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Posted: 7/10/2017 4:02:54 PM EDT
Gent's,
I'm a Glock snob  ...that's all I own in terms of handguns. However, with the current HK promotion for 4 free mags, I'm seriously considering getting a VP9.
Just looking for some feedback from you guys that own both Glocks & HKs? I did look at one at my dealer yesterday, dry fired it a few times and I couldn't believe how good the trigger is! Thoughts 
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Posted: 7/10/2017 4:25:59 PM EDT
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I sold my Glock 34 and replaced it with a VP9. I've since acquired another VP9 to which I've added a threaded barrel and suppressor sights.
What prompted my switch was how the gun fit in my hands. I have small hands and Glock were always big for me. The VP9 grip is great, but the best part for me is the mag release. I don't have to shift my grip to eject a mag like I have to do on pretty much every other gun. I think the HK is as accurate as the Glock, if not more so. Trigger is nice out of the box. Mag capacity is meh but not a deal breaker. If you like accessorizing your gun, it doesn't get better than Glock, aside from maybe an AR or 10/22. HK accessories are lacking to say the least. Parts and mags cost more. I'm willing to overlook all of that for a gun that actually fits better and works better for me. |
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Posted: 7/10/2017 5:04:49 PM EDT
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I'm not a Glock snob, but I have carried a G19 Gen4 for the last few years with another G19 and G17 in the safe. They do what they are supposed to do. I bought a VP9 to try out after reading all the praise on here. First time out shooting it I didn't like it but
2nd and 3rd time out I was much better with it and more accurate with it than the Glock. I also recwntly picked up a Sig P320 carry model to try I out and compare, but I'm still better with the VP9. So after a 4th time out with it I am now selling off my Glocks and probably the Sig. I also picked up a VP9SK on 4th of July weekend and I'm very impressed with it. I was nervous about the short grip, but due to the ergonomics it still shoots well. It will probably be my new carry gun using one of the 15 round full size mags as a back up mag. |
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Posted: 7/10/2017 8:29:55 PM EDT
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Closest to a Glock you'll get from H&K. Better ergonomics and you can change the grip to better suit you.
I say go for it and send me a mag for my consultation. I'll PM you my address 
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Posted: 7/10/2017 8:42:26 PM EDT
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First time we were demoed on the range and shooting 3 mags of it I ordered one and sold my glock 19 and 17 as soon as I tested it with 1000 rnds issue 147 +P HST
out of 17 officers and brass, 14 dropped their duty carry and replaced with VP9. ( we had to supply our own sidearms, thru department payroll deductions but we own them and get free replacement in event of a OIS.) |
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Posted: 7/10/2017 9:05:57 PM EDT
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I don't understand the VP9 infatuation at all. It finishes 4th when compared to the PPQ, G19 and P320 imo.
Yes - I own all 4. It's an alright gun but nothing to get all pouty about. 
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Posted: 7/10/2017 11:16:50 PM EDT
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Thanks for the feedback...couldn't resist - this bad boy followed me home today
It's the LE model which comes standard with night sights and 3 mags. I've already submitted my "2017 HK Summer Magazinepalooza" for my 4 free mags! 
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Posted: 7/10/2017 11:28:12 PM EDT
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Nice choice. My G19 is relegated to the safe now that I have a VP9. It's all opinion, bit mine is that the vp9 has superior ergonomics, a superior trigger, superior accuracy when compared to the G19. My vp9 also does not fling brass into my face
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Posted: 7/11/2017 9:07:07 AM EDT
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My vp9 also does not fling brass into my face |
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Posted: 7/11/2017 12:41:56 PM EDT
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Love my VP9 and VP9SK. I was especially surprised that the SK shot just as well as the fullsize. My VP9 is my nightstand gun and my SK is my EDC.
For the money, they are really hard to beat. They are superior to Glock in every way except magazine capacity/size ratio, aftermarket support, and cost of magazines. I can live with those issues for the glove-like fit, the vastly superior trigger, and the accuracy. Plus the fact that they are G2G right out of the box and you don't have to drop in a bunch of aftermarket parts in it to bring it up to par. 
