Can the new HK VP9 unseat Glock?

[@noobicore6859]

No disrespect to the Glock, but I would choose almost anything produced by H&K over any other manufacturer in the firearms business.Immaculate design, brilliant functionality and great finishing. A class act.

[@wford1984]

+noobi core and the worst triggers on the market besides the vp9, which has other problems.

[@noobicore6859]

ALL their triggers ?! I don't agree. I did however write 'almost anything' because every manufacturer puts out a less than perfect design every so often.

[@wford1984]

noobi core I bought the USP which was horribly uncrisp, the p30l which had wayyyy to long a reset, and the vp9 which was good. I really like the 226 legion trigger but that's kinda apples to oranges due to pricing.

[@wford1984]

Where do you live?

[@PalyBiker]

True man. By the way, I have never shoot anything with worse trigger than Glock. Their triggers are like branch breaking. Plus very weak finish, almost nothing ambidextrous and they are hard to manipulate with gloves on. HK forever.

[@CesarJoel]

I got 2 Glocks the G27 and G19 but compared to my VP9 they simply feel cheap. I love my Glocks but HK's ergonomics, accuracy, fit and finish is just far superior in my opinion.

[@planechick]

Cesar Joel Lorenzo Gonzalez Glock 19 was my first firearm, but I LOVE my VP9!! Now the Glock is the backup!! :)

[@berserksun]

+Cesar Joel Lorenzo Gonzalez Exactly, what VP9 completely destroy Glock is quality, better material, more smooth cuts and clean finish. And make Glock feels cheap.

[@ThatVAFranchise]

As an HK fanboy; there is no need to ask the question; "Will the VP9 unseat the Glock?" I say, buy whatever you want to buy and carry whatever you want to carry for personal defense. It's all about what YOU like and prefer as an individual. I love my VP9 and P30 9mm's. I once had 2 G19's Gen 4's and traded them out for my HK's. Nothing wrong with them, they were just not for me.

[@fightingbear8537]

I like this pistol. I shoot well with it. The only thing I dislike about the HK VP9 is that I run out of ammo to often!

[@jayhershey5605]

my wife picked one of these up for me for Christmas. ...I have a REALLY good wife. This review is pretty spot on. i only have about 200 rounds down range on my vp9, but it was obvious by the end of the first mag that the hype surrounding this firearm is justified. I do, however, disagree with the reviewer's take on the trigger reset. mine is quite crisp. Good Review. lousy audio. thanks!

[@LegallyArmedAmerica]

Jay, your wife is a keeper! Great gun.

[@MrGichinfunakoshi]

Jay Hershey tactical wife

[@evertonrodrigo8472]

Pp

[@kurtmckelvey639]

+SenseiGichinFunakoshi ppq is much better

[@PlacidAnarchy]

+Kurt mcKelvey Walther? Really? Hahaha. Yeah, people all over the world are dropping their HK's to go with Walthers...said no sane man ever. Get outa here with that crap.

[@thomasogrady4825]

I'm never going to save any money!

[@LegallyArmedAmerica]

We TOTALLY feel your pain, Thomas!

[@turbofister5000]

LegallyArmedAmerica "We TOTALLY feed your pain, Thomas!"... fixed that for ya :-)

[@relliknomlas]

LOL

[@sudilos1172]

Can it unseat the glock is a great sales pitch. Haha.

[@ericclayton5356]

I bought my VP9 about ten months ago and shoot twice monthly. I usually put 200-300 rounds per session, doing controlled pairs, hammer pairs, rapid fire (8 rounds in 4 sec) from all types of positions. NO stoppages or failures. Never once had any immediate actions much less remedial actions. The reset is just fine for me and I didn't make any adjustments to the grips at all. I have fairly large hands and the HK just melted into my hands. The HK is truly ambidextrous as the slide/lock release and the mag release work well for lefties (of which I am). I couldn't get any Glock to fit my hand comfortably. I have no beef with Glock, as I can shoot any gun with accuracy, but they just don't fit in my hand.

[@FantadiRienzo]

What a beauty. Holy sh... H&K guns always look awesome. At least in my opinion. But this is by far their best pistol design yet.

