From the Vault: Hk P9S Target (.45 ACP)

[@solarflare1008]

So roller delay blow back operation. I remember this on movie serious bad guys used. Nice piece of history.

[@thetexasgunvault]

Yes, it is really different. Thank you for watching!

[@natwolf687]

To Live and Die in LA, right?

[@ChefPelle]

I bought my first P9S in 1994 and I have had several since including long barrel target models. Insanely accurate pistols. Almost SIG P210 level accuracy.

[@thetexasgunvault]

That is what I have heard.

[@darkoflight4938]

Yeah, this is a truly unique one! That three function, cocking/de-cocking and slide release and that roller delay blow-back operation. If one wants to be REALLY safe when de-cocking the hammer, put the safety on first.

[@thetexasgunvault]

Very true.

[@jbcustom3745]

Should revisit the HK collection in its entirety

[@thetexasgunvault]

That is on the list of things to do

[@5am278]

i own a .45 acp p9s. it was my fathers home defense pistol in the 80’s. it’s def had 500+ rounds through it over the years. its got a very nice trigger, it’s extraordinarily reliable and is easy to shoot well… pops had the foresight to buy 3 spare mags with the gun😁 …gotta get my hands on a buffer tho. cheers

[@thetexasgunvault]

I found an extra buffer and glad I picked it up.

[@scottdenzin9124]

I have the identical model with box and extra magazines. Purchased mine back in the early 80's and yes the prices keep on going up and up.

[@thetexasgunvault]

Wow! That is awesome! I have not checked out prices in a few years on these.

[@phillipsmith3366]

Love this pistol. Mines in 9mm love it!

[@thetexasgunvault]

That is awesome!

[@bobbressi5414]

The CZ52 uses a roller delayed system.

[@thetexasgunvault]

I did not know that. Thank you for the information.

[@dieyproductions4403]

CZ52 is roller locked, which unlocks by barrel moving back, which means it has a moving barrel which kinda defeats the purpose of using a more complex system.

[@andrewsteele7663]

Good afternoon, Jason, that is an interesting pistol. I have actually shot one many years ago. A new chap came to the range and brought it out. It didn't interest me at the time, but I now see the rarity of the pistol. And yours is Unfired, wow, that would have cost a penny. Thanks for sharing a really interesting handgun. Cheers

[@thetexasgunvault]

Well, you know I am a sucker for anything Hk

[@dieselgreg60]

I have a question and hopefully you can help me. I acquired a P9S I believe a combat model 45 ACP it doesn’t have adjustable rear sites so after watching your video makes me think it’s a combat model. What I am trying to figure out the year it was made, there is no alphabetical date letters on the side but there is a 76 stamped on the right side and the importers name on the slide which is Saco Arlington, Va. The serial number starts with 400. This firearm appears to be nearly new. I purchased from a friends father in laws estate some years ago I believe very in expensive like $400 comes to mind I am trying to determine the value of this firearm, most likely I will keep it in my collection. Another odd thing is the box has P9 on it but the manual has P9S on it. Thanks for any info you can give me.

[@thetexasgunvault]

Email some pictures to [e-mail] and I will see if I can help.

[@BurmaJ]

I thought the Target is a different model than the P9S, Target longer barrel with compensator.

[@thetexasgunvault]

There were some like that, but not all.

[@TheHonestTruth]

Subbed.

[@thetexasgunvault]

Thank you

[@yellowboeing6030]

P9 is not roller locked, it’s roller delayed, totally different concept. CZ52 is roller locked.

[@thetexasgunvault]

Thank you for the correction.

[@dwightlooi]

P9s suck. If you want a roller delayed 45, get a Korth.

[@thetexasgunvault]

I have heard others say that too.