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Posted: 7/11/2017 2:47:24 PM EDT
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Love my VP9 and VP9SK. I was especially surprised that the SK shot just as well as the fullsize. My VP9 is my nightstand gun and my SK is my EDC. For the money, they are really hard to beat. They are superior to Glock in every way except magazine capacity/size ratio, aftermarket support, and cost of magazines. I can live with those issues for the glove-like fit, the vastly superior trigger, and the accuracy. Plus the fact that they are G2G right out of the box and you don't have to drop in a bunch of aftermarket parts in it to bring it up to par. |
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Posted: 7/11/2017 5:29:06 PM EDT
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I was tempted at a gunshow last weekend. They were on sale and the 4 free mag deal almost reeled me in. My steel challenge gun is a G34, and my carry gun is a G43. I've been considering getting a G19 just to fill the gap, but I am strongly considering getting the VP9. The only way that I could really justify it is if it replaced the G34 for competition (only because I want to standardize on one platform).
The mag capacity and barrel length are detractors to me though. How the hell did HK manage to design a new full sized pistol with a 4" barrel and a mag capacity that was cutting edge in 1935? |
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Posted: 7/11/2017 7:29:45 PM EDT
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I was tempted at a gunshow last weekend. They were on sale and the 4 free mag deal almost reeled me in. My steel challenge gun is a G34, and my carry gun is a G43. I've been considering getting a G19 just to fill the gap, but I am strongly considering getting the VP9. The only way that I could really justify it is if it replaced the G34 for competition (only because I want to standardize on one platform). The mag capacity and barrel length are detractors to me though. How the hell did HK manage to design a new full sized pistol with a 4" barrel and a mag capacity that was cutting edge in 1935? |
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Posted: 7/11/2017 8:16:57 PM EDT
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I don't understand the VP9 infatuation at all. It finishes 4th when compared to the PPQ, G19 and P320 imo. Yes - I own all 4. It's an alright gun but nothing to get all pouty about. |
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Posted: 7/11/2017 8:18:28 PM EDT
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Rumor also has it that HK will be releasing some higher capacity magazines. The mag body for my SR40 is exactly the same outside dimensions as my P30 .40 mags, but it holds 15 rounds instead of 13. I think I can easily trim the follower and get 14 in it, I don't think 15 will happen because of the ribs in the walls of the mag body. |
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Posted: 7/11/2017 8:18:41 PM EDT
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I'd still like to get one, only thing that scares me is the internals. Comparing one to a Glock is like a Swiss watch to a sundial
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Posted: 7/12/2017 8:03:49 AM EDT
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The mag body for my SR40 is exactly the same outside dimensions as my P30 .40 mags, but it holds 15 rounds instead of 13. I think I can easily trim the follower and get 14 in it, I don't think 15 will happen because of the ribs in the walls of the mag body. I have some P2000 magazines that are 15 years old and have been through dozens of high round count training classes and hundreds of days on the range being treated like shit. I've never changed a spring or even cleaned them and they just keep feeding rounds without a hiccup. |
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Posted: 7/12/2017 8:07:21 AM EDT
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I'd still like to get one, only thing that scares me is the internals. Comparing one to a Glock is like a Swiss watch to a sundial It does take a little more mechanical aptitude to take apart and put back together but it's not nearly as complicated as a legacy Sig or a Ruger MkII .22. |
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Posted: 7/12/2017 3:19:03 PM EDT
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H&K magazines are designed for durability, reliability and longevity first, capacity second. I have some P2000 magazines that are 15 years old and have been through dozens of high round count training classes and hundreds of days on the range being treated like shit. I've never changed a spring or even cleaned them and they just keep feeding rounds without a hiccup. |
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Posted: 7/13/2017 3:57:34 PM EDT
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I don't understand the VP9 infatuation at all. It finishes 4th when compared to the PPQ, G19 and P320 imo. Yes - I own all 4. It's an alright gun but nothing to get all pouty about. I have a VP9. It's by far my favorite striker fired gun. The wife prefers the PPQ. The G19 has become the defacto generic gun. The P320 is excellent, I'm sure, but feels cheap and the trigger break is like a soggy, rotten carrot. |
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Posted: 7/13/2017 7:17:59 PM EDT
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In striker guns I own Glocks and a P320 . After I bought my first VP9 in 2014 the Glocks and P320 have not been out of the safe .
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Posted: 7/15/2017 8:42:12 AM EDT
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My VP9 has replaced my Glock 19 in the rotation.
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Posted: 7/16/2017 9:02:51 PM EDT
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I sold my glock 19 to get funds for a vp9
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Posted: 7/17/2017 2:56:47 AM EDT
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I love my VP9 and it's my favorite handgun. I own(ed) Glocks, S&Ws, Beretta, other HKs, and Rugers. The VP9 would be my first pick.
