The P8 A1 pistol is the standard sidearm of the German Armed Forces, known as the Bundeswehr. It is based on the HK USP (Universal Self-loading Pistol), which the Bundeswehr adopted in 1994. The P8 A1 features a unique configuration specifically for the Bundeswehr, including translucent magazines, a reversed safety/decocker lever (with down indicating 'safe' and up indicating 'fire' - opposite of the standard USP), and the 'S' and 'F' markings printed on the frame instead of on the lever. Additionally, the P8 A1 has a traditional lands-and-grooves barrel rather than a polygonal barrel. It comes with an authenticity certificate.