HK VP9SK Review
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- We take a table-top look at the @HecklerKochTV VP9SK. This pistol is ideal for me as a concealed carry option and it shoots like a dream. It has some downsides, but this is one well-built pistol. Do you like the VP9SK and why would you own it vs. other smaller options available in the market today?
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The charging slide ears are a feature that I value for grip. Love my VP9 SK OD GREEN, paddles, and NO Mr Magoo optic slide cut. 72, male, arthritis, shooting since 1963, New Hampshire ✌️☮️🇺🇲
Cannon grade steel. It’s what’s used for Germany’s current Leopard tank, one of the top tier of the modern 21st Century current worlds tanks. I believe Rheinmetall is the company making this steel. Yes, 60k to 90k barrel life. BTW, look how well the finish is holding up on your firearm. Remarkable
Thank you very much for the information. I love this little hand gun. Thank you very much for stopping by.
Love my VP9SK, it’s one of the best shooters of any category
You can now get 13,15,and 17 round mags for this. They all carry small. Perfect weapon.
This’ is one of my favorite EDCs.Its been in my rotation for several years . If you like this’ll firearm you should also review the P30sk with LEM trigger. That is my default primary EDC.
I had a P30sk with the LEM trigger and I just didn’t get along with it. Perhaps I should have given it more time.
I just picked one up 2 weeks ago, and it makes a very average shooter (like myself) a much better shooter. I have a Glock 26, and don't shoot it as well as I do the VP9. The VP9's ergonomics in my hand feel so comfortable and is very easy to grab when carrying in the IWB holster. Great video, keep up the good work.
Thank you for your kind words. Have you checked out the Alabama Arcenal VP9SK torture video? It is amazing what this pistol went through and kept working. Thanks for watching!
How does it carry vs the G26?
About the same, but I shoot the HK much better! Thank you very much for watching.
Yeah same here I like shooting the H&K more and I shoot it better. I carry IWB and it fits awesome. I’m not a big guy, but I can still keep it from printing.
@@MDpolo thank you
Thank you for sharing. I have a VP9 w long slide I use for IDPA. I have been going back and forth between P365XL and VP9SK for my carry. I like the VP9Sk because it would be same format at my IDPA. I like the P365xl because of the slim line grip and the innovation to that line. Your video (after watching many) has helped me feel the SK is the better choice if I only could have one.
My regular VP9 is my competition gun and I sort of want an SK for bragging rights among my shooter friends
Shooting pistols well is a hard skill, shooting tiny pistols at the same level as full size pistols is even harder
Not to mention theres the eternal quest of finding a tiny carry gun that is also pleasant to shoot all day, and while the SK isn't "tiny" it is certainly a small gun with all the good features of a VP9
Also the local AFOSI agents here carry VP9SKs, that's a heck of an endorsement if you ask me
I was not aware it is the side arm of the AFOSI. Quite an endorsement indeed. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
There are 15 +1 and 17+1 the 15 rnd comes with the gun and does not hang out the bottom. I love mine!
Yea. I love mine as well. Thank you for watching!
I absolutely love the PZ-07. Looking forward to getting to gettng my VP9 SK9-B. Thanks for the review.
You are very welcome. Thank you for stopping by
I use this gun for me EDC and I found the 12 round magazine to be the best fit for me. It gives 2 more rounds and still conceals very well.
I agree with you. It also makes the grip extremely comfortable. Thank you for watching.
My EDC is a Sig P365XL which is super easy to conceal, however it drives me crazy that my regular VP9 is so easy to shoot super accurately. I am strongly considering getting the VP9SK as a replacement EDC for my Sig. I just hope it shoots almost as well and as accurately as my regular VP9.
Please consider this as only my experience, but I shoot my VP 9SK better than the full-size VP9 and much better than the 365XL. Thank you very much for watching.
ron8566- FYI if you haven’t bought the HK VP9SK yet the 2022 model comes optics ready. I’ve had mine for a few days now and will hit the range tomorrow.
I never thought I could appendix carry this pistol..... Wrong..... Flush fit is no different than a G26.....
That’s how I carry mine and it works perfectly for me.
I have an interesting update - my EDC which is a Sig P365XL with an optic was down for a few days so I ended up carrying my “full size” H&K VP9 for about a week. I had absolutely no problem carrying it concealed IWB in my typical attire of shorts and a T-shirt.
