Gun mounted light for HK USP Compact

[GBTX01]

I am interested in getting a tac light to mount on my USP Compact and I was wonder what brands were available and which were of good quality. Also, I know that HK makes the Universal Tactical Light (UTL), but where can I buy one and what is there price? Thanks for the help

 

[M700]

Here's a link to the HK UTL. I think the price is about the same wherever you go and ive heard nothing but good things about these guys.

http://www.calssportingarmory.com/HK Pistol Accessories.htm

 

[spark@onestopknifeshop.com]

You have several choices.

The HK UTL is made by Insight Technologies, and is well made. Attaches / detaches in about 2 seconds. Only problems are the accessory pressure pad - too small in my book, and I don't like having to glue on velcro pads.

There is also a Surefire model available for the compact series - but it's a good deal more expensive, and isn't as compact as the UTL.

SureFire is suppossed to be releasing a newer version of their light system for the USP, but I don't have the time frame on it yet. It will still be more expensive than the UTL, regardless.

Kevin

 

[Ahhnuld]

I love my UTL


I have a UTL by ITI for H&K that I mount on both my H&K Full size USP .45 and my compact USP .45. I find that using the toggle switch alone is sufficient, no pressure pad needed. You can flip it to constant on with your weak hands forefinger, or toggle it the other way for qiuck on and release it for off again.

 

[Justin Moore]

Kevin,

Are you talking about the new P-Series Nitrolon lights for the USP?

 

[spark@onestopknifeshop.com]

The P series Nitrolon is slightly more expensive than street prices for the UTL - but according to my SureFire price list, the only SureFire models available for the USP Compact are the 615R classic system which has an MSRP of 342.00.

For the Fullsize models of USPs, you've got a few choices:

The M115 or M105 Millenium light is made from aluminum, Type 3 Hard anodized. They share parts compatibility with the Millenium weaponlights for rifles / SMGs and the 9 volt Special Operations lights. The M115 has a slimline momentary switch and a shuttle on switch, the 105 has a shuttle switch only.

The Nitrolons (P115 and P105) are much less expensive and are a bit smaller as well. Of course, they aren't as tough either, but that's just slightly. Just like the Millenium models, one is available with a slimline momentary on switch.

I don't have any current information for new models for the compact... none were release as of June 01. Maybe we'll see something at SHOT.

Kevin

 

[Quartus]

One of the side benefits of a light on a gun (handgun or shotgun) is that, sooner or later, you'll find yourself using the light.


For a light.

Pointing at things a gun should not point at.


Bad idea.


(Not theory. It's already happening in PDs across the country.)

 

[spark@onestopknifeshop.com]

I've yet to see a flashlight that doesn't have some sort of "bloom" where all of its light goes in the focused area, and that's it.

Aim to the side, aim at the ground, whatever - it still frees up a hand to use the phone, operate a lock, reload, etc.

Kevin

 

[Tman]

I've noticed in photos, when the UTL is attached to the USPc, the UTL extends out in the area of the muzzle flash (compared to USP full size). Does this subject the light to damage,etc.?