HK VP9 | Still one of the BEST striker fired pistols?

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This HK VP9 a 4” barrel and is a striker fired polymer pistol. The VP9 comes with 2 - 15 round magazines and weighs in at roughly 25 ounces empty. It comes in a few variants including optic ready and prices for base versions start around the $700 mark. This particular model is an early version so it is not optics ready but they do make optic ready versions as well now.
Starting at the front, the VP9 has a full pic rail for any lights, lasers, or any other contraptions you can throw on it. The front slide serrations are not super deep, however they do work very well. The finish on the slide is really nice and has stood up to years of use and abuse I have thrown at this firearm.
The trigger guard is very large which is nice if you are one of those guys that shoots with gloves, it gives you plenty of room. The mag release on this model is the European style paddle mag release which is ambidextrous. I will admit it takes a little getting used to from a normal mag release button, however after a mag or two it is an easy adjustment.
The takedown level is easy to use and this pistol comes apart super easy for cleaning.
The trigger on this HK VP9 is a curved trigger with a trigger safety in the middle. Overall the trigger is very good for a polymer striker fired pistol. The only trigger that I personally think is noticeably better would be the Walther PDP, but there isn’t a stock trigger that comes even close to the PDP so you can’t hold that against the VP9.
The trigger has little take-up and then a solid wall. The trigger pull is roughly 5 pounds and has a nice clean break. The reset is also very short. One thing to note is on the reset you can feel a little push out which causes a little takeup again to hit the wall. However when shooting it you don’t notice it much and is very easy to overcome with a mags down range.
The slide release on this VP9 is ambidextrous with a longer bar style on the right side of the gun for us left handed shooters. I personally am a huge fan of the mag release and the bar since I am left handed, however I have heard a few people complaint about its placement being too far back. For me and my hand, it is perfect and easy for me to manipulate where it is at.
The rear slide serrations are just like the front ones and work very well. On the back they do have these raised grip points on both sides which I am a huge fan of. If your hands were wet or muddy it would give you that extra grip point to ensure easy manipulation of your pistol.
On the back there is a red striker indicator as well. The sights are 3 dot white night sights and they work very well. On other models they offer a lot of different sight options as well, but these have been great and I would see no reason to change them.
The ergonomics of this firearm are really amazing and there is only one other pistol that I believe has a better feel which would be the Walther PDP which we will have a full review on as well next week! The VP9 comes with interchangeable backstraps as well as side panels which is really cool. You can mix and match this backstraps and panels to get a grip size the is perfect for your hand no matter how big or small! The grip is long enough to get a full purchase and with the 3 finger groves it just melts into your hand. The beavertail is nice and deep which also allows for a great grip and control of the pistol. The texturing could be a little better in my opinion, however it does work really good and I have never had a grip issue. The buttom of the grip is notched to allow you to rip magazines if you ever had to.
Accuracy has been very good and consistent. The grip ergonomics and good trigger just make this good very easy to shoot well. It is also very natural pointing so target aquistition and transition is very quick and easy.
Reliability is the main reason this is my main home defense pistol. I have owned this pistol for years and have thousands of rounds through it without one single issue ever! For me when you are counting on a pistol to defend you and your family reliability is always number one! Of course, accuracy and feel and all that matter, however if a firearm is not reliable in all situations then it is just a paperweight! This VP9 has proven itself over the years and all situations, so that is why I trust it with the protection of my home, wife, and kids!
If you are in the market for an all around great pistol, be sure to check out the HK VP9, you will not be disappointed. It can defend your home, or be an excellent everyday concealed carry pistol!
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