VP9: You Suck and They Hate You | Active Self Protection Extra
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- A bunch of people have asked me about my HK VP9 and why I chose it over the Glock 19 I carried before it. Well…here you go! Yes you suck and they hate you, but it’s still a good gun (especially for lefties) and shoots well.
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John please bring us some more firearms reviews in the future please!
I agree
Not just firearms, review self defense guns, plaese.
Yes!!! I’m hunting for gun reviews on his channel.
Yes he should review the Smith & Wesson 380EZ & the 9mm EZ..
@@clachapelle 38 special would be a great basic start of a series. Just dreaming here :D
My VP9 saved my life on a muzzleloader deer hunt... a large bear charged me at 15 feet. 7 total well-placed rounds to stop it!
Holy crap!
I would love to hear more about this!! You should make a video!
Did you have to change your drawers afterwards??
Wow!!! when and where did this happen ???
@@mattsnyder1071 I'm not good with video making.
Recently had one of my 3 dot sights come off my VP9, called HK was on hold for all of 5 seconds, talking to a real person, very friendly and funny. Offered the option to send in my slide or get a whole new rear sight sent to me for free. Great customer service and he even mentioned how they took this "You suck and they hate you" to heart. I think this video really touched home for the company and they are trying to fix any issues. I'm very happy with their customer service much better than some other companies.
In Germany they still treat civilian customers like they don't exist. But it's understandeable because the civilian market around here is absolutely tiny compared to the US. Competitive shooters and hunters in Germany are like a small group of mythical beings that live underground and never tell a normie about their "dangerous" hobby ;)
@@maximilianmustermann5763 Very true. Very hard to find one that’s open about firearms.
Never forget jstark, the last based German of this decade, creator of the FGC-9.
“We just want everyone to have the right to bear arms. If that’s too extremist for you, f$&k yourself.”
I had a similar experience about six months ago. A white dot insert popped out of the rear sight on my P30. A brief conversation where they asked me to send the slide in. One day turn around and the slide was back on my gun within three days.
On a side note - I'm hoping to see the SFV P9 CC available here in the US civilian market. If you're interested, do a Google search for
'SFV P9' to find this as it won't appear on the regular HK website. No word from HK as to when it might be available.
"As somebody who is correct handed" Really had me on that one lol... Im also a lefty and love my vp9 ... Great video.
"Correct Handed"....
You Sir... know how to piss off people ;D.....
😂😂😂😂
Bayern Maik well shooting HK style pistols left handed sucks, been there, done that, I shoot pistols with my right hand and rifles with my left hand, makes for super fast gun switches too
Being ‘correct handed’ myself I know your woes fortunately I can do the switchers as well.
Called HK because I wanted to order grey side slabs and back straps. They sent them to me for free. Excellent customer service. Have called them 3 times actually. Called the second time for the flat cocking tabs, which they send to me for free, and to ask them a question about a warranty, which they were very friendly. Love my VP9 and their service.
Slking5.56 are you German?
do you live in the states? just curious. thanks
The myth of bad HK customer service to civilian gun owners is just that, a myth. And an overplayed and stupid myth usually perpetrated by XD shooting poorsies at that.
I have heard they have really improved customer service and listening to customer feed back and this gun was built based more on what the american civilian wanted in a hand gun. Before they did not take much input from customers. Also I believe they opened a plant in Georgia that this gun is made in not for sure but I do know that it is made in the States. Glad to hear that they are doing better. Going to order my VP9SK this week
@@jvmiller1995 . All Vp9's are made in Germany. The only things we get here in the U.S that are made here are the MR series and HK45c's. They did however open Georgia plant, lots of weird heresay about H&K.
They built this gun because that's where the obvious market is right now....cheap striker fired guns. I've had just about all VP's except for the VP40. I still have a VP9 long slide. I won't bore you with the long list of other HK's I have. Enjoy that sk, it's a great gun.
