Fun with the VP9
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That's some clean work indeed.
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Stage 9 at Production Nationals. Despite a couple hiccoughs, it was still a strong stage finish for me. Even though they were slow, those swingers were pretty intimidating since they were over 20 yards away from the closest shooting position.
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Agreed that there aren't enough of us! I think I was one of two people shooting a VP9 at Nationals this year. I'm not exactly Youtube literate (I'm trying to fix that) but if you search for Range Lawyer it should show up (I have at least managed to standardize most of my social media to that name).
Man can run any gun.
Question of the day, why no love for Utah State no more? Leaving to Tanfoglios to take it without a contest?
Got it, thanks!!
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Talionis would you mind answering some questions about running a vp9 in competition that could help some less experienced HK pro members? I think it could be helpful to other Vp9 owners since your are member of the HK shooting team and have probably the most knowledge(outside other HK sponsored shooters) running a vp9.
Just a few of the top of my head.
1) Have you discovered any nuisances specific to running the vp9 vs other pistols(sight tracking, recoil management and reloads)
2) How do you go about finding the optimal grip fitment with back strap and side panels?
3) What are your impressions of the vp9 and its shoot ability vs the other popular production guns in competition.
Thanks for your time and I hope this spurs further discussion about shooting and running a vp9 in competition.
Just a few of the top of my head.
1) Have you discovered any nuisances specific to running the vp9 vs other pistols(sight tracking, recoil management and reloads)
2) How do you go about finding the optimal grip fitment with back strap and side panels?
3) What are your impressions of the vp9 and its shoot ability vs the other popular production guns in competition.
Thanks for your time and I hope this spurs further discussion about shooting and running a vp9 in competition.
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I'm happy to answer any questions you might have! It's a little late here, so my response will be brief. I'll have some more in-depth thoughts typed up soon.
1) While it is different than the hammer fired HK's, it does tend to be a little bit flippier than all steel guns in recoil. That isn't a bad thing, just different. My splits are virtually the same on most targets as they were with my old CZ SP-01. Reloads took some getting used to, the trigger guard release requires me to shift my grip a little more than a regular thumb release, and the magazine well is a bit on the tight side.
2) Optimal grip fitment is very dependent on shooter's hands, but my primary decision hierarchy is something like this: a) what best allows me proper trigger finger placement so that I can press the trigger straight back without disturbing the gun, b) what allows me to best access the controls and what allows me the most contact with the gun, and c) what is comfortable to shoot for extended range sessions. For me, that boiled down to a medium back strap and small sides.
3) I moved to the VP9 from a CZ75 SP-01 purely because of preference. I chose the VP9 because it combines accuracy, reliability, and shootability in a package that is difficult to beat (I'll have lots more here on how some of the different guns compare to each other).
Second place for Talionis in Production at the Washington state USPSA match! Congrats, man!
I know that you always aim to win, pun intended, but it is a great result. Too bad the WA and UT had matches on the same day, I would've enjoyed watching you duke it out with Brian and Wyatt here. But, you were right on stages here.
Good luck at your home match next week. I am working all three days...
I know that you always aim to win, pun intended, but it is a great result. Too bad the WA and UT had matches on the same day, I would've enjoyed watching you duke it out with Brian and Wyatt here. But, you were right on stages here.
Good luck at your home match next week. I am working all three days...
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Thanks YVK! I am quite happy with the 2nd place finish, considering the person who beat me. I expect to see him as a serious contender for national champion next year, and I will always cherish the Oregon state championship trophy I earned last year by beating him
It was unfortunate both state matches were on the same weekend, as I would have liked to attend both. That being said, I really enjoyed the Washington match and highly recommend it for next year to anyone that shoots in the northwest.
Here's stage 1 from the WA state match. It was a Monty Python and the Search for the Holy Grail theme. I may have gotten a bit too into the spirit of the match and loosened the go-pro mount with the flagellation board.
It was unfortunate both state matches were on the same weekend, as I would have liked to attend both. That being said, I really enjoyed the Washington match and highly recommend it for next year to anyone that shoots in the northwest.
Here's stage 1 from the WA state match. It was a Monty Python and the Search for the Holy Grail theme. I may have gotten a bit too into the spirit of the match and loosened the go-pro mount with the flagellation board.
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