Czechnologist
Concerned Citizen
- Mar 9, 2016
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No you're definitely not the only one.
I have a P09, with only 150 rds through it. I like it but don't...and its just for the reason you stated...grip comfort. Unlike my P01 which feels extremely comfortable when I shoot. Maybe I'll try adjusting the back strap to see if that makes a difference.
I will say that my HK VP9SK replaced the P01 as my bedside go-to!
Interesting parallel. My VP9SK has also become my go-to nightstand pistol, too, but I like to rotate between a Walther PPQ 45 and a CZ 75 Compact every now and then.
So I ran 150 thru the new VP9 on Sunday afternoon and no surprise, it ran flawlessly with everything from Winchester White Box 115gr FMJ to Fiocchi 147gr FMJ.
Fiocchi 147gr FMJ, 25 rounds, 10 yards
Sellier & Bellot 124gr FMJ, 25 rounds, 10 yards
As usual, the star performer was the S&B 124gr FMJ, like it is in most of my 9mm pistols. The one extremely low shot on that target was courtesy of the shooter in the adjacent lane, doing close range rapid fire drills with his Glock. At least he confessed and apologized. LOL
As far as the VP9 itself goes, I can't find anything much to criticize. All the things supposedly 'controversial' about the VP9 I seem to be OK with. The paddle magazine release is easy to master. Of course, I've had some practice with the VP9SK during the past few months but, because of the VP9's slightly larger frame, I found it even easier to operate with either the middle or index finger of my shooting hand. The little charging tabs at the back of the slide? Yeah, I like them too. It definitely makes the slide of the VP9 easier to rack and that's always a good thing.
Sorry, that's about all I got. No earth shattering revelations here. Go get one! You'll be glad you did!