- Series/Collection: VP9 9 mm
- Action: Double
- Caliber/Gauge: 9mm Luger
- Capacity: 10
- Sight: Night
- Sight Radius: 6.38"
- Slide: Black Steel
- Safety: Firing Pin, Trigger
- Grip Type: Black Interchangeable Backstrap
- Trigger Pull: 5.4 lb
- Barrel Material: Cold Hammer Forged
- Frame Material: Polymer
- Frame Finish: Black
- Barrel Length: 4.09"
- Overall Length: 7.34"
- Weight: 25.56 oz
- Height: 5.41"
- Width: 1.32"
- Barrel Type: Polygonal Rifled
- Twist Rate: 1:9.8"
- Number of Grooves: 6
- Orientation: Right
In development for more than 4 years, the VP9 is Heckler & Koch's latest handgun and the first striker fired HK since the renowned P7 series pistols were introduced in the 1980. Experience gained by HK engineers with the recent P30 pistol had a direct influence on the design of the VP9, but the VP9 breaks new ground with its integration of a unique striker firing system with an enhanced HK light pull trigger. The net result is trigger quality unequaled in any production striker fired handgun. HK pioneered the first striker fired handguns, producing both the VP70 and P7 series, designs that impacted several models by HK competitors. But a superior trigger has eluded most striker fired pistol designs. The VP9 trigger surpasses those found on competitors. It has a short, light takeup with a solid, single action type break followed by a short positive reset. The VP9 trigger has a consistent pre-travel pull with a positive wall/crisp break. Typically, striker fired guns have a pre-travel pull that increases in weight as you go through the trigger stroke. With the VP9, you have a less than noticeable pre-travel pull until the trigger reaches the engagement point of the fire control parts prior to trigger break. The VP9 uses HK's ergonomic handgun grip design that includes three changeable backstraps and 6 side panels accommodating all hand sizes. Molded finger grooves in the front of the pistols grip also instinctively position an operators hand for optimal shooting. Only HK handguns have such a customized grip. Although influenced by other HK models, the VP9 has all the hallmarks of the latest, state-of-the-art handgun. All controls are completely ambidextrous. Slide releases are present on both sides of the frame and the magazine release can be easily activated by left or right handed shooters. A new feature is HK's patented charging supports simple components that are mounted on each side of the rear of the slide and provide better gripping leverage for racking the slide rearward. The charging supports speed reloading and make operating the VP9 easier for shooters with reduced hand strength. The VP pistols uses the proven P30 steel magazine. The VP9 has an extended Picatinny Mil-Std -1913 rail molded into its polymer frame for mounting lights and accessories. The VP9's proprietary captive flat recoil spring helps reduce the recoil forces effecting the operator and the handgun, improving shooter control during rapid firing and prolonging component service life.
Features:
- (2) 10 round magazines and night sights
- 0.24 inches trigger travel and 0.12 inches return travel