I just rinsed my eyes in eye bleach. The slide stop located on the shooter’s left is shorter, but both are easily accessible. Find out here at all4shooters.com what this HK sub-compact polymer pistol can do. And most of my carry is with a Glock 27. Then I learned so much more about making that bullet hit where it counts and I begrudgingly admitted the 40 has no place in my safe. Maybe my lack of Teutonic operational prowess is showing. But any insight would be greatly appreciated! Just not a dependable round for all occasions. I am holding out to see if they introduce a .45 ACP version. I headed to the range and loaded-up the VP40 with Federal’s American Eagle Pistol .40 S&W 180 Grain FMJFP pills to check it out. And too big for my tiny rat claws. Notify Me. I worked very hard on my poker face…, Holy shit guy. I still love my HKs the best though. Meine Waffe hat einen SA/DA Abzug, ist auch eine feine Sache. Notify Me. I don’t like breaking my grip or having two fingers inside the trigger guard. No double standards put DC politicians on Obamacare and SS.Thanks for your support and vote.Pass the word. Not all holsters and mag pouches are made the same for your HK VP40 and HK VP40 Tactical. I’ve sold them all, kept a box or 2 of ammo in case a buddy wants to shoot, and moved on to better things. I’m highly surprised there isn’t a subcompact 9mm version out yet, isn’t that THE market segment to be in nowadays? Cuz I’m a lefty, and I love hk keeping us in mind. Did they to the standard H&K torture test of one million rounds submerged in a river of lava on the moon? Yeah! since my arms dont change length the reload is easy. You can’t just get by the way you do with a 9 if you have poor technique. Wie die VP9/SFP9 ist die Heckler & Koch VP40 mit den Magazinen der Heckler & Koch P30 kompatibel. Everyone compares the recoil of the 9mm to the 40. It will show the lack of fundamentals in a shooter quickly. The avg. Now, I am tiny as well. All a spring can do is spread the recoil impulse out over time. I’m still tempted though to pick up a PPQ in .45. I like the Paddle release, so much so i flipped the mag release on all my guns to follow a similar pattern and use my middle finger of my trigger hand to drop the mag while keeping the barrel on target and trigger finger at the ready. I shot the crap out of that XD. Price: $41.39. HK VP9 / P30 9mm 17 Round Magazine. Just purchased HK VP40.Great gun.No misfires or stovepipes after 5oo rounds.Looks like it’s going to be a keeper. HK also sells LEM conversion kits for their DA/SA pistols. I have seen 9mm loose its penetration after going thru leather and a few layers of clothing. We want our law enforcement officers – which include more and more women – to have as much accuracy as possible. no pictures of anything other than the gun and the top of the inside of frame. That said, if you’re looking to buy a .40-caliber self-defense gun, the VP40’s torture-tested quality and “hostile environment” finish assure you of a gun that will hold up to the round’s – and your own – abuse. The weight difference is noticeable from the moment you pick up the VP40. The HK P30SK, is a sub-compact sibling of the innovative P30, a recent design from the legendary firearms manufacturer, Heckler and Koch. The acp and the colt. With sharp edges. I do also have several Glocks, Sigs, S&W M&Ps, and FNHs. Preferably with threaded barrel and a slide pre-milled for a red dot! The grip is everything. Our test VP40’s was fitted with Tritium TRU DOT night sights, included in the $100 law enforcement upgrade package. Molds cost a freaking fortune to make. VP Series pistols have an extended Picatinny MIL-STD-1913 rail molded into their polymer frame for mounting lights and accessories. Sorry Jeremy. . Cerakote Two-Color Fade Finish on this HK P30 Handgun. Personally, I sticking with the VP9 – at least until H&K releases a VP45. The P30's come in both 9mm and .40 S&W. HK’s VP40 & P30 pistols bring battle-proven reliability and performance to law enforcement and civilian shooters. H&K claims the VP40’s proprietary captive flat recoil spring reduces recoil. Go figure. As good a gun as it is, I doubt the VP40 will be flying off the shelves like the VP9 did in 2014. I liked the paddle release until I did some high-speed video of mag change drills – the paddle really works great when you use your trigger finger to drop the mag. This is marketing twaddle. Just be fair and compare like rounds from the same mfg., and you can not come up with any other conclusion as far as energy goes. And the same depts will switch back to 45 when the Sheriff gets a box load of forfeiture money and feels like getting new guns in a couple years. FN seems like the only one out there right now. I do apologize, first time writing and make sure I cover all the basis!!! The impulse distribution on the .45 is more mild than on the .40. These days anyone who buys them just wants on the bandwagon. Turns out they have a custom shop, one with extensive experience working on HK pistols. Good review but this is another brand I rarely see in the wild. I just wish they would come out with 45 ACP versions and a 9mm subcompact. the 40 S&W has more than just an edge ovr the 9mm. I was young, dumb, and full of…stamina. I just am picky with my pistols. The VP40 has a strong solid look about it, like an MMA fighter in a business suit. Like the new Petra 300 wind mag from falkor defense. .40 S&W remains a relatively pricey round – and sometimes it’s down to the fact that .40 isn’t an easy round to master. What’s with the snappy comment?