Heckler & Koch HK4

The HK4 is a pocket pistol, first introduced by Heckler & Koch in either 1964 or 1967. It was distinctive for allowing shooters to swap barrels chambered for different cartridges without tools and for having a durable but light hard-anodized aluminum-alloy frame.

HK4
H&K HK4 on display
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of originWest Germany
Service history
Used bySee Users
Production history
DesignerAlex Seidel
Designed1963
ManufacturerHeckler & Koch, MAS
Produced1964 or 1967-1984
Specifications
Mass480 g (17 oz)
Length157 mm (6.2 in)
Barrel length85 mm (3.3 in)
Width32 mm (1.3 in)
Height110 mm (4.3 in)

Cartridge.22 Long Rifle
.25 ACP
.32 ACP
.380 ACP
ActionStraight blowback, unlocked breech
Muzzle velocity356 m/s (MAG-95, MAG-98, MAG-98c)
Effective firing rangeSights ranged for 25 m
Feed system7, 8-round box magazine
SightsFixed, front post and rear notch, sight radius 121 mm
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