@@babyblue8214 I saw that on MAC but I am 65yo and dont plan on seeing any combat....however for the range and home defense its excellent......no your right its too big for me to carry
@Focke Wulf I have as well. I have "torture" tested 4 VP9's. Dirt, mud, ice/snow, wet, dry, etc.. They are actually much more reliable than I expected them to be. Only failure I could ever get from them was after being completely buried in mud to the point that they locked up. I'm confident that no other pistol would have made it throuh what I did to those pistols either, so I honestly feel sorry for all the people who won't own a VP9 because of a youtube celebrities "test". Those some people will go buy Glock all day, every day though.. even though there are tons of videos online of factory Glocks choking in dirt/mud/water. Oh well, more VP9's for us.
Purchased my Masada because it fit my needs, being left handed. Never in my wildest dreams that what I purchased was a gem. Complaints about the trigger and the sights was a non issue for me, recoil was next to nothing and the plus is the fact that it’s optics ready, truly an unbelievable handgun.
The thing about H&k firearms is that they're so expensive! Anyone who has ever owned one will testify to that. The other thing about H&k firearms is that they are WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Worth twice what they're currently selling for. I remember looking at a usp compact 2 decades ago and it sold for $850.. now $500 -600 is actually reverse inflation..
I read so many good reviews about the Masada , its got more features for the price but because its new in the market it hasnt proven itself in the long run. But still i'll choose the Masada because of the price .
I bought a p30 sk a year ago. Night sights & 3 mags for $599. What justifies HK prices are polygonal barrel, German quality, every HK is not only test fired at factory but also sighted in. Mine was spot on at 10 yds. They are also very smooth shooting due to dual stage recoil spring and fitted like a glove. HK you will not guess or be disappointed. Also love the paddle mag release once you try it...
Felt the Masada at the store this week when the clerk introduced it to me. I was absolutely amazed by the features and the trigger feel- It blew me away. As an M&P fan I felt a little jealous that this gun had a (in my opinion) better trigger and all the features from the M&P OR that I know starts at least $100 more. Incredible value- I'm really glad you did this comparison.
I trolled Gunbroker for several weeks and ended up getting a brand new Vp9 for $420! Yes it's not the updated 2020 version, but I couldn't pass up that deal. Absolutely love the Vp9.
I am recently discovering IWI. It stared with an IMI Jericho 941F. Liked is to muck, looked at IWI and ordered the Zion 15. Waiting Delivery. Now the Masada has my attention. Thanks Sootch for helping direct me to spend my money.
I own a P30, will never get rid of it. Was eyeing the IWI for the ability to add a red dot. I also like owning different brands of guns vs owning the same brand and different models.
Even though HK has great triggers, the Masada is a great tool for an amazing price. Both are great however you can buy more for less and still get a realiable tool. I love this channel. Great job!
About a year ago I shot a VP9 for the first time. It was the first time I was happy with how ANY striker fired handgun felt and fired. I bought one. Then I bought a VP9SK. I have several handguns but I carry the VP9SK and VP9. I have one manual of arms to train to. The choice of which to carry depends on my wardrobe. The Masada may be a good pistol, but I don't see myself changing from my HK VP series. I have been tempted by the Sig P365 series, but I just like the HK VP9 and VP9SK.
I have the vp9sk, and p365. Good thing about the p356 is, it's small. Bad thing about the p365 is, it's small. Dosen't feel like a real gun. It's a total compromise. Hk on the other hand, is confidence inspiring when ya take hold of it. Great shooter
The VP series is still one of my favorites, but I do like the Masada. I didn't know that HK was upgrading the VP series. Good news for my collection, not so much for the checkbook. LOL Great review as usual, have a great weekend brother!
Thanks Fu! Yeah, I had the video already made when I heard about the 2020 VP9 and had to make a lot of changes. I'm excited about getting one of the new models.
@@KeanonGilliamSlang369 The optic cut has been available for years. Shops didn't stock them so you had to custom order them. Considering that H&Ks delivery times for custom orders are legendary (still waiting for my long slide with optic cut) it's good that the optic cut now default.
