NRA Gun of the Week: Heckler & Koch VP9 Pistol

The GUNBROS team evaluated several handguns for comfort and ergonomics, ultimately crowning the H&K VP9 as the most comfortable. While the Glock 45 offers familiarity, and the S&W M&P 9 boasts a great palm swell, the VP9's finger grooves and overall grip design were praised as 'German perfection.' Other models like the Springfield Prodigy, Kimber 1911, Sig P320, S&W Bodyguard 2.0, and Daniel H9 received mixed or less favorable ergonomic feedback.

The H&K VP9 is a well-regarded striker-fired pistol, praised for its excellent ergonomics, customizable grip, and a trigger with a clean break and short reset. While it excels in pointing naturally and shooting well, a significant drawback is the takedown lever becoming excessively hot during high-volume fire, causing discomfort. Priced competitively around $630 MSRP, it offers a strong alternative to Glock and its clones, with newer variants featuring optics-ready slides.

The H&K VP9 is a versatile 9mm pistol suitable for home defense, competition, and concealed carry, competing with models like the Glock 17 and M&P9. It boasts 100% reliability over 500 rounds and features an excellent striker-fired trigger with a 5.4lb break and short reset. While its customizable grip system is a major plus, the reviewer notes personal preference issues with the paddle magazine release and slide release.

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The H&K VP9 and Glock 19 Gen 4 are compared for concealed carry and self-defense. The VP9 boasts a superior stock trigger and customizable ergonomics, while the Glock 19 offers a lighter weight, lower price point, and extensive aftermarket support. Both perform well in accuracy tests, with the VP9 showing a slight edge at 50 yards due to its trigger.

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