New HK VP9

wailer · Aug 24, 2014

AJRB said:
I got to dry fire one of these recently and was NOT impressed with the trigger at all. Over all grip feel is similar to a ppq. Why not just get a ppq with a nicer trigger?

I guess its a matter of opinion...a few big names in the industry has said it is similar, the same, a little better, or just a little under the PPQ trigger pull...either way if you are a HK head, or just respect the brand of firearms, I think a 5.4 lbs pull from an HK, and some have even measured it less, is more than enough to get your first, or another in your collection.

Pretoria78 · Aug 24, 2014

Shooting a few drills and rapid fire string with the VP9, I didn't find the trigger to be a crutch at all. The 3 dot suckola sights are the biggest drawback out of the box, but are easily remedied.

This handgun has a ton of potential.

Blackstar65 · Aug 24, 2014

I am not sure why spare parts are being brought up. HK's have a lifetime warranty. Other than mags what extra parts would you need? I am saving to buy one now. The HK rep I spoke to said First Reaponder and military pricing will have it costing between 520-550.

Pretoria78 · Aug 24, 2014

Blackstar65 said:
I am not sure why spare parts are being brought up. HK's have a lifetime warranty. Other than mags what extra parts would you need? I am saving to buy one now. The HK rep I spoke to said First Reaponder and military pricing will have it costing between 520-550.

Also, more & more holster makers are offering kydex and leather for this handgun.

I do appreciate the fact that it takes P30 mags, and HK didn't come out with a new proprietary mag for it *cough Walther PPQ M2 cough*

Tman68 · Aug 24, 2014

Can't wait for the HK VP40, a real mans tool!

wailer · Aug 24, 2014

Tman68 said:
Can't wait for the HK VP40, a real mans tool!

I thought a real mans tool was consider a 10mm. :lol2:

Long1MD · Aug 24, 2014

I'd have to say that I would get an HQL if HK came out with a pistol chambered in 5.7x28....

Pretoria78 · Aug 24, 2014

wailer said:
I thought a real mans tool was consider a 10mm.

.50 GI

OrbitalEllipses · Aug 24, 2014

wailer said:
I guess its a matter of opinion...a few big names in the industry has said it is similar, the same, a little better, or just a little under the PPQ trigger pull...either way if you are a HK head, or just respect the brand of firearms, I think a 5.4 lbs pull from an HK, and some have even measured it less, is more than enough to get your first, or another in your collection.

Feels nothing like a PPQ.

Blaster229 · Aug 24, 2014

Blackstar65 said:
I am not sure why spare parts are being brought up. HK's have a lifetime warranty. Other than mags what extra parts would you need? I am saving to buy one now. The HK rep I spoke to said First Reaponder and military pricing will have it costing between 520-550.

My pants just tightened :-)

Blaster229 · Aug 24, 2014

Long1MD said:
I'd have to say that I would get an HQL if HK came out with a pistol chambered in 5.7x28....

MP7 is as close as it gets. Unfortunately you're not on Team 6

wailer · Aug 24, 2014

OrbitalEllipses said:
Feels nothing like a PPQ.

Thats the thing quite a few opinions vary, I've never handled the PPQ, so I can't dispute, but I did feel the VP9, and again being it is miles ahead of the P30 and its an HK, if its your brand of choice or you've always wanted one, then I think there is a hell of a lot of people that will and are already purchasing this gun, so it will do fine.

Alea Jacta Est · Aug 26, 2014

300+ rounds downrange on the VP9 today.

Nicest trigger on a production handgun that I've used. Breaks consistently. Very modest take up. Great shooter.

Sights aren't ideal. Trigger ain't perfect...but it's pretty damned nice for a $600 gun.

Sight picture #1 (see that post) is the deal with these factory sights. They are not awful but they aren't nearly as good as the trigger.

She shoots smoother than the Prom Queen's thigh...for a production gun.

Damn good value at anything less than than $700 IMO.

OrbitalEllipses · Aug 26, 2014

wailer said:
Thats the thing quite a few opinions vary, I've never handled the PPQ, so I can't dispute, but I did feel the VP9, and again being it is miles ahead of the P30 and its an HK, if its your brand of choice or you've always wanted one, then I think there is a hell of a lot of people that will and are already purchasing this gun, so it will do fine.

They appear similar and the styling is even similar (Germans, how creative!), but they hold completely differently. The shape of the grips is very different, especially the hump.

TheGunnyRet · Aug 30, 2014

I thought Steyr was Glocks uglier brother...

wailer · Aug 31, 2014

Didn't see this one posted, Hickok 45's take on the VP9.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5n_VSwSlKts

mtel · Aug 31, 2014

Saw that the other day. Some seem meh on the trigger but he really liked it.

He's generally positive during most reviews, even when being critical. Seems like, besides capacity and grip, he truly thought this one a winner though.

thai · Sep 1, 2014

niftyvt said:
Maybe after its in service for a decade or more and we get some examples that have hundreds of thousands of rounds through them. . . then we might be able to make a reliability and durability conclusion.

And I still have no idea why people think Glocks are inaccurate . . . 50 yard hits are simply a matter of having a good trigger press and good sight alignment . . . I can do it with my g19 and it has XS Big Dots on it.

As far as this new HK goes. . .at first look, I want one

Everything HK makes are high in quality. If you have one, look at all the markings on the frame, barrel, and slide-they are stamped from the proof houses that certify it's quality. The process is not cheap! Part of the reasons HKs cost as much as they do.

I am not fond of striker fired handguns for personal reasons. But I am certain the VP9 will sell and be very successful.
There are a great many people who have not purchased an HK due to economics. The VP9 will afford them an opportunity to own an HK. I am almost certain with the price point of this pistol, there will be a great many first time owners of HK.

Blaster229 · Nov 2, 2014

I am trying to resist getting one since I don't need another full size pistol. I wish it were a compact. But I have held this thing, saw Hickock45 like it and know where one is to be had on the 17th.

The force is strong in this one.

swinokur · Nov 2, 2014

Get it. Then you can OC it and show off.

:lol2:

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