Heckler & Koch introduces the new VP9 Striker Pistol

The German brand has released some specifications of the new VP9 Srtiker Pistol. The handgun seems to be very user friendly.

Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch Oberndorf, Germany
Caliber: 9 mm x 19
Operating Principle: Recoil-operated
Action Type: Browning type, modified linkless locking system
Trigger System: Striker fired
Magazine: 15 round or 10 round capacity

Length: 7.34 inches / 186.5 mm
Width: 1.32 inches / 33.5 mm
Height: 5.41 inches / 137.5 mm
Barrel Length: 4.09 inches / 104 mm
Sight Radius (Sights): 6.38 inches / 162 mm (three dot , non-radioactive luminous)
Weight (with empty magazine): 26.56 ounces / 753 grams
Weight (empty magazine): 3.28 ounces / 93 grams

Trigger Pull: 24 Newtons
Trigger Travel: 6 mm
Return Travel: 3 mm
Barrel Profile/Twist: Polygonal, 6 grooves, right-hand twist, 1 in 250 mm

The gun also features:

– Ambidextrous magazine release, that can be operated both with thumb or index finger without changing grip position,
– Low profile and ambidextrous slide release lever,
– Patented HK charging support on both sides of the slide, allowing easier strokes,
– Ergonomic grip with replaceable backstraps and side panels,
– Front and rear slide serrations,
– Striker/firing pin painted in red and visible by the shooter,
– Large and curved trigger guard for use with gloves,
– Steel magazine with protective polymer floorplate (15 rounds).

The MSRP for this firearm will be $ 719.