[HKshopTN]

I thought of that too, it could be a lose-lose I guess, climbing into the rumor mill. I’m not saying they necessarily SHOULD have said it. But staying silent is not without cost also.

One difference between this and most other similar releases, where silence might have no real cost, is that in this case there ended up being two products in question, one known and the other unknown, so we and 99% of planet earth naturally assumed (yes just an assumption, but with pretty good reason I would say) that there was only one.

We knew they were working on a micro, and hey, there it is! Cool! Can’t wait till it’s here! No reason to think Skunkworks has a parallel semi-redundant project they haven’t shown us. But then a couple years later… uh, nope, there was a secret different one all along, so it turns out they developed two fairly different versions of the same thing at the same time, which is unusual. And on top of that, only one is for us, not both; we can’t pick the one we like. And the one we do get is NOT the one they know full well all of us were waiting for, and most of us wanted. That’s uncommon to say the least.

But no, that still doesn’t mean they were obligated to dispel rumors. I get it.

I’m still a little mad though, I wanted that paddle!🤣

I think too many are overlooking the fact the CC9 is not made for "us" as in current HK owners (fanboys if you prefer). It is clearly targeted to the general US consumer: the glock boys, sig fans, and the shield/hellcat/kahr crowds. It is a US firearm designed to grow market share in the US market.

 

[HKshopTN]

Does anyone have experience with the IWI Masada Slim? It is fairly close in size to the CC9 but I've never had the opportunity to handle one and am curious how they compare.

 

[AIRB0RNE6176]

Does anyone have experience with the IWI Masada Slim? It is fairly close in size to the CC9 but I've never had the opportunity to handle one and am curious how they compare.

I've got a fellow coworker who's got one on extended backorder, and swears by anything from IWI. I'll have to keep tabs on his new purchase... IF it ever arrives.

 

[f308gtb]

Just wanted to post an update for those keeping track: the TLR-7 Sub 1913 keys can’t be made to fit. I was bored today so I was going to pick a sacrifice and cut it, but the lug needs to be right above the crossbolt, and all 4 included keys have the lug well forward. Cutting the front tab off one and flipping it around would just make the light stick way out the front, and away from the trigger guard.

I’ll have to look for some plastic one day to make my own key. Just needs a drill, which I have, and a coping saw, which I have, and a file or two, which I have, and lots and lots of patience, which I could have sworn I had but seem to have misplaced. Can’t find it anywhere.

Anyway, hopefully before I get that far (that desperate) someone will 3D print one.


See photos. I left the side plate off to show the key more clearly.

 

[YVK]

Funny.....looks like they can't keep them in stock.

To keep or not to keep in stock requires getting them in stock first. Four HK stocking dealers within 50 miles stretch haven't seen one yet.

 

[RetropM]

I think too many are overlooking the fact the CC9 is not made for "us" as in current HK owners (fanboys if you prefer).

I respectfully disagree, it is made for those (including HK fans) who want a good micro-compact carry gun but have found the options so far lacking; but to each his own.

 

[German]

I’ll have to look for some plastic one day to make my own key. Just needs a drill, which I have, and a coping saw, which I have, and a file or two, which I have, and lots and lots of patience, which I could have sworn I had but seem to have misplaced. Can’t find it anywhere.

😅

This is why someone invented 3D printing.

I am amazed that nobody seems to have done that yet (or hasn't found his way to HKPro).

 

[jdjones]

To keep or not to keep in stock requires getting them in stock first. Four HK stocking dealers within 50 miles stretch haven't seen one yet.

Guns.com has it for $1,018.99.

One would hope that, upon advertising a new release, the manufacturer would have filled the pipeline for distribution and sales. It’s nearly Christmas.

Maybe I’ll see one in the wild come January.

 

[YVK]

Thanks for heads-up.

 

[f308gtb]

I think too many are overlooking the fact the CC9 is not made for "us" as in current HK owners (fanboys if you prefer). It is clearly targeted to the general US consumer: the glock boys, sig fans, and the shield/hellcat/kahr crowds. It is a US firearm designed to grow market share in the US market.

I don’t know that we’re overlooking it, since it seems very obvious that HK shifted quite a bit. This gun isn’t really unique, where pretty much every other HK was/is. Our beef is that we don’t like that.🤣

 

[f308gtb]

Guns.com has it for $1,018.99.

One would hope that, upon advertising a new release, the manufacturer would have filled the pipeline for distribution and sales. It’s nearly Christmas.

Maybe I’ll see one in the wild come January.

But that seems on brand for HKUSA, since they apparently also took the 7 years to NOT work with almost any holster manufacturers to have those drop at the same time, or light manufacturers to ensure fitment with the most common and popular lights (fits the Surefire purely by accident because inevitably SOMETHING had to happen to fit), or anyone else in the aftermarket since even HK Parts offers nothing but mags that are specific to this gun, before launching. So why would they make enough units for every dealer to get a couple?🤣

Apparently I got lucky, if you can call it that: my local dealer got 2, had sold the first one, and was about to list the second on Gunbroker or wherever for 900, but said ok they’d sell it to me for MSRP. We were both a little reluctant in that transaction.🤣🤣

 

[hkshooterusp]

I respectfully disagree, it is made for those (including HK fans) who want a good micro-compact carry gun but have found the options so far lacking; but to each his own.

