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Posted: 10/24/2015 1:41:38 PM EDT
| wanted to see what everyones thoughts, likes and dislikes about the Heckler & Koch VP 9 are. |
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The VP and P30 series are probably the most comfortable pistols on the market and mine are flawlessly reliable. Can't go wrong with anything HK puts out in my opinion.
I used to own a pile of Glocks and while they are serviceable handguns, HK are better in my opinion and I no longer have any blocks. |
| I'm not in love with mine. The best part of it is how it feels in your hand. But it recoils up and to the right for me, rather than predictably up. My paddles also stuck up into the trigger guard, poking my index finger. HK CS sent me a new one that was a little better but still needed filing. The trigger is decent. Frankly I prefer my PPQ in every way except the HK edges it out for the way the grip feels. |
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I'm not in love with mine. The best part of it is how it feels in your hand. But it recoils up and to the right for me, rather than predictably up. My paddles also stuck up into the trigger guard, poking my index finger. HK CS sent me a new one that was a little better but still needed filing. The trigger is decent. Frankly I prefer my PPQ in every way except the HK edges it out for the way the grip feels. The mag release paddles on my P30 are the same way until I insert a magazine. Is it different on a VP9? |
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Contrary to their reputation and marketing, H&K's quality is spotty.
The H&K 2000 for the German army pistol was delayed for a couple of years due to parts breakage. The G36 rifle has been having a lot of heat related issues and may just end up being dumped by the German military. The XM8 (which is a G36 derivative) was eliminated from the US program due to heat related issues. USP pistols had parts breakage issues early on, but they're pretty solid right now. So just understand that H&K is not immune to quality problems even though everyone praises H&K almost universally. All that being said, the VP9 is a very sweet pistol. The ergonomics are just outstanding, and the trigger is very good. And in typical H&K fashion, it shoots VERY straight. Provided they don't encounter some unknown problem, I expect the VP9 will shape up to be one of the best pistols that money can buy. |
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I don't own a VP9, but I haven't shot an H&K pistol that I didn't like. This. Hopefully they'll do an "L" version. Hopefully they come out with a VP9SK first. The CCW segment is on fire these days. Quoted:
Not a striker fan. I don't own a VP9 but do own a P30. Best ergos of any pistol produced IMO. I don't own a VP9 either, as a P30SK owner, I'll second the opinion that the latest HK's ergos are the best though. |
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I'm not in love with mine. The best part of it is how it feels in your hand. But it recoils up and to the right for me, rather than predictably up. My paddles also stuck up into the trigger guard, poking my index finger. HK CS sent me a new one that was a little better but still needed filing. The trigger is decent. Frankly I prefer my PPQ in every way except the HK edges it out for the way the grip feels. The mag release paddles on my P30 are the same way until I insert a magazine. Is it different on a VP9? I can only speak to mine, but they stick up a bit even with the mag clicked in. I've filed enough to get it so it's not a pain when shooting, but I do want to do a bit more. Most pics I've seen they're flush. Don't know where the issue is with mine. Since HK CS sent me an extra spring with the replacement paddles, I even tried clipping the spring, which only reduced the tension; they still stuck up. |
I sold the one that I owned. Nothing wrong with it but it's not the greatest handgun on the market
It has a good trigger pull is accurate and comfortable but not anything mind blowing. For the record I prefer the CZ line of pistols. I don't honestly think dollar for dollar there's much difference between the poly pistols. A M&P with a Apex trigger is about the same price as the VP-9 it has cheaper mags better better aftermarket and IMO better ergo's The last being debatable and a personal preference. The VP-9 is a hair more accurate but it's no CZ. I'm not really trying to crap on the VP-9 if it sounds that way. It's a fine pistols but it doesn't wear a cape and have a S on it's chest . |
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I sold the one that I owned. Nothing wrong with it but it's not the greatest handgun on the market
It has a good trigger pull is accurate and comfortable but not anything mind blowing. For the record I prefer the CZ line of pistols. I don't honestly think dollar for dollar there's much difference between the poly pistols. A M&P with a Apex trigger is about the same price as the VP-9 it has cheaper mags better better aftermarket and IMO better ergo's The last being debatable and a personal preference. The VP-9 is a hair more accurate but it's no CZ. I'm not really trying to crap on the VP-9 if it sounds that way. It's a fine pistols but it doesn't wear a cape and have a S on it's chest . CZ's are horribly under-rated and under-appreciated pistols. The new P07 and P09 are both straight up bad ass pistols and no one's paying attention. I guess the whole world is head over heels with striker firing systems these days. |
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CZ's are horribly under-rated and under-appreciated pistols. The new P07 and P09 are both straight up bad ass pistols and no one's paying attention. I guess the whole world is head over heels with striker firing systems these days. Quoted:
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I sold the one that I owned. Nothing wrong with it but it's not the greatest handgun on the market