@@KeanonGilliamSlang369 It's well hidden on the H&K website: www.heckler-koch.com/en/products/sport/full-size-compact/sfp9-2/sfp9-l-or/product-overview.html Also hidden on the website: Manual thumb safety. Never ever seen one in real live but apparently you can order one.
The Masada is rdo ready, reliable, affordable, shot a tighter group in this video, has an excellent trigger (subjective, but most youtube reviewers agree just like this video), has a removable chassis, polygonal rifling (vp9 does too), nice low bore axis, and so on... VP9 has finger grooves, has HK stamped on the side, is heavier, has HK stamped on the side, had a bit of trouble with the gauntlet stress test, has HK stamped on the side, has aftermarket magazines available (maybe I’m odd but I have always stuck with factory mags), has HK stamped on the side, and has cocking ears. I feel like the Masada dominated. Both excellent guns but damn, the Masada is a hell of a gun for half the price. When I was younger I saved for a long time to buy a usp40. It was fine but not the religious experience I thought it would be for the price. So I can definitely see the young man’s attraction to the HK mystique, but damn it was disappointing when I shot and liked my friend’s g21 much better. Bottom line, rent and try as many as you can to figure out what works for YOU and forget about price/brand when you are dealing with top tier manufacturers like IWI, Beretta, Glock, Sig, FN, HK, Smith, Q, (:
Great review! I find the IWI Masada feels better w/ the “large” grip the gun handles better, fills the hand more like a Glock. I’ve got a VP as well and that’s like driving a Cadillac. Thanks for posting 👍🏼
You just can’t beat HK German engineering! I still have and will never sell it my trusted HK P7-M8. As for IWI, they are in the same ball park with quality an reliability.
My brother has a VP9 ($580-700) after shooting it, went to the gun store to buy it. Saw the Masada ($420 out the door). Both shoot THE SAME. MASADA for the WIN. With the $ saved added a Vortex Viper $200.
Would love to see a video comparing the TP9SF and the VP9. Just got the TP9SF elite and it’s a wonderful fun, but it’s hard to beat the HK. Great video 👍🏻
I had both of these side by side in the store. Along with G19, s&w m&p 9c 2.0, and Walther. All tested vs each other. I bought the Masada. The price was just the bonus.
Another awesome versus video , Sootch00. In my opinion , i would choose the IWI Masada for the price point. As always long live the Republic my friend !!!!!!!!!!!
SOOTCH! Would you mind adopting a 59 year old retired Air Force guy who geeks out over all your videos! You guys look like you have too much fun doing these.
I picked a used VP9LE last year (from 2014 with a “DE” German manufacture date code). Just love that thing. My only other striker-fired pistol I have is a Sig P365.
The large grips for the MASADA do a LOT more than Sootch00 gives it credit for as I have one and it is very close to the PPQ grip than not. Also if you put the Arachnigrip on the Masada it gives it a really good grip to be able to pull it with. I have a Red Dot on mine and love it once it is zeroed. Don't have a problem with it shooting low. Was out with it today. I LOVE my Masada!!
if I had to choose I would take the VP9 because I used a P8 in my military time. had always good experiences with my service pistol and was never let down by H&K pistols. Thank you for the Video Sootch, greetings from Germany :)
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@@frankiegunnz8066 HK is overrated, you pay a ridiculous amount for a name..........., that’s it. Jericho, Masada, Glock are more reliable than any HK pistol for a way lower price.
@@mac76239 Very wrong there buddy. You pay for the name and the trust of @ss kicking firearms that have a proven track record. Go check out MAC's gauntlet test on the HK USP45, It even beat the great Glock 17.
Vp9 is the total package. From the take down, trigger, harsh environment finish, barrel, grip, large trigger gaurd, pic rail, not to mention extremely high round counts in testing, and paddle release for the mag. Hard to find a firearm with all these qualities.
I guess perhaps I am a bit Promiscuous when it comes to firearms. My first love was a Walther P99. But that opened my eyes to the common cliché that variety is the spice of life. I'm no hippy, nor a war monger. But I now have a firearm harem and it just feels right. Firearms are useful tools on so many levels. I wish more people could open their minds to that and stop being afraid.
