VP9, HK45 size comparison

Mastrogiacomo · January 16, 2017, 03:11 PM

Hi,

These two guns are similar in appearance, but how similar are they side by side? Are they approximately the same size or different?

Laura

Uncle Malice · January 16, 2017, 03:40 PM

The HK45 is a good bit larger. A bit longer in slide and grip length.

Mosin44az · January 16, 2017, 04:15 PM

Agree with Uncle Malice, who, judging from his collection, is an authority.

It sounds like you are thinking of a VP9. Make sure you shoot one and are not bothered by the trench HK dug in the bottom of the trigger guard. To me it's quite irritating.

Mastrogiacomo · January 16, 2017, 04:41 PM

I have the VP9 and I love it which is why I'm now looking at the HK45 - the grip which I think is incredible. I did handle the 45c but it didn't feel as good in the hand.

presspics · January 16, 2017, 08:56 PM

Mastro, have you handled the HK45? The side panels are not replaceable like the VP9. The HK45 is a big gun. I love mine but am toying with the idea of selling it. It isn't really size efficient.

Mastrogiacomo · January 16, 2017, 09:28 PM

I've only handed the 45c...was not aware the side panels can't be changed...I'll probably wait until I can find one to handle in the shop. Thanks for the info.

Uncle Malice · January 17, 2017, 02:07 PM

Yep. I've owned the HK45 and HK45 Tactical. Sold them both. if you want a full size, the USP 45 is my favorite. 2 more rounds and SHORTER in the grip, plus a better trigger. What's not to like?

I *DO* like the HK45 Compact a lot, though. In fact, I own 2 of them.

sigarms228 · January 17, 2017, 03:54 PM

I have both and the HK45 is a bit larger but not so much in my opinion that it should matter unless you have smaller hands or plan to CCW it.

As always best bet to try one out for yourself to see if it works for you or at least handle one and the HK45 should not be that hard to find. I tried USP 45 and HK45C both also but bought the HK45 and is my hands down favorite as far as HK 45s and I shoot it much better than those two. I really like the grip style of the HK45/P30/VP9.

BTW you can view measurements of HK pistols at the link below.

http://hk-usa.com/product/pistols/

presspics · January 17, 2017, 06:15 PM

Mastro, If you want to come up to Manchester Firing Line I can let you try mine.

JDBerg · January 19, 2017, 02:11 PM

My HK45 SA/DA is one of the very best semiautomatic pistols that I own. But when I get the Compact version, it will be a LEM trigger variant!

Sgt Pepper · January 19, 2017, 09:39 PM

I own both. I will post some pics here shortly.

Mastrogiacomo · January 19, 2017, 09:44 PM

Looking forward to the pics...it would be nice if it came in a compact version but I think a midsize would be even sweeter. I don't like small 45s...

Sgt Pepper · January 21, 2017, 03:06 PM

Sgt Pepper · January 21, 2017, 03:18 PM

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Sgt Pepper · January 21, 2017, 03:25 PM

I'm no photo pro and not sure what angles or perspectives you would like to see. I can post any photos that you want. If you look closely at the last two pics, you see the difference in the grip size between the two pistols (at least that is what I tried to capture). It is noticeable feeling in the hand, but not significant looking in the photos. I do not remember which panels I have in each gun. I suspect both are set up for the small or medium grips, since I prefer smaller grip pistols in general. I have larger hands with shorter fingers. Anyway, hope these help.

Both are a dream to shoot, especially the 45 with the can on it. I find them both to be very accurate pistols for combat guns especially with very little time behind each.

Mastrogiacomo · January 22, 2017, 03:30 PM

Very nice pics! Thank you for posting....

January 16, 2017, 03:11 PM	#1
Mastrogiacomo Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,297	VP9, HK45 size comparison Hi, These two guns are similar in appearance, but how similar are they side by side? Are they approximately the same size or different? Laura __________________ "Luctor et Emergo" - Struggle and Emerge

January 16, 2017, 03:40 PM	#2
Uncle Malice Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4,580	The HK45 is a good bit larger. A bit longer in slide and grip length. __________________ Handguns: 2x Glock 19.4 \| Glock 26.4 \| HK USP 9 \| HK P2000 \| HK VP9 SK \| HK P30 \| CZ Shadow 2 \| CZ P-10 C \| CZ P-07 \| CZP-01 \| S&W 360PD Rifles: DDM4 \| SGL 21 \| SAM7K \| Draco \| PSA PDW SBR \| ASA Side-Charger SBR \| CZ Scorpion K SBR \| Aero M4E1 9" 300blk SBR \| Angstadt Jack9 SBR \| Savage Mark II FV-SR Shotguns: Mossberg 590A1 20" SP \| Mossberg Shockwave

January 16, 2017, 04:41 PM	#4
Mastrogiacomo Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,297	I have the VP9 and I love it which is why I'm now looking at the HK45 - the grip which I think is incredible. I did handle the 45c but it didn't feel as good in the hand. __________________ "Luctor et Emergo" - Struggle and Emerge