On magazine capacity, HK designs their mags to last many thousands of rounds and are the best mags out there. There's always HK newcomers that bitch about this. Some have said that HK is a magazine company that makes guns. They simply will not compromise the longevity to try fit in that crowd. This is directed more towards Active Protection. My worry is that HK will listen too much to the American consumer and just become another SIg type company that rams crap out and lets the people become the Beta test subjects.
saying an HK is not as popular as a glock, is like saying a Mercedes is not as common as a Toyota Camry.
Fair!
COROLLA!!!
Great comment sir. I carry a 9mm hk usp. I've put over 20,000 rounds through it without a single failure to fire for any reason what so ever. Ive had failure to fire with my glock 17 on hard primer ammo. Also the hk usp shoots all ammo including +p and +p+. You are told not to do this with glocks.
Yes! Thank you. Glock is the pumpkin spice latte and uggs of hand guns.
LOL
What about -
My Toyota outperform your G class even off-road...
Oh, and still consume less fuel .
;)
I agree, that trigger is fantastic for a factory trigger. I have no desire or plans to replace it. It's my EDC as well. Incredibly well made and yes, easy to shoot.
I've lost use of my right hand and you highlighted all the options that made me choose this gun... I went to the range and seen how nice it was to use and bought it... Before that I was a Ruger fan...
hk rep: "we have this 40 watt plasma pistol but who can review it? we hate that asp guy so not him"
[has a sad]
@@ASPextra you said they dont have a higher capacity than the 19 which is incorrect, its 10, 15, 17, and 20 rounds. Read your operator's manual page 8 section 3 specifications.
😂😂😂😂
@@trex9194 and a Glock has a 33rd magazine
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What is behind the curtain!?? Bare white wall? Escape tunnel? Matrix-like weapon racks? Closet-wardrobe / entrance to Narnia?
Symmetry Tanner it's where he keeps the bodies of people that ask that question.
An off-duty Brazilian police officer.
Tunnel.hes running tons of blow.
Its where the sidewalk ends....
Symmetry Tanner your mom is back there.
I'm a lefty and that's the reason I bought this pistol. It's amazing right out the box!
John, I'm probably the one guy who will disagree with you about H&K Customer Service. They have always answered my emails, phone calls and questions. I find them to be excellent in service. I have a VP9 which I've tried to overheat, dry out though use, run a variety of ammo through it and have never had the weapon system fail me. H&K is awesome as a weapon system and company. Nice video discussion. Thank you
Well I'm sure he's grateful that you've just confirmed H&K hates him.
I have to agree , all my hk are the greatest , customer service good , and has not let me down ... cost is a little high ... they work .
Yes their service is quite good.
That may be but they are notoriously known worldwide for having very poor customer relations for civilian and especially what the HK heads like to call poors. I own 2 a p30 and USP 45 they are outstanding pistols but then again so is Glock, springfield 1911, SW, Nighthawk custom. All of whom have superior customer service to HK.
This is why this is the best gun channel on TH-cam. He’s honest, succinct, entertaining without being goofy. Kudos John!
Thanks Luis!
hanoncs there are lots of TH-cam gun channels that have more subscribers and views but non are more important than this one
I like Paul harrel's videos a lot too. if you enjoy this non-tacticool style of presentation, check out Paul's channel
I love this video! I also appreciate how you tell use the pros and cons of each gun and why you prefer it over other platforms. It’s breath of fresh air from people that bash X manufacture and say you’re stupid if you don’t buy Z manufacturer. It’s all preference and that’s what I love about this. It helps the end user figure out what they like more.
Looked for over a year for an EDC pistol that fit my hand & had a nice trigger. The VP9 fit the bill perfectly. The paddle mag release though unconventional was easy to transition to. Shoots great & didn’t break the bank
H&K also makes a version with a push-button release.
Rented a vp9 at the range the other day and fell in love
Same. Went out and bought one right after lol
@@SuperPwndProductions Same here LOL!!!
Sorry but pistol ranges don’t rent HKVP9’s
@@donaewestonpiperjr.4575 dont know where you go but theres a vp9 at both my ranges lol. You even shoot?
@@donaewestonpiperjr.4575 My local one north of Dallas does...
Can confirm: I also have an HK VP9 (among others) and it is indeed a fine shooting pistol right out of the box and continues to be so. Very easy to shoot, highly accurate and does everything you stated. Do recommend this if you like 9mm!
