Range Report: VP9 Rental, Practice, 3/27/24

[BassCliff]

Howdy y'all!

I had a quick session at the range today. I remembered to check out an H&K VP9 as suggested by @Bassbob. The 4" model was the only one behind the counter, not the SK or tactical models. That's OK, we'll give'r a go. I got lane #1, my favorite.

I had the range all to myself for most of my time but I did not run any timed drills, strictly accuracy fundamentals.

I brought along some regular practice ammo, 125 rounds of 9mm Blazer 124 grain, 50 rounds of LAX .45ACP 230 grain, and I had to buy a box of range ammo with my "free" rental VP9, the Magtech 115 grain.

I started shooting 10-shot strings with my XD45 Mod2. After a couple of "warm up" mags the targets started to shape up. This is #3.

Target #4 deserved a glam shot.

I did turn on the laser today but when I aligned my sight picture I realized the laser pointer needed adjustment. I'll get that adjusted in my basement laser range as soon as I get a chance. For my last magazine I put 10 hits on the 12x18 reactive silhouette.

Yes, all targets were at 10 yards today. Next up is the VP9 rental using the Magtech ammo. I just had fun and put 30 rounds on this first target.

Then I got out a brand new target for the last 20 rounds. I guess that's not too terrible for the first time with this gun.

It did feel good in my hand and the sights were nice and bright yellow. I like the ambidextrous nature of the controls on this gun. Mrs. BassCliff is a lefty so I'm going to see if she'll give this one a try but the grip might be too big for her.

Next up is my EDC XD9. I put up a new target and put another 20 rounds on it to compare. Whatta ya think?

It seems the last 20 rounds with the VP9 were grouped a little tighter than the first 20 rounds of the XD9. Let's continue with the XD9. I noticed the Blazer 124 grain has just a little more kick than the Magtech 115 grain. I'm going to put a bunch of rounds (40-ish) on these next two targets and see if I can make a big ragged hole like some of you big dogs.

For my last 10 shots I'm going to settle down and really try to show you something.

And that's all the fun I get to have today. It was a really nice drive home. The weather's more like spring now so I'm going to try and get some time at an outdoor range very soon. It's been a while.

I'm planning another range day later this week. I'm going to do more stuff right so I can tighten up these groups, and maybe try some single hand practice too. Thanks for coming along. See you soon.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[Belt Fed]

Great shooting. Them ragged holes be lookin like them two fellers in Texas.

 

[Belt Fed]

I foresee another VP9 being sold shortly

 

[SimonRL]

Nice job. The standard VP9 is the one to shoot SK is nice but a little snappier and the Tactical is basically the standard with a threaded barrel. It might not be the case with the rental, but the VP9 grip is almost infinitely configurable with the different size grip panels and backstraps. The VP9 is an extremely benign and pleasant shooter. Keep working with it. I will warn you that most people who test drive a VP9 end up
Owning a VP9. When that day comes, buy an optic ready model, even if you don’t currently run a red dot.

 

[belladonna]

Very nice shooting! I love shooting mine, and I wish I had opted for the optics ready model, but that can be arranged at a later date. As @SimonRL said, the grip is configurable. There is nothing not to like about the VP9.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

nice report and shooting!

 

[Bassbob]

Simon and Belle said what I was going to say. I see at least one VP9 in your future Cliff.

 

[wolfpack076]

Great Shootin SIR. My VP9B unfortunately doesn't get as much range time as I'd like. Hopefully that'll change soon

 

[Annihilator]

Howdy y'all!

I had a quick session at the range today. I remembered to check out an H&K VP9 as suggested by @Bassbob. The 4" model was the only one behind the counter, not the SK or tactical models. That's OK, we'll give'r a go. I got lane #1, my favorite.

I had the range all to myself for most of my time but I did not run any timed drills, strictly accuracy fundamentals.

I brought along some regular practice ammo, 125 rounds of 9mm Blazer 124 grain, 50 rounds of LAX .45ACP 230 grain, and I had to buy a box of range ammo with my "free" rental VP9, the Magtech 115 grain.

I started shooting 10-shot strings with my XD45 Mod2. After a couple of "warm up" mags the targets started to shape up. This is #3.

Target #4 deserved a glam shot.