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Posted: 7/17/2017 11:18:42 AM EDT
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Never had any Glocks, shot a few, but I mainly had S&W handguns, after I got my HK 45 T and shot a friends VP9, I sold the Smith and Wessons and this last week thanks to the 4 free magazines, I picked up the VP9. The difference between Smith and Wesson handguns and HK handguns (to me at least) is a massive difference.
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Posted: 7/17/2017 3:12:54 PM EDT
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Thanks for the feedback...couldn't resist - this bad boy followed me home today
It's the LE model which comes standard with night sights and 3 mags. I've already submitted my "2017 HK Summer Magazinepalooza" for my 4 free mags!
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Posted: 7/17/2017 5:05:53 PM EDT
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Quick update guys, I already received shipping notification & a tracking number on my 4 free mags! HK, if you're reading this - outstanding, this just made my day
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Posted: 7/18/2017 1:06:49 AM EDT
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Quick update guys, I already received shipping notification & a tracking number on my 4 free mags! HK, if you're reading this - outstanding, this just made my day
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Posted: 7/18/2017 3:07:05 AM EDT
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VP9 mags are built for reliability and easy insertion when fully loaded which can't be said for many Glock models. Going from a Glock to a VP9 reminds me of going from an SKS (my first centerfire rifle) to anything else 25 years ago... wow, I can make nice groups at distance, I thought I just sucked.
I liked Glocks for their reliability, but I was always a much better shot with 1911s and Sigs. VP9 is the first polymer striker fired handgun I have used that makes me question my love for metal framed handguns. |
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Posted: 7/18/2017 5:32:06 PM EDT
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PSA has the VP9 Tactical threaded with night sights and 3 mags for $549 shipped. Plus H&K has the 4 magazine deal. I could not say no. I hope PSA ships soon enough
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Posted: 7/18/2017 5:55:39 PM EDT
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PSA has the VP9 Tactical threaded with night sights and 3 mags for $549 shipped. Plus H&K has the 4 magazine deal. I could not say no. I hope PSA ships soon enough |
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Posted: 7/18/2017 5:59:58 PM EDT
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Or my hat, my arms, my shoulders, my shooting buddies, the dog, or anything that might by near by. My Glocks always had erratic ejection. Not so with any other handgun I own. It's the only thing I don't really like about it, aside from the blockiness of course.
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Posted: 7/18/2017 8:30:34 PM EDT
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Sold out. I have been staring at grab a gun site debating on the vp9sk LE model. I bought a regular one not long ago and regret not getting the one with night sights. |
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Posted: 7/19/2017 12:00:54 PM EDT
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Gent's, I'm a Glock snob ...that's all I own in terms of handguns. However, with the current HK promotion for 4 free mags, I'm seriously considering getting a VP9.
Just looking for some feedback from you guys that own both Glocks & HKs? I did look at one at my dealer yesterday, dry fired it a few times and I couldn't believe how good the trigger is! Thoughts Hi, my name is Shawn and I'm a recovering Glockaholic. My addiction started small back in the 90's when I purchased a "Defense set" of 2 Glocks, a 23 and a 27. From there things spiraled out of control. Coming from 1911's the Glocks were so cheap, so easy to work on, I had so much spare time!! Soon my safe was full of the soulless little bastards. Fast forward about 20 years and I finally decided to "upgrade" to some modern Glocks with the rails and the backstraps and all that jazz so I got myself a Gen4 G19. Long story, short version, 4 Glocks in a row purchased by me had issues. One day at the LGS I spotted a VP9, fondled it, bought it on a whim knowing almost nothing about them. 2.5 years and somewhere around 15k rounds later without a malfunction and needless to say, I'm a believer. I admire Glock for what they were, cheap, reliable guns. It hurts to say it but HK > Glock. |
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Posted: 7/19/2017 3:20:32 PM EDT
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You guys got that got your mags already, did you get a confirmation email when you submitted your rebate? I didn't.
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Posted: 7/19/2017 3:28:35 PM EDT
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For the guys that got the VP9 mag rebate did HK want any additional proof of purchase other than the sales receipt? I received an email today asking for a copy of the 4473 in addition to the sales receipt.
