Experience gained by HK® engineers with the P30 pistol had a direct influence on the design of the VP, but the VP Series breaks new ground with its integration of a unique striker firing system with an enhanced HK light pull trigger. The net result is trigger quality unequaled in any production striker fired handgun. It surpasses those found on competitors. It has a short, light take-up with a solid, single action type break followed by a short positive reset.
The VP trigger has a consistent pre-travel pull with a positive wall / crisp break. Typically, striker fired guns have a pre-travel pull that increases in weight as you go through the trigger stroke. With the VP, you have a less than noticeable pre-travel pull until the trigger reaches the engagement point of the fire control parts prior to trigger break.
The VP40 uses HK’s ergonomic handgun grip design that includes three changeable backstraps and six grip side panels - accommodating all hand sizes. Molded finger grooves in the front of the pistol’s grip also instinctively position an operator’s hand for optimal shooting. Only HK handguns have such a customized grip.
A new feature found on VP pistols is HK's patented charging supports - simple components that are mounted on each side of the rear of the slide and provide better gripping leverage for racking the slide rearward. The charging supports speed reloading and make operating the VP easier for shooters with reduced hand strength.
- Matte black polymer frame
- Cold hammer forged cannon grade steel barrel with polygonal bore profile
- Machined steel slide, protected from corrosion and wear by HK’s hostile environment finish
- All metal components, including springs and pins have superior metallurgy
- Extended Picatinny MIL-STD-1913 rail molded into frame for mounting lights and accessories
- Three changeable backstraps and six grip side panels
- Easy to shoot
- Captive flat recoil spring helps reduce recoil
- Completely ambidextrous controls
- Two 13 round steel magazines included
- Sight radius: 6.38"
- Dimensions: 7.43"L x 1.32"W x 5.45"H
- Weight: 1 lb. 12.9 oz.
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