Gun mounted light for HK USP Compact

GBTX01 · September 6, 2001, 10:31 AM

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 · September 6, 2001, 11:55 AM

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...ccessories.htm

[email protected] · September 8, 2001, 06:49 AM

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 · September 22, 2001, 11:57 PM

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 · September 23, 2001, 07:31 PM

Kevin,

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

[email protected] · September 23, 2001, 07:56 PM

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 · September 23, 2001, 09:19 PM

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.)

[email protected] · September 25, 2001, 04:53 PM

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 · September 27, 2001, 06:44 AM

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.?

September 6, 2001, 10:31 AM	#1
GBTX01 Member Join Date: August 13, 2001 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 30	Gun mounted light for HK USP Compact 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 __________________ The loudest sound that your weapon can make is "Click".

September 8, 2001, 06:49 AM	#3
[email protected] Wise Guy Join Date: October 10, 1998 Posts: 665	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 __________________ Kevin Jon Schlossberg Owner, BladeForums.com www.bladeforums.com

September 22, 2001, 11:57 PM	#4
Ahhnuld Member Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 31	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.

September 23, 2001, 07:31 PM	#5
Justin Moore Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 2000 Location: Right Here Posts: 854	Kevin, Are you talking about the new P-Series Nitrolon lights for the USP? __________________ Democracy: A government of the masses, authority derived through mass meetings or any other form of direct expression; results in mobocracy; attitude toward property is communistic negating property rights; attitude toward law is that the will of the majority shall regulate whether it is based upon deliberation or governed by passion, prejudice, and impulse, without restraint or regard to consequences; its result is dem-o-gogism, license, agitation, discontent and anarchy. Republic: Authority is derived through the election by the people of public officials best suited to represent them. Attitude toward property is respect for laws and individual rights and a sensible economic procedure. Attitude toward law is the administration of justice in accord with fixed principles that establish evidence with a strict regard for consequences. A greater number of citizens and extent of territory may be brought within its compass, it avoids the dangerous extremes of either tyranny or mobocracy. Results in statesmanship, liberty, reason, justice contentment and progress, is a standard for government around the world.

September 23, 2001, 07:56 PM	#6
[email protected] Wise Guy Join Date: October 10, 1998 Posts: 665	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 __________________ Kevin Jon Schlossberg Owner, BladeForums.com www.bladeforums.com

September 6, 2001, 11:55 AM	#2
M700 Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2000 Location: Setauket, NY Posts: 578	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...ccessories.htm

September 23, 2001, 09:19 PM	#7
Quartus Senior Member Join Date: May 8, 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,823	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.) __________________ . Better to know what you don't know than to think you know what you don't know.

September 25, 2001, 04:53 PM	#8
[email protected] Wise Guy Join Date: October 10, 1998 Posts: 665	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 __________________ Kevin Jon Schlossberg Owner, BladeForums.com www.bladeforums.com

September 27, 2001, 06:44 AM	#9
Tman Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 2001 Location: texas Posts: 181	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.?