Anyone try the H&K VP9A1K ?

[Goloco]

As much as I love HK I think the Walther has a better trigger. I still kinda want to buy the HK because of the $250 rebate right now. I couldn't give an in-depth review since I only have one.

I don't think I'd pick it over my Walther which is why I'm hesitant to buy it, since it would basically just be having it to have it. But it's sick... curious how it carries since it's slightly longer but also slightly shorter and thinner

Walther PDP Compact 4" vs Heckler & Koch VP9A1 K size comparison | Handgun Hero

Compare the dimensions and specs of Walther PDP Compact 4" and Heckler & Koch VP9A1 K

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There's a rebate? How can I get in on this?

 

[Yetiultimate]

So don’t buy the HK?

No, you should buy the HK. N+1 ….always!

 

[Gawernator]

There's a rebate? How can I get in on this?

buy gun before August 31

 

[Goloco]

buy gun before August 31

oh, so it's the web shop $250 in HK bucks.
Does the HK web shop even ship mags and stuff to CA?

 

[Gawernator]

oh, so it's the web shop $250 in HK bucks.
Does the HK web shop even ship mags and stuff to CA?

No gun parts for now.

 

[Goloco]

No gun parts for now.

dang, then that'll be a whole lot of shirts

 

[Gawernator]

dang, then that'll be a whole lot of shirts

I mean or just send it to an out of state friend I guess, or wait. Or buy a holster or other things

 

[Darqhelmet]

I haven’t looked at the CA HK stuff yet, I have a VP9 match, vp9, vp9sk, and HK45. I’ll never get rid of any of them. So long as CA didn’t F- the Design up get one.

 

[Diabolus]

It's an outstanding gun, the trigger is fantastic and very accurate. I need to find the part to remove the magazine disconnect because it's out of stock everywhere.

 

[No_glonks]

Think of all the HK shirts and hats and coffee cups I can get with the $250 HK bucks

3?

 

[Crucifier41]

Absolutely phenomenal gun has become my favorite to shoot. Highly recommend. Just bought 6 more mags for it if that tells you anything.

 

[AaronV54]

Definitely worth the money. It's a great shooter. I added the Holosun SCS on it and it's a tac driver

 

[Gawernator]

Played with one today, it feels really nice in the hand out of the box. The trigger is crisp.

 

[FriedChickies]

no magwell available for the A1s - the slightly flared the base of the grip so none of the existing are compatible.

Hi, this is incorrect, Taylor Freelance does sell them

 

[Diabolus]

Played with one today, it feels really nice in the hand out of the box. The trigger is crisp.

It's got a great trigger out of the box. I've upgraded practically every trigger for pistols I own, but on the fence about this one because it's so good out of the box. I still might consider upgrading, but not sure which is the best because I haven't had a chance to test any of them out.

I like a very aggressive grip and I have the Combat Textiles on mine which is 1000D cordura; it's good, but I might go with the Talon skateboard tape.

Edit: I just went to Taylor Freelance to see the extended mags as a previous poster mentioned, and they just released the VP9A1K deathgrip backstrap, that might be the way to go. Sweet.

https://www.taylorfreelance.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/H1K-backstrap-square-add.jpg

 

[Salamander]

I'm pretty happy with my K. Chose it over an F or X because the just slightly over G19 sized K is slightly easier to conceal, and I don't exactly need the longer grip in a 10-round state... at least unless/until Duncan v Bonta gets resolved.

Most of the changes have already been noted above... no more finger grooves, flared magwell, slightly improved trigger. The CA "features" are also done really well compared to some of the competition; a relatively unobtrusive LCI on the extractor, instead of the hole in the slide/barrel that on some other brands blows powder residue onto the optic; and a mag disconnect that doesn't get in the way too much, even if I do think it's silly that they are mandated. HKs designers seem to have found a way to do these without adding machining steps to the slide, barrel, or frame. Compare it to Walther's insanely over engineered system with that big cylinder, a hole in the frame, and several unique parts.

Other HK strengths: Not needing to pull the trigger to disassemble (which is also why the mag disconnect is less annoying than on some brands) is huge in a safety sense. The optics mounting system is much more robust than some others, and the OEM steel plates are better engineered and stronger than some of the aftermarket choices. And the magazines are solid and well designed and they all, standard capacity or 10-round, function reliably with defense ammo (unlike Glock 10-rounders until very recently, and anything Glock is a moot point in CA for now).

They aren't perfect, but most of the shortfalls are easy fixes if HK chooses to keep evolving. The grip texture is way too mild, I'd really like to see something closer to the more aggresive texture on the M&P or the PDP. This would be easy to do by offering another set of backstraps and side panels with a rougher texture. And I don't get why the iron sights on an optic ready pistol are so low, they aren't visible through my EPS which has one of the lower deck heights available. The tall sights on the long slides work well with the 407C and some other taller optics, but it would be nice to have OEM sights a little taller than now so that at least the lower deck height optics would co-witness.

 

[Gawernator]

I'm pretty happy with my K. Chose it over an F or X because the just slightly over G19 sized K is slightly easier to conceal, and I don't exactly need the longer grip in a 10-round state... at least unless/until Duncan v Bonta gets resolved.

Most of the changes have already been noted above... no more finger grooves, flared magwell, slightly improved trigger. The CA "features" are also done really well compared to some of the competition; a relatively unobtrusive LCI on the extractor, instead of the hole in the slide/barrel that on some other brands blows powder residue onto the optic; and a mag disconnect that doesn't get in the way too much, even if I do think it's silly that they are mandated. HKs designers seem to have found a way to do these without adding machining steps to the slide, barrel, or frame. Compare it to Walther's insanely over engineered system with that big cylinder, a hole in the frame, and several unique parts.

Other HK strengths: Not needing to pull the trigger to disassemble (which is also why the mag disconnect is less annoying than on some brands) is huge in a safety sense. The optics mounting system is much more robust than some others, and the OEM steel plates are better engineered and stronger than some of the aftermarket choices. And the magazines are solid and well designed and they all, standard capacity or 10-round, function reliably with defense ammo (unlike Glock 10-rounders until very recently, and anything Glock is a moot point in CA for now).

They aren't perfect, but most of the shortfalls are easy fixes if HK chooses to keep evolving. The grip texture is way too mild, I'd really like to see something closer to the more aggresive texture on the M&P or the PDP. This would be easy to do by offering another set of backstraps and side panels with a rougher texture. And I don't get why the iron sights on an optic ready pistol are so low, they aren't visible through my EPS which has one of the lower deck heights available. The tall sights on the long slides work well with the 407C and some other taller optics, but it would be nice to have OEM sights a little taller than now so that at least the lower deck height optics would co-witness.

The less abrasive feel is nicer for carry though, the PDP compact really needs an undershirt or you're gonna be raw lol. I like the P226 style takedown too.

 

[Skilly]

Hi, this is incorrect, Taylor Freelance does sell them

Yeah, truth be told, Taylor has a lot of decent products - that one ain't it. Unfortunately its the only one available in the market, with what is likely pent up demand.

unless they were going for the "muffin top" look.....

 

[Goloco]

The Taylor grip panels are nice. The brass ones change the feel of my VP9 quite a bit.

 

[Salamander]

The less abrasive feel is nicer for carry though, the PDP compact really needs an undershirt or you're gonna be raw lol. I like the P226 style takedown too.

Perhaps HK could offer the current texture in the box, and a rougher texture as an optional set of inserts that we can buy on the webstore? I'd be happy to spend a little more for what would help me on rainy days in the backcountry, without changing anything for those who prefer the status quo.

Until then, I'll keep adding grip tape.