You can't complain about a group like that when you first get a new gun. That will be a good pistol for blowing out a fist-sized hole in the middle of the target--one of my own guilty little pleasures.

 

Nice. Hadn't heard about then until now, gonna have to pick one up when they become more readily available.

 

@LivingUpNorth do you expect this gun to be carried? And if yes, what would it replace for you?

What makes the difference for you in deciding to carry this one? It looks to be about the same size as a G43X, but you could say more having taken ownership of one.

I have heard very good things about the amount of effort HK put into testing this gun. That's impressive for me, though admittedly, I rarely have any issues with most of the big-name striker-fired carry guns.

 

@LivingUpNorth do you expect this gun to be carried? And if yes, what would it replace for you?

What makes the difference for you in deciding to carry this one? It looks to be about the same size as a G43X, but you could say more having taken ownership of one.

I have heard very good things about the amount of effort HK put into testing this gun. That's impressive for me, though admittedly, I rarely have any issues with most of the big-name striker-fired carry guns.

I do plan on eventually carrying it, with it supplanting my G26.5. It has the same capacity and just barely longer grip length as the G26 while being noticeably slimmer. That doesn't mean I don't like my 26 or that I think it's a bad gun - not remotely - I just wanted to try something that's not as thick. It's also shorter in overall length and height (grip length) than a 43X even with the 12-round extended baseplate mag, a least according to the Handgun hero website; I haven't compared them in person.

Aside from HK’s claimed reliability, the thing that spurred my interest was their claim of a longer length-of-pull compared to most micro nines. Having shot P365s and Hellcats, I could never get on with how small those grips felt to me and it’s why I kept coming back to the G26. The same with my Beretta APX A1 Carry. For as much as I liked that little pistol, I had to cant my wrist unnaturally to shoot it like my bigger guns. I realize that's generally the tradeoff with tiny guns, but it's not one I'm willing to deal with, long-term. With the CC9 I don't feel like I needed to adjust my grip like those little guns; it's pretty darn close to the G26 at least to me.

 

most accurate small 9, per: G & A
Thx for the report, enjoy and good luck !!

 

Well, if G & A said that, it has to be true.

 

Is the slide pre-cut for an optic? Any chance of a pic of the top of the rear slide area?

 

Yes, it is.

CC9 - HK USA

Introducing the CC9 Everyday concealability, That Day Capability. Ironically, everyday carry isn’t about every day at all. It’s about "that day" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwFrkOg6MNQ Reliable Engineered with Heckler & Koch’s signature precision and rigorous testing, the CC9 is held to the...

hk-usa.com

 

Direct mount for RMSc/Holosun k (it has front recoil bosses only to allow for Holosun k). Optic screws are M4x0.7; length is optic-dependent of course. HK recommends "medium strength, non-permanent thread locker", so I read that as the blue stuff. The cover plate is metal with a noticeable weight, so if anyone is concerned about possible function/cycling changes due to added weight of an optic, I don't think that's a concern at all with this one. I forgot to weigh the cover plate when it was off, but I'm confident there won't be a net gain in weight once you remove the cover and replace it with an optic.

 

Thanks for the review. I'm still waiting for them to show up in my neck of the woods. I want to compare it to the 43X MOS to be my next EDC.

 

Part of me really wants one of these to replace my P365 because I have more intrinsic trust of HK than I do SIG.

The problem is I really, really like the smaller size of the P365.

The CC9 is a direct parallel in size to the Shield Plus. (It's even taller if using the 12 round mag). A size I don't prefer for carry or I'd already have a Shield Plus.

And, while I imagine the CC9 is more reliable, I have to admit my P365s and the countless others that have been sold haven't shown any issues beyond the initial release bumps (a few bad strikers, dead night sights, etc). I haven't heard any complaints like that in years about the P365s.

 

Same here, regarding reliability. I’m impressed by HK’s testing and claims, but haven’t heard any particularly bad news about the competition in that regard.

 

Thanks for the report. Nice shooting

 

Long review but I am on my second viewing because he is so thorough in detailing how we got here with the CC9 and why he likes it…..

 

Great video!

 

I have been waiting for that CC9 to show up. I ended up buying a FN Reflex (so far it’s been flawless at the range). I figure the CC9 will eventually show up.

 

Tenicor just released an IWB holster for the CC9 today.....

CERTUM3 IWB/AIWB Holster for HECKLER & KOCH - Tenicor

 

Thanks for the heads up. I just ordered mine

 

I'm not familiar with Tenicor's products... Are they that good? It seems expensive for a IWB holster that, to be honest, looks just like everyone else's. I'm not saying it's bad, I just don't know, that's all.

 

I bought a Tenicor for my Sig 365 after carrying for a little while in a Vedder and for me, it’s well worth the extra money. It’s more comfortable and holds the gun closer to my body but also presents faster

 

@LivingUpNorth Tenicor holsters are great, many say they are the best Kydex holster on the market. Strong clips, stable for reholstering, excellent shipping times, etc.

This is a big deal as they are easily the best Kydex maker to offer a CC9 holster so far plus Tenicor is well-known for rarely offering new holster molds. They do not make one for the VP9 for example.

I use one for my G19 and it is great.

 

Well, I ordered one. It’s already marked as “shipped”, so I’ll find out soon!

 

Congrats.

 

Congrats on the cc9 . Thanks for sharing your range day with us.

 

I have the P365 and don't trust it. I've narrowed it down to replacing it with the HK CCP, IWI Masada slim (is this still available?) or SA XDS .45acp.
I really would like try the Masada slim but finding one is impossible. Finding the CCP is also dang near impossible too..