I think that it's a great gun however when I was wanting to replace my Shield awhile back I went with the CZ P-10s. It was more affordable, has a 12 round magazine, great day/night sight on the front and hasn't had a misfeed after running several thousand rounds thru it. No regrets here.
I use the VP9 SK as my EDC and I love it, prints very well and I shoot it incredibly.
They are pretty fantastic. I love mine.
Love how you continuously do safety checks. It's almost as though the gun loaded itself!
👍🏻
The charging supports helped the VP9 do well in our Bloody Hands testing. I absolutely love the paddle mag release on the HK and the full ambi slide releases. But it's just too fat compared to the Mossberg MC2c/G48.
She is chunky... but I shoot it so well that I’ll put up with that. Thanks for watching!
I agree that one should carry the gun that works the best for them. Thanks for sharing another fine firearm. I'll never own one (too many guns, too little money and time), so I experience them vicariously through your videos.
Thank you very much. I appreciate your kind words. I watch every video that you make and continue to learn from them. Cheers!
The trigger being curved and flattening out at the bottom looks very comfortable, but I would respectfully disagree it being like the S&W trigger. Really like the looks of the thirteen round mag in it. If I were to ever switch carry guns, this in a fifteen round would be my choice. Thanks MDpolo, have a good one!
I have to get my hands on a 15 round mag for it. I love shooting it with the 13 round mag. Thanks for your comment and for watching!
@@MDpolo I dont even use my 15 rounder. Seems like the 13 is just made for it, feels perfect in your hand
Trigger feels amazing
Great video, thanks. I do really like this pistol, but for me I’ve always thought of it as a ‘tweener’. In between compact size and subcompact. I can shoot it very well, like you can. But for me, I carry my Glock 26 more often simply because it’s a little smaller, lighter, can carry 12+1, and I can shoot it about as well as the vp9sk. That said, both are fantastic and either are worthy of carry. Thanks again!
You’re more than welcome and thank you for your kind words. The bottom line is that the best pistol for you is the one that you shoot well and will carry the most. Thank you for watching!
Thanks for review! Talked me into buy one and making it my EDC.
@Jack Bauer You are very welcome. One of my all-time favorites. Thank you very much for watching!
...... and there's also a 15 round mag with an even longer extension base which is more comfortable for Lg/ExLg hand support. Love it 👍
Look at HKParts magazine dept.
Thank you!
The 15rd mag is the same size as old 13rd mag just has been updated and now the 10rd mags are standard 12rd mags. On all the new updated models.
Great vid. My first carry was a Walther P99 AS. I still have it. It was the first pistol I carried AIWB. I also have a P365XL that I'm running with Tactical Development baseplates on the 12 round mags that add about 5mm of 'hook' that makes the grip lock-in perfectly. Also running Tactical Development's picatinny rail adapter. It's my EDC at this point. I also prefer a slightly bigger grip and adding the base plates helped a lot. Continuing the bigger is better theme I recently picked up an FN509 Tactical. It's my OWB 'fall and winter carry' and range sidearm. Still love the p99 though. Something about European 9mm pistols...
I’ve been looking for a P99 AS for a while now but no luck. It’s a fantastic pistol. Thanks for the info on the 365xl. Thanks for watching!
I am happy to see you covering this pistol, I just bought it 2 weeks ago, I am very happy with it, I just added a Red pinky extension which adds two more rounds, I bought it from H-K Parts, I measured my trigger and it breaks at 3lb 4oz.
What I would like to buy is the HK VP9, but would have to add the Long slide kit, it gives it the Walther PPQ Q5 look, speaking of which if you get a chance checkout the Canik TP9SFX, it is a exact copy of the Walther, but at half the price.
I have a TP9SFX and it has a fantastic trigger and an amazing value. Thanks for watching!
I have what they call the Stormtrooper version, all white, another gun I believe you covered is the Ruger 57, I'm picking it up tomorrow, I reload all the ammo I shoot, I just reloaded 200 rounds of 5.7x28, I saved myself a small fortune, when you can find it, a box of 50 goes for roughly 60.00
I do enjoy your videos, they are very well shot, lighting is right on, a few of your videos steered me to buying the guns featured in them.
Yes, the Ruger 57 is a nice pistol. As you know, the scarcity of ammo has bled into reloading as well with the shortage of primers and such. The HK VP9SK in storm trooper white is not a common pistol to find. Congrats on that one! Thank you again for watching and for your kind words.
