Daniel Defense H9. Did they finally get it right?

Published on February 16, 2025
Duration: 23:11

This review of the Daniel Defense H9 details its evolution from the original Hudson H9, highlighting significant updates made by Daniel Defense. The presenter, who owned the original Hudson H9 and experienced its issues, discusses the redesigned barrel to prevent keyholing, an improved dual recoil spring system, and a refined trigger. While initial testing shows promise in addressing previous reliability concerns, a new issue with the pistol failing to fully go into battery with loaded magazines is identified and discussed.

Quick Summary

The Daniel Defense H9 features significant updates from the original Hudson H9, including a redesigned barrel to prevent keyholing and an improved dual recoil spring system. While initial testing suggests these address previous reliability concerns, a new issue of failing to go into battery with loaded magazines was observed.

Chapters

  1. 00:30Introduction and History
  2. 01:54Hudson H9 History and Issues
  3. 04:33Daniel Defense H9 - The Redesign
  4. 06:09Barrel and Recoil Spring Updates
  5. 07:22Keyholing Test Results
  6. 09:32Sights and Optic Mounting
  7. 10:07Slide and Frame Design
  8. 10:25Accessory Rail Improvements
  9. 12:39Trigger Performance Analysis
  10. 13:37Slide Release and Grip
  11. 14:17Grip and Magazine Release
  12. 16:25Observed Reliability Issue: Failure to Battery
  13. 17:14Testing Magazine Loading
  14. 17:42Ammunition Compatibility Test
  15. 19:20Other Malfunctions (or lack thereof)
  16. 19:59Overall Impressions and Future Testing
  17. 20:20Daniel Defense vs. Hudson Legacy
  18. 21:47Daniel Defense's Listening Approach
  19. 22:30Final Thoughts and Hopes for Success

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the main issues with the original Hudson H9?

The original Hudson H9 suffered from significant reliability problems, including issues with the recoil spring mating to the receiver, pins falling out, parts breaking, and general manufacturing defects. These problems, combined with the company's financial troubles, led to its downfall.

What improvements did Daniel Defense make to the H9?

Daniel Defense redesigned the barrel to eliminate keyholing, implemented a dual recoil spring system, and refined the trigger for better performance. They also updated the accessory rail for more practical light and laser mounting and improved the beaver tail integration.

Does the Daniel Defense H9 prevent keyholing?

Based on the reviewer's testing of approximately 1,000 rounds, the Daniel Defense H9 did not exhibit keyholing. The presenter specifically tested for this issue around the 800-round mark and found no evidence of it.

What new reliability issue was found with the Daniel Defense H9?

A notable issue observed was the pistol's failure to fully go into battery when a magazine was loaded, even when downloaded. This required manual intervention to chamber the first round, a problem that persisted across different ammunition types and magazines.

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