It has a good trigger pull is accurate and comfortable but not anything mind blowing. For the record I prefer the CZ line of pistols. I don't honestly think dollar for dollar there's much difference between the poly pistols. A M&P with a Apex trigger is about the same price as the VP-9 it has cheaper mags better better aftermarket and IMO better ergo's The last being debatable and a personal preference. The VP-9 is a hair more accurate but it's no CZ. I'm not really trying to crap on the VP-9 if it sounds that way. It's a fine pistols but it doesn't wear a cape and have a S on it's chest . CZ's are horribly under-rated and under-appreciated pistols. The new P07 and P09 are both straight up bad ass pistols and no one's paying attention. I guess the whole world is head over heels with striker firing systems these days. Like I stated earlier. I got rid of my VP9 for a CZ PCR. Couldn't be happier. |
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CZ's are horribly under-rated and under-appreciated pistols. The new P07 and P09 are both straight up bad ass pistols and no one's paying attention. I guess the whole world is head over heels with striker firing systems these days. Quoted:
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I sold the one that I owned. Nothing wrong with it but it's not the greatest handgun on the market
It has a good trigger pull is accurate and comfortable but not anything mind blowing. For the record I prefer the CZ line of pistols. I don't honestly think dollar for dollar there's much difference between the poly pistols. A M&P with a Apex trigger is about the same price as the VP-9 it has cheaper mags better better aftermarket and IMO better ergo's The last being debatable and a personal preference. The VP-9 is a hair more accurate but it's no CZ. I'm not really trying to crap on the VP-9 if it sounds that way. It's a fine pistols but it doesn't wear a cape and have a S on it's chest . CZ's are horribly under-rated and under-appreciated pistols. The new P07 and P09 are both straight up bad ass pistols and no one's paying attention. I guess the whole world is head over heels with striker firing systems these days. They really are but the availably in local gun shops can make them hard to find. When they do come in they go quick. My EDC is a full blown Cajun P-01 and it is amazing. |
| I have the LE version with the night sights and 3 mags. It's a great gun for the price, nice trigger, but I'm not sure I'd buy it again if given the choice. If I wasn't already accustomed to the Glock trigger and platform, it would be a great addition. However, if you already have a Glock or M&P with mags, I'm not sure it's worth it to buy into a new platform, let alone from a manufacturer with difficult to buy and expensive mags. |
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Best striker and to me it's the only one worth owning as far as double stacks go. No fuss, no muss, it always goes bang and eats everything I have fed it. I have owned Glock's, M&P's, and tried out the XD...and none have done it better and got sold fast.
I like the VP9 so much that if they ever give us the VP45, I'd sell my USP45 in a heartbeat to fund it. |
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I have two heavily modified m&p's and a VP9. My m&p's have had frame and slide work, so I got the VP9 because I wanted an excellent stock pistol.
All that being said, I believe a m&p with an apex trigger is a better deal. Lower bore axis, cheaper mags, bigger parts market. The VP9 is just a better gun out of the box and is exactly what I was looking for. A great stock pistol |
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H&K's are great guns. Period. The UMP isn't. I like my UMP semi-auto. Is there a better 45 ACP sub gun? And no not the KRISS no matter how many times they will show a video in select fire and how controllable it is. I would say its a 'great' gun but it's solid. On the topic of the VP9, I purchased one about a year ago and its one of the best pistols I own. I always wanted the P30 when they came out but after shooting is about two years ago I swore that I would never own one with that horrible trigger. I ended up purchasing the VP9 because they advertised it as everything the P30 is with an improved trigger so I jumped on it and never looked back. Yes the magazines are a little expensive at right at $40. You will not be sorry. |
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As an owner of an OLD USP9, a Walther PPS and a CZ97B I gotta say the new VP9 is the first H&K pistol I've handled that I think is a real improvement over the old USP workhorse.
Yea, the Walther striker fire trigger is better. And CZ makes a fine pistol, especially their Omega triggers. But if HK is still putting the quality into their new pistols that my 15 year old USP has it's a solid buy. Only time will tell. But I'll wait for the VP 45 before plunking down money for another HK. |
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I liked it better than the equivalent PPQ (except the PPQ & PPX both have better triggers then the VP9).
I had an early M&P 9 and I liked the VP9 better than that. I prefer the P30 series to the VP9 but I'm a big LEM fan. I kept my USP9 with jet funnel and P30L LEM in 40 and sold my VP9. |
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Somehow I feel like I shot my P30L better than my VP9. I feel like the LEM trigger is more precise and breaks more crisply. The only answer is what we as individuals, shoot the best and not the typical mouth breathing response of "Duh only answer is _____." |
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I got my USPSA Grand Master card in production with an un-modified VP9. I carry it on duty now and it is probably the finest factory handgun on the market. There isn't a single polymer gun that can hold a candle to it in terms of reliability, trigger feel/performance, accuracy, and ergonomics.
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All of SPECTRE's Henchmen who carried the VP9 got themselves killed 
just say'n  
Saw SHIELD using Apple, so does that make the Apple superior? Or is it that HK and Apple paid to have their products represented like other companies have in the past? 
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