Stuck with the mag release, but you can remove the ears on the slide. Drift out the rear sight and they come out. Then put the sight backM&P9
Dont think you can go wrong with any of them honestly. The VP9 is sweet from everything I have read and watched. My only issue with the VP is the mag release and those silly ears on the slide.
Why not the Walther PPQ it has the same ergos but a slightly better trigger IMHO.
My only issue with the VP is the mag release and those silly ears on the slide.
First off let me say I have ZERO knowledge of the VP9. With that said My wife and I both Carry the Glock 17. I own many Glocks so I may be partial but they are very reliable firearms. With both of the 17's I own I have never had any issues. They have fed anything that I have put through them. I have great peice of mind knowing that my life and that of my wifes is in the hands of a tried and trusted tool.
Support.
the VP9 will hold more value if you decide you don't like it, I'd try that one first for, oh, 500 rounds or so. I doubt you'll find it lacking, but if you do - I bet someone would pony up a 17 with lots of mags and do-dads for it.
Try using one. After experiencing how easy it is to operate the slide of the VP9 you'll wonder why other guns don't come with those ears.
Even the old Ruger P-series with ambidextrous decockers/safeties have "ears" of sorts. The "ears" add width. Width is a key factor in concealability.
One can use them to make it easier to rack the slide. It also introduces the temptation to develop/practice a technique that depends on the ears. Then, if/when one has to switch/use a gun that doesn't have them - there you are - with an ear-dependent technique that's less reliable with other handguns.
Just something to think about.
Even the old Ruger P-series with ambidextrous decockers/safeties have "ears" of sorts. The "ears" add width. Width is a key factor in concealability.
One can use them to make it easier to rack the slide. It also introduces the temptation to develop/practice a technique that depends on the ears. Then, if/when one has to switch/use a gun that doesn't have them - there you are - with an ear-dependent technique that's less reliable with other handguns.
Just something to think about.
Which one feels better in your hand? If you can justify the price difference and the HK feels better in your hand go for it, otherwise join us on the dark side.
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