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\u201cBuy once, cry once.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve heard the mantra before, probably on a gun forum and probably posted by someone richer than you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Justifying expensive gear is a popular sub-hobby among gun owners, but one that I\u2019ve never found appealing. Growing up without tons of expendable cash gave me a serious dislike of gear snobs, and at $800 on the street, the optics-ready H&K VP9<\/a> is one of the last guns I\u2019d consider purchasing on my own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But I gotta say, after shooting the new VP9 for the last few months, I\u2019m starting to get the appeal. It\u2019s a sweet<\/em> gun. Is it worth the H&K markup? Maybe, maybe not. I don\u2019t know why their handguns are more expensive than the competition, and only the guys at the top of the company can answer that question. I can<\/em> say this: if you can afford the optics-ready VP9, you won\u2019t be disappointed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The VP9 was a pleasure to shoot.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Specifications<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caliber<\/strong>: 9mm x 19<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Length<\/strong>: 7.34 in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Height<\/strong>: 5.41 in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Width<\/strong>: 1.32 in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sight Radius<\/strong>: 6.38 in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weight<\/strong>: 25.56 ounces<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mag Capacity<\/strong>: 10\/15\/17<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trigger Pull<\/strong>: 5.4 lbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trigger Travel<\/strong>: 0.24 inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return Travel<\/strong>: .12 inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrel Length<\/strong>: 4.09 in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrel profile\/twist<\/strong>: Polygonal, 6 grooves, right-hand twist, 1 in 9.8 inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Optics-ready<\/strong>: Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Street Price<\/strong>: $750-$850<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to check out the VP9 on H&K’s website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do What Feels Right<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

What are you getting for all that cheddar? First, the gun feels<\/em> well-built. I know that sounds mushy, but hear me out. I had the chance to test the VP9 alongside IWI\u2019s new Masada pistol. The IWI Masada is great, and I gave it high marks in my review<\/a>. But compared to the VP9, the Masada feels like a lightweight. It is literally a few ounces lighter, of course, but the grip, trigger, and slide just don\u2019t feel as solid as the VP9. If you’ve ever picked up an expensive wood stock rifle alongside a polymer stock rifle, you’ll have a sense of what I mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ergonomics helps the gun feel good, too. The VP9\u2019s grip has just the right amount of texturing, and the finger grooves allow for a firm purchase on the handgun. Users can also change the size of the grip using the included plates. A swap wasn\u2019t necessary for my medium-sized hands, but different users might find the larger and smaller plates improve the ergonomics even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The VP9 is well-built and features great ergonomics. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

All of this makes the gun a pleasure to shoot. The VP9\u2019s weight helps control recoil, and the ergonomics allow for easy drawing, presenting, and transitioning. Paired with an optic, I can\u2019t remember a gun I\u2019ve shot more accurately or quickly than the VP9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My only gripe is about the slide release. It\u2019s small and difficult to press. If you like to return to battery by pulling the slide, you\u2019re good to go. But if you\u2019re like me, you might find that the slide release takes some getting used to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The gun appears to have been designed with slide-pullers in mind. The rear of the slide features two ears that allow for easy, painless slide manipulation. It\u2019s one of those features you don\u2019t know you need until you use it, and I wish all my handguns were fitted with the same enhancement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The slide release button is too small (in my opinion), but I love the “ears” on the rear of the slide.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The test model sent to me features a paddle mag release, but H&K also advertises an American-style push button release on the VP9’s web page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The paddle mag release takes some getting used to but H&K also offers a push-button release.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Trigger Time<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Factory striker-fired triggers have come a long way in the last five years. I remember a few years ago swapping out the factory trigger on my M&P Shield with an upgrade from Apex<\/a>, and boy, that was an improvement. The trigger on the VP9 feels almost as clean as that aftermarket upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

