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Aug 29, 2014 · From a sandbag rest at 15 yards, the VP9 turned in some pretty darn solid, 5-shot groups: On The Range. The VP9 feels good in the hand, points naturally, and shoots pretty softly. The sights are quick to pick up and align on target.
- What Is The VP9 & Where Did It Come from?
- HK VP9 Specs & Features
- Range Time with The HK VP9
- Hunting with The VP9?
- By The Numbers
- Conclusion
Before we dive into our specific VP9 model, let’s take a walk back and see what led to the development of this pistol. In 1970, HK kicked off the polymer pistol design with its VP70– a 9mm, double-action-only pistol. That VP moniker is courtesy of the German word “Volkspistole,” which translates to “people’s pistol.” HK would later add other polyme...
As I mentioned earlier, the VP9 is a 9mm striker-fired, polymer handgun. It measures 7.34-inches in total length with a 4.09-inch barrel and tips scales at around 25-ounces. From front to back, you’ll notice the VP9’s got some relatively aggressive forward slide serrations. This helps get a positive grip when charging the gun. Those same serrations...
If you’ve watched any of my recent handgun videos, you’ve probably heard me say this a million times — I’m a Glockguy. Because let’s be real, they’re basically the Honda Civic of pistols. Glock is where the majority of my handgun experience comes from. Despite my Glock love, first impressions on the VP9… it fits my hand phenomenally well! I’m quite...
While you might not think about hunting with a potential carry gun like the VP9, it’s doable, as former Pew Pew Tactical writer Katexplains. “In urban areas, you’re more likely to come across something like a coyote. And the VP9 rocks on coyotes. One night here in Texas, I took the VP9 out in case a coyote showed up. In this case, the gun had a Sil...
Reliability: 5/5 The HK VP9 worked great at the range, with no major issues to report. Ergonomics: 4/5 So, the grip itself is perfect and feels great while shooting. My gripe, though, is with that takedown lever. Its placement messed my thumb up, and it was not comfortable to shoot bare-handed in the heat. Accuracy: 5/5 Again, the VP9 shined in the...
If you’re thinking about picking up a new pistol and want something that’ll run out of the box with some legitimately rad ergonomic features built-in, grab the HK VP9. While you might want to invest in some gloves, the VP9 feels great in the hand, shoots well, and is a gun you shouldn’t sleep on. Again, check out the full video review to see the VP...
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Dec 9, 2020 · Heckler & Koch VP9SK 9mm Compact Pistol: Full Review HK's accurate, soft-shooting and customizable VP9SK is aimed at the concealed-carry market. The HK VP9SK has been around for a bit, but what’s new is the American-style push-button magazine release instead of the paddle-style release.
Jan 2, 2024 · Review: Heckler & Koch VP9 Match. Heckler & Koch is known the world over for iconic firearms such as the MP5 submachine gun and the G3 battle rifle. However, more recently, the company’s VP9...
Feb 7, 2024 · The Heckler and Koch VP9-OR (optics-ready) is a duty sized, polymer frame striker-fired 9mm pistol with a 4-inch barrel and ambidextrous controls. The VP9-OR has a remarkably nice trigger...
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Sep 28, 2021 · Heckler & Koch isn’t exactly known for affordable pistols, but that changed with the VP9. Now, in its more competition-driven configuration, the H&K VP9 Match gives shooters like me a chance at that race gun we always wanted, without needing the second mortgage.