Have one and love it. Super soft shooter and much more comfortable in the hand than my 365xl. I can shoot them both great but the HK just feels better and is a joy to shoot. Fits like a 1911 in the hand and to me that’s perfect!
Yeah, I absolutely love mine. It’s one of the three handguns that you will usually find in my holster. Do you carry it with a pink extension the flat base mag or the 13 round mag?
I have The FDE version an love it and love ur videos 👍 keep up the great work
That’s an awesome color. I appreciate your kind words and that you took the time to stop by!
I switched from the subcompact KAHR CW9 CCW with 7rd magazine +1 to the HK VP9-SK with 10rd magazine +1.
I can say my accuracy is way better and faster than the previous weapon. My confidence in accuracy is critical because I was hesitant to use the previous gun if 💩 hit the fan. Now I feel more relaxed and confident I'm not going miss my target and accidentally hit 🙃 innocents.
It is one of my all-time favorites. Thank you very much for stopping by!
Thanks for this fantastic review. You covered absolutely everything. I was born and raised on 1911's so this is different for me. I was so impressed when shooting this gun that I ordered one and am eagerly awaiting it's delivery. My EDC is a Sig 938 SAS but will soon be replaced by this, new to me, HK. Thanks again for this very informative video.
You are very welcome. One of my all-time favorites. Please let me know how you like it after you get the opportunity to shoot it. Have you seen the review from the Alabama Arsenal? Thank you very much for stopping by.
This is my EDC and I love it. Two mandatory accessories to get. HK Parts +2 round mag extension giving you 12+1 on your existing 10 round mags and rubberized talon grips.
This is one of the few polymer pistols which, for me, has not required Talon Grips. It’s simply perfectly comfortable in my hand with the factory grip. Thanks for the info and for taking the time to watch.
That is exactly how my EDC vp9sk is set up! +2 aluminum extension with rubber talon grips.
Talon pri grips are the best. Absolutely love them
Just sold my walther ppsm2 and bought this. ppsm2 was just too small for my hands. This is my vp9 tacticals little brother. Great fit. Im happy. Great review
The VP9SK is one of my favorites. Thank you very much for watching and I appreciate your kind words.
@@MDpolo u r very welcome Sir.
I'm new to CC, but this pistol has been at the top of my short list of favorites. Just waiting for the dealers in the area to get inventory.
Thanks for a great review.
Welcome to the community! I hope you get one and it is my opinion that he will not be disappointed. It is a well-made pistol. You should watch the video review of the VP9sk by the Alabama Arsenal. You are welcome and thank you very much for watching.
I bought mine right before the pandemic for $729 with nightsights. The gun is amazing! Not only feels good but great accuracy for such a smaller type gun. The quality is like no other
I can’t find one
I haven’t seen one for sale in a while either. I would love to buy another one.
my vp9 came with a 12 round with extension and a 15 round
Yes, that was the next generation.
Another great review!
Superb pistol....feeds everything I've put in it....one of my carry's. effortless to shoot!
I completely agree.
I love this pistol. Only thing it could do better is increase capacity...not bad at all. If it matched the CZ P10s capacity it would be the perfect pistol hands down! Still my go-to though
Completely agree with you. Thank you very much for watching.
Run smallest mag and carry extra 13 or 15 round mag, preferably a tier 1 holster, and it doesn't print
Thank you very much for the information and for taking the time to watch. I appreciate it.
Almost perfect review.
You didn't mention the negatives points.
I'm thinking to get one of this very soon. But when I have it in my hand looking at it. I feel a deception. Is too much plastic gun. If you touched with your nail it get scratched. And sound like a holehead.
I have it the money to get it but I decided for a sig P226 elite
Thank you very much for watching.
I have a VP9 and I love it. It's so easy to shoot and it shoots any ammo I have put in it. So tempted to get the VP9SK - but torn whether to get the CZ P10s or p365, decisions decisions
I was looking at a 2020 VP9 today. I was tempted. I may go back tomorrow and look at it again. Not gonna help your decision any, but for whatever is worth, I got rid of the P10s, carry the P375xl and love the VP9SK... Thank you very much for watching! Please let me know what you end up doing.
I can't comment on the CZ, but... love my VP9SK. Nice to shoot, feels great. My daughter has a Sig P365 (not the XL) which I've shot and is also very nice. I think the Sig is a tiny bit thinner, and feels thinner to me. But that aspect aside, I prefer my HK.