As of May 2022 the Masada can be had for less then 400. The optics ready HK VP9 is $750. No one gets double the quality or features with the HK versus the Masada. So on that basis there is no comparison. For $750 I can easily get the Masada and 1000 rounds of 9mm, spend them in training and improve proficiency for way less.
@@reachblowsdick7222 yeah, I tried three different grips/stance and gave up, lol. Never happened on any other gen glock or any other pistol I've ever owned until I bought a glock 19 gen 5 and 19X.
I have both and the 2022 VP9 Tactical feels better in my hand however, the 2019 Masada with the upgraded recoil spring now have less recoil. Sent the VP9 to Lazy Wolf for tuning and F2 trigger. Both are great shooters. I also have a 2019 VP9SK that is flawless.
I have both. I don't think the Masada concedes anything. Trigger on the IWI is different and I would say the #1 reason to favor the HK. I personally think the IWI is amazing.
Just purchased the HK VP9. I am a big HK fan and have the USP 45, P30 9MM and now the VP9. I know I can rely on all of my HK’s in every respect. You don’t hear of ANY issues/problems with HK’s
My VP9 Has The Best Striker Fired Trigger (And Yes, I Own A Q5 Match As Well). I Like The IWI, But The Other Reviews I've Seen It Does Shoot Point Of Aim.
If I were in the market today, I"d give a lot of thought to the Masada due to cost/ value difference but I already have (and love!) both a standard VP9 and the SK variant. Where I live, it's been an absolute buyers market for a few years now such that trades are not fiscally wise. Bottom line is that I really like my VP9 and it's already paid for so I'll stick with what I've got.
It’s not really a fair comparison as in a lot of stores the Masada is literally half the price of the HK. That having been said, I think the Masada overall wins out given what you get for your money. Otherwise they are very similar.
Just went back and watched the VP9-L B vid. I wish my notification button was on. I'm noping the optic ready cutout is available now... gonna go check..
The optic cut was available for more than 2 years. You just had to factory order them. H&K made a previously optional feature the default for all. A good decision. Streamlines production.
I’ve owned both and shot both. Love the grip on the vp9 and that extra grip on the back of the vp9. Buuuut I actually shoot the Masada batter, and i prefer the Masada slimmer grip, and it comes optic ready and mine came with a threaded barrel. For $450 Masada all day.
I'm a huge fan of both H&K and IWI. looking at prices for either tactical model today, and the vp9 is more than double the price of the Masada, at that price point the masada is a no brainer, but i'll eventually end up getting both.
I tried the Masada today, and was frankly surprised at how much I disliked the grip and trigger reset. It may be less expensive, but it’s certainly not a pistol I would own.
conghelach Walther PPQ, HK VP9SK, CZ P10S. So far, the best trigger of all the pistols I have tried is on the PPQ Q5 Match. Bear in mind that I don’t own any hammer-fired pistols, so I cannot speak to those. There are some quality pistols whose triggers I personally don’t like-Glock, Springfield, Sig, and Smith being some. Canik triggers aren’t bad, but I cannot bring myself to own a Turkish pistol.
The vp9 should have come out with an optics cut. Now the NEW VP9 will have one, at the same price as the old one. Meaning me and people like me got the finger. Thanks HK.
Im starting to like that IWI... Think I'll grab one next Friday before the price jump to $500 plus!!! Then I'll have to buy a couple rmr's one for my FN509 tactical and this one
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I have had my VP9 since it came out......its outstanding.....my #1 handgun
for the range? too big to carry and it fails miserably in elemental test..
@@babyblue8214 I saw that on MAC but I am 65yo and dont plan on seeing any combat....however for the range and home defense its excellent......no your right its too big for me to carry
Tom Rusch VP9 SK is just the right size
@Focke Wulf I have as well. I have "torture" tested 4 VP9's. Dirt, mud, ice/snow, wet, dry, etc.. They are actually much more reliable than I expected them to be. Only failure I could ever get from them was after being completely buried in mud to the point that they locked up. I'm confident that no other pistol would have made it throuh what I did to those pistols either, so I honestly feel sorry for all the people who won't own a VP9 because of a youtube celebrities "test". Those some people will go buy Glock all day, every day though.. even though there are tons of videos online of factory Glocks choking in dirt/mud/water. Oh well, more VP9's for us.
