HK VP9 or Ruger American 9mm?

71Chevelle427 · Apr 28, 2016

Which ONE would you get, and why?

There's only a $150 price difference between the two, so price is not really a concern.

I'm hoping either one is a "keeper".

I've fondled both, but have shot neither.

Both "feel" great to me.
Both have various sized backstraps, and HK even has different size grip side panels.
HK has night sights out of the box.

Both get good reviews everywhere I've looked...

Was waiting to get a Ruger since it's 2 plus weeks away from being on roster, but co-worker who just got his VP9 is ecstatic.
Doesn't mean I will be, but I do like BOTH....

The Rugers seem to be a bit harder to find, and neither is really available to rent and shoot, so not much hands on info to use...

redeemed.man · Apr 28, 2016

71Chevelle427 said:
Which ONE would you get, and why?

There's only a $150 price difference between the two, so price is not really a concern.

I'm hoping either one is a "keeper".

I've fondled both, but have shot neither.

Both "feel" great to me.
Both have various sized backstraps, and HK even has different size grip side panels.
HK has night sights out of the box.

Both get good reviews everywhere I've looked...

Was waiting to get a Ruger since it's 2 plus weeks away from being on roster, but co-worker who just got his VP9 is ecstatic.
Doesn't mean I will be, but I do like BOTH....

The Rugers seem to be a bit harder to find, and neither is really available to rent and shoot, so not much hands on info to use...

Seriously? You know daggone well you will sell/trade/or regret the purchase within two weeks either way. LMAO

71Chevelle427 · Apr 28, 2016

boundlessdyad said:
Seriously? You know daggone well you will sell/trade/or regret the purchase within two weeks either way. LMAO

So, is that a vote for both? :lol2:

My results seem to vary from most everyone else's...it seems the guns everyone else loves, and just has to have cuz they're the bestest ones...I seem to buy and dislike...

Blaster229 · Apr 28, 2016

Sadly, the VP9 did not pass Military Arms Channel "Stomp and stand on the pistol buried in the mud and gravel" torture test. LOL

Dave Greenberg · Apr 28, 2016

Blaster229 said:
Sadly, the VP9 did not pass Military Arms Channel "Stomp and stand on the pistol buried in the mud and gravel" torture test. LOL

Don't forget the chuck it at steel targets test as well.

protegeV · Apr 28, 2016

I know where there's a vp9 you can try out any time you want :innocent0

Copper · Apr 28, 2016

MAC did not have a great review on the Ruger American either, seems the ergonomics is not conducive to certain hands.

Aamdskeetshooter · Apr 28, 2016

To me it's no contest. HK VP9. By a mile. Ergonomics, trigger, and quality.

Blaster229 · Apr 28, 2016

Why the hell has MAC become the standard?? LOL

My VP9 is my go to gun now.

Pwilliams1 · Apr 28, 2016

Hk quality is tough to beat. I've never been much of a fan of ruger, so for me, it would hk no question. Especially if the vp9 is as good as everyone says it is, AND has night sights.

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protegeV · Apr 28, 2016

Blaster229 said:
Why the hell has MAC become the standard?? LOL

Good question :crazy:

71Chevelle427 · Apr 28, 2016

Pwilliams1 said:
Hk quality is tough to beat. I've never been much of a fan of ruger, so for me, it would hk no question. Especially if the vp9 is as good as everyone says it is, AND has night sights.

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It definitely has night sights, and is only $550... :party29:

EDIT...DEFINITELY does NOT have the night sights...but still getting it.

protegeV · Apr 28, 2016

71Chevelle427 said:
It definitely has night sights, and is only $550...

Used? That's a good deal. I believe it was the "LE" version that came with night sights and 3 mags. Versus the standard version with 2 mags and no NS(the one I have)

71Chevelle427 · Apr 28, 2016

protegeV said:
I know where there's a vp9 you can try out any time you want

Couldn't take the peer pressure...already ordered it after one vote...lol

redeemed.man · Apr 28, 2016

Pwilliams1 said:
Hk quality is tough to beat. I've never been much of a fan of ruger, so for me, it would hk no question. Especially if the vp9 is as good as everyone says it is, AND has night sights.

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Ruger is for revolvers IMO.

StantonCree · Apr 28, 2016

boundlessdyad said:
Seriously? You know daggone well you will sell/trade/or regret the purchase within two weeks either way. LMAO

Ok this actually made me laugh

See post 15

71Chevelle427 · Apr 28, 2016

protegeV said:
Used? That's a good deal. I believe it was the "LE" version that came with night sights and 3 mags. Versus the standard version with 2 mags and no NS(the one I have)

My bad...no night sights.

They are so white and bright, like my Ruger SR1911, that I "assumed" they were night sights...

Brand new, with 2 mags

Copper · Apr 28, 2016

boundlessdyad said:
Ruger is for revolvers IMO.

Blaster229 · Apr 28, 2016

71Chevelle427 said:
My bad...no night sights.
They are so white and bright, like my Ruger SR1911, that I "assumed" they were night sights...

Brand new, with 2 mags

Those are the "glow in the dark" sights. Standard. Whatever their name for them is.

protegeV · Apr 28, 2016

71Chevelle427 said:
My bad...no night sights.
They are so white and bright, like my Ruger SR1911, that I "assumed" they were night sights...

Brand new, with 2 mags

Unless they changed it they are bright neon yellow. Still good deal though. I paid $600 for mine.

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