[@balalunga1]

I'm always impressed by how good people can shot in this kind of videos. I do have a glock 17 since nearly 10 years but unfortunately don't have the time to practice regulary. And when i have the time, i suck so bad. And it looks so easy in this videos

[@danielyoung1092]

The guy in black is a glock fanboy. Period.

[@J.James999]

Daniel Young alot of people think Glock is better then the vp9

[@danielyoung1092]

Jesse James I own both, not taking away from Glock, however strait from factory, HK wins all day. A modified Glock will compete... yes.

[@oleboy7615]

This pistol does not have a lot of take up! It is actually a very short take up. I've shot Glocks for years and love them, and yes, the Glock does have as good a reset, but the trigger system on the VP9 is far and away better than ANY other striker fire pistol. What I like about the VP9 over the Glock is the ergonomics, ambi-controls, and the trigger. I am far more accurate with the VP9, and I just like the way it looks better. Quality and reliability of HK is second to none also.

[@oleboy7615]

Well, I have since gone back to the Glock 19. Turns out the slide release lever is located right where my thumb rests, and I kept locking the slide back when shooting. I tried to compensate for it, but ultimately decided that I didn't want to change my grip to accommodate just one pistol. The Glock 19 fits me perfectly, and while it isn't necessarily the best made pistol in terms of craftsmanship, it is the best EDC/GP pistol for the money. They just work. So now I have the Glock 19.4, Sig P226 and the M&P Shield 9 for my stable hosses.

[@ttp513]

I'm left-handed. When you always have to consider guns and gun sellers depending on if their usually limited left-handed models have sold out and when they will become available again..this seems like a dream!!

[@ericclayton5356]

I too am a leftie and that was one of the selling points that made me get the HK.

[@BurnTheNuance]

Lol at all the Glock and H&K fan girls going at it, but I am surprised to see that more Glock fans don't know that they were not the first polymer-framed handgun.

[@TOBORE8THMAN]

Perhaps because many (not all...) Glock "fans" are not firearm enthusiasts? They're marketing fodder.

[@RealSAE]

HK makes an incredible product, and the VP9 is right on the money with classic HK performance and reliability. I have Glock 17, 19, 23 and a Sig p229 as well an HK USP 9 and USP 40. They are all great firearms. With that said I will probably pick up the VP9. Thanks for the great review and keep up the good work brother!

[@bayard0157]

I have a VP9 and a Glock 19. The best of both worlds.

[@kingintv9125]

Very informative and nice camera angles, thanks.

[@beermansf9791]

Just bought my VP9 in 2020 for $900 and it was a deal here in Calicommi

[@ajvandelay8318]

Stupid title. H&K INVENTED striker fired weapons and polymer pistols in 1970. P70? Unseat glock? There's nothing to 'unseat'. glock fanboys are ignorant of history.

[@LegallyArmedAmerica]

Not sure what fanboys you're talking about. We mean "unseat" based on sales. We thought it was obvious.

[@ajvandelay8318]

"thought". So if I disagree with your assessment, and you use the word "obvious" in your rebuttal, then that somehow makes me ignorant? Nice try.

[@LegallyArmedAmerica]

+Aj Hoyt so you disagree that Glock outsells H&K? Ok.

[@ajvandelay8318]

I don't care about sales. I'm not a salesman. Non argument, non issue.

[@LegallyArmedAmerica]

+Aj Hoyt Correct. Definitely a non-argument.

[@ronjohnson4157]

Shot the VP9...bought one, sold glock. Price, trigger, whatchu talkin bout? By the time you upgrade the glock with barrel, sights, grips, and trigger to match the quality and features of a VP9 in the LE or tactical option, Glock will end up costing hundreds more

[@daveharris598]

I would pay more for an HK any day of the week over a Glock. I have shot thousands of rounds through both and the HK out performs Glock hands down. Trust the best, trust an HK.

[@HKSyndicate]

Same here. Spot on!

[@potsynolls]

Blah, blah, blah. You're battle-axe awaits!

[@daveharris598]

Really... YOUR 6th grade maturity level is showing... And YOUR 6th grade education.

[@Biostasis5x7]

Dave Harris, you DO pay more every day of the week for an HK over a Glock. Now, it would be a serious implication of higher standards of quality/performance if you said you would pay more money for an HK if they were worth less than Glock. I think most people consider the reliability of both companies to be pretty comparable, while the difference in price on the HK's end is normally made up by ergonomic improvements and creature comforts.

