George it is slightly darker than Buds picture. A better picture is here : google.com/search?q=HK+USP+45+V1+DA/SA+Semi+Auto+Pistol+.45ACP+4.41+Grey&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjos-CW1PTdAhULvlkKHdNcCs8Q_AUIDygC&biw=1280&bih=618#imgrc=bL0iUjFYw0W9