I'd really like to see you give more gun reviews in the future. Your focus on defensive use and ccw is valuable to the community. Most reviews are more combat conditions oriented.
I will think about it!
I love how real you were during this review.
Man. I appreciate how you go about the many aspects and features of the gun and what led to your decision. Hoping to catch some of your other reviews. Be well.
I just picked up a VP9 in the ghost grey camo option and haven’t fired it yet but it’s seems like a really nice firearm. I to an a left handed shooter so it’s nice to see other people out there that share the struggle of a decent or well build true ambidextrous firearm
I'm a lefty too and I thoroughly enjoyed watching this! I bought a VP9 around the time this video was made, after reading endless reviews on a good pistol for a lefty. Thanks for the entertainment!
Just picked this up based on your review. Love this gun!
Plasma rifle in the 40 watt range?
Hey, just what you see pal!
Only if it has an infinity sight
Paul Solver
Gun Salesman, "Hey you can't do that".
Terminator, "Wrong".
BOOM!!!!
Paul Solver im amazed a 40 watt charge would heat up plasma. Hell it takes 144 watts the atomize vape oil. #terminator-nomenclature
40kw... Range
Sure kw 👍 believable
I think you are the best operator of all the TH-cam operators that operate.
what a great review. I bought a VP9 almost 3 years ago and as a lefty I love it
John I just got the VP40 yesterday and put 150 rounds thru it. Stellar accuracy!
I'm a righty, I love my VP 9 cause it does everything i need it to do and feels good in my hand.
That why I bought mine, it felt like I was shaking hands with myself.
@@JB-hn6qw Haha good one!
You write the reviews on websites for bitcoins don't you?
@@sheepdogoutdoors7006 You are taking to many meds. better slow down or you'll OD!
I'm not even left handed, but I landed on the H&K as my preferred carry gun, too. I have Glocks and M&Ps, and I would trust my life to those, but out of the box the H&K had the right combination of ergonomics, trigger, accuracy (for some reason I can shoot this gun better than my Glocks) and reliability. I like the VP9 so well that I'm looking at adding an SK to my collection.
The Sk is Awesome!
I absolutely LOVE your video! I just bought a HK VP9 (yesterday). I'm new to guns, never shot one before last year when my wife and I got our CCW's. My first time at the range last year, a friend brought his VP9 and for whatever reason I really liked it, Found a good deal and decided to add it to my very small collection (Sig P320 RX, Sig P365 on the way, Smithfield XD9 for the wife, and a S&W AR 15-22 that I have yet to shoot...).
Just wanted to compliment you, I've watched dozens and dozens of hours of reviews, comparisons, self defense, CCW and training videos and this one IMMEDIATELY hit me as one of my favorites. Love your style, delivery, sense of humor, and open mindedness when discussing pros and cons, very easy to watch and educational. I will be bookmarking this video and coming back to watch many more videos you have on your channel.
Thanks for a job well done, I and your other viewers appreciate guys like you!
As a newbie, and lefty, thank you for reviewing the VP9 as a left hander. The fact that you continually held and explained the gun using your left hand helped tremendously. And my family thank you for not dropping curses/ fbomb throughout your video.
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Thanks for covering this pistol. It got me to looking at the paddle magazine release. I've been unable to release a magazine with a single hand and now I know that the paddle release options will work for me in this regard. I will consider this pistol more closely, and perhaps others with this feature, when I'm in the market for a new firearm.
It will improve your times, with reloading. I had the same issue, the paddle release is a great once you get use to it
Just bought the VP9 tactical tonight. Its like looking at a ferrari. I love new toys
Thanks for the review.
drwillfranklin1 You will regret it after you touch PPQ M2.
I also own the vp9 tactical, can concur, is lambo ;)
I felt that way when I got the sk. Such a good pistol. What makes the tactical version tactical? I'm thinking about trading in the sk for the regular vp9 but now I'm curious about that one.
@@MC-zr7hl night sights, threaded barrel for suppressor and extra magazine comes with it
@@justincopeland533 sounds good thanks!