Good review. I think if I were to get a vp9 it would be the sk. I currently have a Canik TP9 which is my double stack 9mm "sub-compact" which I really don't think either of these really fit that description anymore with the thin small 9mm's such as the 43x and the Shield, Walther PPS M2 being what I call subcompact today. But for what it is the VP9SK looks like a nice pistol.
Thank you very much. What is my favorite within “sub-compact” category. If you haven’t watched it already, you should check out the video that Alabama Arsenal did on it. I appreciate you taking the time to watch. Cheers!
No those are “micro 9s” these are true subcompacts. The new micro 9s with stack n a half or double stack mags are taking over though……..I have a vp9sk p365 and shield plus lol
I'm a Walther PDP guy....Love the VPK though
My SK shoots great. I got the standard sights and switched them out for orange HD, perfect match.
Typically carry SK on weekends while 365 with me during the week. 👍
Very nice review! I’m new to this sport (due to the “defund the police” nonsense), purchased the VP9 and the VP9SK as my first pistols, and I think they shoot almost the same. Maybe a little softer for the VP9. The only issue is my thumb tends to rest on the slide lock, which causes the slide not to lock back after the last round. I just need to make a concentrated effort to move my thumb. Thanks for the review!
You are very welcome and congratulations on your purchases. Great choices! Thank you for watching!
@@cliffordino I’ve not had any malfunctions with either pistol on any type of ammo, nor have I noticed either of them as being particularly hard to rack. I used the VP9 for my CCW class in Illinois, and it worked very well. Once I finally get my permit (it can take up to 5-6 months in Illinois), I will probably be carrying the VP9SK over the VP9 for obvious reasons. I bought mine in June 2020, but my VP9 was not the 2020 model with the optics cut, so it may be a 2019 model? Anyway, I hope yours “break in” soon!
I like HK .... shot a few and they are nice ..
You must live in NJ rocking 10 round magazines and non follow point ammunition.
I do not but thank you for stopping by.
@@MDpolo wow I would’ve bet like 10 bucks on that! Only because I am formally resident of New Jersey, and was dealing with the same thing. Maximum 10 round magazines, and Fort Scott ammunition opposed to hollow do points, which are safer to use in public. God forbid you needed.
@@andrewleone5530 well, thank you for stopping by.
I have one and I use to carry it with the 13rd magazine. It's a nice gun but I have since bought, the Glock 43x with the Shieldarms 15rd magazine. I have sig 365xl and the hellcat. HK needs to catch up.
I agree with what you’re saying and I own all the pistols that you mention as well. However, I still shoot the HK better than all the others. Thank you for watching.
I would never even consider any of those you mention over any hk. I sold my 365 and the 43x feels like sandpaper when you rack the slide, the 43 does not.
@@Joetrout I have working man's hand. It feels fine to me. That is the great thing about choices.
Very well done thank you
I appreciate that. Thank you very much for stopping by.
It would be awesome to have a VP9 the size of a Glock 48.
That would be very cool. Thank you very much for watching.
Go with what you like and are good with ..
If you had a choice would you go with this or the Canik TP9 Elite SC? I can get the Canik for $349 plus and the HK for $599
The HK without hesitation. Thank you for stopping by.
Nice review. Thanks
You are most welcome. Thank you for watching!
Only the HK VP9 LE editions come with 3 mags & true nite sites.
Your reg HK VP9s ONLY come with 2 mags & non nite sites just reg glow in dark sites which don't glow long enough.
HK VP9 has 7 different versions
HK VP9
HK VP9 LE
HK VP9 SK
HK VP9 SK LE
HK VP9 Tactical
HK VP9 B
HK VP9 2020 version optic cut out
HK VP 9 frame colors
Black
OD green
FDE flat dark earth
Urban Gray. limited production run
My VP9 SK is the LE version. I purchased it used and was missing a mag. It does have TruDot night sights and the original HK box states LE version. Thanks for watching.
Next to my Glock 30 the VP9SK is my favorite carry firearm. The 13 round magazine gives it a whole different feel. With that magazine I like shooting it better than my full size VP9.
I agree with you. With the 13 round mag I too shoot it better than the VP9. Thanks for watching!
I don't understand the "cocked indicator." The only time it would not be cocked is if you dry fire it. Seems useless to Me. What would you use it for?
