Where's all the VP9 reviews?

J.T · Jan 16, 2015

There were a few threads with all these excited people and supposed orders but I haven't really seen anyone review it here yet. I'd love to shoot one prior to purchase and will gladly donate a box of ammo to anyone willing to let me try theirs.

OrbitalEllipses · Jan 16, 2015

From my experience, which is a few mags: It shoots like a GLOCK, but is infinitely more comfortable in the hand. I shot it more accurately than a GLOCK 17 and 34.

If I wanted a striker-fired 9, it'd be the one I got...but I don't think it's all that special.

J.T · Jan 16, 2015

I have an XDM compact that I'm very fond of and was looking to add one of these to compliment.

I'm unloading a s&w performance center 1911 so I'll have some money to burn on new things that go bang and the VP9 is/was high on my list after fingerbanging one a few months back.

xgaspx · Jan 16, 2015

I picked up a VP9 two weeks ago and I love it. Its the best firearm I have ever purchased. The grip feels like it was custom-modeled for my hand. I like an asymmetrical grip so I have the large grip insert on the strong side, small on the weak side and the medium backstrap. The customization options are endless.

The gun shoots smooth as silk and according to the range officer at my local range the trigger "feels almost like a match trigger." I'm not sensitive enough to know the difference so I have to take the R.O.'s word for it. My first day at the range I shot 300 rounds and would have kept going if they were not closing for the night. Everyone at the range wanted to shoot my pistol. No one, even the hardcore Glock fanboy, had anything bad to say about it.

An H&K for $600? Need I say more? Buy this gun. You won't be disappointed. Hopefully H&K has more striker-fired pistols on the way. I would love to see them make a VP40 or a VP9SK.

rtruhn · Jan 16, 2015

Picking mine up next week. Among the features I'm most excited about is its true ambidextrous design and modular grips. As a lefty, handguns in particular present a rash of compromises. This is something different, and really interesting in a striker-fired platform.

I'd be happy to let you kick the tires.

J.T · Jan 16, 2015

Thanks guys

J.T · Jan 16, 2015

rtruhn said:
Picking mine up next week. Among the features I'm most excited about is its true ambidextrous design and modular grips. As a lefty, handguns in particular present a rash of compromises. This is something different, and really interesting in a striker-fired platform.

I'd be happy to let you kick the tires.

Thanks man. You are close to me too. Meet you at continental one day after you pick it up?

rtruhn · Jan 16, 2015

J.T said:
Thanks man. You are close to me too. Meet you at continental one day after you pick it up?

I'm sure we can work the timing out. Sounds good to me.

protegeV · Jan 16, 2015

Hadn't heard of it. Just read up on it. Now I want one, lol.

Guderian · Jan 16, 2015

I do not like the paddle release, but that's probably because I'm not used to it. Only shot it once in a USPSA match. I brought my M&P40, but left the 9 conversion barrel in it. Doh!

A competitor let me borrow his VP9. It is accurate and the trigger was fine, but not mind blowing. Don't forget you are buying into a system, meaning it's not just the handgun, but holsters, magazines, pouches, parts, accessories, and etc.

mikebalt · Jan 16, 2015

Best gun I have ever shot - if you want a buy 1 and done this is it. Smooth trigger, comfortable grips everything I could ask for.

I have the LE version which I would recommend you get - if you or anyone else wants to shoot it I am more than willing to meet you somewhere. I am in catonsville and typically goto ontarget in odenton.

Minuteman · Jan 16, 2015

A member here let me shoot his the other week.

If you are left handed, this is the handgun for you.

If you are right handed, you'll be hard pressed to find a better gun.

Recommended. Strongly.

J.T · Jan 16, 2015

Nice. That's what I want to hear

Blaster229 · Jan 18, 2015

Minuteman said:
A member here let me shoot his the other week.

If you are left handed, this is the handgun for you.

If you are right handed, you'll be hard pressed to find a better gun.

Recommended. Strongly.

So, wanna buy my MK 25? :innocent0

fidelity · Jan 18, 2015

OrbitalEllipses said:
From my experience, which is a few mags: It shoots like a GLOCK, but is infinitely more comfortable in the hand. I shot it more accurately than a GLOCK 17 and 34.

If I wanted a striker-fired 9, it'd be the one I got...but I don't think it's all that special.

Speaking of new striker-fired 9mm options, any interest in the recently released (in the US) Italian made Arsenal Strike One? If the low bore axis on Glocks appeals to some, this one goes lower. Only a few reviews thus far, so I'm waiting for more (and perhaps this pistol may be more of a Glock/CZ competitor than HK VP9 alternative).

Minuteman · Jan 19, 2015

The Mk25 is the best Sig I've ever shot, it's definitely a best in breed. But the vp9 is perfect function and feel for most.

The StrikeOne I thought was Russian made? When it gets on the MD roster, I'll consider it again with the other new wonder 9's with super low bore axis.

INMY01TA · Jan 19, 2015

I held one at Worth a Shot the other day. Very nice but won't be taking the place of my M&P.

Pretoria78 · Jan 19, 2015

I've shot one but it didn't do anything better than my Gen 4 17's, so I've opted to not sink any funds into this one.

fidelity · Jan 19, 2015

Minuteman said:
The Mk25 is the best Sig I've ever shot, it's definitely a best in breed. But the vp9 is perfect function and feel for most.

The StrikeOne I thought was Russian made? When it gets on the MD roster, I'll consider it again with the other new wonder 9's with super low bore axis.

Russian special forces adopted and possibly even Russian designed but the one sold in the West is manufactured by Arsenal in Italy.

lawdog89 · Jan 19, 2015

I've got one and love it. I love my Sig 320 more for some reason. Both great guns. Nice trigger, well made. Magazine capacity should be higher for that size of gun though.

Where's all the VP9 reviews?

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