[@daveharris598]

I am happy to pay more for a better quality gun Having shot thousands of rounds through BOTH, the HK is the gun I prefer.

I got my HK VP9 LE today: tru dot night sights with 3 mags and wow what a masterpiece.

[@oleboy7615]

Got the same set up...how much did you pay? I paid $699!

[@sentinel8711]

the Hk certainly can unseat the glock

[@russellparker3298]

This guy in the Under Armor shirt is a clown! He must work for Glock. His firearm knowledge is limited at best.

[@Pmag1984]

I was thinkin tha same thing

[@markshul03]

Anyone who prefers the Glock trigger over this is either a Glock Fanboy, and idiot, or both. "because of the reset' he says.

[@ozarkmarine7615]

Just ordered a H&K VP9....$449.99....Black Friday deal from Palmetto State Armory and free shipping. Never owned a H&K. Have Glocks and looking forward to picking up this gun. Good video. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Stay safe and armed.

[@LegallyArmedAmerica]

Ozark Marine you'll love it! Big time quality. You'll see it immediately. Great price, too!

[@jorgeecheverri6805]

Ozark Marine damn, I paid $549 at shoot straight in davie, fl on mine, pick it up in a week, can't wait

[@ozarkmarine7615]

Not sure when I'll pick mine up at my FFL. Ordered it 11/23/16 and still shows not yet shipped. I see they got em at $549.99 again and $17.00 shipping. Saving $117.00 is worth the wait. Hope you enjoy your's.

[@jorgeecheverri6805]

It's my first gun, so it will be my baby, lol

[@ozarkmarine7615]

Thank's buddy. Looking forward to receiving it. Keep the great video's coming. Have a Merry Christmas.

[@spitfiretactical105]

Mustang vs Porsche. My first car was a Mustang that I restored from the ground up and, man, I loved that car with a passion. Later, I bought a Porsche and that little German marvel was in a whole different league. Pretty much sums up my experience with Glock and HK.

[@SuperGodsMusic]

Outstanding video. Thanks for the review

[@dennisthomson3151]

After researching and reading many reviews it wasn't until I held one in my hand at the store that I knew this was the gun for me.

[@maverick_edc4014]

Same

[@j_thom]

Whew...the lord was throwing all kinds of buckets from the clouds that day.

[@UmbraSTI]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't HK the originator of the poly frame and Glock popularized it?

[@Ohsnapzdawg]

It has a lot of take up? Its like 1/8th of an inch of travel...and the reset is very positive. wtf.

[@Rev103090]

Great review! Love mine

[@mikehaas4191]

Glock has lost its edge it's simply selling by name, and I can say that as a glock owner.

[@theunbiasedtruth1278]

None of these guns are going to unseat the glock until their parts are as cheap and easy to install, their accessories are as easily available, and their track record is unparalleled for 30+ years. Lets not get ahead of ourselves here folks. There are many guns that are great out there but they don't stand up next to the whole package.

[@markvianen2282]

Glock needs to hire an italian designer

[@GeorgeWashingtonjr-p7r]

I just picked up a VP9 a week ago, it's without a doubt head and shoulders above my glocks and my xd

[@stilldajoker]

my nightstand gun is an HK4 with the .32 acp installed so me or my wife can empty a clip on target if we need to. flawless performance from a gun built in 1970 --- it is still a pistol that my friends like --- kinda skews my bias towards the vp9 --- nice review --- thanks.

[@louisjordan4702]

The gun is great, but that rain makes me want to sleep.

[@sfqu1]

Nice review on the gun, but the noise from the rain makes my ears work really hard. I love my HK's to death, with an USP45 and VP9 in the safe, I sold my Glock 19 Gen4 (bought new, with only 250 rounds through it).

[@seabasortega7]

My dad owns this gun I shot it a couple times and I think that this gun is better than most if not all Glock platforms if you want to awesome 9 mm pistol go with the VP 9

[@koch4070]

Glock makes thousands and thousands of handguns and does it well, H&K makes thousands and thousands of handguns and military weapons used all over the world. Glock is a toyota, h&k is a Mercedes Benz, both weapons function but after owning several usp handguns id never trust my life with anything else, they work everytime, without fail, under some of the worst conditions imaginable, something about them makes it feel like it's more of a custom made gun rather than a production made cookie cutter firearm.. . But of course, this is jmo

[@JacksonWalter735]

Although I still prefer the PPQ (especially at it's price point compared to the VP9) the VP9 was a very close 2nd out of all the striker fire handguns I've used. It's like a striker fire version of my P30. You really can't go wrong with the VP9. I'm actually looking at the VP9sk as my first subcompact gun.

