VP9 trigger and recoil question

[Koolsilver]

I recently picked up a VP9 with about 2k rounds through it. Everyone talks up the trigger on the VP9 which I agree has a nice pull feel to it. My problem is when I fire it I feel as if I'm getting a lot of shock recoil through the frame and particularly trigger. The shock through the frame isn't that bad just not as smooth as expected but the trigger shocks/hits my finger so hard that it is painful. Anyone have any insight of experience with this.

I've personally put about 200 through the VP9 using both Winchester white box and fiocci both 115gr fmj. For further reference on two different outings I compared the feel from my VP9 G19 gen 4 and p226 mk25. Of course the mk25 felt better than both but that's as expected. However, comparing the G19 and VP9 the VP9 had a nicer smoother pull but had the painful shock after firing as well as the frame "shock" the G19 was like your standard glock trigger not very smooth but not terrible and did not exhibit any of the shock issues.

[lawj11]

Hicok45 does a review on YouTube in which he mentions the VP9's trigger hurts his finger too. He ended up using a bandaid on his trigger finger lol.

[The Shootist]

That's interesting.....I've heard about "trigger bite" but have never experienced it myself. I have the VP9 and many more pistols and have yet felt any pain inflicted upon my trigger finger...I have however felt fatigue after a long day on the range that's to be expected. I wonder if it's the way you pull the trigger maybe position of the finger related to the trigger. Anyone else feel this when shooting it's very interesting...

[tanks]

I have not had that issue with about 8K rounds. Are you gripping the gun tight enough so it is not moving within your hands?

[lawj11]

That's interesting.....I've heard about "trigger bite" but have never experienced it myself. I have the VP9 and many more pistols and have yet felt any pain inflicted upon my trigger finger...I have however felt fatigue after a long day on the range that's to be expected. I wonder if it's the way you pull the trigger maybe position of the finger related to the trigger. Anyone else feel this when shooting it's very interesting...

I have no direct experience with the VP9, but I have felt this from my Glock. It sets in after about 100 rounds, sharp pain from the trigger safety bar. Don't know what causes it with the VP9 for some.

[lawj11]

There a lot of talk about it on other gun forums.

[Koolsilver]

Thank you everyone for your input I'll have to watch the hicok45 video see what he says. I'll also experiment with the different grip sizes maybe it is a bit too loose in my hand or something. I've definitely felt the glock sore finger from the safety bar after around 100 rounds but that's different than what I'm feeling with the VP9. With the VP9 I felt the shock pain on my very first shot with the gun.

Please excuse my lack of knowledge with handguns but is it possible that the recoil spring is worn and causes excess recoil or something like that?

[dfens]

Last time I took mine to the range fired 300 rounds through it and never felt anything out of place. Even my cousin it was the first time shooting for him and he liked the VP-9 the best that he wanted to buy one until he heard how stupid CA laws are and how much one goes for.

We shot a Glock 19, Beretta 92A2, H&K USP. and the VP-9.

[dyjag]

My VP9 was uncomfortable as it seemed to pinch my finger. Not sure if it was a pinch or vibration shock. Got it the same time as my PPQ. No such problem with the PPQ, Glock's or any other pistol. It was a nice shooter but I liked the PPQ better and got rid of the VP9 a few months ago.

[VL221]

I have VP9 and PPQ. No problem with either. 5000 rounds in each of them.

[Nor*Cal]

The complaint I've read about the VP9 is about the trigger finger getting pinched, not a shock as the OP is describing.

I believe the issue with the pinch is due to the groove in the trigger guard that forms somewhat of a track for the trigger to travel in. This is conjunction with a high tang grip for some people puts their trigger finger at a downward angle allowing it to get pinched between the bottom of the trigger and this groove. I have felt this pinch a few times if my trigger finger slides down too low on the trigger.

OP, if you think this might be what you are experiencing, try to place you finger a little higher up on the trigger so it does not come in contact with this groove.

[Lead Waster]

For me and Glocks, it's the trigger safety that sits above the trigger that gets irrirating. The PPQ's trigger safety bar thing recesses fully into the trigger so it feels way better.

As for shock from recoil ... do you think that it's from keeping the trigger held back after each shot? Is it from NOT holding it back and you think the resetting trigger is flicking forward and hitting your finger?

[Lead Waster]

If you dry fire the gun 20 times, do you feel the same sensation?

[valleyM]

I get the same vibration with my VP9. No pinch or pain, just vibration. It's tiring more than anything. I have no such issue with any other handgun, so I know it's not grip.

[CoachUP]

It's because your finger is to low on the trigger. Like post #11.

I was getting the pinch and adjusted the trigger finger tip up, then no more pinch.