VP9 vs. P-01

[OmegaTrader]

Price difference aside. Which one would you rather have? I have the P-01, love it to death, and in the process of getting a PCR and the SP-01. But not sure if I'm missing out on the vp9. Anybody that has both care to chime in?

[static2126]

Owned the following vp9, p01, ppq, p32p

I prefer them in this order stock ppq, vp9, p320, p01

Tuned (all of my p01 are cwg tuned) I prefer p01, ppq, vp9, p320

[Euphoria526]

I've ne we shot a vp 9. Don't plan on it as I'm not a huge fan of HK. Let alone the hype of the vp9. I just see it as an HK ppq, whose is unimpressive.
+1 for the p01

[JackRydden224]

You are not missing anything by forgoing the VP9. Sending your P-01 to CGW will get you a great shooting gun. For someone looking to pick between the two you can buy a P-01 from CGW with the Pro package already done fo about $980 shipped.

[.45 ACP]

Hype. Most VP9s were bought out of SSE hype and now many are listed in the classifieds to flip. It's a decent striker fired pistol nothing more, nothing less.

[Euphoria526]

Hype. Most VP9s were bought out of SSE hype and now many are listed in the classifieds to flip. It's a decent striker fired pistol nothing more, nothing less.

Aka a newer type of glock nothing special.
Over hyped and under appreciated. Now people think they can sell em for $+1000

[OmegaTrader]

I've heard that the VP9 trigger is pretty impressive when compared to the P30's, and I've always wanted a P30 but didn't have a SSE slot for it. As for the P-01, I'm happy with its stock configuration, can't imagine how much better a tricked out one would be.

[CASwede]

The VP9 is a very good handgun if you like striker-fired pistols. I own both the VP9 and the PPQ but out of the two, at least at this early stage of ownership, I prefer the PPQ. This might however change as I get more rounds through the VP9 as well. The possibility of grip customization out of the box is better than any other gun I have shot before, and it does have a good trigger and reset, as well as less muzzle flip compared to the PPQ. I have only put a little over 100 rounds through the VP9 so far, and done so without "dialing in" the grip. I did however do the same with the Walther PPQ, which only has replaceable back straps for grip customization.

Over time, I am sure there will be some customization options for the VP series as well, but it is really quite good as it is straight out of the box.

[JackRydden224]

I've heard that the VP9 trigger is pretty impressive when compared to the P30's, and I've always wanted a P30 but didn't have a SSE slot for it. As for the P-01, I'm happy with its stock configuration, can't imagine how much better a tricked out one would be.

Yes, the VP9 trigger is pretty impressive compared to a P30 but that's like saying a car is pretty fast compared to a Corolla. Stock HK triggers are horrendous. It's definitely one of the better striker fired trigger out of the box but once you put it up against a M&P with Apex kit it just feels inadequate. You can still find a M&P 9 for about $500-$600 in the market place.

A tricked out P-01 is amazing.

PS: Anybody who says the VP9 has the best out of box trigger does not know anything about nice triggers

[static2126]

I sold all my VP9's and P320's as I vastly prefer the PPQ for a striker fired pistol. All of them are better than my beloved Glock 19 though (trigger at least, the Glock 19 is a fine gun)

[OmegaTrader]

If you guys don't mind me asking, how much is that P-01 trigger package from CGW? Can I assume that the same package can also be fitted on the PCR too?

[Erion929]

Preferred my PPQ over my friend's VP....and that was at regular prices. One thing is for sure, I would never pay $900-1100 for the VP.

[JackRydden224]

If you guys don't mind me asking, how much is that P-01 trigger package from CGW? Can I assume that the same package can also be fitted on the PCR too?

The package is $426 I believe and yes the same thing can be fitted to the PCR.

I know that's a lot of money to spend but I think there comes a time every gun owner has to decide whether he wants to buy more guns or fine tune his existing guns. With SSE over I'm going to spend the first half of the year sending my guns out to get work done. A good friend of my has a P-01 tuned by CGW and the gun is simply amazing.

If I see a 92A1 or Lionheart available for a reasonable price then I'll get it otherwise all the money is going towards upgrading.

[static2126]

Jack,

If you come up to the SF Bay Area I still have my Lionheart for you. Just check first =)

Op,

I have 4 tuned P01's, I find asides from a Sig P210 and Shield that's all I shoot.

I'm heavily debating selling my PPQ's as the P01 is just so good.

[nealo]

Q

You are not missing anything by forgoing the VP9. Sending your P-01 to CGW will get you a great shooting gun. For someone looking to pick between the two you can buy a P-01 from CGW with the Pro package already done fo about $980 shipped.

Will they still do this? I know the P01 is on roster but is the model CGW ships out the CA model? I thought I missed my chance with them.