Had hands on the HK VP9 today. First impressions: Recent comments on the internet about how its a striker fired P30 seems accurate to me. With that being said the rear of the grip above the web of your hand felt very much like the older USP to me. My impressions of the trigger. It felt like your typical SF trigger to me. Since its getting compared to the PPQ I will use that pistol as a reference. Without having a PPQ on hand for a side by side I am going from memory, I think the PPQ felt a bit lighter to me. I also believe the reset was shorter on the PPQ. I did like the shape of the trigger on the VP9, having less curve compared to the P30. For those familiar with HK I found the reset of the VP9 to be shorter than the P30 but not as short as an HK45c. Here is a pic of the VP9 and another toy on hand

 

 

i think the bottom pic needs to find its way into my closet!

Groovy! That MP7 is a little buzz saw. It has a niche role, but it fulfills it very well. Much better than the P90 IMO.

wow. wasn't expecting an honest review.  you see VP9 and you immediately assume the review is going to be about unicorns and big foot

Thanks Shane. I ordered one already. Same mags as the P30 and short reset are the pluses for me.

Looks like a PPQ clone

Shane, how do you feel it handled the recoil or muzzle flip as opposed to the p30, ppq, g19 etc.

It was a dry fire hands on unfortunately. Some stupid rule about not popping off rounds at a police expo in the convention center

Oh Lol. What fun is that!

Looks like a PPQ clone

Lol. Agreed!

 

I want that MP7!

nice Shane

Howell Gun Works got 3 in today $799

supposedly they are the LE models with night sites and 15rd mags

In stock at Efingers in Bound Brook as of yesterday 7-3.

In stock at Efingers in Bound Brook as of yesterday 7-3.

how much what models?

my extended permit expires on Monday. Called Tanners today and they had LE models for $699 but sold out. So I might have to over pay, or let permit expire and get a new one and wait.

Looks like a PPQ clone

I was thinking the same thing. I'm not a fan of the AK style take down lever though. I've read you can change out the side panels on the grip for a more custom fit. Might be better for people with bigger hands. The PPQ has a high bore axis resulting in more muzzle flip. I'm about to look into this to see if HK addressed that prior ro cloning the PPQ.

Well I just had my hands on one and its nice, and price was $769. Didn't buy, will probably wait on another permit and let this one die. In my opinion since I have HK P30 and a PPQ is that the VP9 is a step up from the P30 in regards to the trigger, Without having them side by side w/ PPQ I couldn't give a definitive answer. They did have a PPQ but I didn't think to try it, since they were closing within 10 min of me arriving. I might go back on Monday and compare again with more time.

Check out this bang switch article about the vp9 pretty good. I'd like to know were he gets the street price of 650.00!

http://www.thebangswitch.com/first-impressions-hk-vp9/

Night sights are standard, according to North and the bang switch blog.

Not too far off of (Suggested retail price of the VP9 is $719 with projected availability of July 2014.) as long as dealer is not gouging and has a good tier pricing.....

 

Check out this bang switch article about the vp9 pretty good. I'd like to know were he gets the street price of 650.00!
http://www.thebangswitch.com/first-impressions-hk-vp9/

Still waiting on my from rsr group

If someone has it for 650.00 pm me...

If someone has it for 650.00 pm me...

http://crosscreekguns.com/index.html

 

New Model: H&K VP9, 9mm, striker fired, luminescent fixed sights, sideplates/backstraps, ambidextrous slide and magazine releases. Uses standard P30 magazines.

 

#700009-A5 (2-10rd mags) or M700009-A5 (2-15rd mags): $594.00 + $5.50 shipping.

 

#M700009LE-A5: (factory tritium night sights and 3-15rd mags) $663.50 + $5.50 shipping

Yes they are one of the ones offering group buy on HK forum. That have a long wait list

 

 

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just pointing him in the direction. you can have it now, or you can have it cheap.

early adoption is always like that.

The night sights are a nice plus. I adressed the lack of night sights on my PPQ by adding a TLR-1s.

Anyone have the vp9 locally? I emailed them and the waiting list is 200+.

RTSP has them in stock

 

$675.00  Reg. Sights

$775.00  Night Sights

 

I held it....   Much nicer then the PPQ IMHO, and in pictures the differences to not show up, but in person, they become evident....

 

I held it.... Much nicer then the PPQ IMHO, and in pictures the differences to not show up, but in person, they become evident....

For example?

For example?

go to efinger and feel it they had two LE as of this morning. I know how yall feel about them