HK VP9

Introducing the Heckler & Koch VP9 striker-fired 9mm semi-auto handgun, building on the highly successful single action/double action hammer-fired P30, summarized here back in 2010, but the VP9 "breaks new ground with its integration of a unique striker firing system with an enhanced HK “light pull” trigger. The net result is trigger quality unequaled in any production striker fired handgun." http://hk-usa.com/hk-models/vp9/

Featuring multiple interchangeable backstraps and side plate choices for the handgun grips, the ergonomics of this 9mm should be superior to your basic Glock or Ruger offering.

HK VP9 $630.00

Specs:

• Locked Breech DAO Semi-Auto
• 7.25" Length
• 5.5" Height
• 1.14 Max. Width
• 26.5 oz. unloaded
• 32.6 oz. loaded
• 4.1" barrel length
• Barrel Material: Steel
• Magazine: 15 rd. detachable
• Slide Material: Steel
• Frame Material: Polymer
• Grips: Textured Polymer
• Sights: Steel 3-dot
• Trigger Pull Wt: 6 lbs
• Trigger Span: 2.63"
• Safety: No manual safety

Notables:

• "Even more accurate than the HK P30"
• "The VP9 is a good personal-defense choice and deserves a solid A rating."
• Allows excellent hand fitting.
• Takes HK P30 Magazines.
• Striker-fired action breaks smoothly.
• Forward and rear cocking serrations allow for solid grip on the slide.
• Due to removable blocks at the rear of the slide, slide can be racked with one hand.
• Red cocking indicator.
• Good combat sights; excellent contrast.
• Comes with two magazines.
• Paddle-type magazine release is easy to get used to.
• Low bore axis results in little muzzle flip.

Overheard on other forums and review sights: "The PPQ has a better trigger","built to last","trigger has minimal reset", "extractor is a solid block of steel", "Glock 17 bore axis is lower", "magazine release may be a problem for those with smaller hands", "magazine changes are fast", "Very reliable"

Colt New Agent .45

$995.00

Double-action-only .45 resembles the venerable 1911 in chopped mode. Differences from the classic version include DAO, no grip safety, no external safety, double recoil spring, no barrel bushing, no exposed hammer, integral trough sight and rounded corners, making it the ideal concealed-carry weapon.

Specs:

• Double Action Only (long-pull trigger)
• Caliber: .45 ACP
• Capacity: 7+1
• Barrel Length: 3 inches
• Overall Length: 6.25 inches
• Weight Empty: 24 ounces
• Finish: Matte Black
• Sights: U-shaped trough
• Grips: Diamond checkered wood

Notables:

• "Manageable, but Noticeable Recoil" 
• Absolutely Snag-Free
• Requires some practice, 100 rounds +
• 12 lb Trigger Pull
• Slide locks open after last shot
• Reliable with a variety of bullet configurations
• Muzzle Velocities: 185 JHP/828 fps, 230 Hydra Shok/790 fps

Sig P238

$643.00

Offered in a minimum of 11 variations: "Reacting to many requests from the marketplace for a subcompact SIG SAUER pistol, engineers designed the new P238 as a smart looking, small handgun built with the same accuracy and reliability as large frame SIG SAUER pistols. With an overall length of just 5.5 inches a height of 3.96 inches, and weighing just under a pound, the SIG SAUER P238 is the ultimate firepower in an all metal frame concealed pistol......" SigSauer.com

Specs:

• Caliber: .380 ACP
• Single Action Only
• Trigger Pull: 7.5-8.5 lbs
• Length: 5.5"
• Height: 3.9
• Width: 1.1"
• Barrel Length: 2.7"
• Sight Radius: 3.8"
• Weight w/Mag: 15.2 oz.
• Mag Capacity: 6
• Sights: SIGLITE Night Sights
• Fluted Polymer Grips
• Frame Finish: Black Hard Coat Anodized
• Slide Finish: Natural Stainless
• CA and Massachusetts compliant? No

Notables:

• Single action only means cocked and locked carry
• "Excellent fit and finish"
• Find holsters at mernickleholsters.com
• Modeled after the Colt Mustang
• Firing pin safety, hammer safety notch, and disconnector for safe condition carry
• Left-side only thumb safety was "difficult to switch on/off by accident"
• Adequate accuracy at 15 yards

Gripes:

• Heavy trigger pull

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 Dr. A