Heckler & Koch Pistols

Heckler & Koch pistols have rescued hostages from the clutches of ruthless pirates in Somalia. In Iraq, they captured fugitive leader Saddam Hussein. In Syria, they have helped coordinate combat against the Islamic State. And in Pakistan, they took out the fanatical terrorist Osama bin Laden. In clandestine operations throughout the world, Special Operations Forces' weapons of choice have often included creations by Heckler & Koch.

Heckler & Koch is well known for its tactical assault rifles, but gained international famed for its MP5 9-millimeter machine pistol, considered one of, if not the best, submachine gun in the world. H&K's semi-automatic handguns like the P7 have dedicated followings. The P7 is a classic 1976 design with a number of variants thought by many to be the best pistol ever produced.

For more than half a century, Heckler & Koch has designed and manufactured high-quality light weapons for military and police units worldwide. H&K has also produced premier pistols for the civilian shooting market.

Quick Facts

• A rare 1987 Heckler & Koch P7 semi-auto pistol bearing the Mexican presidential seal sold at a Cowan's Auction in 2013 for $2,645
• In a 2013 James D. Julia auction, a cutaway version of a Heckler & Koch P9S 9 mm showing the internal workings of the pistol sold for $1,500
• In September 2014, a Heckler & Koch Mark 23 semi-automatic pistol topped its $1,200 high estimate to sell for $1,840 at a Rock Island Auction sale