Video: Heckler & Koch VP9 SK Compact Pistol

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posted on May 2, 2017
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The HK VP9 won the American Rifleman Golden Bullseye in 2015 for Handgun of the Year, and since then multiple variations have been introduced, including a .40 cal. and a Tactical Model. Now it has added a compact version, the VP9 SK. American Rifleman's Joe Kurtenbach stopped by the H&K booth at the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Atlanta to see the German-made striker-fired 9 mm compact's features up close—which include the same characteristics as the popular full-size model, including the adjustable VP grip with interchangeable backstraps and lateral grip panels unique to HK pistols. Check out the video here for the rundown from H&K pro shooter Derek Giddings. 

MSRP: $719

For more information visit hk-usa.com

Additional Reading:

NRA Gun of the Week: Hecker & Kock VP9 Pistol
Total Reset: HK's VP9 Pistol
American Rifleman's 2015 Golden Bullseye Winners
Editors' Picks: Heckler & Kock VP40 Pistol
Heckler & Koch Adds Tactical Model to VP Series
SHOT Show 2017: HK VP9 Tactical Pistol

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