Customer Reviews for HK VP9 9mm Luger Double 4.09" 15+1 Black Interchangeable Backstrap Grip Black Slide

So it took me a long time to come around to sticker fired systems. Now you know how damned old I am. Before my time in the Army I'd never shot a pistol, a dead eye with my .22 Marlin, but no pistol. By the time I got to a unit that was authorized for pistols (no, I was not an MP) our "orientation" was with a (I shit you not) WWII 1911, and I'm not THAT old. That thing rattled like a bag of chains. And I missed a man sized target at 10 yards. After no end of grief for that, and several thousand more rounds, I got pretty proficient. These were the days when armorers actually worked on weapons, even at the company level. You know, new bushings and springs, maybe work a trigger for you for a six pack. So things weren't bad with that platform once you weren't using one of those old WWII wrecks. And we were trained that a side arm was a last resort, not a primary system. So when I think of a carry pistol, I'm thinking close range combat. As in point-and-shoot, no time for a sight picture. A few thousand rounds will make that happen. But also, an intuitive grip angle. I don't want to piss off anyone, but in my opinion, Mr. Glock got the grip angle wrong. He built a fine machine, it runs anything you feed it, it's reliable, and it's simple. HK took their time bringing out this piece, and they got all that right. It runs like a Glock (I own a G19 & a G17), but it has the more intuitive grip angle. And I was able to set up the grip to match my hand exactly. It feels right - it sits back snug in my palm, and the controls are easy to use with the weapon in firing position. And I just gotta say, the paddle mag release makes better sense for something you are going to use in a life or death stuggle. I carry my HK every day. You can't go wrong.

Local Law requires to get certified for Fire Arms License with a 9mm Hand Gun and this is my certification Hand Gun. Could not have made a better choice. It’s full back-strap grip, comfortable support for opposite hand, railing for laser light that fits like a charm, and a sensitive trigger that follows through every time you need too. When you get the feel for it, after minor adjustments, the group shots are tight, especially for competition.

Fantastic pistol that truly fits your hand. Accurate too. Awesome pistol!

Great, reliable gun! Love the trigger!

This firearm is by far the most reliable of all my pistols. The manufacturer, Heckler & Koch is by far one of the finest makers of firearms world wide. The VP9 is very easy to clean and maintain, and most importantly for me being left-handed it is fully ambidextrous, and is why it is my everyday carry.

This was my first pistol I’ve ever purchased. It’s hard to beat the HK name. The VP9 is a great, lightweight gun. I have probably about 2000 rounds through it and it’s been a great gun.

By far my favorite gun of my collection! All my friends say it’s the best 9mm they have ever shoot also!

This gun is INCREDIBLE!! I thought nothing would shoot better than my PPX, but Big Walt may have met its match. The gun is tight, high-quality build. I'm left-handed, so love the ambi controls. Love the interchangeable grips & backstraps. Trigger - shorter travel & reset than the PPX, but maybe just a touch more pull needed I think. Accurate - good, average 3-4" groups at 7-10 yds. Not bad for me, not the best shot in the world. Haven't shot any long-distance comparisons yet. Cost - high quality H&K product for under $600. I love the aftermarket accessories for it, already have the full compensator (not just the match weight) and 20-round mag for it. With the compensator attached it shoots like a dream...hardly any muzzle flip at all, tightens the groups even more. DEFINITELY recommend this gun, and Bud's is the best retailer to get it through.

first time pistol owner so i cant really compare to another hangun but i love this gun...accurate, comfortable, and easy to clean. Wasnt sure if would get used to the trigger safety buy you get used to it. BudsGunShop was great with the timely shipping. Thanks buds.

The H&K VP9 is everything I thought it would be. One of the finest striker-fired guns on the market. Hard to believe I wanted this long to add it to my collection. Excellent build quality, not one hiccup in over 1000 rounds. Eats anything you feed it. Thank you Bud's and H&K for an excellent product!

Everything I expected of a Heckler & Koch firearm , easy to disassemble , flawless function, accurate.

Great firearm, I have around 2000 rounds threw it and haven't had an issue yet. Shipping was amazing as usual with buds

Have put a couple of mags through this so far, shot 115 steel cased, 115 brass and 124 brass and fed everything like a champ. No issues at all, it has some bad press from the Military Arms channel on youtube, but unless you’re going to be trudging through the jungles of Panama hunting the Predator this firearm will do everything else you need it to do. I love this handgun!

