USP

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

- Official description of the USP

The USP 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 does about 30 damage per hit, 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 reticule returns to its normal state much quicker than with other types of weapons.

Along with the G23, the USP is seen as a contender for the title of best 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.

Availability
The USP can be bought in the Shop once the player attains the rank of Corporal for an inexpensive 300 GP a day, and is obtainable in the Supply Case Pistol and Supply Case P-N. It can also replace the M92FS as the default secondary weapon for 9,900 NX in the Black Market.

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 slider, and reduces the commonly complained about recoil problem.

USP Tactical
The USP Tactical is a rare variant obtainable only in the Supply Case Pistol and Supply Case P-N. It features an integrated suppressor, which reduces recoil without decreasing damage. 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 comes with a silver slider, and further amplifies the damage of the already feared USP Tactical. It is exclusive to the Supply Case P-N.

Trivia

 * The USP, like all pistols, is subject to occasional jamming. When a player's connection is laggy, the USP will refuse to fire when attempting to shoot rapidly.
 * Contrary to the official website and in-game descriptions, the USP is not an automatic weapon.