H&K VP9-L Optics Ready - Take 2

[@yousefsafa5248]

Thanks for the through review as always! The VP9s were just added to the CA Roster(?!). I will look this one when they are shipped to CA.

[@MDpolo]

You are most welcome. It is I that thanks you for taking the time to stop by.

[@SemperFi748]

I keep watching this review again and again. Really good review. I like any other reviews on YT. Very detailed review, close up pictures and plenty of information! Would love to see more HK reviews!

[@MDpolo]

Thank you very much for your kind words. I do have more HK reviews coming.

[@KeanonGilliamSlang369]

Nice review as always. The first thing I noticed was the trigger. When I got my VP9, there was no "L" version. The long slide was sold separately, unfortunately, with no optic cut. Does have a nice set of rear adjustable sights. I bought the slide and 20 round magazines.

[@MDpolo]

Thank you my friend and as always, I appreciate you stopping by.

[@toddmcbride5947]

Thanks for video on the VP9L. You mentioned the PDP and the Canik Rival, and S&W steel. I have not had any time with the S&W yet but my opinion on the best stock out of the box trigger would be Canik Rival or S, the PDP a close second, and the VP9L third. The VP9L on the slightly longer reset tends to throw you past the wall a bit to get back on resulting in slower follow up shots. -at least for me. Ergos for me would go to the PDP followed by the VP9L, then the Caniks. All are great comparable options and tack drivers. Appreciate your videos!

[@MDpolo]

That’s why all of this is such a personal choice. Thank you very much for watching. I appreciate it!

[@gordongekko9469]

3:44 lightning cuts, wouldn’t that increase muzzle flip with less weight?

[@MDpolo]

Do you think that it would. But it’s so well-balanced that you don’t notice extra muzzle rise.

[@RidersRange]

Not much beats the ergonomics and trigger of the HK VP9 series.

[@MDpolo]

Totally agree with you. As always, thank you for watching.

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

That trigger looks fantastic, as does everything else that HK has included on this pistol. I agree the magwell needs a re-think, but overall it looks like another winning package. Enjoy it! 👍👍

[@MDpolo]

Thank you very much. Perhaps in the common section I will find suggestions for a good mag well for the VP9. I appreciate you stopping by!

[@onpsxmember]

I'd love to see this one at the range. I'd like to know if the casings hit the rds. Your video description is well done. If you know parts companies that made the trigger, sights, rds etc., always add those too. The trigger looks nice but that magwell...does it deserve the name at all? At 12:16 it looks like an afterthought since the inner edge of the polymer frame still exposed to the metal mags, the front edge...does it at least prevent over-insertion of the extended mags? I'll remember not to buy anything from tyrant. It could be that they had to act fast to have anything to slam on it, but still not excusable. The 'metal' series from S&W is a waste of money. Very similar weight but higher price (aluminum frame). It's just made for those that won't carry a polymer pistol but neither want the weight of a steel frame. The M&P's aren't very common over here and it took some time to try some. The trigger on the first one was better than the 2.0. I like the Caniks a lot. Made a good base copy and made it better + listening to customers needs. I'd love to see you test a Langdon px4 storm.

[@MDpolo]

I have a video on the PX4. Beretta PX4 Compact Carry by Langdon Tactical kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKqlfmywl7KHhdU

[@johndeere1951a]

Love my VP9 SK also. My someday next will be the VP9 match which is .5" longer barrel, 4 (Four! ✌️✌️) 20 round magazines currently at 1,029. at my favorite online dealer. I love long 6" barrels like my G40, G17L, and USP 45 Elite

[@bluesoverlord]

I’m still trying to figure out the benefit of a long slide when using an optic. The extra site radius isn’t necessary and it’s for competition so the extra velocity isn’t necessary for “stopping power”. The other thing the long slide does is more weight out front which helps follow up shots, but is also slower in transition. On the other hand, in my opinion, long slides are sleeker and sexier.

[@MDpolo]

I understand your premise that being a competition pistol the extra velocity for stopping power is not necessary. However, there are a lot of people out there, myself included, that use it for self-defense in which case velocity is important. But I understand your point. Thank you very much for watching.

[@inspectorman2018]

I have the VP9L stock with an SRO on top. I love mine! I would say it's better feeling than the Cantik. In my opinion it shoots a little better than the PDP but they are very close!

[@jimmylarge1148]

Looks better than the canik? I’d hope so for double the price. The canik is your best bang for your buck in the entire gun industry.

[@frederickwilliams5288]

MD Polo..I have the H&K VP9sk,the Holosun SCS optic flush fits without the plate.

[@MDpolo]

Yes, I have to get off my butt and get One of those new CSCs

[@mikecup212]

The one that’s out now has the holosun scs red dot, with standard height sites. Now why wouldn’t they install suppressor sites. It’s a great firearm but it’s a big no for me if I can’t co witness. Plus the rear site is useless with the optic on there.

[@MDpolo]

I agree with you. I don’t understand why they do that. Thank you for stopping by.

