The HK VP9 brings German engineering against the ubiquitous Glock 17 — which striker-fired 9mm comes out ahead?
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| Specification | Heckler & Koch VP9A1 F | Glock Gen 6 17 Optics Ready |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol: Semi-Auto | Pistol: Semi-Auto |
| Caliber | 9mm Luger | 9mm Luger |
| Action | Double Action | Safe Action |
| Capacity | 15+1 | 10+1 |
| Barrel Length | 4.5" | 4.49" |
| Overall Length | — | 7.32" |
| Weight | — | 22.04 oz |
| Finish | Blue Hostile Environment | Matte Black nDLC |
| Stock / Grip | 3 Interchangeable Backstraps, 6 Lateral Plates | — |
| Sights | Front: Blacked Out, Rear: Black Serrated | Front: White Dot, Rear: White Outline |
| Safety | Firing Pin Block, Trigger Latch | Safe Action – 3 Separate Automatic Safeties |
| Receiver | Black Polymer Frame w/ Picatinny Rail | Polymer |
| Magazines | 2 | 3 |
| MSRP | $1,399 | $745 |
| UPC | 642230269019 | 764503068225 |
| Model Code | 81001124 | P61750201 |
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Striker Fired, Made in Germany,Includes Holosun SCS, Ambidextrous Slide and Magazine Release
Optic Ready, Palm Swell, RTF6 Grip Texture, Flat Faced Trigger, Enlarged Beavertail, Thumb Rest
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