I have noticed the rumors are flying on some of the other web sites so I feel it is easier to just explain the pistol here and answer any questions rather than have all of the speculation.
For those that do not know, the P2000 is HK’s next generation pistol in the polymer service pistol line.
The P2000 features a new trigger design for HK made up of 6 parts in total. Including a new hammer mounted striker that allows the pistol to have a re-strike capability in the same manner as a traditional DA pistol with the light pull of the Walther P99, the trigger pull weight is adjustable from 4.5 to 12lbs by manually swapping the coil spring. The P2000 will be available in 9mm and .40 S&W in standard version (with de-cocker) and variant 1 (no levers) (constant trigger pull) will be available for Law Enforcement orders during the end of q3 2001. Magazine capacities are 13rds .9mm and 12rds .40 S&W. for LE and 10rds for civilian use. The frame and slide width are exact to the USP 9mm/40 compact and existing accessories do fit the P2000 accessory rails, slide length is approx 1/8" longer than a USP 9mm/40 compact. A .45acp version with a magazine capacity of 9 rds. Will be available in standard version approx. Q1 of 2002 along with a stainless version and the variant 2-4 models. A noteworthy feature for those that dislike the “blocky” USP grip size and feel is the removable back strap on the P2000 that allows the user to swap differing inserts to improve grip feel and trigger reach. In the hand the P2000 feels very similar to the USP and surprise the Walther P99, the slide profile has been further softened and the nose has a softer radius for smooth holster transitions. Trigger pull with the 5.0lbs spring is very similar to the first cocked shot on the P99, very smooth and very crisp. I have not been able to keep the pistols to live fire and test them, but I have dry fired them. The P2000 is supplied with two magazines, one with standard length floor plate and one with a finger extension.