More reviews! And ya don't suck John we love you!! Great content as always brother and as always looking forward to the next one!
The CZ P10c is also an awesome truly ambi gun. I just switch from caring my Walther pk380 to that and I love everything about it!
I just bought a vp9sk I absolutely love it
One of the best if not the best grip I have ever felt/held! I still have not acquired one yet
Enjoyed your review. As a left hander, I too appreciate the true ambidextrous nature of the VP9. I bought two (one for each hand). That, and the fact that it doesn't look like a Glock. Would love to get the long barrel and/or a compensator at some point.
I'm a lefty as well and THIS is the main reason why the HK pistol brand is my favorite! I also like the Walther PPQ M1 "classic" as well.
"Approaches zero" lol...... Great , no...Awesome commentary!!!!
"Not the first, but the first one in a long time"... You're just hilarious...
As a lefty to I bought one for the ambi controls also and it shoots fine.Enjoyed the video.
I love mine. Everything he said is true. Best trigger out of the box I've owned period.
Am I the only one who thinks that there is some ass clown at the HK factory in Germany who was designing the VP9/P30 magazines and just threw his hands in the air and said, "15 rounds is enough. Fuck it. Sure the grip is long enough and the magazines have enough internal volume, we could get 17 or 18 rounds in there. But why would anybody need more than 15?"
There are both legal and supposed engineering reasons for the 15rnd limit. The legal reason is that 15rnds is the plain capacity limit for handguns under German law, that's what you get in every pistol over there. The supposed engineering reason is to increase reliability: the HK mag has a more gradual transition from the double columns to the single feed than Glock and M&P mags, and it doesn't hyper compress the spring when fully loaded like those two mags do. This can supposedly lead to more spring set, but I haven't heard a mass of complaints about Glock mags being less reliable; that's HK's story though and they're sticking to it.
If you haven't seen what a hyper compressed spring looks like, TFB had an article showing one:
www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/04/27/potd-windowed-magazine-shows-twisted-inside/#comments
Finally purchased a VP9 a few weeks ago, WOW. installed my Burris FastFireIII and shot it yesterday in my steel plate competition and right out of the box and scored 89 of 96 shots on target, finished 2nd.....I'll take it. It's eating my trigger finger on the bottom side so I have to figure that out, but then again so does my Walther PPS striker-fire. Thanks for your review, enjoyed it.
Mole skin your finger or smooth the offending part. My Glocks do the same thing to my middle finger, but there's nothing to smooth on the trigger guard.
@@828enigma6 Thanks CP. I heard where I believe Grey Guns or Lazy Wolf smooths the small hump on the inside bottom of the trigger guard to eliminate some of that. I ordered a Wolf F3 flat trigger so maybe that will eliminate it. While the trigger is out I can look at smoothing it also. Cheers
Thank you for this! This helped me choose which HK pistol I should get! Amazing review!
John, as a person who enjoys shooting but who doesn’t carry a firearm for self defense, I wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your videos. You have a great sense of humor as well as a sense of fairness that is much appreciated. You make important points about the ethics and morality of gun use that seems rare on Gun TH-cam. Thank you for your efforts at public education. They are much needed and much appreciated.
Wow, you just made my day. Thank you SO MUCH for the encouragement!
I have 2 springfields xds, a glock 19 and soon gonna have this gun. I really want this gun :)
Also: This may just have been a one time karmatic event, but one day I called the H&K line and either chose the right menu option or maybe called the right number, but I actually got someone, right away, who talked tech with me for a few minutes. He may have been an assembler, smith, or mgmt. He was obviously busy, but he helped me. A good day. I'll never call again for fear of ruining the memory, but it's smile-worthy when I hear of less-than-complimentary news about them. lol
If you want to cut the BS to talk to a human being on any automated tech line just keep saying "agent" instead of pressing keypad numbers to options or questions, works every time.
Love my VP9 including the paddle release and trigger. I recently obtained a S&W Shield Plus Performance package which will be my summer EDC. My H&K will be home defense and fall winter carry for the most part. I hope H&K gets in to the micro compact market at some point. If they do it will be an automatic purchase for me.
