Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Heckler & Koch VP9
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year2014
- Service Entry Year2014
- DesignerFrank Henninger
- Weight (Empty)0.71 kg
- Weight (Loaded)0.753 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersBavarian State Police, Berlin Police, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- Bullet Weight7.5 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity15
- Trigger Typestriker
- Safety Typetrigger safety
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length104 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights, tritium sights
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
◆Construction7MOD.7
- Overall Length186.5 mm
- Receiver Materialpolymer
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularitychangeable back and side straps, 27 grip configurations
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2014
- Variants1
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width33.5 mm
- Height137.5 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2014Production started
- 2017Entered service
12
years in service
40
units produced
12
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory5country · 27,657units
27,657active
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Short recoil is a firearm operating mechanism where the barrel and slide move together for a short distance after firing, then separate to complete extraction, ejection, and chambering.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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