HK Brings A Thousand USCs To The USA
Last updated: June 7, 2026 · Originally published: May 26, 2018
Act fast to get your hands on one of these civilian utility carbines that haven’t been offered in the US since 2013.
German gun manufacturer Heckler & Koch showed off their USC – a civilian utility carbine – at the NRA show earlier this month in Dallas. The carbine, which they are currently only making 1000 of available in the US, kicks off what they tell us is going to be a series of limited production models for the esteemed brand.
HK USC Civilian Carbine – Limited US Production from Brand Avalanche on Vimeo.
SPECS
Dimensions
| Caliber | Length | Width | Height | Barrel Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .45 ACP | 35.43 in. | 1.97 in. | 9.75 in. | 16 in. |
Weight
| Caliber | Weight (with 10rd empty magazine) |
|---|---|
| .45 ACP | 6.13 lb |
Options
Componentry
Here is the link to find a dealer in your area –Â https://hk-usa.com/hk-models/usc/#findADealer.Â
Over the coming months, the US market will see more popular models not seen in US in a long time (if ever), so be sure to keep HK’s social media in your feeds.
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great article, but fails to mention where to buy the USC
Hi ma,
Thank you for the suggestion. We will update the article accordingly. And you can find a local dealer through this link – https://hk-usa.com/hk-models/usc/#findADealer