The HK P7 is among the most mechanically innovative pistols ever produced, featuring a squeeze-cocking mechanism on the frontstrap that must be compressed to cock and fire the gun. Releasing the grip automatically decocks it. The gas-retarded blowback operating system is unique in production pistols. Adopted by German police and various elite units worldwide, including German GSG-9. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 9mm Parabellum Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 1979, Germany Weight: 28 oz Overall length: 6.54" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Law Enforcement, Special Operations