-Work out a tiny bit…that thing looks HUGE in her hands too. rating in this review matches my experience with the VP40. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. And for that I still can’t easily download an MP3 and copy it to the phone without iTunes getting involved. Caliber: 9mm. Along with the later VP70Z variant, they were the world’s first striker-fired, polymer-framed semi-autos, … But not before confirming reports that H&K mags’ sharp feed lips are tough on a girl’s (or guy’s ) fingers. As in never…. The VP9 and VP40 also share similar dimensions. I’m pretty sure she didn’t tell you to stop shooting your 40… Just that she prefers the VP9 recoil, which to me, a fairly free thinking individual, is a subjective review of a pistol which provides food for thought, not attack. I shot 1.5”-2”-sized groups with the VP40 at 15 yards, slow fire, with five round volleys. The rail has been tested and certified to handle mounted accessories up to 5.6 ounces (160 grams). HKP30 Handgun with Cerakoted American Flag Finish. Price: $50.00. The VP40 weighs-in at 28.93 ounces, overstepping the VP9 by 2.37 ounces. I found these quite useful; I prefer the pinch method of using the thumb and forefinger to charge the slide to the rear. I used it in a military shooting club, since we only had the blessing of using the on base range for practice but no funding for ammo or equipment. My wife loves shooting the VP9 at the range so much I bought the VP40 for myself to shoot. trigger pull. The action is smooth and consistent throughout the motion. Pssshh, talk is cheap. 25-inches with aThe VP9 long slide kit quickly and easily … Which one will win out? On the off chance he’s serious. So they can ruin the VP series just like Walther ruined the PPQ… No thanks. There’s nothing that a spring can do to reduce recoil. Compared to other .40’s that I’ve sampled, I can’t tell the difference. It was the ideal compromise! The VP9 remains my go-to handgun. The magazine release takes the form of a set of paddles located on the rear of the trigger guard. My wife loves the paddle release. It just gets into the legal debate of modifying carry handguns. Not smooth at all. Whereas I can blow through 300 rounds or so of 9mm in a single session and start wondering where the hell all my ammo went. The paddle mag release is a great option for me, personally. In many cases, installing the spring without three hands and special tools can result in serious frustration, loss of precious time, … It’s the girl in the shirt who is sexy, and she could be just as sexy, if not more sexy, on a cold day in an angora sweater. Configuring on the ideal combination of backstrap and side-panels for your hand size and shape takes time, but the result adds to the gun’s shooting comfort and ballistic accuracy. Actually, I do: shoot what you like and can shoot well. I as well have the VP9 and VP40. VP Series pistols have an extended Picatinny MIL-STD-1913 rail molded into their polymer frame for mounting lights and accessories. HK VP9/Tactical; HKVP9SK; HK VP40/Tactical; HK P30, P30L, P30SK ; P2000; P2000 SK; HK45, HK45 TACTICAL; HK45 COMPACT, HK45 CT; USP 45, USP 45 TACTICAL; USP 40, USP 40 TACTICAL; USP 9MM, USP … I traded a HK USP 40 for the VP and find the trigger pull much superior. It’s also good to know that if you don’t want to buy a Mac or an iPhone you have a choice. Sie verwendet ein zweireihiges Metallmagazin mit Kunststoffboden. As a sig guy myself I have never really cared for the long trigger pulls on most of the DA/SA HK’s I’ve shot. Furthermore, Apple didn’t even invent the concept of using a GUI based interface with a mouse – Xerox did. So I'm looking into purchasing my first firearm, I shot a bunch and decided I definitely want to purchase an H&K. Same is true for the iPhone. . Ultra Match Spring Set (HKP-17222) Reason: SPECIFICALLY the TRS, output is too low to be reliable. VP40 pistols use proven HK P30 steel magazines; either 13-round or reduced, 10-round capacity magazines. “I’ll post photos of me in a thin shirt on a cold day!”