Is it okay to dry fire VP9?
To answer your question, yes its perfectly fine to dry fire without snaps. I’ve been doing it for years on my Vp9 and I’m yet to see one issue with it. Most modern striker fire pistols are built to withstand dry fires without causing damage. Even many professionals encourage dry firing with or without snaps.
What is trigger pull on VP9?
The trigger pull on the HK VP9 is just a standard striker-fired trigger. Has a very light take-up.
Is HK VP9 better than Glock?
The HK VP9 has more muzzle flip, but it’s also a softer-recoiling gun that tracks really well. It’s almost like shooting a polymer striker-fired CZ 75 solid. The Glock 19, on the other hand, has more recoil but less muzzle flip and it just shoots faster.
Can you pull the trigger on an unloaded gun?
If you happened to have pulled the trigger on your rim-fire pistol, don’t panic. It’s not likely that you damaged anything. Due to the design, these handguns are just more prone to damage by dryfire. Additionally, you should probably refrain from pulling the trigger on unloaded older single-action revolvers.
Does VP9 have a safety?
Safety features abound on the VP9 and include a unique side mounted drop safety for the firing pin. The frame incorporates a trigger mounted safety that prevents accidental discharge from impact if the VP9 is struck or dropped, and a disconnector ensures that the slide must be in battery for the VP9 to fire.
How heavy is a Glock trigger?
The most famous example is the Glock New York trigger that weighs approx 8 lbs, and even worse is the New York plus that has a trigger pull weight of 12 lbs. Remember if your pistol weighs 2 lbs loaded, and you have an 8 pound trigger pull, it will take 4 times the loaded weight of the the handgun to make it fire.
Can you conceal carry an HK VP9?
While some might consider it too large for concealed carry, especially compared to subcompact pistols such as the Ruger LCP, the VP9 is still a solid option provided you have a decent belt and holster for it. Even if not, it’s still a great size for a home defense option.
How long will HK VP9 last?
As for the life of the pistol, you can expect the recoil spring, for the way it was designed, to last a solid 15,000 rounds. This pistol is unaffected by +P ammo also, so feel free to practice with it. Shoot the VP9, and shoot it often. It likes a lot of range time, and if you shoot it, you will too.
What makes the VP9 trigger unique?
The VP9 trigger surpasses those found on competitors. It has a short, light take-up with a solid, single action type break followed by a short positive reset. The VP9 trigger has a consistent pre-travel pull with a positive wall and crisp break.
How do I clear the VP9?
Clear the VP9! 2. With the slide still locked to the rear and the magazine removed, rotate disassembly lever, located on the left hand side of the frame, forward until the lever is pointing downwards to approximately the six o’clock position (see Figure 14): Figure14 — Rotating the disassembly lever
What is the purpose of the disconnector on the VP9?
The frame mounted disconnector ensures that the VP9’s slide must be in battery before allowing the trigger bar access to disengage the sear release catch and thus preclude the release of the firing pin. When out of battery, the disconnector is pushed downward by the slide.
How do I eject the barrel from the VP9 pistol?
Pivot the barrel slightly forward and press downward on the barrel locking block through the ejection port, separating the barrel from the slide. MAGAzINE DISASSEMBLY NOTE: The VP9 pistol uses readily available 9 mm HK P30 pistol magazines, either 15-round or 10-round capacity.