Ok guys, I can’t choose and I can only buy one. Help me decide.
Which feel better in your hand? Have you shot both? If so which do you shoot better? That would be how I would make my decision.
Basically the same gun except for the mag release. I prefer the VP9 Mag release to the current PPQ which has been crippled up to cater to gunshop polling. But I would call it a total draw between the first gen PPQ and the VP9
I shoot them both fairly well. I do like the ppq m2 mag release better, however that’s the type I’m used to and I’m sure I would get used the Vp9 release with time. Any pros and cons for the different type release?
Basically not the same gun in the slightest, and the PPQ comes in two magazine release variants (M1, M2) not old and “current” as you mentioned…I own both (PPQ 5" with Dawson Precision sights see below) and can undeniably recommend them both. The ergonomics on the VP are slightly better for my hand, the sights are far better (PPQ has horrific stock sights) but I prefer the trigger of the PPQ, slightly lighter pull, crisper break and reset. In regards to polymer striker fired pistols, the VP9 and PPQ stand head and shoulders above anything else on the market.
Both great guns, but I personally would take the VP9 every time.
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VP9.
I believe there are more holsters for it. And I like it better, anyway.
The correct answer is BOTH. Pick the one that points well for you and feels better in your hand.
I slightly prefer the VP9 for the following reasons. But the PPQ is a great pistol regardless.
- Metal vs. Plastic sights
- Metal vs. Plastic guide rod
- Better sights on VP9 regardless of material
- Mag release on my V1 PPQ is a bit thin and can be missed under stress (I won’t own the button version)
- Triggers are a wash depending on your personal preferences
I’d would go with the ppq navy but I’m biased!
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With the octane for good measure. 
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Nice PPQ!!! Any issues shooting suppressed? There has been some recent problems reported around the forums last few years, and some have changed out recoil springs.
I have both…but I have 1 VP9 vs 4 PPQs…that PPQ trigger makes me smile every time I pull it!
As a matter of fact, yes! It is on the way back from Walther and will be here on Friday. I have only had the gun for 2 months and had the can issue on the first outing. Basically the gun fails to load a round into full battery every few rounds. I did read about the recoil spring fix and called Walther to get one. They told me they now had factory fix and to send it in, I believe they replace the three main springs. When I get it back the gun will only of been gone 8 days.
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I have a PPQ M1 and love it. However, I’m thinking about picking up a VP9.
Why do you prefer the PPQ? Is it mostly because of the trigger?
The trigger is just fantastic. The VP9 also have a great trigger. But the ppqis trigger is smooth and has sich a short reset. Another plus is the accuracy. I get smaller groups with the PPQ. The recoil impulse is more pronounced than the VP9. I prefer the 5" version of the PPQ.
Wow, a lot of us here have both. My PPQ is a 40, VP9 is well… a 9. I feel ther trigger is too light for carry on the PPQ. I also broke the front rail stop off mine when using a Streamlight. The Streamlight now lives on the VP9.
IMO the VP9 slightly edges out the PPQ in most every category except arguably the trigger. I prefer the VP9 trigger. The factory PPQ sights are awful but easily changed. The PPQ M1 and M2 mags aren’t compatible.
The VP9 already beats the PPQ in factory part availability and aftermarket support after being on the market just barely over a year.
The VP9 does seem, between the two, the only one likely to break out of niche status (although neither is likely). Both are excellent. Hopefully HK (presuming they stay in business) will bring out a mid-sized (G19) Vp9 soon.
I don’t think you can go wrong with either in the sense both are a quality product, but the PPQ will probably never have the market share, support or acceptance the VP9 had out the gate.
I do like both though.
I vote VP9. Both are incredible pistols. Only lean towards the VP9 since I’m already an HK guy and hope a VP9 compact comes out at some point that will share the mags.
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