. You know what, I’m not sure I really have a point of any sort. Well, unless you want me to use Windows 8. Science of Work, Based on the Truths Taken from the Natural Science). It’s hard to cover all the bases like that. OK. Get it. A recent HK pistol design, the P30 is a modern police and security pistol that combines function and safety. Fortunately, the VP series pistols use HK P30 magazines in their respective calibers; the VP40 fits either 13- or 10-round P30 mags. I also own a Glock 23 ,and Glock 27. „Bewertung der HK P30L V3,von Christian. When we met, my wife worked at XSoft, the division of Xerox that was supposed to commercialize the inventions of PARC. Bookmark for later . I'm going to the range on Wednesday to try out the P30, but I wanted y'alls opinions on the two guns. I was just stating my personal preference. It was a great idea, in the early 90’s. More comfortable than an old leather jacket – once you sort out the backstop and side-panels. I’ve seen relatively inexperienced shooters print decent groups with a 45, but throw all over the place with a 40. I can operate it with the middle finger and not break my grip, take sights off the target. HK Magazine P30 VP40 10 RD 40 S&W Steel MPN: 229970S. And I’m not just being biased. These days we have HSTs and Defends (f not p, you OFWGs), and life is better for it. The rail has been tested and certified to handle mounted accessories up to 5.6 ounces (160 grams). FREE SHIPPING on all orders $90.00 or over! But what better than a custom 1911? That doesnt translate to all the other highfalutin unsubstantiated claims about 40SW going the way of the dinosaur. I am not an advertising for the place where I purchased the barrel, but will tell you they have 3 barrel conversion types on the HKParts website. Most gun fight/encounters for civilians are no more than a few rounds. Almost eliminates the .40-caliber snappy issue, but not quite. I’m not recoil averse, and enjoy shooting a .460, .45-70 +P, 12 gauge mag loads, and .300 a Win Mag from time to time (I’ve got a 110 BA in .338 Lapua, but it’s actually a pretty soft shooter). “The term ergonomics (from the Greek ἔργον, meaning “work”, and νόμος, meaning “natural law”) first entered the modern lexicon when Polish scientist Wojciech Jastrzębowski used the word in his 1857 article Rys ergonomji czyli nauki o pracy, opartej na prawdach poczerpniętych z Nauki Przyrody (The Outline of Ergonomics; i.e. But not before confirming reports that H&K mags’ sharp feed lips are tough on a girl’s (or guy’s ) fingers. HK P30 / VP40 OEM Magazine 13 RD 40 S&W Steel MPN: 229845S. The VP40 boasts a Picatinny MIL-STD-1913 rail molded into the frame for lights and accessories, weight-limited to 5.6 ounces. New From Ruger and PolyCase: Ruger-Branded Handgun Ammo. VP40’s trigger’s got a seriously short take-up and, Clearly, I shoot my VP9 better than the VP40. What most people refer to as “snappiness”. The trigger is almost as good as our PPQ and it has run flawlessly through about 300 rounds so far. I sold 4-5 friends on their first handgun purchases, G23, Sig, XD, USP, all in 40. VP40 pistols use proven HK P30 steel magazines; either 13-round or reduced, 10-round capacity magazines. They rarely give in to civilian requests or love; otherwise, I’d have a 416A5 OTB at home. The 40 does require practice to get a rewarding outcome. I like it. Unfortunately, H&K mag prices have increased since the VP9 hit the market. And, if you can, whether you prefer striker or hammer and why. Could any handgun? The VP40’s aimed squarely at the law enforcement market, where .40 S&W still holds sway. SFP9 SFP9 SK SFP9 L SFP9 SD SFP9 M SFP9 OR P30/P30S P30L/P30LS P30SK/P30SK S P30CM USP USP Compact USP SD P8. This year might be short range whitetail hunting with a .300 Win Mag just because I like the Winchester Model 70 so much. Thank God HK discovered “ergonomics”, a term introduced to us by Apple’s Macintosh. I know a 5′ 130 lb lady who shoots a full size all metal .40. COLORADO GUN CLEANERS. Xerox can claim to have invented or furthered dozens of aspects of modern computing, but they had their heads so far up their butts, they couldn’t see what they had. As compared to shooting 1″ repid-fire groups with my VP9 at 15 yards. Even the extractors appear to be the same. It’s still a snappy round. The rail has been tested and certified to handle mounted accessories up to 5.6 ounces (160 grams). It is no secret that the hardest spring to install in the HK series of handguns from the USP, USPC to the modern HK45, HK45C & P30 & VP9 series is the trigger return spring. I promise next time I’ll make sure to get more pictures for you. Star withheld for current lack of holster options. Y’all obviously never saw the first 30 seconds of my CZ 712 Practical shotgun review video! ;)). By all means sir. Your point that the frame is the same in 9mm & .40 is very important here. Similar but not