Tom Rusch You’re doing something wrong if you dump your gun in mud before using it.
Purchased my Masada because it fit my needs, being left handed. Never in my wildest dreams that what I purchased was a gem. Complaints about the trigger and the sights was a non issue for me, recoil was next to nothing and the plus is the fact that it’s optics ready, truly an unbelievable handgun.
That's one thing attracted me also in being left handed and it is completely ambidextrous. Also have the Tavor so know bout'em.
The thing about H&k firearms is that they're so expensive! Anyone who has ever owned one will testify to that.
The other thing about H&k firearms is that they are WORTH EVERY PENNY!
crock of BS
Worth twice what they're currently selling for. I remember looking at a usp compact 2 decades ago and it sold for $850.. now $500 -600 is actually reverse inflation..
Love my vp9! I have never regretted buying it.
@Price Check On VagiClean we're just not broke and don't mind paying for quality. Stick to budget brands poor
The only firearms manufacturer that makes me question why I'm spending money on H&K is CZ, BUT I still spend money on both.
I read so many good reviews about the Masada , its got more features for the price but because its new in the market it hasnt proven itself in the long run. But still i'll choose the Masada because of the price .
It hasn’t proven itself in the U.S. Home defense market maybe, but I’ll take my chances with the standard issue of all most any countries’ military.
I am a big IWI guy , but it's hard to beat the VP9 . I would pick the VP9 .
I bought a p30 sk a year ago. Night sights & 3 mags for $599. What justifies HK prices are polygonal barrel, German quality, every HK is not only test fired at factory but also sighted in. Mine was spot on at 10 yds. They are also very smooth shooting due to dual stage recoil spring and fitted like a glove. HK you will not guess or be disappointed. Also love the paddle mag release once you try it...
Paddle magazine release best magazine release
Paddle mag is very niceeeeee
I love my VP9 but it wasn’t sighted in at the factory. Had to move the front & rear sight to get it dialed in.
I'll take the Masada over the VP9.
Yawn...
Felt the Masada at the store this week when the clerk introduced it to me. I was absolutely amazed by the features and the trigger feel- It blew me away. As an M&P fan I felt a little jealous that this gun had a (in my opinion) better trigger and all the features from the M&P OR that I know starts at least $100 more. Incredible value- I'm really glad you did this comparison.
I trolled Gunbroker for several weeks and ended up getting a brand new Vp9 for $420! Yes it's not the updated 2020 version, but I couldn't pass up that deal. Absolutely love the Vp9.
I am recently discovering IWI. It stared with an IMI Jericho 941F. Liked is to muck, looked at IWI and ordered the Zion 15. Waiting Delivery. Now the Masada has my attention. Thanks Sootch for helping direct me to spend my money.
Great timing, I purchased a Masada on Monday. I also have an HK VP40
I hope you enjoy the Masada. You'll have first hand experience. Thanks Brother
@@sootch00 Thank you for all of the great reviews!
I own a P30, will never get rid of it. Was eyeing the IWI for the ability to add a red dot. I also like owning different brands of guns vs owning the same brand and different models.
Even though HK has great triggers, the Masada is a great tool for an amazing price. Both are great however you can buy more for less and still get a realiable tool. I love this channel. Great job!
Lots of cool guns to choose from these days. I'll take one of each LOL
I was at the range today with my VP9 and P30S. VP9 out shoots my P30S. I own 3 VP9. 👍😁
Chili Prepper i own 2, currently looking for a sweetheart deal on a p30l and hk45
@@HardHeadMilitary HK45C is next on HK list.
Chili Prepper i think im gonna trade my fnx for a p2000sk
With upgrades
What do you think
Got a Vp9le last year for $530 shipped. Wish I bought one sooner. Gonna carry it at work and I plan on getting a Vp9sk later for carry.
About a year ago I shot a VP9 for the first time. It was the first time I was happy with how ANY striker fired handgun felt and fired. I bought one. Then I bought a VP9SK. I have several handguns but I carry the VP9SK and VP9. I have one manual of arms to train to. The choice of which to carry depends on my wardrobe. The Masada may be a good pistol, but I don't see myself changing from my HK VP series. I have been tempted by the Sig P365 series, but I just like the HK VP9 and VP9SK.
