Re-visiting my thread...
My feelings exactly.
Only other pistol I own that fits me comparably well, is my G21.
No regrets in going with the majority of the vote, and getting the VP9. Been to the range 4 or 5 times with it so far, and shoot it well. Definitely like and prefer it over my G19. No comparison IMO. Still haven't gotten any spare mags, but that's strictly due to laziness.
Actually fondled another Ruger American a few weeks ago, at JLowe's, and thought about grabbing one (again) for about 30 seconds, but it just doesn't "feel" right after handling/shooting the HK a few times.
I like RUGERs, but do know VISUALLY, and just my opinion, the RUGER looks "cheap" compared side by side to the H&K. I think the biggest turn-off is the huge size of the replaceable panels of the Ruger. They are pretty much 2/3rds (or more) the size of the entire grip, but then the front of the grip is about as plain jane as it could possibly be...almost slippery.
Speaking of "visual"...ironically, I hated the LOOK of the H&K VP9, due to the palm swell. Now that I have experienced how comfortable and easy it is to shoot, I may either grab a PPQ, or another similarly swelled up grip equipped pistol next.
Since I'm DEFINITELY an impulse buyer, lol, I still may grab a Ruger American one day, but it's not on the short list any longer.
