Walther PDP Compact vs. H&K VP9sk 

Trying to chose between a pdp and vp9 is like trying to pick between a pretty blonde and a pretty brunette. Just give me both.

My pdp compact 5 inch slide came in last week and I just got back from the range today. Ive noticed the sights on the VP9 feels higher than the sights on the PDP. The trigger on the PDP feels it has less distance pull than the VP9. The VP9's grip is smooth being less aggressive and PDP's grip is aggressive but to where its about to enough to make the shooter feel locked in. Both are great! VP9 will be my range pistol & the PDP will now be my everyday carry.

what i like about the hk is the testing they put it through n quality they put into it for the purpose it was made for

the pdp needs to have a paddle release option

Took five days for my plate, and you can find other sizes for different optics, online. C&H Precision makes great ones. The Walther shoots like a bullseye gun, and is the most accurate I've ever shot, and I own many, including HK's

Bought mine today. This pistol causing quite the stir!

Fast forward to September 2022. For my brand new PDP 5", I got my optics plate, holster, mags & red dot... All in "under" a week after purchasing it. No issues getting anything that I want for this fantastic pistol!

The 13rd mags for the Hk are what it should’ve shipped with from the factory. My flush and pinky mags haven’t seen the light of day since I started running the 13 rounders.

I have both guns and both are great. Yes, Walther should have included multiple mounting plates in the box, but from time of order to the door it took approximately 12 days...so, not to long of a wait. Out of the box my PDP trigger pulled at 3 lbs. 8 oz. almost every pull on my Lyman trigger gauge and the VP9 was about 4 lbs. 12 oz. both triggers are very nice but I have to give it to the PDP. Ergos are amazing on both guns and both are great shooting guns. You really can't go wrong with either pistol but when it's all said and done I'll take the PDP, just feels a little better in my hands, better trigger and a hundred or more dollars cheaper. It's all really personal preference, I recommend holding and if you can shooting both pistols, you won't be disappointed with either of them.

I have the compact and full size. Bought them on Saturday. Had the plates in my hand on Thursday. No big deal at all.

This just in: Walther now has a PDP-F in 3.5". That might make a difference and may give another nod to the Walther over the VP9SK. Lastly, just to throw a wrench into the works, the Sig X-Macro with 17rds is smaller and more concealable than either of these.

I have too much invested in vp9 and vp9sk. The PDP looks interesting though. I wish they had a paddle mag release for it, but I would adjust. Like all pistols I tell people to try each at a range several trips even with ammo at high prices.

I have a PDP Compact on order. For me personally, the vp9 series was kind of a letdown. I had an early vp9 that came out of battery very easily, the trigger had a lot of creep before the break, and it also felt more cheaply made then my beloved P30 LEM. Mac has videos that bring the reliability of the vp9 into question. I ended up selling it, and I do not miss it. It was the only H&K I've ever owned that I was disappointed with

Correct me if I'm wrong, pdp is compact and sk is sub compact

Walther makes the best striker fired guns in my opinion. Call me nostalgic, but I like HK’s hammer fired guns over their VP series even though HK hammer fired triggers in most cases leaves a lot to be desired. I have all the major brands in striker fired handguns and the ppq/pdp is cream of the crop.

The PDP Compact is the same exact size as a full-sized VP9. 4” barrels and 5.4” height, and 15-17 round capacity. I think that would have been more apples to apples comparison, but that being said I would love to see Walther release a PDP subcompact and HK add an optics ready VP9sk (not counting on it though). If I’m being really honest, I would kill for HK to make a P365 competitor. I feel like somebody is working on something that competes head on with it in the micro compact category.

Love my VP9SK! It is the most accurate handgun I own. I am currently looking for a PDP. Haven’t decided between compact and full size yet. Haven’t got to handle one yet as they haven’t shown up in any gun shops or BassPro in my area.

Got my plate in 3 days...

It’s a brand new gun and you can buy additional plates from Walther directly.....relax. Plates take about a week to get once you fill out your voucher.

Great comparison! Thanks! I own both the VP9SK and a Walter PDP Compact 4" with 15 Rd mags. I LOVED my VP9SK until I started shooting the PDP. I shoot way tighter groups with the Walther. Granted, I have a Holosun 507C X2 Red dot sight on the Walther PDP. Because I can! and I love it. I got 13 rd Mags for my VP9SK and that gets close to the sane capacity. All in all however, the PDP would be my choice if I could only have one.

No polymer pistol feels more like quality than H&K pistols... that’s why when people start buying HK the tend to fall in love. They are just a step above the competition in terms of build quality.

I'll stick with my two Walther P99 Gen 1's in 9mm but would like to get that Q4 SF !!!!

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING FIREARMS 🔥🇺🇸🔥

Have both, love both, if I had to sell one, I don't think I could choose... thank goodness I don't have to.