That is a good question. For me, and depending on the pistol, sometimes the indicator will protrude from the body of the pistol as the trigger is being depressed. So what I do is I put my thumb over the indicator is as I re-holster the pistol. If I feel the indicator start to protrude, then I stop and check my holster because something is pressing on the trigger. That’s what I use it for. Now some indicators will protrude more than others, and some will not protrude at all. It depends on the pistol. Thank you very much for watching.
Great video, the Rolls-Royce of pistols! Thanks
Thank you very much. I love this pistol. I appreciate you taking the time to watch.
The Mercedes Benz of pistols. 🇩🇪✌️
You should get some of those ets 12 round mags and let us know if they work
I have four of the 12 round mags and they work perfectly. Thank you very much for watching.
@@MDpolo kind of amazing how glock and hk can fuck up a magazine so badly and after market companies have to clean it up
Hello, is the spear tipped ammo soft point? Great video.
No. It is designed to tumble and impact.
check the Mossberg MC2c I think you will like it. great review here. Awesome channel!
I’ll have to keep an eye out for it. I have the
MC 1 and like it very much. Thank you for taking the time to watch and for your kind words.
Great vid!
Thank you very much. I appreciate your kind words.
What brand and type of ammunitions you use????
Hello. I normally use Fort Scott 80 grain TUI. If I’m not using that, then I will use Federal HST, 124 grain.
Vp I wish I was a glock 9
Are those FMJ’s that your using for edc ?
I use Fort Scott Munitions 80 grain.
Nice firearm MD Polo, also very nice review. I use the same ammo as you, love the Fort Scott ammo 👍
Thank you very much!
I loved this pistol until it starting to jam. HK support instructed me to try various ammo. I tried 12 different ammo brands and still experienced jamming. Needless to say I sold it. It’s a shame because I really liked it. The fit was perfect.
That is very strange. This is the first I hear of an issue like that with this model. I have two of them. One which I’ve had for years with zero problems and the other is the new optics ready version that only has about 750 rounds through it but also with zero problems. I’m sorry you went through that because I think this is an outstanding gun. Thank you very much for stopping by.
@@MDpolo it is a great gun. I might give it a second chance with a brand new one. Thanks for responding.
@@mikec9636 you are welcome. The new optics ready with Heinie night sights is main carry these days.
All the facts are not presented. Operator error,
? Improper cleaning and lubrication? Alterations or improper disassembly? Used and improper use by prior owner?
HK VP9 SK is better than SIG 365 XL for sure
Not as concealable as the 365 XL, but I would take the HKBP9SK any day. Thank you very much for watching.
I have this exact gun.
It is great.
I also have the 2020 optics ready full size VP9, with an RMR optic on it.
The first HK I purchased was the one in the video, but I switched my normal carry to the full size, primarily to have the red dot, for 70 year old eyes it is better.
Both shoot great!
I retired my Glock 19, as the feel of the HK's is much better in my opinion.
As far as round count, you can also use the new 17 round mags from my full size gun, in the SK version.....there is a gap when you do that, but maybe they will make a sleeve to fill in that space?
The quality of construction is superb on HK guns, which may explain the higher price for these.
The holster I ordered for the full size is a Skull Crush holster........Kydex with leather lining......excellent OWB belt holster.
Good review.......I subscribed.
Thanks
I have the 2020 VP9 and I love it. No optic on it. Thank you for the sub and for watching.
VP9sk or Walther PPS M2?
VP9sk all day long.
I hate the gold lettering 😮
It came that way.
why fort schott ammo?
I like the felt recoil, accuracy and dependability.
@@MDpolo it is pointed and probably overpenentrates
@@jn3750 watch some videos and do some research. It is designed to tumble on impact. Pretty amazing round.
Aside from cost (?), how does this pistol compare to the Walther PPQ Subcompact?
Good question. It’s all personal preference really. For me it would be the HK without question. Thank you very much for watching.
Blew me away that it had so many reliability problems, especially coming from H&k.
That’s surprising. I’ve had zero problems with mine. Thank you very much for watching.
0 problems with mine
Heckler & Koch (Coke)
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NOT ON THE ROSTER IN CALIFORNIA
Yeah, that sucks.
He got caught lying about the gun being safety checked .. opppsss !!
How did I lie? Chamber was empty and I removed the mag.