[@marleyacres2342]

I love the rain. Figured that's why I was watching the clip...

[@deepsouthredneck1]

I think I would rather go with that masterpiece of German engineering known as the Walther ppq.

[@I_Might_B_Wrong]

I sold my PPQ and I carry a VP9. The PPQ had a slightly more crisp trigger but it was too light for comfort as a carry pistol. It also didn't have as aggressive a grip texture. It kept slipping around in my hands when they got even remotely slippery. The VP9 also allows for more grip customization on top of having the better texture. The P99 had a cocked indicator. The PPQ got rid of it for some reason, no idea why. The VP9 has the cocked indicator. The VP9 is just more refined and rich with features than the PPQ. It's a better overall package. Oh, and it's also German engineered. Heck, the two pistols are both tested in the same facility in Ulm, Germany!

[@rulerofall2320]

Your comment is cute about the PPQ. KNOWING DAMN WELL THE PPQ BITE A CHUNK OUT OF THE P30!! Aka the 1st vp9.

[@sgtmac46]

TheRuler OfAll If you think the P30 and the VP9 are the same animal, you're sadly mistaken. I've fired the PPQ.....It's a fine enough gun, but I much prefer the VP9.......I did not like the P30.

[@I_Might_B_Wrong]

sgtmac46 I don't think he was saying that at all. Just that the VP9 takes much of it's design from the P30 which the PPQ also seemingly took inspiration from.

[@rulerofall2320]

***** Thank you.

[@ScreamingSkullSaloon]

I have owned an HK45 (Not USP), Sig Pro 2022 (.40S&W), M&P9c, etc. I personally like the Walther PPQ over the HK VP9. The only feature I like better on the VP9 over the Walther is the bottom of the grip. It is easier to pull the magazine out, however the Walther PPQ mags have anti-friction coating so they will fall straight out without any issues anyway. The Walther PPQ is smaller making it more comfortable for CCW. I love H&K weapons don't get me wrong but I personally think that Walther beat HK with this type of design back in 2011 (regarding the trigger). The Walther PPQ and HK VP9 are the most comparable. The only handgun that will "unseat" the Glock is the Glock. Unless the PPQ and VP9 come down $100-150. And I don't ever see that happening. My advice is instead of purchasing a new Glock buy a used PPQ or VP9.

[@oleboy7615]

Nothing against the PPQ, great gun! But my HK VP9 mags fall straight out also. I chose the VP9 only b/c I like the trigger better than the PPQ, but I was set to buy the PPQ before I got my hands on the VP9.

[@gcode4552]

I'm a glock person been shooting glocks for years ,I recently bought the hk vp 40 trust me the way it fits your hand and shoots it's like a bmw drive

[@Sherpaful]

Nice gun, but I'll stick with my m&p. One thing to consider is customer support. If for whatever reason you have to send your gun back to the manufacturer to be serviced, smith and Wesson will have it back to you in a few weeks, many dealers can actually service Glocks in house, but with H&K you might as well kiss your pistol goodbye since you won't be seeing it for 6 months.

[@garretthegun4982]

My Glock 30sf Gen3 and HK VP9 LE are equally my favorite striker fire pistols.

[@JodySummerz]

THE VP40 IS #BEAUTIFUL..GOTTA GET ONE...NICE VIDEO

[@22jeepmojave75]

I bought vp9 no OR with night sight for $499 2 17rd mags plus $200 HK store. I liked so much, I bought 2nd vp9.

[@ajr1775]

Great gun, nice evolution. Still prefer the break on the PPQ M1. That aside, very similar handguns.

[@newcars11]

HK has reduced their prices.

[@JacksonWalter735]

I noticed that! Glock is slowly increasing their prices as well.

[@rustyshackleford17]

No because glock fans will still say its better even though they put $200 in it and messing with it right after they buy it....

