Video: H&K VP9 9 mm Luger Pistol Review

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posted on June 5, 2017
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The HK VP9 was American Rifleman's 2015 Golden Bullseye winner for Handgun of the Year. While Heckler & Koch gets credit for introducing the first early striker-fired pistols (the VP 70 and the P7) the gun maker's new models contain a number of modern and ergonomically excellent features that makes pistols like the VP9 stand out. Since this model launched several years ago—HK's first striker-fired model in decades—the model has included several line extensions. Watch this "Rifleman Review" segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV to learn more about the HK VP9, and for more on this series of pistols, see below. For more on Heckler & Koch, visit HK-usa.com.

Additional Reading:
HK's VP9: Total Reset   
HK VP70: Credit Where It's Due  
Heckler & Kock P7 Pistol

American Rifleman's 2015 Golden Bullseye Awards  
NRA Gun of the Week: Heckler & Koch VP9 Pistol   
Heckler & Koch Adds Tactical Model to VP Series Pistols  
SHOT Show 2017: HK VP9 Tactical Pistol  
Heckler & Koch Announces Compact VP9the VP9 SK   
Video: Heckler & Koch VP9 SK Compact Pistol  

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