The VP9 breaks ground with its integration of a unique striker firing system with an enhanced HK light pull trigger. The net result is a pistol with custom-fit ergonomics with trigger quality unequaled in any production striker fired handgun. It is well-suited for civilian sport shooting, security, military, and law enforcement use. The cold hammer-forged barrel made from cannon grade steel ensures long service life, as does the polygonal bore profile which also provides a slight increase in muzzle velocity. Ergonomic, adjustable grip Every detail, including the grip angle, the contour of the front strap and the high rear saddle were chosen to fit the human hand. And the adaptable grip frame allows you to interchange both backstraps and grip panels in 27 unique configurations to fit your hand. The VP trigger has a short, light take-up with a solid, single action type break followed by a short positive reset. The VP9 has an extended Picatinny MIL-STD-1913 rail molded into its polymer frame and machined steel slide with a protected from corrosion finish. In addition to these features, all controls are completely ambidextrous including 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.
Brand HK
Category Pistols
Caliber 9mm Luger
Model VP9
Series Optics Ready
Frame Finish Black
Action DAO
Slide Description Black Steel
Capacity 10+1
Frame Material Polymer
Grips Black Interchangeable Backstrap
Hand Right
Includes 2 Magazines
Oal 7.34"
Sight Configuration High Visibility Front / Serrated Rear
Sight Style Contrast
Twist 1:9.80"
Weight 25.56 oz
Barrel Description Polygonal Rifling
Barrel Length 4.09"
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 9mm Luger (9X19mm, Parabellum, P08) was developed in Germany in 1902. Widely used in both world wars, it is the most popular pistol cartridge in the world, now widely used by innumerable law enforcement agencies and militaries (including our own) in both pistols and submachineguns. The controversy over its "stopping power" will never go away, but its attribute is that it is much easier to shoot accurately than larger cartridges with greater power...but more recoil. Advancements in bullet design for law enforcement and personal defense have narrowed the gap considerably. The 9mm Luger is a world standard, chambered by virtually all makers of semiautomatic pistols, with a myriad of factory loads. The most standard is probably a 115-grain load at 1160 fps, with common bullet weights ranging from 95 to 147 grains, and +P loads at higher velocity. — Craig Boddington