[@Biostasis5x7]

I'm a glock fanboy. I still like several other brands just as much though. FN makes some fanastic products. I consider HK's just as reliable as glocks, but with a much loftier price tag. When I see a 1,000$ HK, I think to myself, "Man, that is nice. But I would still rather have 2 glocks." I have not had any time with the VP9 or even laid eyes on one. But if HK can drop their price point down closer to what a Glock will cost, and maintain their level of quality, I could easily see myself picking up one up over a Glock on my next purchase.

[@rustyshackleford17]

Alex Chumley Well there is one thing people have to realize when you get one. We got one at $630. Now, it already come with many things that people commonly do with their glocks, the "price disparity" is really non-existent. Metal iron sights Excellent factory trigger Metal recoil guide rod Excellent ergos (really only applies to those that do grip reductions and stippling job) Now I own a USP, I'll admit that they really aren't worth the price. I own the VP9 and a Glock also. I can say that the VP9 is worth it if you put a lot of aftermarket parts on it

[@SouthernCoastalCookingTM]

Do you think this gun can handle +P ammo? Nice review buy the way

[@chemistry4425]

In my area people who have these gouge the price big time & I haven't seen many HKs in shops or id have a couple. Sadly the shops either don't get them in or the gouge as well. Ive seen people selling these on FB gun sights & in shops for 800 easy. Id rather have an HK for the trustworthy name vs glock anyday. My next choice is either going to be an HK(haven't chose which one yet or the sig 226 navy model...again if I can find either of them. Good review guys

[@MrDanielWP]

I haven't held a VP9 and certainly haven't tried the variations on the backstraps. I do know from experience that I hate the ergos on the Walther PPQ and these look like they have identical ergos. And, I also dislike the fact that this gun only holds 15 rounds. I don't understand how that hump in the back of the grip doesn't bother more people.

[@andrewhicks7922]

I just got my HK P30 9MM and I love it great shooting gun and great for conceal carry.

[@wford1984]

+Andrew Hicks what about the fact that the trigger doesn't reset til its 3/4 back to the starting position?

[@andrewhicks7922]

+will my reset isn't that bad mine is nice and crisp

[@dblis401]

I love this firearm. However, the first time I took it to the range I had back to back misfeeds. I've put about 200 rounds through since then without a problem. Great weapon.

[@jasonbourne4070]

Well. HK was built around the plus-p ammo. And is the first polymer frame gun on the market. As a gungrange employee in Las Vegas. Iv seen pistols crack and brake. Glock being one of them. So if you want a cheap gun, you know what to do. But KHs cost more, but we'll worth the money.

[@MrSixstringthing]

Every glocks i own i put a KKM barrels in: Glock 20,21,17, 19, 29 and 30. Glocks are built with very lose tolerance my 10 MM's do have a bit of a problem with the factory barrel. I shoot Underwood +p+ ammo for my 9 mm's and 150 gain for 10 mm pushing 1500 fps and 775 ft. lbs at the muzzle and this causes some case bulging so I can not reload the 10's ( the KKM barrel fixes that problem and lets me shoot lead and reloads) thank you KKM. Glock Tells me running +p+ in my 9 MM will void my warranty because there is no SAAMI Ballistic spec for +p+. KKM tells me run what you want through our Barrels, Again..... thanks for the fix of my not so well built GLOCK. Also I have had to put Tungsten guide rods in my 10 MM's due to the fact the flange bends on the plastic factory guide rod with punched and riveted 1/16 of an inch metal Flange on the end. corrected by THE GLOCK store for $79.99, the cost of a gen 4 guide rod. Kinda funny the H&K's come with barrels that allow me to shoot lead have no lose tolerances and =p= is not an issue. BTW if you go this route with your Glock your closing in on a H&K price. Have fun and be safe.

[@RichiesHouse]

Bro glocks work but brother HK components are on another level . No comparison

[@Joed1261]

It will make me happy when they make a T.A.S sight for the Walther PPQ.

[@gph9674]

Waiting to see if they release a compact model. Very nice feeling striker fired handgun, just too big. As with the USP the rail is huge.

[@awc723]

Lost me when you said the Glock trigger was better...

[@justus005]

He obviously has not shot an M&P recently. Because the reset is pretty damn good now.