Awesome review John. Clever. Entertaining. Informative. Real. Keep it up brother. They may hate you; but, I love you man.
When you show us live videos, I love how serious and compassionate you are and I also love how sarcastic you are when you do gun reviews.
God bless you John.
MAGA!
I have not been shooting long and own a Glock 19 but for the life of me, I can not understand why people say you have to use this gun or that gun and when you dont agree with them they get mad. The way I see it if you like it and you shoot good with it why do you need to switch to the gun they are trying to push. Now I do not need the amby controls but would love to try the VP9 or VP30 because, well hell its a gun. We need to quit trying to tell people what to shoot and getting the to just own and shoot a gun for their protection...
Thank you for all of your videos
Geez another Glock fanboi .... sorry couldn't resist. I agree with you. People get so vested in the toy they picked.
I agree and have even made a video on this. Most people want approval of their choices. They want to feel good and justified in what they just spent money on. Whether it be a type of gun, brand of gun, specific caliber, or even a truck or motorcycle, they want approval from others. And if you disagree with them, well then you're just an idiot! Because hey, I only buy the best and gosh-darn-it, you all better agree with me!!! That kind of thinking. And yes, that kind of ignorance, low self-esteem or self-worth. Or maybe, just dumb as dirt. But hey, that's ok. They don't bother me. I have been shooting for over 45 years and I know what I like. I make videos on things I like and if someone doesn't like what I bought, they are free to buy what they want. Simple as that! I did buy a VP9. Actually, I bought 2. Sold the first one due to a great trade/sale, missed it so much that I bought another one. I like the large frame Glocks for shooting, but not for carry. Why? They are big! The smaller Glocks rub blisters on my finger under the trigger guard. So I don't carry one anymore as I train regularly with my carry guns. Doesn't mean I think Glocks are crap and those who shoot them are stupid bung holes. It just means they don't work for me. If they work for you, that's great! Glocks are fantastic guns, even though they don't work for me. I've filed on so many of my old Glocks to get that little "spot" to where it won't rub a blister on me that I just gave up and went back to carrying my 1911s. And yes I can get my 1911 out of the holster and two rounds on target in less than 1.5 seconds from a level 2 holster, just like I could with my Glock. And like I can with my VP9. Heck I've actually got off two shots with my 1911s even faster than that. I carry cocked, not locked. Why? Because my 1911 carry guns are model 80s, with the firing pin safety and all, like a Glock. So I don't have to lock the slide lock for my 1911 to be safe. But the VP9 is so sweet in my hands!!! I can shoot 500 rounds at the range and not one blister!!! With a Glock, by the time I reached 150 rounds, I had a blister forming. Sad as I liked the versatility of a Glock. Hopefully the VP9 will reach that point. It already has a ton of stuff you can buy to trick it out, so to speak. But hey, it's pretty darn good out the box! Thanks and shoot straight!
That is John's point and recommendation -what works for me may not work for you, but we can trust his experience and neutrality!
I don't mind a critical review taking any side. I do get bummed when some says "Gun X is a loser" without any support. For instance, I have a Hi-Point carbine, and it is, repeat is, a cheap rifle. It also is very accurate, does not misfire or jam, and it has the best support of any gun I've owned. Lifetime guarantee. But some people say, in essence "Anyone who has a Hi-Point is stupid and has an ugly sister." You wanna say something, be my guest, but forget the ad hominem attacks.
Gun owners bragging right...like the hairs in their azzes. They think cuter than the fat boy's azz across the street.
Great video. I like your whole presentation about the VP9. I have always carried Glocks. I went from a G19 to a G43 because I wanted something more concealable. Anyway I always noticed that Glocks feel like holding a brick and I learned and adapted as I was training to shoot them. I recently tried one of my friends VP9 and after putting about 500 rounds at the range with it I love the grip over a Glock. VP9 to me is a very comfortable and accurate gun and if I went to change from a Glock to something else I would definitely consider a VP9.
