USP

"A reliable, automatic pistol. Its first-rate balance across all categories leads to high performance in any situation."

- The Arsenal

The USP (Heckler & Koch U niversal S elf-loading P istol) is a compact Pistol that can be bought from the Shop for 300 GP per day. It is a strong, well-rounded pistol that is frequently used in Pistol-Only matches.

Overview
The USP is a semi-automatic all-around pistol. It is capable of killing in 4, or in some cases 3 hits. Its fire rate, although not as fast as the K5 or Glocks, is still decent. The USP is one of the most accurate pistols, most notably when moving. The USP is also lightweight, allowing for quick movement while firing. This makes it effective in almost all situations except for long range engagements.

Its primary weaknesses are its small magazine&mdash;only ten rounds&mdash;and its high recoil. Fortunately, as with most pistols, the reticle returns to its normal state much quicker than with other types of weapons.

Along with the G23, the USP is considered a contender for the title of best low rank requirement shop pistol. The G23 has lower damage, range, and accuracy, but has larger magazines, a faster fire rate, more portability, and lower recoil to compensate. However, the total recoil may change in favor of the USP when the faster firing speed of the G23 is factored into calculations. Higher ranked pistols&mdash;most notably the USP Tactical, unlocked at the rank of Colonel IV&mdash;are seen as more powerful, but are not available to the vast majority of players.

Customization
The USP can be fitted with all current modifications. Due to its relatively small magazine, it is often used with an attached Extended Magazine I or II. Suppressors and Sights are rarely equipped, as they are seen as mostly ineffective on pistols.

USP SE
The USP SE is available for purchase in the Black Market, and can also be found in the Supply Case P-N. It features a silver slide, and reduces the commonly complained about recoil problem.

USP Tactical
The USP Tactical is a variant obtainable in the shop at the very high rank of Colonel IV&mdash;the highest of any pistol in the game. It features an integrated suppressor, which reduces recoil without decreasing damage, and a green-black camouflage finish. In addition, a larger magazine and increased firing rate makes it the most sought after GP-obtainable pistol.

USP Tactical SE
Considered to be the most powerful pistol in Combat Arms, the USP Tactical SE is a rare variant that comes with a silver slide, much like the USP SE, and further amplifies the damage of the already feared USP Tactical. It is exclusive to the Supply Crate MYST-N.

Trivia

 * The USP, like all pistols, is subject to occasional jamming. When a player's latency is high, the USP will refuse to fire when attempting to shoot rapidly.
 * Contrary to The Arsenal, the USP is not an automatic weapon.
 * Firing fast, well aimed double-taps helps to control the recoil.
 * USP stands for "Universale Selbstladepistole", or "Universal Self-loading Pistol" in English.