ball and hollowpoint 9mm Luger rounds are popular handgun ammunition. ... The word calibre (British English) or caliber (American English) designates the interior diameter of a tube or the exterior diameter of a wire or rod. ... With regard to firearms, the term iron sights refers to the open unmagnified sighting system which comes as standard with most weapons. ... Heckler & Koch G41 Heckler & Koch GmbH (H&K) (pronounced //) is a German weapons manufacturing company famous for various series of small firearms, notably the MP5 submachine gun, the MP7 personal defense weapon, USP series handguns, high-precision PSG1 sniper rifle, and the G3 and G36 assault rifles. ... A Semi-automatic (also known as Self-loading) pistol is a type of handheld firearm, a kind of pistol. ... ball and hollowpoint 9mm Luger rounds are popular handgun ammunition. ... Heckler & Koch G41 Heckler & Koch GmbH (H&K) (pronounced //) is a German weapons manufacturing company famous for various series of small firearms, notably the MP5 submachine gun, the MP7 personal defense weapon, USP series handguns, high-precision PSG1 sniper rifle, and the G3 and G36 assault rifles. ...

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History

After several years of development, the first version of the P7, the PSP (Polizei Selbstlade-Pistole in German, or Police Selfloading Pistol), was released by HK in 1976 with mass production beginning in 1979. The P7 line ended its production run in 2005.


The P7 was one of the pistols selected for the United States Army trials to find a new service pistol to replace the M1911; it was eliminated early in the competition for not meeting specifications. The Army eventually chose a version of the Beretta 92. Despite its high price, it has been fielded as a service sidearm by several American police departments including the New Jersey State Police, the Utah Highway Patrol and the United States Park Police. The United States Army is the largest branch of the United States armed forces and has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... A Service Pistol is any handgun (revolver or semi-automatic) issued to military personnel. ... The M1911 is a single action, semi-automatic handgun, chambered for the . ... The Beretta 92 is a semi-automatic pistol designed and manufactured by Beretta. ... The New Jersey State Police is the state police force for the state of New Jersey. ... The United States Park Police is the oldest uniformed federal law enforcement agency in the United States. ...

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Features

A unique feature of the P7 is its lever cocking mechanism. Although it is a Single Action pistol (i.e. one whose trigger only fires the gun, without performing any cocking action), it is one of the safest pistols for carrying with a loaded chamber. This is because it is only cocked when the lever, conveniently located on the front of its grip, is squeezed. Releasing the grip decocks the gun, rendering it immediately safe. Although there have been several incidents of police officers losing custody of their P7 handguns during scuffles, Massad Ayoob asserts that there has never been a case of a so-disarmed officer being shot with his own weapon, due to the proprietary and not well-known nature of the "squeeze-cocker". A US Army 45 Colt. ... Massad F. Ayoob (b. ...


Another unusual feature is its gas-delayed blowback operation allows its barrel to be fixed to its frame, unlike most semi-automatic handguns. Propellant gases are vented from the barrel into a cylinder that delays the rearward motion of the slide. Other pistols that use this unusual system include the unsuccessful Steyr GB, the Vektor CP1, and the Norinco Model 77B. These pistols are very compact compared to other locked breech pistols, due to their fixed barrels. Gas-delayed blowback (also called gas-retarded blowback) is a firearm operating principle (not to be confused with gas-operated). ... The barrel of a gun or other firearm is the tube, usually metal, through which a controlled explosion is released in order to propel a projectile out of the end at great speed. ... The Steyr GB pistol is a double-action 9 mm Parabellum caliber semi-automatic large frame pistol. ... The China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) manufactures vehicles (trucks, cars and motorcycles), machinery, optical-electronic products, oil field equipment, chemicals, light industrial products, explosives and blast materials, civil firearms and ammunition, etc. ...


Its barrel axis is also very low, making the P7M8 one of the most accurate 9 mm service pistols available. The P7's firing pin can also be conveniently removed from the slide and replaced in seconds for safe storage.

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Disadvantages

A slight disadvantage that the P7 has for a service pistol is that its gas system causes the gun to heat rapidly. The heat is especially noticeable after firing several dozen rounds in quick succession. This is of little consequence for practical usage, but can be an impediment when practicing. P7s made for the American market feature a plastic heat shield inside the upper portion of the trigger guard.

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Variants

The P7M8 weighs 780 grams empty, is 171 mm long with a 105 mm barrel.

P7M13
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The P7 was produced in several variants:

  • PSP: original version of the P7 with magazine release on the base of the magazine (European-style) - PSP ia an acronym for Police Self-loading Pistol.
  • P7M8: 8 round (single-stacked magazine), 9 mm
  • P7M10: 10 round (double-stacked magazine), .40 S&W
  • P7M13: 13 round (double-stacked magazine), 9 mm
  • P7K3: removable barrel allowing it to be chambered for either .380 ACP, .22 Long Rifle or .32 ACP (7.65 x 17 mm).
  • P7M7: prototype (only 6 were made) chambered for .45 ACP using a breech locking principle.

The PSP and P7M8 with their eight round magazine are the slimmest and most concealable versions of the pistol. The P7M13 has a 13 round capacity at the expense of increased bulk. The P7M10 variant is slightly larger due to a larger slide to accommodate the .40 S&W round. ball and hollowpoint 9mm Luger rounds are popular handgun ammunition. ... The . ... ball and hollowpoint 9mm Luger rounds are popular handgun ammunition. ... The . ... .22 Long Rifle - Subsonic Hollowpoint (left), Standard Velocity (Centre), Hyper-Velocity Stinger Hollowpoint (Right). ... The . ... The . ...

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See also

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Heckler & Koch G41 Heckler & Koch GmbH (H&K) (pronounced //) is a German weapons manufacturing company famous for various series of small firearms, notably the MP5 submachine gun, the MP7 personal defense weapon, USP series handguns, high-precision PSG1 sniper rifle, and the G3 and G36 assault rifles. ... MP5KA4 9 x 19 mm with 3-round burst trigger group This is a list of all of the Heckler & Koch producuts, all ranging from pistols to grenade launchers. ... HK USP in . ... The Volkspistole, Year of introduction: 1970. ... The Heckler und Koch (HK) P2000 is a pistol designed by the arms manufacturer Heckler und Koch. ...

External links

  • Modern Firearms: Heckler - Koch PSP, P7, P7M8, P7M13, and P7M10 pistols
  • Chris's Unofficial H&K P7 Website
  • HKPRO -The Unoffial Website for the Uncompromising H&K Enthusiast-

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