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Heckler & Koch® VP9-B 9mm Semi-automatic Pistol

In development for more than 4 years, the VP9 is Heckler & Koch’s finest handgun and the first striker-fired HK since the renowned P7 series pistols were introduced in the 1980s. The VP9 breaks new ground with its integration of a unique striker firing system with an enhanced HK "light pull" trigger. The new trigger is unequaled in any production striker-fired handgun. It has a short, light take-up with a solid, single action type break followed by a short positive reset.

The VP9 uses HK’s ergonomic handgun grip design that includes 2 changeable backstraps and 2 sets of lateral grip panels—accommodating all hand sizes. Molded finger grooves in the front of the pistol’s grip also instinctively position an operator’s hand for optimal shooting. Only HK handguns have such a customized grip. The VP9’s proprietary captive flat recoil spring helps reduce the recoil forces effecting the operator and the handgun, improving shooter control during rapid firing and prolonging component service life.

This model comes with the new 17-round magazines (as opposed to the 15-round mags of the older model) as well as an updated sight configuration of a high-visibility front sight and serrated blackout rear. The VP9-B also sports a push-button mag release as opposed to the VP9's paddle-style mag release.