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The HK45 was developed as a product improvement of the highly regarded USP45" first released in the 1995. The Caliber .45 ACP HK45 includes several user-inspired enhancements including changeable grip panels (backstraps)" a Picatinny MIL-STD-1913 accessory rail" better ergonomics" and more ambidextrous controls. Along with the HK45 Compact" the HK45 was developed as a possible candidate for the Joint Combat Pistol (JCP) and Combat Pistol (CP) programs administered by the U.S. military in their search for a new service handgun to replace the 9-millimeter M9. These programs were suspended before completion and no pistols were selected. The HK45 uses an HK proprietary O-ring barrel for precise barrel-to-slide lockup and optimal accuracy. HK45 barrels are made using the famous HK cold-hammer forging process for superior performance. This HK45 Tactical model features a V7 LEM DAO trigger" threaded barrel" and night sights.