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Heckler & Koch VP9A1 X

Name: Heckler & Koch VP9A1 X
Brand: Heckler & Koch

Short recoil (semi-automatic) · 9x19mm Parabellum · introduced 2026

Also known as VP9A1 X

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About the Heckler & Koch VP9A1 X

The Heckler & Koch VP9A1 X is a 2026 optics-ready, striker-fired 9mm crossover pistol built on the VP9A1 platform. It pairs the compact slide and 4.09-inch barrel of the K model with the full-size grip and 17-round magazine capacity of the F model, giving a balance of concealability and controllability. It ships with an optics-cut slide supporting multiple red-dot footprints via adapter plates, a tritium front sight, ambidextrous controls, and interchangeable grip panels.

The VP9A1 X is a 'crossover' build that answers a long-running enthusiast request: a short, snag-free duty slide mated to a full-size grip that still feeds a 17-round magazine.

Heckler & Koch VP9A1 X specifications

General

Type: Pistol
Action: Short recoil (semi-automatic)
Firing mechanism: Striker-fired
Trigger: Single stage
Calibres: 9x19mm Parabellum
Magazine capacity: 17 rounds
Magazine: Detachable box magazine

Dimensions

Barrel length: 104 mm (4.1 in)
Overall length: 185 mm (7.3 in)
Weight (empty): 0.75 kg (1.66 lb)

Barrel

Rifling: Polygonal

Materials

Barrel: Steel
Receiver / frame: Polymer
Slide: Steel
Finish: nitride

Performance

Effective range: 50 m

History

Introduced: 2026
Production status: In production
Country of origin: DE

Features

Optics ready slide
Tritium front sight
Ambidextrous controls
Interchangeable grip panels
Charging supports
Compact slide full size grip
Accessory rail
Flat faced trigger

Safety

Trigger safety
Firing pin safety
Drop safety

Launched for 2026 alongside the VP9A1 X Tactical (threaded/suppressor-ready) variant. The optics cut supports nine adapter plates for Trijicon, Holosun, EOTech, Leupold, Meopta and others without gunsmithing. Ships with one 17-round and one 20-round magazine. MSRP at launch was approximately USD 1,049. Distinct from the previously catalogued VP9A1 F and VP9A1 K.