Excellent firearm and at least for me, pretty near perfect. It weighs enough that you could carry it, accurate enough you can compete with it and reliable enough to defend your life with it.

Fit and finish are flawless. Accurate. Smooth running. Comfortable. Great trigger. With the smallest grip panels installed, this gun and the Walther PPQ are the best double stacks I've ever encountered for someone like me who has short fingers and difficulty reaching the trigger on most. The VP9 has different size grip panels for the back and both sides and you can match them or, if you like, mix them to change the shape of the grip or make it a right or left handed gun. Keep in mind that you are the only external safety on this gun other than the trigger blade. The trigger pull is neither long nor difficult. Very well made and a pleasure to shoot.

Best handgun I own. Takes some time to get used to the mag release but now I like the mag release better than all others. HK or Glock? I choose HK no contest.

Love my new HK VP 9MM. The shopping process was simple and easy purchasing through Bud's. I was referred to Bud's by my son and you did not disappoint! Hand gun shipped to my local dealer, went in and walked through the process, got verified and off I went. Thanks so much for your professionalism and ease of doing business! I will refer all my friends purchasing firearms to try you before making any other purchase!

Outstanding pistol...really nothing more needs to be said. HK continues their line of quality line of handguns. Fit, finish, feel, and most of all accuracy are quite impressive!

This is a amazing gun. The ergonomics are tremendous, and it has a great trigger pull. This gun is also fully ambidextrous, so it handles extremely well. I really don’t have anything bad to say about it. Great quality inside and out.

I love this gun it was accurate right out the box felt good in the hand all around great gun would highly recommend purchasing one for yourself

The best hand gun that I own,.... Beautiful construction, grip and trigger system changes everything in my shooters experience, so far above my pistols,...Buds made the transaction, smoothly, using all of the safeghards that are mandated, plus their company precautions....... Thank You...

Wow.... just wow! Traded a FN FNX-45 that I was unhappy with for this weapon. Out of the box it looks like perfection. Great finish and noticeably very well made. The weapon was well oiled but not covered in lubricant as some weapons come. I took it to the range a few days after receiving it and was completely satisfied. The first round I fired was a failure to eject. The following 199 cycled perfectly. I was shooting Herters brand brass casing 115 grain range loads. The HK ran through them with no problems. The trigger on this weapon is very nice. There is a very small bit of creep but then the trigger tightens and is as smooth as butter. The reset is not terribly short but I would consider it short. All in all I consider this weapon to be an excellent sidearm and after 200 rounds it also seems very reliable. It is also deadly accurate. As I mentioned the trigger is very good and the pistol fits my medium sized hand very well. Love this weapon, I could not be happier.

I did a lot or research before putting the VP9 on layaway. After I made that decision, I began to find many reviews about it being finicky about the type ammo it was fed. I even considered changing my order to the FN 509. I decided to stick with the VP9 as I've always had good experiences with H&Ks. I have since put over 500 rounds of various FMJ, HP, p, etc, in a variety of bullet weights and have yet to find anything it doesn't like. I have not had the first FTF or FTE. My only issue, and one which needs to be resolved, is that slamming a new magazine in when the slide is back will often release the slide and chamber a round. Not good for any weapon, especially unexpected on an HK. Otherwise, my rating would be 5 stars.

Previously, I owned a VP40 and enjoyed the features. However, the ammo was becoming expensive and, therefore, I sold the gun. Because of my previous experience, I took the opportunity to buy the VP9. Frankly, I have a penchant for German and Austrian hardware. I owned, for a very short time frame, a Beretta APX and a CZ P10c. I discovered that they online raves were nothing more than "hype." And thus, I sold those guns in order to purchase the VP9. The price was great and so is the weapon. The VP9 has a great feel and a very nice trigger right out of the box. It doesn't take much effort to make the trigger even better with an after-market spring set. I had installed such a set on my VP40 and installed the same set on my VP9. It makes a good trigger even better. The VP9 is a good example of exemplary German engineering. The look is good and the feel is good. The dual paddle magazine release at the base of the trigger guard is a very nice feature. I really cannot give the VP9 any bad marks.

Very nice pistol, lots of fun to shoot. Only thing I’ve noticed is that it shoots low, extremely accurately. At 20 yards, I’m hitting a good 9” lower than what I’m aiming at. Not blaming the gun at this point (I’ve not attempted to adjust anything), so it’s probably just me. I’ve just compensated by just aiming higher than normal.