identical; the VP40 is a millimeter taller than the 9mm gun. Price: $41.00. In reality, HK builds weapons for military/LE contracts. When I’d visit my wife at XSoft, listening to their management was like an out-of-body experience. They just came out with a exclusive griffon 1911 that’s suppressor ready, Because as all HK owner’s know.. Combining blued steel construction with high-tensile internal springs and impact-resistant polymer baseplates, these standard-capacity magazines are engineered to feed reliably and drop free. HK P30 / VP9 20 RD 9mm Magazine MPN: 50239330. Higher pressures mean louder muzzle blasts. I have not tried the new barrel, but will in a day or two. Often, when I shoot, I first put a mag or two through my Glock 22 to reinforce muscle memory before moving on to 9 or 45. Out of Stock. I prefer it after I bought a Walter PPs and got used to it. The way I see it, if God wanted for pistols to have paddle releases, he would have told John Moses Browning to put it on the 1911. Maybe this can be the next “caliber war”? In her words “9 mm is too whimpy”. I am, however, noise adverse (thanks to my tinnitus). it would have been more to the point . Oh how I wish I had waited a couple years…. The German manufacturer’s first striker-fired handgun (since the P7 pistols of the 1980’s) is rugged, reliable, accurate, ergonomic and as sexy as a thin shirt on a cold day. Does the extra weight and excellent ergos cure the .40 S&W round’s notorious “snappiness”? I guess none of them care to even read about an HK. VP 9/40/357. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. You know nobody likes the smartest guy in the room and won’t listen to him out of spite. [7]”, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_factors_and_ergonomics, I understand your point, but, too literal, bro! This just in: I just purchased a conversion barrel for the VP40, a .40 to .357sig conversion; barrel only, no need for new spring etc. She even prefers the “snappier” 165 gr loads. I own both the VP9 and VP40 and actually shoot better with the 40. Why? The VP40 is an ambidextrous pistol. The shooter can adjust the grip to change it to any configuration, and the picatinny rail allows for all sorts of attachments. I was once a proud proponent of the 40. Her I get not being able to handle “snappy”. Very very manageable and more effective than any 124 or 147 grain 9mm by 100 ft pounds of energy. You’ll have to determine amongst yourselves how to divvie it up. Die HK P30 ist eine speziell für die Polizei konzipierte Selbstladepistole des deutschen Waffenherstellers Heckler & Koch und ist eine Weiterentwicklung der P2000. Try using your trigger finger instead of your thumb, Pwrserge. The .40 is louder to me than either a 9×19 or .45 ACP. As far as price, 40SW is a few bucks more per box than 9MM with much better ballistics, and it was one of the few calibers available during the Great Ammo Shortage of 2013. She’s so good, I stopped to write these words even though few people will ever read them. *excluding long guns & oversized handguns. Ich empfehle die HK P30 L auf jeden Fall weiter, top Verarbeitet und eine Super Qualität. I like the 9. where are the pics of a field strip? Of course it’s a lot easier to find HST in .40 than in. Model: P30, P30SK, VP9, VP9SK. 9mm +P these days. 5 ½") - a significant difference. Great review. Small handguns are good for no more than 25-35 yards at most. I prefer the 165s to the 180s as well. Much softer recoil impulse, glass trigger, I was spoiled. I had an incident where my concealed carry pistol popped it’s magazine due to how I sat down in a chair. Can anyone give me some insight to which model they would prefer and why? HK P30 / VP9 10 Round 9mm Magazine MPN: 229750S. Why aren’t more companies doing optics-and-suppressor-ready pistols? The VP40 is only offered with a paddle style mag … But I bet that doesn’t come up in a 9mm vs a 45 discussion…. Thats why some folks drive a H2 and some drive a Corolla. Cop shops which are choosing to go to 9MM are doing it to placate female recruits more than any other reason. VP pistols use a proprietary … Choose from a tritium fiber optic day/night sight, or a micro-optic pistol sight. Well obviously when they say “reduces recoil” what they mean is “reduces felt recoil.” Changing the curve and duration of the recoil impulse can do that…, nice looking firearm. Sturmgewehre. For a small-handed shooter like this reviewer, it’s the difference between chaos and control. UPC: 642230259997. Shooters who prefer to “combat rack” can remove the charging supports with a few simple steps. Actually, Xerox didn’t invent it either. Price: $44.00 . uh, no pictures of the sights? The sights are brighter than a Jeopardy champion on Red Bull. You just blew my face off with whatever that was.

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