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The H&K VP9 pistol was introduced by H&K (Heckler and Koch) in 2014, and was designed to be a more budget friendly striker fired version of the popular H&K P30. The “VP” designation in the name loosely is short for “Volkspistole” and it loosely translates to “people’s pistol”. This vernacular comes from the WWII (1940’s) era when Germany was running low on weapons and German engineers were asked with designing a less expensive, but effective firearm that could be quickly mass produced.
While the Volskpistole concept never really materialized during that time period, it did give rise to a conceptual pistol for one H&K design engineer, who wanted to incorporate a polymer compound as a frame material to reduce costs and weight. That pistol debuted in 1970, and was called the VP70.
The VP9 has characteristics and features from a number of other H&K pistol models, including the VP70, UPS series, P7 series, and the P30 series. In many respects, the VP9 is closest to the P30 model as a P30 mag will also work in a VP9 and vice-versa. Many in the shooting industry consider the VP9 to be a striker fired version of the H&K P30.
According to H&K literature, the VP9 is the 3rd striker fired pistol offered by H&K, and their first striker fired model since the P7 series from the 1980’s. The VP9 features an ambi slide release, ambi mag release (a paddle release located on the trigger guard), and a true 1913 MIL-STD picatinny rail. Like its P30 cousin, the VP9 also offers interchangeable side panels and backstraps which makes the grips adjustable for various shooter preferences. The trigger on the VP9 gets very high marks for being well designed, on the lighter side (as striker fired triggers go), and easy to manipulate.
The VP9 is currently offered in 6 US versions, including 2 LE variants that come with 15 round or 10 round magazines for restrictive states. In 2016, H&K added a FDE version to the VP9 lineup as well. The European version of the VP9 is called the H&K SFP9 and is offered in 2 models.
From a holster perspective, we carry the following holster styles and models for the VP9:
Here are some of the more commonly asked questions that we see regarding holsters for the VP9:
While the VP9 and P30 are very similar in design and size, they will not fit in the same holster very well. The VP9 requires it’s own fit to optimal performance.
Our top selling OWB holster models for that pistol are these:
MTR Custom Slim-line Deluxe Pancake Holster
MTR Custom Full-Size Deluxe Quicksnap Belt Holster
MTR Custom Belt Scabbard Holster
Most of these belt holsters for the VP9 are made to wear on the strong side, and some also feature a sweat guard (bodyshield). In addition, some models ride at a zero cant, while others feature a forward cant (15 degrees).
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any kydex holsters for the H&K vp9. All we carry are premium leather holster options, and all the leather IWB holsters that we carry for the VP9 are displayed below.
Yes, MTR Custom offers holsters for the VP9 and can accommodate a number of popular laser or weapon lights, including the TLR-4. Have a look at the laser/light options dropdown box on any of the MTR holsters seen below to get an idea which lasers or lights they can fit.
Any leather holster without a thumb break or retention strap uses a type of retention called passive retention or friction based retention. The snug fit of the holster offers the retention.
While we would agree that it’s not a small weapon, your best bet that we can offer for an HK VP9 IWB holster would be the MTR Custom Slimline Tuckable IWB holster. It’s probably our best option for trying to conceal a larger handgun IWB.
Yes, MTR offers a full line of magazine carrier and mag pouch options for the VP9, and those can be seen here:
https://www.gunnersalley.com/magazine-carriers.
Yes, any holster made for the VP9 will also fit the VP40. The VP40 is also listed on our fit chart for most all the MTR Custom holsters.
Unfortunately, at this time, they do not offer any holsters for the H&K VP9.
Any of the holster models or styles listed at the bottom of this page are available in a version made for the H&K VP9.
Yes, and you can see all those holsters by following this link: H&K VP9SK holsters.
While we do carry some shoulder holster models, we do not currently offer any that are available to fit the VP9.
Any gun holster listed below is offered in a version made specifically for the H&K VP9, and all models are available in a right hand or left hand version.