Description
HK VP9CC 9mm with Vortex Defender — Oberndorf’s Answer to Concealed Carry
Heckler & Koch doesn’t follow trends — they set them. The VP9CC is HK’s entry into the micro-compact market, and they did it their way: German-engineered from the ground up, not a chopped-down VP9 with compromises. The result is a 17.64-ounce carry gun with a trigger, barrel, and optic system that embarrasses pistols twice its size.
This optics-equipped model arrives with the Vortex Defender CCW factory-installed on HK’s proprietary low-mount system. The closed-emitter design keeps dust, lint, and pocket debris out of your sight picture — critical for a pistol that lives inside your waistband.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Heckler & Koch |
| Model | VP9CC |
| SKU | 81001319 |
| Caliber | 9mm Luger |
| Capacity | 12+1 (extended) / 10+1 (flush) |
| Barrel Length | 3.12″ |
| Overall Length | 6.02″ |
| Height | 4.41″ (flush mag) |
| Width | 1.14″ |
| Weight | 17.64 oz (unloaded) |
| Sights | Tritium front / Serrated black rear + Vortex Defender CCW 3 MOA |
| Finish | Black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) |
| Frame | Polymer with 6 interchangeable backstraps |
| Slide | Hammer-forged cannon-grade steel |
| Rail | MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny |
| Controls | Ambidextrous slide stop & paddle mag release |
| Safety | Multi-Axis: trigger, firing pin block, drop, out-of-battery |
| Optic | Vortex Defender CCW — 3 MOA, closed emitter, Shield RMSc footprint |
| Made In | Oberndorf, Germany |
The HK Difference
- Cold hammer-forged barrel — cannon-grade steel, not commodity blank
- 40% lower optic mount — proprietary U-channel system, not an adapter plate
- True ambidextrous controls — slide stop and paddle release, both sides
- 6 backstraps — more fit options than any micro-compact on the market
- Multi-axis safety — trigger, firing pin, drop, and out-of-battery protection
- DLC finish — Diamond-Like Carbon coating resists holster wear and corrosion
What You Get
VP9CC pistol, Vortex Defender CCW 3 MOA red dot (mounted), one 10-round flush magazine, one 12-round extended magazine, six backstrap inserts, hard case, lock, and manual. Everything you need for day-one carry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What caliber is the VP9CC?
9mm Luger (9x19mm). The VP9CC uses standard 9mm ammunition and ships with 10-round and 12-round magazines.
Is the VP9CC optics-ready?
This model is optics-equipped — the Vortex Defender CCW red dot comes pre-installed. HK also offers an optics-ready version without the dot.
How heavy is the VP9CC?
17.64 ounces unloaded. With a loaded 12-round magazine, expect approximately 24 ounces — very manageable for all-day carry.
Does the VP9CC co-witness with iron sights?
Yes. HK’s proprietary deep-mount system positions the Vortex Defender CCW low enough for true co-witness with the factory tritium front sight.



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