Glock or HK Help!

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So im about to sell 2 cheaper guns that don't get used much. After the sales I'll be working with around $800 dollars. My predicament.. I've really been wanting a HK VP9 with the trijicons. I can get them for around 650-700ish which would use up most of my budget. But this gun has been giving me the itch for a while now. But my other option (the logical one) I could buy a Gen3 Glock 17 in fde AND a new KelTec PF9 to replace the one that I shouldn't have sold to begin with. Any opinions on which I should do??? :banghead:
 
6 of one, half-dozen of the other. Which do you want more? Have you handled or shot both?
 
I have had 2 Glock 17's so im well versed with them and ive also had a pf9. Ive obviously never had a vp9 but I have shot them multiple times and love pretty much everything about it. My dilemma is whether to be practical and buy the glock (which does everything the vp9 can do) and keltec. Or buy the vp9 which is a great gun and just have that satisfaction of having owned a HK. Its like buying a Corvette over an Miata. They both more or less do the same thing, but you have "yea, it's a Vette" feeling that somehow it's better.
 
I want a VP9, but If I didn't have a G17 I would purchase that first. Everyone needs a one 9mm Glock. Have you handled the Gen4 Glocks? I don't think you'll regret either decision you make.
 
that hk is gonna be a classic.but that doesn't mean they will be making them forever,think squeeze cocker, far superior trigger than ANYglock ,after market or whatever.
one thing i can say for glock is,,,if you can shoot one you can shoot anything.:eek:
 
This is a hard one. If you really enjoyed the Kel-Tec and want it back, get both the Glock and the Kel-Tec. However, if you can live without the Kel-Tec, Spend the money on getting the HK since you will have enough money and then down the road you can buy one or both of the other two guns. They will each be cheaper and easier to save for and justify the purchase of compared to trying to save up for a new HK.

I am a Glock person and it seems that no matter what gun I try, I always end up back at the Glock. But I would love to have a go at the HK, they are just a lot of money.
 
I love my G17s and generally speaking like glocks. That said, I was really impressed with my VP9 and surprised just how much I liked it. Although Glock offers some advantages in terms of price (including mag prices), after market support, and having a whole family of similar guns, I prefer my VP9. It has taken over as my go to 9mm it that size of gun. I think that HK made a winner in the VP9. It is a great gun.

Since I mentioned initial price above in fairness I should probable note that one would need a fitted barrel in a glock to match the type of accuracy I've seen from VP9s. If you start adding in the numerous other things some people feel the need to do to make glocks work for them, the VP can end up significantly cheaper.
 
If you start adding in the numerous other things some people feel the need to do to make glocks work for them, the VP can end up significantly cheaper.
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Guess it depends on how much your local LGS or Online retailer is charging... I paid 565 for the VP9 I owned and 15 bucks less for my last Glock... not enough to matter IMO.
 
HK vote here. I had Glock and sold them with no looking back. Love my VP9.
 
My wife and I both traded our Glock 17s, Gen3 and Gen4 for HKs (P30 not VP9) and couldn't be happier. I just picked up an HK P30sk to replace the 26 I had. Feels much better in the hand.
I've shot the VP9. Go for the HK and you won't regret it.
 
If you have gotten rid of both Glock 17s and the PF-9 previously, I'm going to vote try the HK. And I'm a dedicated Glock user (have had 2 G-26s and a Gen 3 17, currently a Gen 4 G-19), but I've never missed any of the ones I've parted ways with.

And I've had a PF-9 in the past too. In my opinion, getting rid of yours was not a mistake. Mine was frustratingly spotty on reliability (would go 200 rounds in a session without fail, then FTSomething 2 mags in a row) and definitely felt like I paid $325 for it. About the only highlights I remember were it was light enough to carry clipped to an elastic waistband and it was reasonably accurate for something so difficult to hold on to.

Try the VP-9. Everybody who has them seems to like them. If eventually you don't like it, moving it should be pretty easy too.
 
The only thing that holds me up against ANY Glock and the VP9 is the fact they are striker fired which I do not like. However if the VP9 is anywhere near as good of a shooter as the P30 you will regret not buying it. However that is just worth exactly what it cost, nada.
 
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The only thing that holds me up against ANY Glock and the VP9 is the fact they are striker fired which I do not like. However if the VP9 is anywhere near as good of a shooter as the P30 you will regret not buying it. However that is just worth exactly what it cost, nada.
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It is.
 
I recently bought the VP9 and didn't care for it. I sold it last week. With my grip on the gun, my thumb naturally ride the slide release so I couldn't get the slide to lock back on the last mag without adjusting my grip. I also couldn't get used to the mag release. When doing drills, I would try for the button initially before remembering it uses the paddles instead. Lost some time in translation and that was a deal breaker for me. The VP9 is a great gun, just not great for me.
 
I've had my own Gen3 17 for 6 years and over 10K rounds. I'm a big HK fan but I have a P30 9mm and an HK45. The VP9 has the grip system & sights from the P30 and they share 9mm magazines. Don't love that VP9 trigger though, I like the trigger on the PPQ M2 better. But I'd have to go with another Gen3 Glock 17 as the sentimental favorite. Don't want that Kel-Tec though!
 
Which one fits your hand better? Glock or H&K? I would not own a Glock because of the Grip angle as it just does not feel right to me. I would take the VP9 any day over a Glock. Yours may vary.
 
Just a suggestion; go to a range that rents firearms. Rent the 2 firearms you're considering purchasing. After shooting 2-3 magazines you'll know exactly what direction you want to go.

Personally speaking, H&K is worth the extra money. The adjustable grips allows the shooter to customize the grip to your hand and, the balance of the H&Ks are perfect.
 
Since you're asking, my choice would be to get the Glock 17 and NOT get a Kel-Tec, and instead save up a little more so you can get a Ruger LC9

Or, play it safe and get them all!
 
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