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This review of the H&K USC, the semi-auto version of the Heckler and Koch UMP. It’s a funky looking PCC with limited magazine capacity but it’s a cool little firearm. What’s your favorite Pistol Caliber Carbine?
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Heckler & Koch USC: A civilian carbine with a military lineage
The HK USC (Universal Self-Loading Carbine) is a civilian firearm designed and built by Heckler & Koch. It is based on the iconic UMP (Universal Machine Pistol) submachine gun, but with modifications to comply with civilian firearm regulations.
Here’s a breakdown of what makes the HK USC a unique and interesting firearm:
Design and features
- Caliber: The USC is chambered in the potent .45 ACP cartridge, notes GunMagWarehouse.
- Operating System: It uses a simple and reliable blowback operating system.
- Barrel: The carbine features a 16-inch, cold hammer-forged barrel, providing excellent accuracy and durability.
- Construction: The USC’s body is primarily made from a lightweight, high-strength polymer, making it both robust and easy to handle, notes Scheels. High-grade weapons steel is used for the barrel and bolt mechanism.
- Ergonomics: The USC features a skeletonized buttstock with a comfortable rubber cheek rest and recoil pad. It also has an open pistol grip for a comfortable handhold. The ambidextrous safety/selector lever and oversized trigger guard are designed for easy operation, even when wearing gloves.
- Sights and Accessories: It comes with adjustable diopter iron sights. Hard points are molded into the receiver and handguard for easy attachment of optional Picatinny rails, allowing for various accessories like optics, lights, and lasers.
Civilian legal compliance
The USC was designed to be 922 compliant, making it legal for import as a sporting model in the United States, according to thefirearmblog.com. Key modifications include the 16-inch barrel to avoid short-barreled rifle classification and the use of single-stack, 10-round magazines to comply with capacity restrictions.
Potential for customization
While the USC comes in a standard configuration, it also offers potential for customization and conversion. Some enthusiasts convert them into SBRs (Short-Barreled Rifles) with side-folding stocks to more closely resemble the UMP submachine gun.
Overall, the HK USC is a civilian carbine with a military lineage, offering the performance and reliability expected from Heckler & Koch in a compliant and versatile package.