Rick_A
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I'm missing a striker fired gun. Most are boring; lacking character and soul, but they make fine working guns and I could use something to beat up on and shoot a bunch without concern.
So, after much deliberation, I put an HK VP9 on layaway today.
Other considerations were the M&P Pro, Glock 34 Gen4, and Canik TP9SA. The HK feels best, shoots smoothest, and I haven't fired an HK I don't like. They've all had match like accuracy in my hands, and the ergos are perfect for me. Every one I've fired has felt like I've owned it all my life. So, it was an easy choice, though I had to consider them all before putting my money down.
This will be my first and only polymer framed pistol (aside from a Ruger 22/45) and the first and only striker fired gun. It may as well be my favorite.
The M&P's have a funky feel for me. The smaller backstrap that feels best leaves my finger too close to the trigger. They also don't shoot as smooth as I'd expect. They a have a reputation for inconsistent accuracy and the overall feel of the gun doesn't work for me.
The Glock I respect for their simplicity, popularity, and innovation. That said, even with the best backstrap option they point a bit wrong, and the trigger safety creates an annoying pressure point over extended shooting. The stock sights are cheap. I like how the gun locks my hand into place and they shoot well for me, but they always point in the wrong direction and I find myself adjusting to the gun. To the Glock faithful that's part of "perfection," but there's no gun out there I'm willing to work around so significantly. I also believe they are overpriced for what they are. The LEO pricing is right on, but it's been a long time since I'd qualify.
The Canik TP9SA is very tempting in that it offers a lot of gun for the money. The gun feels solid enough, albeit a little cheap feeling, but they appear to perform quite well. As much as I like it the reach to the trigger is too short and the hump on the backstrap is too narrow for my tastes. This is nitpicking but the human interface is important, especially when doing a lot of firing. The little annoyances only amplify in live fire. Interesting and I like it, but pass. I don't like compromise.
The HK fits my hand like it was made for it, locks me securely into position, has an excellent trigger out of the box, a refined feel, and had excellent shooting characteristics.
I've always said that H&K makes the best polymer framed pistols out there. I guess I oughta put my money where my mouth is.
So, after much deliberation, I put an HK VP9 on layaway today.
Other considerations were the M&P Pro, Glock 34 Gen4, and Canik TP9SA. The HK feels best, shoots smoothest, and I haven't fired an HK I don't like. They've all had match like accuracy in my hands, and the ergos are perfect for me. Every one I've fired has felt like I've owned it all my life. So, it was an easy choice, though I had to consider them all before putting my money down.
This will be my first and only polymer framed pistol (aside from a Ruger 22/45) and the first and only striker fired gun. It may as well be my favorite.
The M&P's have a funky feel for me. The smaller backstrap that feels best leaves my finger too close to the trigger. They also don't shoot as smooth as I'd expect. They a have a reputation for inconsistent accuracy and the overall feel of the gun doesn't work for me.
The Glock I respect for their simplicity, popularity, and innovation. That said, even with the best backstrap option they point a bit wrong, and the trigger safety creates an annoying pressure point over extended shooting. The stock sights are cheap. I like how the gun locks my hand into place and they shoot well for me, but they always point in the wrong direction and I find myself adjusting to the gun. To the Glock faithful that's part of "perfection," but there's no gun out there I'm willing to work around so significantly. I also believe they are overpriced for what they are. The LEO pricing is right on, but it's been a long time since I'd qualify.
The Canik TP9SA is very tempting in that it offers a lot of gun for the money. The gun feels solid enough, albeit a little cheap feeling, but they appear to perform quite well. As much as I like it the reach to the trigger is too short and the hump on the backstrap is too narrow for my tastes. This is nitpicking but the human interface is important, especially when doing a lot of firing. The little annoyances only amplify in live fire. Interesting and I like it, but pass. I don't like compromise.
The HK fits my hand like it was made for it, locks me securely into position, has an excellent trigger out of the box, a refined feel, and had excellent shooting characteristics.
I've always said that H&K makes the best polymer framed pistols out there. I guess I oughta put my money where my mouth is.