[@bev8200]

I really gotta say that of all oft the love hate reviews on the vp9 this was the most accurate to my experience when I finally got my hands on it. It really took me a while to get used to the reset, I almost took it back to the shop and sold it, but I kept training with it. I think the only real reason I kept it is, because she's pretty and she's built sturdy.

[@JB-ts4iw]

I really appreciate your honesty, but compared to glocks trigger to the H&K VP9's? No-one in there right mind would pick a cheap feeling glock trigger, glock has a great fan base, (as you have shown) but the VP9 is far superior.I think glock needs to stop resting on 1984 technology and give it's fan base a better product for the money.

[@mashalldillon5528]

wife is getting me one in tactical series (vp9 tactical) for Christmas,, can wait , night sight , 3 magazine MERRY CHRISTMAS all ,,great review

[@LegallyArmedAmerica]

mashall dillon you've got a keeper! (Wife and gun)

[@joztunes69]

I just got done pricing this gun and yes it might unseat the glock

[@davidchrist428]

You can tell this guy does not want to lose his sponsorship from glock LOLOLOLOL!!!!

[@ms.annthrope415]

I've fired the Glock many times but I chose thr HK because they had improved on many things. In the beginning Glock offered police departments guns for $1 each plus support and supplies. No department can refuse such an offer so one department after another bought Glocks. But HK sure elevated thr plastic body/striker fired pistols and surpassed thr Glock. It will be hard to up end the market dominance by Glock, but HK has a winner in the VP9.

[@arkinhk2019]

Just a note. The slide 'release' is a slide lock for me. I always use the 'European' method to engage the slide - it uses macro movements and under tactical conditions I prefer it. Just me of course. We're all different. I don't think there is ever one 'right' answer. Nice review BTW.

[@RobertMartinK4SCX]

Thanks for the apology, but for such an IMPORTANT review, couldn't you wait for the rain to stop or take the interview inside??

[@1911s4me]

Ugh, that unsightly striker indicator hole makes me feel dirty when I look at it! All it needs is some curly hairs and preparation H to top it off.

[@jasonbourne4070]

What is lock..

[@txturbo930]

Great review and discussion. I'm trying to decide between these two currently.

[@skyviking1310]

Have plenty of Glocks. Great pistolas. Have Hk P30 in 9 & 40, P30L 9x19mm, Hk45 & Hk45c, and the VP9. Great pistolas, too, albeit pricier. One is well-armed with either brand, but my Glocks are for air travel, since one is just like another and no big loss if stolen by the luggage trolls. I carried the Glock (required) on the job many years, but now I am retired and carry an Hk P30 or Hk45C since they have a hammer and I carry AIWB. The Hk magazine release is better for AIWB too, as it is less likely to be unintentionally activated. I really like the VP9, but it is bigger than the P30. Mine came with factory tritium n/s and 3 magazines, but I still prefer to carry the P30 or Hk45C. Hands down, the VP9 will feel better in the hand than the Glock 17, but magazine prices being what they are and the fact that one can carry a G26 and/or a G19, and use G17 magazines for spares leads me to believe that Glock will still outsell HK.

[@sgtmac46]

Admitted Glock fanboy here......I own five of them, have carried one for a living for 20 years, wouldn't carry anything else.......until I picked up the HK VP9......It is single-handedly the best striker fired polymer handgun ever made. It is better than the Glock in every conceivable category.

[@AdoreYouInAshXI]

The guy in the Hornady shirt is a Glock fanboy. Pathetic. This gun is much better than a Glock... and I hate H&K as a company.

[@TOBORE8THMAN]

PX4 Storm fan here even though I don't own one. I have an all steel Jerhico 941 (Baby Desert Eagle) in 45 ACP. FWIW... The HK laughably outclasses the Glock. I detest striker fire pistols but if I had to have one, it would be this one. Easy!

[@b4721hs]

I'm hoping that they make one in 40 s&w

[@2004sadmanco]

I stopped the video after he complained about the trigger. What a dummy! The takeup is minimal and easy to ignore if you are an experienced shooter. The break is crisp and reset is on par with a Glock. I have this exact HK, and sold my Glock. More features, better design, and better quality. I paid $550 for mine, and it replaced my E-series 1911 in conceal carry.