I’m a lefty and my first gun was the HK USP. I then sent it in and had the safety level switched to the right side of the frame. The vp9 and vp9sk are on the top of my short list. There are idiosyncrasies with every model I’ve looked at in the sub compact nine class EXcEPT for the vp9sk 🤓
I love this guy more than anyone on TH-cam. He educates and is just R E A L !!!!
Thank you for all you do John
Thanks so much for the encouragement Sherri Wallace; I really appreciate it. Hope you have a great day!
John: "Now, is it a perfect gun? No, it's not a perfect gun. There's no such thing as a perfect gun."
HK45T: Hold My Beer
lol
VP9 at PSA with night sights two weeks ago $499! It comes with 2 17 rd mags. HK had a rebate for 4 additional 17 rd mags as well.
That's amazing!
Thx John. If you like the HK, you will LOVE the Canik tp9sfx for all the same reasons, plus. Keep bringing us the good stuff.
As a man, I believe there’s a short list of items to never go cheap on:
Quality toilet paper
Good whiskey
Nice hotel rooms
And H&K firearms
Anything else is a waste of money.
Tools and tires and boots i dont scrimp on those items oh yeah hollow points
Sam Gardner I agree with you on the first three. You get what you pay for. Oh, CZ by the way.
Are you saying that you recommend H&K?
That is quite a bizarre list of things not to go cheap on
Tires and brake pads is another one ! For all you gear heads like me
John you need to shoot a couple Sig 320's if you want to experience a really good striker gun trigger. I say a couple so you know it's not a fluke. That was another reason the Army adopted it though it may not have been officially mentioned.
Yeah a Sig 320 isn't a VP9 or a Walther or sorry to say even a M&P 2.0. The P320 is is my duty weapon. It's a good gun with the ergonomics of a a Ryobi cordless drill. The trigger is good, just good. The VP9, Walther and Smith's triggers are more positive. Sorry I can't agree with the assessment as a police 34 year firearms instructor. Factually the Canicks trigger is better and the gun is half the price of a Sig. Paying for a name. The Sig 320 is like a Glock. Over priced reputation. Good but not really the best.
VP9 is better as is a Walther. Yeah I carry a Sig on duty but not off duty.
I know this is almost 4 years late... but just got my VP9 and love it, smoothest shooting gun I've ever owned, just ordered the VP9SK to go with it.
I just got one. Being left handed myself it's the perfect firearm for me. I dont have to adjust to anything. I love mine
I don’t subscribe to HK one way or another. Historically I’ve never been a fan of a lot of their designs.
We switched to the VP nine a couple of years ago as well. We had to reach out to the US based customer support staff to ask a question.
They got back to us I think in 24 hours? It was definitely not 36.
We like the guns.
Marky
@John1911GunBlog.....I'm an unabashed HK fanboy. Have been for a long time, but i just love them from a reliability standpoint.
I had been hounding my friend to buy a USP when they came out (he had his permit first). Got my permit, went to the store and didn't like the way it felt. Bought a S&W Sigma instead based solely on feel. What a POS. Ended up trading it and $300 for a USP.
I have a HK G3K....a G3/HK91 modified to a 12.4" barrel. The thing will shoot anything out of it, including cigarette butt, but it isn't as easy to shoot as my FN. Gave it to my son after NY passed the idiotic safe act, but he's giving it back when I move next year. Happy days
I will say that my VP9 is both reliable as heck AND comfortable. This gun I truly love.
When I move, I'll get a carry permit and that's what I'm going to carry. Until then......my Benchmade is all I carry. Ugh
Carry Whatever Your Comfortable With. I'll Laugh if you carry a Hi point though.
Ken Schmidt Comfortable doesn't belong in the same sentence as hi point.
Those hi points make me wanna throw up, they're so ugly. However, they run well have a great warranty and are American made. Still won't give up my g22, g23, or my vp9 for one though.
They are ugly but better than a brick.
Big Papa 254 lol i carried one years ago. Aims is shit and i hated it. Sold it to a sucker like me lol
Fair assessment
This is the one I have too. I don't have a lot of experience with pistols but I tried the Glock and a Sig and the VP9 Subcompact at the range and this is what I chose. I'm left handed too.
