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Posted: 7/30/2022 5:55:58 AM EDT
I have a VP9 tactical with the paddle mag release and also an optic ready VP9L complete slide. I've found that the paddles just aren't for me. If I buy a button mag release lower, will the slides for the paddle mags work on the button lower? I assume that the slides are the same, but seeing that HK marks the vp9b slides I was worried that maybe there are differences. Anyone know for sure whether you can swap paddle and button uppers back and forth without issue?
Link Posted: 7/31/2022 5:02:49 PM EDT
[#1]
99% sure the frames are exactly the same, only difference being the magazine release. They even use the same magazines too.
Link Posted: 8/1/2022 9:48:42 AM EDT
[#2]
I'm pretty sure the stamping is the only difference.  HK advertises their VP9 slides on their webstore as working with both the paddle release and button release models.
https://us.hkwebshop.com/hkstorefront/hk/en/Handgun-Parts/Handgun-Accessories/Long-Slide-kit-VP9OR/p/51001081

Link Posted: 8/1/2022 1:26:00 PM EDT
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I'm pretty sure the stamping is the only difference.  HK advertises their VP9 slides on their webstore as working with both the paddle release and button release models.
https://us.hkwebshop.com/hkstorefront/hk/en/Handgun-Parts/Handgun-Accessories/Long-Slide-kit-VP9OR/p/51001081

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All the mechanics involved with the mag release are in the frame. There’s no difference in the slides except the markings.
Link Posted: 8/1/2022 9:44:50 PM EDT
[#4]
Thanks everyone. That was my assumption, but didnt want to spend a lot more money for a configuration that wouldnt work.
Link Posted: 8/2/2022 5:58:48 PM EDT
[#5]
As said, no issues.  If you actually find a place selling B frames, I'd love to pick up a couple.
Link Posted: 8/3/2022 11:39:22 AM EDT
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As said, no issues.  If you actually find a place selling B frames, I'd love to pick up a couple.
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Yeah, that..
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