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Experience gained by HK engineers with the P30 hammer-fired pistol had a direct influence on the design of the VP9, but the VP9 breaks new ground with its integration of a unique striker firing system with an enhanced HK “light pull” trigger.
- 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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Aug 29, 2014 · Specifications: Heckler & Koch VP9 Caliber: 9×19 Capacity: 15+1 Barrel Length: 4.09″ Overall Length : 7.34″ Height: 5.41″ Width: 1.32″ Weight w/ Empty Magazine: 25.56 oz (mag weighs 3.28 oz) MSRP: $719 (I’ve already seen them on sale for as low as $589.99)
The VP9 is a striker-fired pistol that features a Picatinny rail, ambidextrous controls, a hammer forged polygonal barrel, and changeable back and side straps to make the pistol grip customizable for any shooter's hand with 27 options of grip configuration.
The VP9 is a polymer frame gun that sports an ambidextrous magazine release, lefthanded slide release, built in trigger safety, and drift only dovetail sights. The sights are a 3-dot configuration and can be ordered in tritium for low light and nighttime visibility.
Sep 10, 2014 · The VP9 is a German-made, full-sized, polymer-framed pistol that uses the familiar tilting block, locked-breech design. With an overall length of 7.34 inches and a height of 5.41 inches, the VP9 fits right between the compact P30 and long-slide P30L pistols. It also sports a reasonable price tag of $719.
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The latest addition to the ever-expanding VP family of HK pistols is both optics-ready and suppressor-ready. The VP9 Tactical OR stands out with its 4.7” hammer-forged barrel with threaded muzzle and suppressor-height tritium sights.