I conceal and carry mine with Black Arch in the pant holster and also shoot the same HK VP9 in Steel Challenge along with USPSA. Bought it February 2017 and just now hit 5000 rounds through it, a Tactical Class this coming Sunday will throw another 500 through it. Love the gun and trust mine to protect me and my family, I carry 3 other guns switching guns out to carry daily and the VP is the one I go to most often.
New to the game here... what is the name of the holster u use to put your HK vp9
P30 magazines are about the same size as G17's, but minus 2 rounds because HK thinks you suck and they hate you. No, wait, it's not that-it's because the engineers at Oberndorf absolutely could not figure out how to fit 17 rounds in a magazine that size. Or maybe it's just because they designed them so the magazine spring does not bottom-out, extending its life and enhancing reliability, especially for those unit armorers/departments that almost never change their springs.
Also, love the Terminator plasma weapon reference.
Yeah they don't overstuff the mag.
I just bought a VP9 but have not fired it yet. Great video!
Bought mine last week, and took it out today. Horrible accuracy...when I started out, but I eventually got it on target as I got used to the sights and trigger. Nice trigger for that style action.
@@33Luger H&K says you need to break it in with at least 50 rounds before judging the accuracy. In my experience, the accuracy is pretty damn good for a service pistol.
I am used to shooting P-210's so my standards might be too high. Hopefully I can go back to shooting when the quarantine ends. 250 rounds so far.
I have both a VP9-B and Glock 19. Love both but, I tend to use my 19 more only because my VP9 came with a laser sight that annoys me and I have to get off my rear and remove it. The VP9 is all you said in your video - incredibly smooth. The different grip plates is a bit confusing/annoying but, I found that it was easy to switch them out for my smaller hands. Planning to hit the outdoor range this weekend so I'm inspired to put some more time in with the VP9 as a result of watching your video. Thanks!
Great video!! I have over 6,000 rounds through mine, only changed the recoil spring. Off and running again. Well done!👌😎
What's the deal with the spring...been reading a bit about that lately...red is old and shoots lower grain better..and black spring is meant for 124+ grain?
A few years ago my friend took less than a magazine to hit a 2 liter bottle at 100 yards with their everyday carry box stock VP9 Cindy wasn't even showing off either. ;-)
I would say that the gun shoots 2.5-3 MOA out of the box, which is very good for a non-custom pistol.
I bought the VP9SK not too long ago, first time out I put the "pinky mag" in and went after a 2 liter at 100 yards, it took 2 shots. It was pretty windy though. ;-)
Yes review more handguns your videos are the truth.
Love the down-to-earth, tongue-in-cheek review. Keep up the informative humor!
Thanks, will do!
I've two for my EDC. Either my HK VP 40 S&W or SA XDM FDE 9MM high capacity 19 round 4.5 inch barrel. And yes it's good trigger but now considering changing it to a match grade one. Just kinda considering it.
I carry a PPQ, and have shot VP9s. My son has a VP9. Both are excellent guns. Unlike John, I prefer the PPQ paddle. It is longer and easier for me to operate.
You can't go wrong with either. IMO, it is better to spend time on training, than finding the "best" gun.
Man, I HATE the PPQ paddle. Can't operate it.
I don't get it. All you have to do is drop your trigger finger straight down to hit the release. With the HK you have to bend the finger to reach back towards the grip. In fact, you can use the exact same motion to activate the PPQ paddle, since you can push it at the same place as the VP9. Some also use their middle finger.
To each their own.
mhfisc PPQ fam sound off! Love my M2navy, but would really like to get an M1A someday. As for carry, PPS, now that little beast has gots paddle!
John Chinn PPS Classic is my daily!👍🏻
Chuck Cribbs werd.
Titles are getting better by the day.
Thanks TJ!
Active Self Protection you're very welcome Jake!!
Great accurate firearm. One of my favorite to use in competitions
It even holds up pretty well in 27 yards bulls-eye precision competitions against 6" 1911 competition guns and Sig Sauer X-Sixes and stuff like that. Wouldn't be my first choice for these competitions, but it does extraordinarly well for the fact that it's a police pistol first and foremost.
Certainly a very good choice for IPSC production or similar competitions.