The biggest problem with the sk is it's lacking 2-3 rounds for every magazine it takes, in true hk fashion. The flush fit should hold 12 rounds, pinky extension 13-14, "13 round" mag should be 15-16. Ets makes a 12 rounds flush fit magazine for it. No excuse for a cheap ass magazine company being able to fix hk's screw up. There's no videos on the ets 12 round mags for the sk, you should make one and let us know if it sucks.

Walther looks awesome, but still looks more jumpy in the hand, especially back-to-back

Got my plate in a few days.

Personally, I think Walther was smart for the voucher for a specific optic plate. A wk or 2 is not going to kill you plus they are made my CHPWS. I think Walther hit a homerun with the PDP and I own a VP9 and P10c.

Good comparison.

Great review - if they both had slide cut , which would you choose

You don’t need a red/green dot on a cc pistol as their fundamental purpose is rapid response short distance firing. You don’t need to rely on a electronic component.

Which one shoots better, less felt recoil

you are crazy that's the best striker fired trigger invented

Very good point about the optic plates. Most or all companies go ahead and mill the slide to multiple optics. With walther they make you use a plate which means the sights can not co witness with the optic. Therefore you have to spend more money to buy suppressor height sights

Excellent review

just bought my pdp today

I have both, but prefer the HK. I love them both but personally prefer the hk

The SK isn't exactly a "svelte" pistol, but it's definitely slimmer and shorter than the PDPc. I carry mine with a flush-fit mag base and can just barely get a 4-finger grip on it. But yeah - please HK, offer a SK OR!!

Your point about the optic plate is way off . I have both the HK VP99 Optics ready and the walther it is impossible to find the #2 optics plate for the HK so it’s going down the road . My plate for the walther should be here in a week

If you think finding a plate for a VP9 is easy, try finding plate #2 at a reasonable price. I think FN has the best optics system. I do have every size/iteration of the VP9, and curious to put a PDP in my hand just to try it.

A compliment " Not Bad " holds negativity. You display bias will trying to maintain objectivity. A good compliment is something without the word Bad within it.

Being able to fully customize the sk grip is huge for me. Fully ambi too... there's just a lot of extras with sk. But I also have a vp9 so I'm bias asf. Lazy wolf makes redic triggers for HK also.

They have been talking concerns about the opti plates

Trigger is not bad? Pdp trigger is the best trigger on any striker fired handgun. It also better than hk vp9. Overall pdp is better gun than hk vp9.

why the full finger extension between trig pulls on the HK?

The trigger is not bad ??? I don't know what you're comparing the PDP's trigger to !! The PDP trigger is the best out of the box per big name reviewers and just about anybody who shot one.

i own both but to be honest i like the pdp better but its a close one and i looked the better than the vp9

Walther processed my request for a mounting plate in about a day. You act like it’s gonna take a year LOL

CHPS is making their plates.

I have mine optic cut with DPcustom for $80 + shipping..

have them both. both are great pistols. PDP feels lighter than SK. two great triggers far and away better than my stock Sig 365xl, and Shield plus Performance center. 15 rounds plus 1 gets a bit on heavy side for edc. These are about the largest for EDC IMO

Yesssir

He’s tripping (his preference ) but Walther definitely has the better trigger

where can i get a VP9 lower from

What happened to the HK not firing here that " one time " ? Could it be that the slide didn't lock open ?

Having trouble holding both guns after the trigger pull my guy🤣😂

What Ammo shortage

The Walther PDP is better in one major point: The *_PDP has the biggest butt_* This Walther PDP is chunky, period. Not for CCW or conceal carry.

👎 no whining allowed about optic plates. Get on with facts, not personal opinions. Stop questioning manufacture reasons for why their product are what they are. I want facts, specs, shooting impression. ✌️☮️ Just ordered VP9SK OD Green, paddles, and NO Mr Magoo optics slide cut. I have 3 PDP's already. One is never enough. Shooting gor sport and relaxing enjoyment ✌️🗽

There is complaints about red dot gonna come off/ fall off with the PDP optic mounting system..I’m still an HK fan boy got both FS vp9 & vp9sk..

Lol the Seth hat got you sub and a like

Problem is, Walthers have always been so snappy and their customer service is LEGENDARY for being shite

Triggers not bad are u freaking serious tgat trigger is just phenomenal man c-mon already. Lol. In rattling ur cage q little dint take me wring ur entitled to ur own opinion but man thats a hell of a nice trigger bro

Everybody talks about triggers, which is hilarious , because in a defensive situation you wont notice shit. Everybody talks like they are professional shooters. Fact is you can have the best trigger in the world but if you dont train, youll still shoot like shit.

Pdp needs to shrink. It’s to big for cc. For me at least.

buy a 2024 honda today and tell me how many parts you can buy for it this second??????????????? anything new has this issue. it has been a year and i can get a lot of options for red dots and who needs something tomorrow i dont mind waiting a week a month whatever it takes to get the plate have men become this weak that they need everything right now.

Too much ranting about the optic plate availability

When 10 shots cost you almost $10 😓