H&K lists the trigger pull at 5.4 lbs., which I confirmed with my trigger gauge. (Side note: It\u2019s always a good sign when a gun company lists the trigger weight for their firearms because it means that their manufacturing processes are precise enough that they control the smallest details.) The pull includes a quarter-inch of travel before hitting a wall, at which point there is a minute amount of movement. The break is clean otherwise, and the reset is half as long as the original travel (about a quarter-inch).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The VP9’s trigger is excellent — it’s clean, crisp, and consistent. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ergonomics affects accuracy, but not as much as a clean, consistent trigger. Whether shooting for accuracy or speed, I found myself shooting better with the VP9 than with almost any other striker-fired handgun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Optics Ready?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The VP9 is late to the optics-ready game, but H&K system looks like it\u2019s as tough as any. The plates are made of steel, and they attach to the slide using two steel screws. I had zero trouble installing a Leupold Delta Point Pro using the Pro\u2019s provided screws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike many other optics-ready handguns, however, which come with plates already in the box, H&K doesn\u2019t ship the VP9 with any plates at all. They must be purchased separately for $35.<\/a> Steel plates are tougher and more expensive to manufacture than polymer plates, but it seems like H&K could throw in a few for the most common micro red dots. If a consumer is going to pay $800 for a handgun, it seems like the least they could do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The optics-mounting system is solid. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Still, the system looks like it holds up well. I\u2019ve been shooting the VP9 regularly for the last few months and haven\u2019t noticed any point of impact shifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I do wish the handgun shipped with suppressor-height iron sights that co-witness with the red dot. Aftermarket options run about $100, but the included high-viz front sight works well if users choose not to install an optic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrel Magic<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For me, the VP9\u2019s accuracy sets it apart from the other striker-fired handguns in this class. I\u2019ve tested my share of plastic pistols, and I can\u2019t remember another that shoots more accurately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shooting from a Ransom Multi Cal Steady Rest<\/a> at 25 yards, the VP9 posted a 2.7-inch group using Federal\u2019s Syntech polymer 9mm. That\u2019s not bad, but look what happened when I moved up to Federal\u2019s higher-quality Punch 9mm:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This 1.8-inch group was shot from 25 yards. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s a 1.8-inch 10-shot group from a semi-auto 9mm at 25 yards. Just to make sure it wasn\u2019t a fluke, I shot another using the same ammunition and posted a two-inch group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may not be impressed, and I\u2019ll admit that I\u2019ve heard of striker-fired semi-autos that shoot this well or better. But in my personal experience\u2014and I don\u2019t think anyone can disagree with this\u2014the VP9 is a darn good shooter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

H&K uses a proprietary polygonal profile barrel technology in all their handguns. Along with producing great accuracy, this barrel profile seals propellant gases behind the bullet (which increases bullet velocity) and has the potential to outlast traditional lands-and-grooves barrels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The VP9’s barrel uses proprietary polygonal profile barrel technology.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll have to take H&K’s work on their barrel’s other good qualities. I didn\u2019t notice a huge velocity difference compared to other handguns, and I can only speculate as to its longevity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if the overall quality of the pistol is any indication, I believe them. The VP9 appears to be extremely well-constructed, and I\u2019d bet good money on it lasting for years and years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last Shot<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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To review, the optics-ready VP9 provides accuracy, comfort, durability, a great trigger, and a solid optics-mounting system. I had zero reliability issues, and the gun performs as well as any other striker-fired handgun I\u2019ve tested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But is it worth the extra cash? It\u2019s true you can purchase a new Glock, Springfield, or Smith & Wesson for slightly less money, but the cost difference isn\u2019t as great as H&K\u2019s spendy reputation would suggest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Springfield\u2019s new XD-M OSP is listed with an MSRP of $695, and in normal, non-pandemic times, the street price is only about $150 less than the VP9. Same with Glock\u2019s G17 MOS. It\u2019s definitely cheaper, but the optics-ready platform isn\u2019t as cheap as their standard lines, making the cost more comparable to the VP9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It would be nice if the VP9 came with suppressor height iron sights. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Still, many handguns in this category come with features and accessories the VP9 is missing. I already mentioned the optics plates, and Springfield XD-M OSP also comes with a threaded barrel and suppressor height iron sights. If you want to throw those accessories on a VP9, you\u2019re looking at an extra $250.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, to answer the question, I don\u2019t know. The market has lots of cheaper options that will serve you just as well as the VP9, and I certainly don\u2019t look down on anyone who goes with a Springfield, Glock, or Smith & Wesson. But I don\u2019t think my original characterization of the \u201cbuy once, cry once\u201d crowd is entirely fair. The VP9 isn\u2019t that <\/em>much more expensive, and its performance and quality don\u2019t make spending the extra money totally unjustifiable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll have to make the decision on your own. But the next time I hear about someone purchasing a VP9 or one of the other \u201cbuy once, cry once\u201d handguns, I\u2019ll reserve judgment until I actually take one for a spin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to learn more about the H&K VP9.<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The magazine’s capacity was increased to 17 rounds. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The red dot indicates when the gun is cocked. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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All models ship with a high-viz front sight.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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