Welcome back to the fold !
Been a few years but I have an HK once again
A local gun store is having customer appreciation days, and in addition to the deals they have on new guns and equipment, they're dropping 10% off all their used firearms as well. I was on the hunt for a good used J frame, but there weren't any in the case, but there was a nice used HK VP9SK with a holster in there. After several shops low balled my trade, I decided screw it, I'll just go back and buy the HK. With the discount, I walked out the door with the pistol, 2 10 round mags and a 15 round, the case and all the accessories for $476. While sorting through the paperwork in the case, I found the original owners receipt showing it was purchased at another local shop for $634.
I've played with the back straps and grip plates finding the mediums of each are perfect. Got her all cleaned and lubed. This has a fantastic trigger! I don't believe I've ever had a gun that displayed so little movement when the trigger broke. Of the 10 round mags, one has a flush fit base pad while the other has a pinky extension. I'm looking for another pinky extension for the flush mag, although I would imagine it would shoot very similarly to my Glock 26 with that flush pad in place. I fear my play money, or at least a good portion of it, will be going to extra mags and since the holster that came with it really isn't correct, a new holster. For now, I have it in a Milt Sparks I bought for my G26. It fits perfectly in that leather except it leaves the mag release exposed.
Hopefully in the next week or so I'll get to the range and get better acquainted. One mag is currently loaded with SIG Elite Defense 124gr V Crown and the others with S&B 124gr ball. Time to load up on some more 9mm.
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I've played with the back straps and grip plates finding the mediums of each are perfect. Got her all cleaned and lubed. This has a fantastic trigger! I don't believe I've ever had a gun that displayed so little movement when the trigger broke. Of the 10 round mags, one has a flush fit base pad while the other has a pinky extension. I'm looking for another pinky extension for the flush mag, although I would imagine it would shoot very similarly to my Glock 26 with that flush pad in place. I fear my play money, or at least a good portion of it, will be going to extra mags and since the holster that came with it really isn't correct, a new holster. For now, I have it in a Milt Sparks I bought for my G26. It fits perfectly in that leather except it leaves the mag release exposed.
Hopefully in the next week or so I'll get to the range and get better acquainted. One mag is currently loaded with SIG Elite Defense 124gr V Crown and the others with S&B 124gr ball. Time to load up on some more 9mm.
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Nice blaster!A local gun store is having customer appreciation days, and in addition to the deals they have on new guns and equipment, they're dropping 10% off all their used firearms as well. I was on the hunt for a good used J frame, but there weren't any in the case, but there was a nice used HK VP9SK with a holster in there. After several shops low balled my trade, I decided screw it, I'll just go back and buy the HK. With the discount, I walked out the door with the pistol, 2 10 round mags and a 15 round, the case and all the accessories for $476. While sorting through the paperwork in the case, I found the original owners receipt showing it was purchased at another local shop for $634.
I've played with the back straps and grip plates finding the mediums of each are perfect. Got her all cleaned and lubed. This has a fantastic trigger! I don't believe I've ever had a gun that displayed so little movement when the trigger broke. Of the 10 round mags, one has a flush fit base pad while the other has a pinky extension. I'm looking for another pinky extension for the flush mag, although I would imagine it would shoot very similarly to my Glock 26 with that flush pad in place. I fear my play money, or at least a good portion of it, will be going to extra mags and since the holster that came with it really isn't correct, a new holster. For now, I have it in a Milt Sparks I bought for my G26. It fits perfectly in that leather except it leaves the mag release exposed.
Hopefully in the next week or so I'll get to the range and get better acquainted. One mag is currently loaded with SIG Elite Defense 124gr V Crown and the others with S&B 124gr ball. Time to load up on some more 9mm.
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I agree, it does have that slick plasticee feel, but with few exceptions, that's the way most polymer guns feel to me. I'll not rush to judgement just yet. Once I get to the range and sort out the exact combination of grip components that work best for me, I'll be adding a Talon Pro grip. Beyond that so far, I've found nothing else that I really want to change. The trigger shoe is comfortable, the trigger pull is smooth and breaks cleanly, it points naturally, the sights are solid and easy to see, and although it weighs in a couple ounces more than my normal carry 26, in the Sparks holster it is extremely comfortable. With my Glocks there are certain things I feel the need to change right out of the box, this HK not so.
As to wanting another (or two), you may be right. I wouldn't mind having one in .40. It's a caliber I like and shoot fairly well, although I fear having a pair may relegate my 26 and 27 to spend more time in the safe. I'd also like to have a hammer fired gun again, so a P30 would be an attractive addition. The downside to this is I may have to eat a little crow. My younger brother carries a HK USP .40 compact, has for years. He's given me grief about the Glocks forever, and now I'm afraid the "I told you so's" will begin to appear. I guess time and my budget will tell.
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