VP9 vs. P-01

[JackRydden224]

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.

Awesome...I have a 6mo old nephew that I have not met near the Piedmont/Oakland area so I'm due for a visit soon. Once we can PPT and walk out with the gun on the same day I'll go up and buy it from you.

[JackRydden224]

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.

Yes they will. When they sub the 10rd mag for standard mags you will be good to go. The CZ P-01 is on the roster and CGW is indeed selling you a P-01 as it shows on the slide.

EDIT: When CGW sells you a P-01 it is still a CZ P-01 which is on the roster until 1/1/2016. It does not become a CGW P-01.

[.45 ACP]

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

Pretty much. I've told people, if they own a PPQ M1/M2, Gen4 Glock17/19, then there really isn't any reason to get a VP9 and vice-versa.

That being said, if you want a VP9, there are over half a dozen VP9s in the market place being sold for somewhat over MSRP.

[FlyingPen]

From people who have taken them apart, I believe the VP9 seems to be slightly more ruggedly built with beefed up parts than the PPQ. Probably not necessary but nice to know. The slide finger grippers at the end are profoundly ugly but also profoundly useful. They really are advantageous in giving you an excellent grip when your hands are covered in gun oil, sweat, or just mud/water. I don't know why other makers haven't done this, it's legit useful.

I love the P-01, it's extremely well tested and proven. It comes Rough from the factory but with enough break in or a trigger job, it's quite nice. The interior is what it is, it's a little Soviet in finish but it works like a T-55 tank.

Size wise though, the HK is in my opinion, in a different size class from the P-01 which felt much smaller and more concealable.

[.45 ACP]

The HK is definitely smaller and a better CCW gun (though I don't think either are the best for conceal-ability).

I haven't seen the P-01 broken down, but I have broken down the HK, and can attest to the internal quality of the parts (though the trigger assembly has given people problems on the HK Forums).

[FlyingPen]

Hmm unless I'm totally mistaken or thinking of the wrong gun, the VP9 definitely feels like a bigger gun than the P-01.

[.45 ACP]

Ah you're right. For some reason the image of the CZ-75 kept popping into my head.

[nealo]

Yes they will. When they sub the 10rd mag for standard mags you will be good to go. The CZ P-01 is on the roster and CGW is indeed selling you a P-01 as it shows on the slide.

EDIT: When CGW sells you a P-01 it is still a CZ P-01 which is on the roster until 1/1/2016. It does not become a CGW P-01.

Thank you very much. Just making sure.

[OmegaTrader]

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

Thanks for the info. How long was the turn around?

[static2126]

The P01 is smaller vs a VP9 or PPQ

[tuna quesadilla]

A slicked up P-01 is an amazing pistol. I've not fired the VP9 but I'd find it hard to believe that it could be quite as good out of the box, or that the aftermarket will even exist for it to come up to the same level as a fully tuned CZ.

Let's wait and see if H&K decides to really flesh out the VP series, or if all they ever do is make a single model.

[JackRydden224]

Thanks for the info. How long was the turn around?

I would call David at CGW to confirm because you just never know how much work he has on hand. Davis is a nice guy, if tell him what you are looking for I'm sure he can give you some recommendations.

[OmegaTrader]

The P01 is smaller vs a VP9 or PPQ

Yeah..but it's not that much smaller though. I've held it once in my LGS, didn't notice a huge difference in size. The weight is probably the same? I'm drawn to the gun due to its back straps and aggressive styling though.

[JackRydden224]

A slicked up P-01 is an amazing pistol. I've not fired the VP9 but I'd find it hard to believe that it could be quite as good out of the box, or that the aftermarket will even exist for it to come up to the same level as a fully tuned CZ.

Let's wait and see if H&K decides to really flesh out the VP series, or if all they ever do is make a single model.

I think we'll see a VP9L, VP40 and VP45. 5" polymer guns seems to be quite popular these days.

[JackRydden224]

Yeah..but it's not that much smaller though. I've held it once in my LGS, didn't notice a huge difference in size. The weight is probably the same? I'm drawn to the gun due to its back straps and aggressive styling though.

The P-01 is heaver because of the metal frame.