VP9 sales about to skyrocket
@phil chickenfingers I always wondered why it doesn't get more popular first and foremost because it looks amazing. I know it's just a personal opinion, but I really like how it looks.
I'm correct handed as well. I just go over the top.
So used to your gun fighting tips. This review was awesome. Never knew you were this funny too😂. Keep these up!
I love my VP9, same as your carry, RMR and suppressor sights. The gun has been flawless. I did put a Lazy Wolf short reset trigger on mine.
Love my VP9. It’s my EDC. Removed the wings off mine cause they were digging in my side.
They make a placeholder that's flush with the slide if you want one, too.
How did you?!
I’d guess by taking off the rear sight?. And just sliding them out?.
@@DeathByLego yup. Exactly that.
I love my VP9. Never been a fan of Glock, and though I like S&W M&P pistols when I fired the VP9 before getting one I fell in love with it. I'm right handed and use my index finger on the right side paddle release to drop the mag. It is now my service pistol as an armed Security Officer.
+Active Self Protection Extra I know this is an older video but I just picked up a 2020 HK VP9 and looking for sights that will co-witness with a Holosun 407c. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Many thanks!
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You are one of the most honest, factual and entertaining "gun bubbas" on the internet. Really enjoy your reviews.
Try to be.
The most honest review ever seen
I really loved the VP9 but it was over my budget. I found the Walther PPQ to be very close in quality and features, but for $100 less. Both amazing guns!! Thanks for all your great info.
There are only two things that are important in pistol choice in my opinion. 1) The gun is proven to be reliable after at least 1000 rounds of testing including plenty of your carry ammo. 2) You feel comfortable with the pistol and shoot it well. Like a spouse, a pistol is a very personal choice. Keep up the good work seen on your channels!
I love my VP9LE. It is my full size carry. My sub-compact carry is a Sig P365.
Hey John, roast my Walther PPQ!
Walthers are "un-roastable" !!! Go Walther!!
"Correct handed"😁
I always enjoy your “self defense” videos, but you are really good at gun reviews as well. Keep ‘em coming!! 🍻
Thanks Sean!
Correct handed, I love it!!! I too switched to a VP9 from a G19
Hey a fellow leftie!! Did you know every person starts out left handed, until they commit a sin.
or your fist grade teacher forces you to write right handed like the rest of the kids.
there sure are a lot of wackadoos on the internet .....
I'm a lefty and shot left until I realized I am right eye dominant. Wasn't that hard to do. If you think about it your off hand does a lot more. Reloads and control manipulations. Especially using a rifle. Now my weak side is the strong side. Same with knife carry. Can't beat em join em.
@Matt Dasan Things right handers say after jerking off with thir right hand.
I know I'm late to the comments, but I'm a leftie in 99% of my life, except shooting. I write, eat , and throw left handed, but shoot pistols right handed. I'm also left eye dominant. I guess most guns being built for right handed shooters caused my brain to adapt, but I have no issues with accuracy, even being all discombobulated. Lmfao. Btw... Just to show how messed up I really am... I shoot rifles left handed, so depending on the rifle, I get shells flying at my face and right arm.
I got my vp9 for all these reasons. Lefty myself too.
My friends back home have me one of these last year and WOW. I love it! I have two gripes though. The photo luminescent dot on the front sight fell out. So I have a front sight post....with no dot. It’s epic. Second gripe is mine has .40 recoil spring supposedly? I do know that it doesn’t like 115 gr. She’s gotta run 124 gr NATO or higher to function properly.
Great pistol I really like the trigger on it I found it to be really accurate have had no problems with it use it as my everyday carry gun
Massive fan of the channel. What are your thoughts on the Texas church shooting. You once talked about church security at your church. Any new thoughts?
We're still in the 72-hour rule window. I will post some thoughts tomorrow.
don't go to church
why would you downgrade at all? carry what you always carry no matter what and no matter where and this will happen less
i like your channel, but i do not support this 72 hour rule, why? you would love to erase this mass shootings, dont look aside treat it as all the other stories with guns you narrate.
sqlb3rn segfavlt thats hardly an answer.