January 16, 2017, 08:56 PM	#5
presspics Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2001 Location: NH Posts: 343	Mastro, have you handled the HK45? The side panels are not replaceable like the VP9. The HK45 is a big gun. I love mine but am toying with the idea of selling it. It isn't really size efficient. __________________ "Quid Clarius Astris"

January 16, 2017, 09:28 PM	#6
Mastrogiacomo Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,297	I've only handed the 45c...was not aware the side panels can't be changed...I'll probably wait until I can find one to handle in the shop. Thanks for the info. __________________ "Luctor et Emergo" - Struggle and Emerge

January 16, 2017, 04:15 PM	#3
Mosin44az Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2006 Posts: 2,585	Agree with Uncle Malice, who, judging from his collection, is an authority. It sounds like you are thinking of a VP9. Make sure you shoot one and are not bothered by the trench HK dug in the bottom of the trigger guard. To me it's quite irritating.

January 17, 2017, 02:07 PM	#7
Uncle Malice Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4,580	Yep. I've owned the HK45 and HK45 Tactical. Sold them both. if you want a full size, the USP 45 is my favorite. 2 more rounds and SHORTER in the grip, plus a better trigger. What's not to like? I DO like the HK45 Compact a lot, though. In fact, I own 2 of them. __________________ Handguns: 2x Glock 19.4 \| Glock 26.4 \| HK USP 9 \| HK P2000 \| HK VP9 SK \| HK P30 \| CZ Shadow 2 \| CZ P-10 C \| CZ P-07 \| CZP-01 \| S&W 360PD Rifles: DDM4 \| SGL 21 \| SAM7K \| Draco \| PSA PDW SBR \| ASA Side-Charger SBR \| CZ Scorpion K SBR \| Aero M4E1 9" 300blk SBR \| Angstadt Jack9 SBR \| Savage Mark II FV-SR Shotguns: Mossberg 590A1 20" SP \| Mossberg Shockwave

January 17, 2017, 03:54 PM	#8
sigarms228 Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 2011 Posts: 1,765	I have both and the HK45 is a bit larger but not so much in my opinion that it should matter unless you have smaller hands or plan to CCW it. As always best bet to try one out for yourself to see if it works for you or at least handle one and the HK45 should not be that hard to find. I tried USP 45 and HK45C both also but bought the HK45 and is my hands down favorite as far as HK 45s and I shoot it much better than those two. I really like the grip style of the HK45/P30/VP9. BTW you can view measurements of HK pistols at the link below. http://hk-usa.com/product/pistols/ __________________ “When the people find that they can vote themselves money that will herald the end of the republic.” ― Benjamin Franklin Last edited by sigarms228; January 17, 2017 at 04:01 PM.

January 17, 2017, 06:15 PM	#9
presspics Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2001 Location: NH Posts: 343	Mastro, If you want to come up to Manchester Firing Line I can let you try mine. __________________ "Quid Clarius Astris"

January 19, 2017, 02:11 PM	#10
JDBerg Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2015 Location: PA Posts: 1,835	My HK45 SA/DA is one of the very best semiautomatic pistols that I own. But when I get the Compact version, it will be a LEM trigger variant! __________________ Words to Live By: Before You Pray - Believe; Before You Speak - Listen; Before You Spend - Earn; Before You Write - Think; Before You Quit - Try; Before You Die - Live

January 19, 2017, 09:39 PM	#11
Sgt Pepper Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 811	I own both. I will post some pics here shortly.

January 19, 2017, 09:44 PM	#12
Mastrogiacomo Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,297	Looking forward to the pics...it would be nice if it came in a compact version but I think a midsize would be even sweeter. I don't like small 45s... __________________ "Luctor et Emergo" - Struggle and Emerge

January 21, 2017, 03:06 PM	#13
Sgt Pepper Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 811	Last edited by Sgt Pepper; January 21, 2017 at 04:35 PM.

January 21, 2017, 03:18 PM	#14
Sgt Pepper Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 811

January 21, 2017, 03:20 PM	#15
Sgt Pepper Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 811

January 21, 2017, 03:25 PM	#16
Sgt Pepper Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 811	I'm no photo pro and not sure what angles or perspectives you would like to see. I can post any photos that you want. If you look closely at the last two pics, you see the difference in the grip size between the two pistols (at least that is what I tried to capture). It is noticeable feeling in the hand, but not significant looking in the photos. I do not remember which panels I have in each gun. I suspect both are set up for the small or medium grips, since I prefer smaller grip pistols in general. I have larger hands with shorter fingers. Anyway, hope these help. Both are a dream to shoot, especially the 45 with the can on it. I find them both to be very accurate pistols for combat guns especially with very little time behind each.

January 22, 2017, 03:30 PM	#17
Mastrogiacomo Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,297	Very nice pics! Thank you for posting.... __________________ "Luctor et Emergo" - Struggle and Emerge