I agree with your statement. According to nearly all accounts and reviews to this point, the pistol seems to offer nothing different than many others that have been on the market for years already. I believe this is the point of contention for most. For me, there's certainly not enough of a difference for me to ditch my $600 P365 and pick up an $800 cc9. The "HK" on the side isn't worth the extra money.

 

[SRTNITRO]

I agree with your statement. According to nearly all accounts and reviews to this point, the pistol seems to offer nothing different than many others that have been on the market for years already. I believe this is the point of contention for most. For me, there's certainly not enough of a difference for me to ditch my $600 P365 and pick up an $800 cc9. The "HK" on the side isn't worth the extra money.

I was of similar thoughts but then my premium dealer called me and said one of his buyers backed out last minute on one of his 2 alloted CC9's, and I eneded up getting it for less than MSRP. I've had the 365 for years , amd it was ok, but I was never really happy with it for various reasons. I put the 365 up against the cc9 at the range in an apples to apples comparison with the 10 and 12 round mags. I even had my Ranger buddy shoot both as a 2nd opinion, (since I'm a bit biased on HK). We both agreed the cc9 fit better in the hand (both of us have larger hands), and that the cc9 is even shootable with the 10 round mag. The CC9's point shooting Index was more natural and the overall shootability was much better in all categories. I'm actually quite happy with its size ( which I would say is in between the 365 and the XL). The CC9 meets most, if not all features (except a paddle mag release) that ive wanted in a true compact easily concealable pistol that shoots and handles well.

Just my 2 cents. Cheers.

 

[YVK]

which I would say is in between the 365 and the XL

365 is 4.3", cc9 with a 10 rounder is 4.8" as is the 365x/xl. Is CC9 really in between the two sigs?

 

[ZuluDeltaWhiskey]

365 is 4.3", cc9 with a 10 rounder is 4.8" as is the 365x/xl. Is CC9 really in between the two sigs?

On handgun hero the CC9 is basically the same size as a P365X. Maybe a smidge shorter with the 10 rounder and about the same with the 12 rounder.

sorry for the terrible screenshot lol.

 

[SRTNITRO]

365 is 4.3", cc9 with a 10 rounder is 4.8" as is the 365x/xl. Is CC9 really in between the two sigs?

I would say yes with a flush fit magazine.

With the flush fit 10 round magaine, CC9 height is 4.63" and its Length is 6.03"
365 height is 4.3" and its Length is 5.8" (per handgun hero)
365XL height is 4.8" and its Length is 6.6" (per handgun hero)

Each to their own. For my hand personally, the 365 with a flush fit magazine was too short and the XL was longer than it needed to be for what I would use for a deep concealed carry pistol. I want it shootable but to be not too long to cause more print but to fit in my hand with my pinky having somewhere to sit.

Thats one of the main things that turned me on to HK handguns in the first place. They fit my hand better. Most of the time I carry a fullsize USP or a USPc both with hogue finger groove slip ons.

 

[YVK]

On handgun hero the CC9 is basically the same size as a P365X.

Yup, Ive seen that. That's the only source of comparison available to me at this point.

I would say yes with a flush fit magazine.

Thnx. Looks like I had a wrong impression about its size with a 10 rounder. I all but discarded the CC9 based on that alone as my concealment requirements dictate p365 / G26 length. I guess I'll have to look one over after all.

 

[SRTNITRO]

Yup, Ive seen that. That's the only source of comparison available to me at this point.



Thnx. Looks like I had a wrong impression about its size with a 10 rounder. I all but discarded the CC9 based on that alone as my concealment requirements dictate p365 / G26 length. I guess I'll have to look one over after all.

Thats why I put the information out there as there is not alot of true comparrison out there as of yet. Another thing I like about the CC9 over the sigs personally, is that the grip (even with the standard backstrap) is longer front to back than the sigs. Which is more comfortable for me. I think that is why I was able to point shoot the CC9 better than the Sig. Becuase my palm had more flat surface area, whereas the with the sig, it was smaller in my palm causing more variance when trying to get a fast final grip upon drawing from the holster.

This is all based on my hand size and personal preferences. If you get the chance, I would recommend holding one to see how it feels in your hand.

 

[YVK]

Thats why I put the information out there as there is not alot of true comparrison out there as of yet. Another thing I like about the CC9 over the sigs personally, is that the grip (even with the standard backstrap) is longer front to back than the sigs. Which is more comfortable for me.

I have Boresight Solutions Razorback grips on both of mine 365s. They are enlarged in exactly that dimension, and have an excellent surface traction.

 

[SRTNITRO]

I have Boresight Solutions Razorback grips on both of mine 365s. They are enlarged in exactly that dimension, and have an excellent surface traction.

There ya go. I forgot about the aftermarket grip mods. My 365 had the stock grip mod and i always found it too short in length (top to bottom) and depth (front to back).