I did turn on the laser today but when I aligned my sight picture I realized the laser pointer needed adjustment. I'll get that adjusted in my basement laser range as soon as I get a chance. For my last magazine I put 10 hits on the 12x18 reactive silhouette.

Yes, all targets were at 10 yards today. Next up is the VP9 rental using the Magtech ammo. I just had fun and put 30 rounds on this first target.

Then I got out a brand new target for the last 20 rounds. I guess that's not too terrible for the first time with this gun.

It did feel good in my hand and the sights were nice and bright yellow. I like the ambidextrous nature of the controls on this gun. Mrs. BassCliff is a lefty so I'm going to see if she'll give this one a try but the grip might be too big for her.

Next up is my EDC XD9. I put up a new target and put another 20 rounds on it to compare. Whatta ya think?

It seems the last 20 rounds with the VP9 were grouped a little tighter than the first 20 rounds of the XD9. Let's continue with the XD9. I noticed the Blazer 124 grain has just a little more kick than the Magtech 115 grain. I'm going to put a bunch of rounds (40-ish) on these next two targets and see if I can make a big ragged hole like some of you big dogs.

For my last 10 shots I'm going to settle down and really try to show you something.

And that's all the fun I get to have today. It was a really nice drive home. The weather's more like spring now so I'm going to try and get some time at an outdoor range very soon. It's been a while.

I'm planning another range day later this week. I'm going to do more stuff right so I can tighten up these groups, and maybe try some single hand practice too. Thanks for coming along. See you soon.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

I hope you washed your hands real good after handling a VP9, you just don’t know what you’ll catch with an HK….. Seriously, good shooting!

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

I hope you washed your hands real good after handling a VP9, you just don’t know what you’ll catch with an HK…..

glockmydia

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

I hope you washed your hands real good after handling a VP9, you just don’t know what you’ll catch with an HK…..

glockyphilis
glockatits

 

[Bassbob]

Glockoma

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

Glockoma

that's up there with "beer goggles"

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

that's up there with "beer goggles"

more of a "corrective" treatment than a disease

 

[BassCliff]

Hi guys,

glockmydia

Glockoma

Oh. My. Goodness! That's absolutely hilarious. You guys are too funny.

I'm trying my best to avoid Glockzheimer's and Glockulism, degenerative and incurable.

Thank you all for your kind words. Yes, I'll give that VP9 another try in the future.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Very nice shooting! I love shooting mine, and I wish I had opted for the optics ready model, but that can be arranged at a later date. As @SimonRL said, the grip is configurable. There is nothing not to like about the VP9.

If Mrs. BassCliff tries it and likes it, I may have to buy two! We'll see. I'm going to ask if the rental can be configured with the smaller parts on the grip. Maybe the range guys still have the extra backstraps/side panels.

Doing some window shopping, the optics ready versions are $200-$300 more than the standard. Maybe I'm not looking in the right place.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[Bassbob]

Hi,



If Mrs. BassCliff tries it and likes it, I may have to buy two! We'll see. I'm going to ask if the rental can be configured with the smaller parts on the grip. Maybe the range guys still have the extra backstraps.

Doing some window shopping, the optics ready versions are $200-$300 more than the standard. Maybe I'm not looking in the right place.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

Yeah they’re more expensive. They are however less expensive than buying an optic ready slide later. Or having yours milled.

 

[Bassbob]

Here’s one for 8 beans. Fair enough price.

HK VP9 Optics Ready 9mm - Omaha Outdoors

HK VP9 Optics Ready 9mm - For Sale - MPN: 81000483 - UPC: 642230259959 - In Stock - Price: $799.00 - MSRP: $929.00 - Add to Cart

www.omahaoutdoors.com

 

[Annihilator]

glockmydia

glockyphilis
glockatits

Glockoma

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Here’s one for 8 beans. Fair enough price.

HK VP9 Optics Ready 9mm - Omaha Outdoors

HK VP9 Optics Ready 9mm - For Sale - MPN: 81000483 - UPC: 642230259959 - In Stock - Price: $799.00 - MSRP: $929.00 - Add to Cart

www.omahaoutdoors.com

Yeah, not bad! I've been saving my gig money for my first AR. Decisions, decisions. So many guns, so little time.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff