[KingGeorge]

Very interesting comments, & a great range report from AIRBORNE6176. Owning several CC class pistols, a PPS M2 LE with a RDS, a Kimber R7 Mako with a RDS, & a S&W M&P Sield Plus Comp Carry with a RDS, I find the new H&K CC9 Rasing new questions as to if I should own it as well. Already impressed by the online reviews, & H&K's reputation, AIRBORNE6176's range report pretty much sealed the future purchase for me. Just recently purchasing my new S&W I felt it shot OK, but my index finger hated its trigger guard. Felt like my index fingernail was tight up against it, just like my first Shield Plus I owned. So, when the H&K CC9's become more available, I can see the S&W going away to fund the CC9. Wasn't really looking to add another CC pistol, but dropping one, & replacing it may work for me. I will say my PPS M2 LE with RDS shoots the best out of all my CC pistols. I've added a Lakeline recoil/guide rod assemble, & Talon grips which calmed her down & made her easier to control (handhold). I think adding a Holosun HS407K Red Dot to the CC9 will make it better in both target acquisition, & slide manipulation. Just when I thought my inventory was complete, H&K comes out with their new CC9. If its anything like my VP9 SK OR in quality & performance, I will be a happy camper!

 

[KingGeorge]

I just went back & read all the comments to this post. It truly amazing to me how many of the CC micro pistols mentioned in this post didn't agree with me except for my Walther PPS M2 LE w/factory mounted Holosun RDS. It goes to show you how different we all are in our likes, & dislikes, but still the same love of our firearms. My PPS M2 LE is my EDC CCW with possibly my H&K VP9 SK, or Walther PDP F-Series 3.5" (Old Model) being carried as well on occasion. I have since got rid of my Kimber R7 Mako, & S&W M&P Shield Plus Comp Carry to fund another purchase. That being said the new H&K CC9 still interests me but wanting to put in my hand & shoot it first before committing to purchase it, may be a better choice. When I was hot & heavy trying to find one locally a few weeks ago they were all gone. It would be nice to have a second micro for EDC besides my PPS M2 LE. So, now I am playing the waiting game on possibly a new Walther micro, or the new H&K CC9 becoming more available.

 

[KingGeorge]

I will say the micros have their place in our industry. Lightweight & concealability signature probably are the two most driving factors. I have owned several over the years, but the two that stand out for me the most are the Walther PPS M2 LE, & the Glock 42. Both being single stack, meant carrying spare mags to have the necessary rounds needed for EDC/CC. Then calibers can be important as well depending on the user's needs. Even though the Glock 42 is a .380, I would carry two extra mags & run black talons as well to get better penetration. The new H&K CC9 checks off a lot of the EDC categories, & until Walther steps up to the plate introducing a PPS M2 double stack optic ready model, it may fill the need for many users.

 

[KingGeorge]

According to H&K, the initial batch of CC9's were distributed to their top tier H&K stocking FFL's, getting approximately three pistols each. Most likely a sales marketing strategy from H&K to get more people on the hook, for future purchases, or the limited number of pistols that were initially produced. Well, it definitely worked. For the most part the initial reviews have been positive, almost to the point of creating a frensy in our industry. Afterall the CC9 has had 3 plus years in R&D, testing, & all the machining needed to set up an assembly line, so it could be produced in the US. I think the H&K upper executives have to be quite pleased how it all turned out. I would bet they are on overdrive trying to get as many out as possible to meet the demand. Let's hope their quality doesn't suffer because of the vast numbers which need to be produced. At some point in the future all the hype will die down, they will become more available, & the CC9 will find its place in our industries history.

 

[KingGeorge]

Love the Meprolight RDS on her!!!

 

[KingGeorge]

I see a few more starting to trickle in on GB. H&K's MSRP on the 2-mag model is $699, but they are being listed for $1000 plus. I guess if you want it that bad you can step up to their gouging price point. I for one am going to wait until they become readily available, & its cost comes down to where it should be in price. My FFL quoted me around $540, but none were available during that time. The few trickling in have to be coming from H&K directly, because in checking the distributors which my FFL buys from, none are available.

 

[KingGeorge]

Still wanting another sub compact for my EDC CC rotation, I've decided on the H&K CC9 vs any other pistols currently available on the market. Hopefully they will become more readily available in the near future at a fair price. It gives me time to research which RDS I want for it as well. Walther may throw a wrench in the equation by introducing a PPS M3 Optic Ready, with higher capacity mags, but I don't think that will happen anytime soon. Plus, my current PPS M2 LE 407K Optic, is still my number one in the EDC CC rotation, even having to carry a spare mag.

 

[KingGeorge]

Owning several pistols in the past with paddle mag releases, including my current H&K VP9 SK OR, they take a little time getting used to. Push button mag releases both single, & Ambi, have been stock for most of us since the beginning. I almost find it easier manipulating the R/S Mag paddle release with my middle finger vs engaging the L/S paddle release with my index finger. Feels kind of awkward, but for me works better. I find European built firearms generally follow the paddle mag release system over the US built firearms which normally utilize the push button system. But that being said some grip modules being too big for our hands make using the push button style mag releases difficult, or harder to manipulate. They both have their place in the firearm industry & I can see the mag release system can be both a pro, & a con, depending on the interest of a potential firearm purchase. For me both styles are OK, but I am more use to the push button style, as the Europeans are most likely more use to the paddle system.