Sig Sauer and Heckler and Koch, the two powerhouses from Germany. Each one is defined by high-quality and reliable firearms. Their newest models are both striker fired and released so close to one another that they must be reviewed in tandem. With two of the biggest names in firearms releasing striker fired models, we had to sit down and compare both of them, and really determine if these are worthwhile upgrades, or just half hearted entries into the striker fired market.
Shooting a firearm may be the ultimate determinant of whether it fits you, but the initial holding of the firearm is tantamount to sitting in a new car. The VP9 features the same grip style as the P30 allowing for the side and back pieces to be switched with the included other pieces. It uses the P30 style magazines. The slide has pieces mounted to the sides towards the rear to assist with racking the slide. After just a short amount of time with the pistol, it is clear these pieces are no gimmick. The VP9's trigger breaks nicely and has a pronounced reset. The HK VP9 is everything you love about the P30 with a striker-fired trigger and a much easier-to-use slide. It has the amazing accuracy that you have come to expect from HK.
The Sig Sauer P320 is designed with the serial number on the internal frame allowing the grip to be changed to either a compact or full size. The slide and barrel can also be switched allowing for both caliber and barrel length conversions. This interesting choice of serial location is Sig Sauer's answer to the question of a multi-mission firearm. The P320 can be readily converted for a number of applications. Both the full size and the compact balance well in the hand. The trigger break is extremely crisp and the reset is in the perfect location.
Both pistols come either with night sights or with contrast sights and both are priced very affordably.