H&k vp9

[jtay]

Has anyone here tried out the VP9?

What are your thoughts?

I was going to get a Glock 17 gen 4, but am interested in the VP9. Will be able to shoot one soon, but would like to see what kind of opinions the O.com people have.


Before you try to sway me to 1911 frames or anything else I will let you know I am a Glock "Fanboy" of sorts.

Oh and I know it is different for every person, but thought some opinions would help me critique my upcoming experience with it more thoroughly.

[Max K]

There is a sub-forum for firearms: http://forums.officer.com/f18/

[jtay]

I stayed away from there since I am a non LEO. Granted its not specifically LEO only, but I did not want to interrupt all the profound discussions about duty gear with my civie posts.

[WillBrink]

Has anyone here tried out the VP9?

What are your thoughts?

I was going to get a Glock 17 gen 4, but am interested in the VP9. Will be able to shoot one soon, but would like to see what kind of opinions the O.com people have.


Before you try to sway me to 1911 frames or anything else I will let you know I am a Glock "Fanboy" of sorts.

Oh and I know it is different for every person, but thought some opinions would help me critique my upcoming experience with it more thoroughly.

It is by all accounts of those who know their sh%$ an excellent polymer double stack striker fired pistol. It's on the short list of easy choices and already popular with many shooters. Personally, I'd take most of the better striker fired polymer pistols (M&P, Walther PPQ, HKVp9) over a Glock, but never been a big Glock fan personally.

[Carbonfiberfoot]

I enjoyed my trigger time on one. They have a great grip profile and a great trigger (I prefer the further forward break to the PPQ's). However, the bore axis is a little higher than some of the competition (Glock\M&P\SR), resulting in slightly more felt recoil, which translates into higher split times between shots.

Once they release a factory threaded-barrel equipped version, I plan to pick one up.

[Iowa #1603]

I stayed away from there since I am a non LEO. Granted its not specifically LEO only, but I did not want to interrupt all the profound discussions about duty gear with my civie posts.

The discussion STILL should have been in the firearms area

[jtay]

The discussion STILL should have been in the firearms area

Yes, Iowa, if I could I would move it. Lesson learned.

[jtay]

It is by all accounts of those who know their sh%$ an excellent polymer double stack striker fired pistol. It's on the short list of easy choices and already popular with many shooters. Personally, I'd take most of the better striker fired polymer pistols (M&P, Walther PPQ, HKVp9) over a Glock, but never been a big Glock fan personally.

I do well ergonomically with Glocks... Enjoy the M&Ps. Might have to do the VP9

I enjoyed my trigger time on one. They have a great grip profile and a great trigger (I prefer the further forward break to the PPQ's). However, the bore axis is a little higher than some of the competition (Glock\M&P\SR), resulting in slightly more felt recoil, which translates into higher split times between shots.

Once they release a factory threaded-barrel equipped version, I plan to pick one up.

That's a good point on the bore axis... I was hoping for less felt recoil with it being slightly heavier in comparison to the G17. The other thing that surprised me was the lower round count with VP9 at 15+1.

[jtay]

So the VP9 has slightly more felt recoil. Also the paddle style magazine release would need some getting use to. Other than that it is a pretty nice firearm.

Still ended up with the G17. It is a nice firearm and very accurate. The interchangeable back straps with the Gen4 is a nice touch. All in all I am fairly pleased with my new G17.