[@anubisgodofgods]

I don't agree with the statement that Glock has a better trigger. I have owned dozens of Glocks over the years and currently have a gen3 G31 and gen4 G26. I compared the G31 and G26 trigger side by side with my VP9. The Glock trigger is slightly longer in the take up and I hate how the trigger gets heavier as it gets closer to the breaking point. The VP9 trigger has a consistent feel in trigger pull weight all the way to the breaking point. I measured the trigger pull weights with a Lymann digital trigger pull gauge and this is what I come up with.G26 factory trigger 4# 14ozVP9 factory trigger 4# 12ozG31 4.5# connector and $.25 trigger job 3# 15oz (this is why I like gen3 Glocks)The numbers are low because I tested the triggers at the bottom of the trigger on each gun to get a more consistent trigger pull on each gun.

[@sanch916]

Just bought the VP9 LE today but living in California sucks. Paid $900 after it was all said and done and have to 10 days to pick it up

[@clarencesmith5658]

I thought that was a great with you I like to know your thoughts on FN the FNX and FNS. I am a new subscriber

[@LegallyArmedAmerica]

The FNX 45 Tactical is the only one of the FN pistols I've shot and I LOVE mine. I'm a 1911 guy, but the FNX is amazing! It'll actually be my sidearm as my backup gun on an upcoming hog hunt episode. 15 rounds of 45 acp! (And thanks for subscribing!) Here's a video we did: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3ysZIGemduSl7s

[@kevinm.8682]

Intresting use of Aurasms. Wonderinig why you didn't show HOW you did the slides.

[@rulerofall2320]

WOAH!!! Did he just say the vp9 "has a lot of take up, a lot of slack"? How can you say that when comparing the vp9 to a glock? The glock has a lot of take up. By far the dumbest thing I've heard ever said about the vp9 trigger. I understand your a glock guy but can you please be realistic about what you say? You do know the camera is rolling right?

[@markalbert8135]

I went with the Walther PPQ instead. Better trigger overall, and it costed about $200 less. Anything the VP9 does, the PPQ does just a little better.

[@esalfer329]

Last weekend I shot the VP9 next to a glock 19. VP9s trigger is CLEARLY much better, with a lot less take up and a crisp break. It sure sounds like this guy is very biased for glock. I ordered the VP9 a few days after shooting it and can't wait! Oh and I have literally shot a handgun once before these two... I was nearly set on a Sig 320c until I shot the VP9

[@928s4style]

Like asking, can a Ferrari unseat a Dodge Dart. Someone in the market for a high end pistol will not look or has already grown past a $500 Glock. Just the way it is.

[@FNPNick]

Indeed, sir. Indeed.

[@12ozbuds]

I just paid $539.00 from RKGuns with free shipping. 10/07/16 great deal

[@khyoon14]

If you're going to use one handed manipulation on the VP9, do NOT use the charging ears of the pistols. They will rip off easily. Ask me how I know. Get aftermarket night sights that have a ledge to it.

[@khyoon14]

***** Lol another angry keyboard warrior resorting to name calling because it can't get passed logic.

[@rtz549]

I'd like to see a version with no rail be released.

[@parquetman]

'Glock' produces good firearms, but sells more because it's cheaper... That's it!

[@oleboy7615]

Actually, not exactly. Glocks are cheap b/c they can make them cheap, but they are very proven to be extremely reliable, safe and simple pistols. That is why they sell so many. Otherwise, Hi-Point would have 65% of law enforcement market.

[@PPSChadwick]

I think the only gun that compares truly to the Glock line is the M&P line. They typically run cheaper than Glock's, run just as reliable as Glock's, and have a longer history than the PPQ and the VP9. H&K's are great but it's still more expensive and the reliability vs the cost ratio doesn't match. Now let the flaming begin! :-)

[@Biostasis5x7]

I can't stand the M&P's. I've shot 2 belonging to other people(M&P45 and M&P9) and owed a M&P Shield 9mm. Their looks and style are great. They function flawlessly. Their triggers on the other hand are some of the worst I have ever operated. If the people at Smith and Wesson could stick a HK or Glock trigger into the M&P line...they would crush ALL competition.

[@PPSChadwick]

The newest generation M&P's are getting stock triggers that are a lot better. But I will agree with you the older generations triggers were absolute dog shit!

