Is HK P30 better than VP9?
The HK P30 is hammer-fired while the VP9 is striker-fired, but the differences go much deeper than that….Size.
| Metrics | HK P30 | HK VP9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weightw/ empty mag (Oz) | 26.3 | 25.6 |
| Weight w/ full mag (Oz) | 32.8/33.7 | 33 |
| Height (top of slide to bottom of magazine baseplate) (Inches) | 5.34 | 5.34 |
| Length (Inches) | 7.00 | 7.29 |
What caliber is the Heckler and Koch P30L?
calibre 9 mm x 19
P30L: Model in calibre 9 mm x 19 with lengthened slide/barrel without external safety. Available in six variants. Available trigger systems: CDA/DA, CDA, SA/DA, DAO. P30LS: Model in calibre 9 mm x 19 with lengthened slide/barrel and external safety.
Are VP9 and P30 mags the same?
The H&K reps said the VP9 mags will fit in the old VP9, so I assume the same applies to the P30 line. At shot show they said it’s the exact same tube (plus 2 more windows ofc), just different internals so it will fit previous VP9s and p30s.
What’s the difference between the VP9 and VP40?
The overall height of the VP40 is one millimeter (.04 inch) taller. The VP40 also weighs 2.37 ounces (67 grams) more, 28.93 ounces for the VP40 versus 26.56 ounces for the VP9.
What kind of magazine does a HK VP40 use?
VP40 pistols use proven HK P30 steel magazines; either 13-round or reduced, 10-round capacity magazines. VP Series pistols have an extended Picatinny MIL-STD-1913 rail molded into their polymer frame for mounting lights and accessories. The rail has been tested and certified to handle mounted accessories up to 5.6 ounces (160 grams).
When did the Heckler and Koch VP40 come out?
The VP40 is the .40 S&W model of the acclaimed VP pistol line first introduced in 2014 with the VP9 (9 mm). In development for more than four years, the VP Series is Heckler & Koch’s latest handgun and the first striker fired HK since the renowned P7 series pistols were introduced in the 1980s.
How tall is the HK VP40 steel slide?
The VP40’s machined steel slide is protected from corrosion and wear by HK’s hostile environment finish and all metal components, including springs and pins have superior metallurgy. The VP40 is essentially the same dimensions as the 9 mm VP9 model. The overall height of the VP40 is one millimeter (.04 inch) taller.