When I replied that my dealer will not give copies of the 4473 and asked what else I could send them as proof of purchase I received a reply saying that it would continue being denied if I could not supply adequate proof of purchase. |
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Posted: 7/19/2017 6:53:36 PM EDT
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You guys got that got your mags already, did you get a confirmation email when you submitted your rebate? I didn't. Did the mags ship UPS? UPS left a notice on my door of an attempted delivery but I'm not expecting any other packages. |
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Posted: 7/19/2017 6:55:58 PM EDT
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For the guys that got the VP9 mag rebate did HK want any additional proof of purchase other than the sales receipt? I received an email today asking for a copy of the 4473 in addition to the sales receipt. When I replied that my dealer will not give copies of the 4473 and asked what else I could send them as proof of purchase I received a reply saying that it would continue being denied if I could not supply adequate proof of purchase. |
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Posted: 7/19/2017 7:37:06 PM EDT
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I only got one email that had a USPS tracking number about a week after submission. |
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Posted: 7/19/2017 11:57:11 PM EDT
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Received my mags today...shipped Monday via USPS Priority Mail. A total of 10 days from the time of submitting the promotion info - Simply Stellar!!!
I'm so glad it wasn't the 8-10 weeks as noted on their Promo Page - "Join in on the 2017 HK Summer Magazinepalooza! SPECIAL OFFER – 4 ADDITIONAL MAGAZINES FREE WITH ANY NEW P30 OR VP FULL SIZE HANDGUN PURCHASE Special offer ONLY valid on purchase made from July 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017. Submission must be made no later than October 31, 2017. Enter the required information below and upload a copy of the purchase receipt for a NEW P30 or VP Series full size handgun. All information must be complete along with uploaded receipt image to be eligible for offer. Allow 8 –10 weeks for delivery. For US purchases only. • This promotion does not include the P30SK Series or VP9SK." |
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Posted: 7/20/2017 12:25:06 PM EDT
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Got my shipping notification this morning.
That's really weird about them wanting a 4473 copy, maybe they think something about your submission is fishy. I simply sent a screenshot of my invoice from CDNN. |
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Posted: 7/21/2017 10:51:15 AM EDT
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I don't understand the VP9 infatuation at all. It finishes 4th when compared to the PPQ, G19 and P320 imo. Yes - I own all 4. It's an alright gun but nothing to get all pouty about. |
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Posted: 7/21/2017 4:39:34 PM EDT
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PSA has the VP9 Tactical threaded with night sights and 3 mags for $549 shipped. Plus H&K has the 4 magazine deal. I could not say no. I hope PSA ships soon enough |
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Posted: 7/22/2017 12:39:31 PM EDT
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PSA has it back up for $549 now for a weekend deal, but the description says it comes with 2 mags. They don't show the model number either which is kind of odd.
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Posted: 7/22/2017 12:45:54 PM EDT
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PSA has it back up for $549 now for a weekend deal, but the description says it comes with 2 mags. They don't show the model number either which is kind of odd. And only comes with 2 mags. Still thinking about picking one up at that price though. Missed the deal early in the week for the LE model.
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Posted: 7/22/2017 1:38:29 PM EDT
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Don't forget to check Grabagun.
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Posted: 7/22/2017 3:59:32 PM EDT
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The only thing Glock has over any of the other poly pistols is aftermarket.
My only gripe in the HK is that I don't care for the cluttered rear sight picture. It's odd shaped and the cocked striker indicator is annoying. That's just nitpicking and not a deal killer. Every single pistol has some faults I'll take a HK over a Glock any day but up until now the g19 is always been too good of a concealed carry pistol. My vp9sk was just purchased yesterday and I believe it will be my new EDC over the G19. I have a p10c too that's pretty nice but the grips are way too aggressive for IWB carry. |
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Posted: 7/22/2017 5:31:14 PM EDT
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Don't forget to check Grabagun. |
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Posted: 7/22/2017 5:55:59 PM EDT
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From what I can tell the deal gun is not the LE, as it has "luminescent" sights and not "night sights". And only comes with 2 mags. Still thinking about picking one up at that price though. Missed the deal early in the week for the LE model. |
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Posted: 7/22/2017 8:51:29 PM EDT
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Grabagun is awesome. |
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Posted: 7/23/2017 12:25:17 AM EDT
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Yup, I agree with everything you say. VP9 does not need mods out of the box. I'm not Glock bashing because I think Glock makes a good pistol, it's just my opinion that the VP9 is a better pistol. They're not expensive when you buy them online. Thank you Grabagun. I do however want another g19 to mod. Why not, I built my ar15 from the ground up. Why would I not do it with a pistol if I could. |
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