 

Those are all a bit different.

The CC9 is Shield sized, which is noticably bigger than the SIG.

The Masada Slim is even taller than the Shield/CC9 size.

The XDS is closer to the SIG in size but a different caliber and a much reduced capacity compared to the P365.

Do you have any evidence or experience that makes you doubt the reliability of the P365? Or are you letting the bad press around the P320 color your view of the P365? There are countless numbers of them in circulation now with no patterns of complaints. Quite the contrary.

Some days I'm tempted to doubt the P365 that I carry but there's really no reason for me to do so. I've had years of excellent performance out of them.

 

As a known HK fanboy I’m simply not interested in such a small pistol.
I am looking heavily into the VP9 A1K. But with a couple VP9’s and VP9sk. I certainly don’t “need” it.
Prefer their hammer offerings anyway.
Each to their own regardless. I’m still glad HK made this pistol, just
My cup of tea. And it’s not offered with a paddle mag release so it’s another “no go” for me personally.
American style push button is just weird to me at this point. I like paddling 🤣😁!

 

What I think I’m hearing is you need another USP compact 😂. I do love my CC9s very much though.

 

For a 9mm, I really like that P30SK with Light LEM trigger. It shoots like a bigger gun.

 

I normally think all polymer pistols are ugly but older Hks really do look great.

 

@LivingUpNorth how do you like the Tenicor holster?

 

For impressions are really good. I’m impressed at how slim they managed to make it while still holding the gun securely. That, combined with how slim the CC9 is, makes it extremely comfortable. DCC clips are my favorite attachment method, by far.

That said, I haven’t worn it beyond initial test fitting because I haven’t actually shot the pistol recently due to busy life issues combined with focusing on my Glocks in preparation for GSSF. In other words, I want more range time with the CC9 before I actually carry it.

Based on the overall build quality, there’s a good chance I’ll pick up their OWB holster for my 19.5 w/TLR-7.

 

Well, I crossed the 1000-round mark tonight on the CC9. Yep, it's a keeper. It reliably cycles all common weights and shapes of 9mm ammo and is pretty accurate. Well, for as accurate as I can be, of course. As far as micro-nines go, this feels the best in my hand. I've decided to only carry the 12-round mags with pinky extension since, on this gun anyway, the 12-rounders don't add any appreciable length to the grip over the flush, 10-rounders. And with the bigger mags, you get a full grip which I appreciate on a somewhat snappy pistol. They offer 10-round mags with the pinky extension which is what I would use if I lived in a ban state.

Side adventure: I wanted an enclosed optic and finally landed on a Holosun EPS. This is after aborted attempts with a Sig Romeo X enclosed and one of the new Shield AMSc enclosed units. The Sig Romeo X Enclosed was missing all the accessories in the original package. After 2 calls to Sig and 2 deliveries (one shredded/empty package thanks to FedEx), they still didn't send me any mounting screws. When I finally powered on the unit just to see how it looked, I found the reticle was more of an oval than a circle. Plus the glass was super distorted and had a weird tint around the outside edge.

The Shield AMSc seemed well-built and had a neat feature that allowed you to use different battery sizes (2025, 2032, or 2050), but it didn't have the option of manual brightness adjustment, only auto-brightness (I somehow missed that when I bought it). I have yet to find an optic where auto brightness works perfectly all the time, so that was a no-go for me. The dot refresh rate was very slow (like the early Vortex Defender CCW), so the dot appeared to flicker and disappear when transitioning from one target to another. Finally, the dot was the most blown-out starburst I've ever seen. Even taking into account my astigmatism, I haven't seen dots that misshapen on any other optic.

Both the Sig and Shield sights came from Optics Planet and both were fairly pricey for small optics. Both were in stock and arrived quickly, and when it came time to return them, OP made it easy. I know some people have had negative experiences with Optics Planet, but I generally like doing business with them.

 

That Tenicor holster looks interesting but its pretty expensive for a piece of plastic. I definitely need some holster recommendations as I currently have a CYA and am not impressed with it. The gun just doesn't seem to ride comfortably on my hip with it.

I have less then 500 rounds through the CC9 but I actually still seem to prefer the feel of the G43X. The CC9 definitely has less recoil though but the 43X is very manageable. I think I just need some more range time with the CC9 to get more used to it.

 

I just picked up my CC9. It’s my first micro compact. I haven’t had the chance to shoot it yet, but so far I like the way it feels and dry fires.

 

I have approx 350 rounds through the CC9 and I will admit that I like it a lot. It is the perfect size, where I can get a full grip using the 10 round mag and an even better purchase with the 12 rounder.

Trigger is nice. Fit and finish is great. This gun is a solid sturdy hunk of plastic. My biggest complaints to date are;

• The firing pin will not activate my I Target bullet so dry firing is no longer as much fun. However, I have not had any issues at the range
• The recoil spring is very stiff. Racking is 3x harder than in my Glock
• This gun feels much heavier that its stated weight. My Glock feels much lighter to me

I still prefer the overall feel of the 43X in my hand, but I can easily live with the CC9. I used to think the 43x/48 were the perfect size height wise for a EDC, but the CC9 is perfect and to be able to get 12 rounds in the same size as the 43x 10 rounds is very impressive.

With that being said, and I know I am in the minority here but one of the things I love about carrying the Glock is the ability to thumb that baseplate using the SCD. This give me an added sense of security, which you can only get with a hammer fired gun.

For now I still go back and forth carrying both the 43x and the CC9 to determine which one I like better. I would like to get my hands on a CSX E series to see how that feels. I would prefer a DA/SA over SA, but would take SA over striker, with the exception of the Glock and SCD.