[@markshul03]

The VP9 has all the features of the M&P and more (interchanging side panes, fully ambi mag release) with a MUCH better trigger. Not to mention the fact that H&K was the first company to make a polymer framed striker fired pistol, and is one of the most prestigious gun makers in the world... How does that qualify for history? If its HK, its going to be reliable. thats not an issue. Will it unseat glock? probably not. Mainly because people buy blindly for the "name" not knowing anything about the guns themselves. Not to mention the fact that every gun store in north america carries them.

[@justus005]

mark shuler Can you get the VP9 for 445? The trigger in the M&P has been greatly improved to the point that I sold my G26, and will no longer buy Glocks. The only thing people have ever been able to dog the M&P on, was the trigger. That is no longer the case. M&P, all American gun, all American brand, cheaper price, just as reliable, improved trigger. HK will be popular with people that like to look fancy though. Kind of like fancy purses for women, in the end, that $1000 purse is still a fucking purse. VP9 is just a fucking poly pistol.

[@MotoErgoSum]

justus005 Not all purses are created equal. Coach has a lifetime guarantee and either fixes or completely replaces their purses if they fail under normal wear and tear. Do you want a wallet that'll last six months or sixty years? That's why you spend an extra couple hundred bucks on an HK. Virtually all HKs purchased in the states are assembled in the USA. I'm sure the VP9 will eventually be offered in 40 and 45, maybe even 22 if they sell like wildfire. The VP9 is probably just testing the waters to see if there is a market for decades-old HK tech that has been ripped off by just about every other gun manufacturer. See the old HK P7 for reference. That said, I like my family's S&Ws, just not quite as much as the H&Ks. I bought my first H&K CCW after trying out a bunch of different guns at the range. Didn't care about the looks at all. IMO, the XD's look cooler. I thought the Ruger SR9C looked really cool, but it shot like shit at the range. The LC9 was even worse. I was hoping I'd find something as reliable as my USP9C but slimmer. I'm hoping they make a VP9C. All the JHP tests I've seen show the 9mm performs just as well as 45, especially +P ammo like Hydra-Shok.

[@beermansf9791]

If HK lowers their price then your just buying Glock .

[@Thunderkat65]

Glocks are junk but there is a large percentage of the population that goes for name recognition over quality. I owned a glock once and it jammed once every 3 rounds. Glock customer service was very rude and did nothing to help me. I sold my Glock and found Sig and haven't looked back. I felt a VP9 at the gun store the other day and the ergonomics are nice and the trigger is incredible, going to buy one Monday after work. The H&K VP9 is $569 at my local gun store.

[@k-pak6257]

I bought a Glock 45. Bought the VP9 and now regret the Glock.

[@chrisblake1918]

I'd have to shoot it myself, but it does look like it will be very nice indeed.

[@l3arrett82]

can i get a vp10c?

[@FunkyFresh48]

10mm compact? :0 We cannot repel power of that magnitude!

[@mardukmd919]

im hoping for a VP45CT and a VP9SK

[@FunkyFresh48]

mardukmd Both would be sick! :) I live in a fascist state, I envy all of you guys living in the free parts of America. I am about two weeks away from getting an HK45, then I'm going for a VP9, both through single shot exemption, before it is too late. I hope you guys get all the variants and calibers based on this pistol, looks like a great platform!

[@TOBORE8THMAN]

Unseat a glock from what? Stink from a turd?

[@bryanbeckner9434]

Msrp Is set from the manufacturer. That price is there so what ever private gun store or chain sporting good stores carry the item they cannot sell the product higher than that price. I picked mine up new for 629

[@ericclayton5356]

Got mine for $580 at Lou's Police Supply in Hialeah, FL.

[@cbwelch4]

Sorry dudes. The VP9 trigger smokes the Glock trigger and I own both. Don’t even try it. The Glock is OK on all fronts, but to me, lots of guns have superior striker triggers. The same with the Steyr M9, it is lighter and smoother. The ONLY thing the Glock has on that gun is a better reset, but as far as accuracy, the Steyr trigger is just better. Same with the XD. Specifically the XDM Mod 2 and better not including the Hellcat. I tried a Hellcat and it had an abrupt very stacky trigger I didn’t like so I held onto my XDS9, which has a great trigger.

[@grimakastatik]

hes a glock fan boy.