[@wilfridBAUCHET]

bonjour magnifique et rapide présentation de ce pistolet que je connaissais je le trouve très jolis et pratique en regardant la vidéo et avec facilité vous le manipulé je trouve très pratique le micro panneaux solaire sur le dessus le viseur point rouge aussi entre les deux modèles de la vidéo j'ai une préfère personnellement pour le modèle a canon plus long mais je trouve l'autre pratique pour la discrétion je vous remercie de cette vidéo de partage de ce superbe modèle cordialement

[@MDpolo]

You are very welcome. I love this handgun. Thank you very much for stopping by. Merci.

[@onpsxmember]

Maybe add another take trying the Match OR (unless they renamed it overseas).

[@bluelwood]

thanks for the review but I will stick with my vp9 match and the 5.51 inch barrel.for a magwell to work good the grip needs to be a bit longer so it's not smashing your middle finger into the trigger housing.the walther steel frame pro ppq is a good magwell.

[@MDpolo]

Thank you very much for watching.

[@Mayerjm3]

What optic plate do you have for your VP9SK? I’m thinking about the sentinel 2

[@MDpolo]

I always go to ZRTtactical or CNH for my plates. Thank you for stopping by.

[@Dfgbuiiyyyybb]

How do you like the swamp Fox? I was looking at it earlier this week.

[@MDpolo]

I like them very much. I have three of them and have been using them for the last two years with zero problems. I have the Sentinel mounted on my EDC handgun. Thank you for stopping by.

[@SemperFi748]

Can you do a comparison between HK VP9L and the HK VP9 Match. Also can I get these with a 10 rounds Mag? 15 and more are banned in my state

[@MDpolo]

I don’t have the Match anymore. Yes, HK makes them with 10 round versions. Thank you for stopping by.

[@rowdystam]

I like the recoil better on the long slide.

[@alanfine9825]

Curious...you said that this gun came with what you showed when you opened up the case...? It does not come with the Holoson red dot, or an upgraded trigger. Why do you say that it does? I just put a deposit on this gun, and I am eagerly awaiting for it to come in to my LGS...California Finally put this gun on it's illegal Roster.

[@scotie1536]

KZbin purposes so he wont be demonetized

[@Moderndaycowboy74]

What is the coating on the barrel?

[@MDpolo]

I don’t know, and I can’t find it anywhere.

[@k9dark10]

Is there a level 3 holster out for this?

[@MDpolo]

I don’t know. I’ve never looked for that type of holster for it. Thank you very much for stopping by.

[@Blake-W8LB]

safariland makes one for it, but i dont know if there is an optics cut or wml option and its over $200

[@k9dark10]

I found one from blackhawk. fits like a glove@@Blake-W8LB

[@AGC828]

Any MIM parts??

[@MDpolo]

Not sure but it wouldn’t surprise me if they were.

[@SemperFi748]

Which ID number is that gun?

[@MDpolo]

My apologies, but I don’t know the SKU number. It is on HK’s website.

[@johndeere1951a]

That mag well funnel is a flop. Nothing gained with the internal surfaces. You said as much. Thats embarrassing . Get a refund. Consider apple to apple - PDP Full Size SD vs VP9 Match, in stock out-of-box forms. Thanks.✌️

[@kentoncarter5613]

Over hyped, snappy ungodly big . Why do these big guns use these big optic plates. I shot a VP9 a day ago and it sucked. The grip angle is more for looks then anything!

[@MDpolo]

That’s why picking a handgun or something so personal. We all like different things. Thank you for watching.

[@kentoncarter5613]

@@MDpolo yeah but for the person that’s looking to purchase the gun HK is behind the times and that optic system is hot trash.

[@ManofTroy81]

The Holosun SCS optic is mounted directly to the slide. No plate needed.@@kentoncarter5613

[@kentoncarter5613]

The HK OPTIC SYSTEM IS HORRIBLE. It’s NO WAY ITS NOT GOING TO COME LOOSE. They are like and after thought.

[@MDpolo]

I’ve had optics mounted on both my HK VP9 and my HK VP9SK since they became available with optics cuts. Zero problems. This is my third HK with an optic mounted on it and again zero problems. What I’m interested in learning is why you say they’re trash and why do you say they are an afterthought.

[@kentoncarter5613]

@@MDpolo The gun world is going through a transition where 20” pistols and optics are on every pistol. It’s no way HK designed the gun with optics in mind they just cut out a chunk of the slide and sell the gun to whom ever is willing to settle. Look at the Sig xMacro, Eschelon, or Shadow Systems pistols. All of them have optic systems that go direct to slide and minimize the amount of moving parts. They also are designed so that longer screws don’t interfere with the plunger, extractor or any other part. Last if you have gaps between the slide and the optic the optic will work it’s way loose. You tell me you have never had to rezero your optic but I’m willing to bet if you EDC a VP9 and not baby it the optic will come loose. An analogy would be how some cars integrate tablets in the dash’s and others just stick a tablet on the dash to keep up.

[@vincepaulsel8710]

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