The HK P7 is a unique squeeze-cocker pistol featuring a gas-retarded blowback operating system and a cocking lever in the frontstrap that must be depressed to fire. This mechanism means the P7 is safe to carry with a round chambered and instantly ready to fire with a natural grip. The P7 is one of the most mechanically sophisticated service pistols ever designed and is now a highly prized collector piece. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 9mm Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 1976, Germany Weight: 28 oz Overall length: 6.73" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Service