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[Video+Review] HK VP9: Better Than Glock?

When I was waiting for my first carry license , I had made my mind up that I wanted a Glock 26 for carry. Then I handled one in my local Gun shop. The grip on the Glock and I didn't get along well at all. I went in 3 different times trying to convince myself it would be ok. Nope , I still have not spent a dime on a Glock and I don't see Glock in my future.

Just like cars and trucks , there are brands that do and brands that don't work for each of us.

By the way , I have nothing against Glock other than that grip angle. Probably why I never bought one of the Ruger .22 autos.
 
BobM said:
Good article and video, thanks Anni!
"That VP moniker is courtesy of the German word “Volkspistole,” which translates to “people’s pistol.”
- Didn't know that!
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The VP9 is the second HK pistol to have the VP moniker; first being the VP70–VolksPistole (Model of 19)70, which came in two flavors—the Z (“Zitizen”, or Citizen) which was a fairly unconventional DAO, striker-fired, blowback operated 9mm (and the first commercial polymer-framed pistol, with very high capacity-18-for the time); and the “M” (“Military”) which could have a stock attached, giving it 3rd burst fire capability. The M was designed for use arming the Volk in case of a Warsaw Pact invasion.

gunsmagazine.com

The HK VP70Z

Each Heckler and Koch VP70 sported a detachable shoulder stock and a radical polymer frame.
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I’ve got a couple of the Z models—they are probably one of the most affordable of all of HK’s discontinued pistols.
 
HansGruber said:
The VP9 is the second HK pistol to have the VP moniker; first being the VP70–VolksPistole (Model of 19)70, which came in two flavors—the Z (“Zitizen”, or Citizen) which was a fairly unconventional DAO, striker-fired, blowback operated 9mm (and the first commercial polymer-framed pistol, with very high capacity-18-for the time); and the “M” (“Military”) which could have a stock attached, giving it 3rd burst fire capability. The M was designed for use arming the Volk in case of a Warsaw Pact invasion.

gunsmagazine.com

The HK VP70Z

Each Heckler and Koch VP70 sported a detachable shoulder stock and a radical polymer frame.
gunsmagazine.com gunsmagazine.com

I’ve got a couple of the Z models—they are probably one of the most affordable of all of HK’s discontinued pistols.
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Was an interesting read Hans, thanks!
 
Glock ergonomics suck, but they work. They have always felt like a 2x4 in my hand. In my opinion it is probably what cost them the military contract-SIG recognized ergonomics are important and exploited the Glock shortcoming, among other points. VP9 ergonomics are nice, and they work, I have been impressed with the ones I have seen.
 
papa said:
When I was waiting for my first carry license , I had made my mind up that I wanted a Glock 26 for carry. Then I handled one in my local Gun shop. The grip on the Glock and I didn't get along well at all. I went in 3 different times trying to convince myself it would be ok. Nope , I still have not spent a dime on a Glock and I don't see Glock in my future.

Just like cars and trucks , there are brands that do and brands that don't work for each of us.

By the way , I have nothing against Glock other than that grip angle. Probably why I never bought one of the Ruger .22 autos.
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My nephew has a large Glock collection and I have shot all of them. They function well enough but the grip angle makes them a "no go" for me. Not saying they're bad by any means but just didn't feel right in my hands. A VP9 could be a future acquisition however, if the price is right.

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Lock n' Load said:
My nephew has a large Glock collection and I have shot all of them. They function well enough but the grip angle makes them a "no go" for me. Not saying they're bad by any means but just didn't feel right in my hands. A VP9 could be a future acquisition however, if the price is right.

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I have owned pretty much ever model that Glock made before about 2010 in .45, 9mm, and 10mm…(all but the G18, actually…and I’ve shot one of those).

I don’t dislike them, at all; I still have a Gen3 G21, and I think the Gen 4/5 Glock 21 has a solid claim for the best polymer, doublestack, striker .45 going.

I moved away from them when I discovered I preferred pistols with hammers & safeties for carry; and I think Glock stood on its laurels for far too long before innovating (Gen 4/5, and where’s that rotating barrel design G46?); they’ve been surpassed by other designs (HK VP9, in particular; Sig P320 being another).

However, if you want an “erector set” pistol, the Glock platform is pretty much the way to go.

Overall…they’re good pistols. Hand me a G17 and say it’s what I’m gonna have to use in a fight, and I’ll be fine with it.
 
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