Those 2 are my carry rotation as well. I have 2 holsters one vp9 size that retains the vp9sk well and one that is just vp9sk.
Yeah probably not because you spent 3 times as much on the H&K series and now you're broke.
I have the vp9sk, and p365. Good thing about the p356 is, it's small. Bad thing about the p365 is, it's small. Dosen't feel like a real gun. It's a total compromise. Hk on the other hand, is confidence inspiring when ya take hold of it. Great shooter
I personally like the trigger on the VP9SK significantly better than the VP9. Looking forward to trying the 2020 VP9 for comparison.
The VP series is still one of my favorites, but I do like the Masada. I didn't know that HK was upgrading the VP series. Good news for my collection, not so much for the checkbook. LOL
Great review as usual, have a great weekend brother!
Thanks Fu! Yeah, I had the video already made when I heard about the 2020 VP9 and had to make a lot of changes. I'm excited about getting one of the new models.
@Fumasteroo It took HK long enough ... 17 rounds and optic ready.
@@KeanonGilliamSlang369 The optic cut has been available for years. Shops didn't stock them so you had to custom order them. Considering that H&Ks delivery times for custom orders are legendary (still waiting for my long slide with optic cut) it's good that the optic cut now default.
@@Martin.Krischik Really? Wow it seemed like they didn't market it. I have the longslide but it doesn't have the optic cut. Thanks for the info!👍
@@KeanonGilliamSlang369 It's well hidden on the H&K website:
www.heckler-koch.com/en/products/sport/full-size-compact/sfp9-2/sfp9-l-or/product-overview.html
Also hidden on the website: Manual thumb safety. Never ever seen one in real live but apparently you can order one.
The Masada is rdo ready, reliable, affordable, shot a tighter group in this video, has an excellent trigger (subjective, but most youtube reviewers agree just like this video), has a removable chassis, polygonal rifling (vp9 does too), nice low bore axis, and so on... VP9 has finger grooves, has HK stamped on the side, is heavier, has HK stamped on the side, had a bit of trouble with the gauntlet stress test, has HK stamped on the side, has aftermarket magazines available (maybe I’m odd but I have always stuck with factory mags), has HK stamped on the side, and has cocking ears. I feel like the Masada dominated. Both excellent guns but damn, the Masada is a hell of a gun for half the price. When I was younger I saved for a long time to buy a usp40. It was fine but not the religious experience I thought it would be for the price. So I can definitely see the young man’s attraction to the HK mystique, but damn it was disappointing when I shot and liked my friend’s g21 much better. Bottom line, rent and try as many as you can to figure out what works for YOU and forget about price/brand when you are dealing with top tier manufacturers like IWI, Beretta, Glock, Sig, FN, HK, Smith, Q, (:
The trigger is very nice
Just bought a Masada 2 days ago, I love it. It'll be my back up to my gen5 g17.
When breaking the Masada down pull slide back hold pull trigger and let slide down manually. Less hick ups that way.
My HKvp9 is awesome 😎
I have 7,000 + round on mine!
Great review!
Those both look like excellent options. Thanks for the review.
Great review! I find the IWI Masada feels better w/ the “large” grip the gun handles better, fills the hand more like a Glock. I’ve got a VP as well and that’s like driving a Cadillac. Thanks for posting 👍🏼
H&K all the way, price deference is justified to me,
Great presentation man 👌
Sootch00's reviews never disappoint. Thanks for the comparison.
yep, saw the HK VP9 at my nearest dealer @$699 last week... great grip, sights and overall quality...but hey, the G3 @$249 got my money.
Can't go wrong with either. LOVE my MASADA and its much cheaper - especially if you have the optics ready version of MASADA.
You just can’t beat HK German engineering! I still have and will never sell it my trusted HK P7-M8. As for IWI, they are in the same ball park with quality an reliability.
My brother has a VP9 ($580-700) after shooting it, went to the gun store to buy it. Saw the Masada ($420 out the door). Both shoot THE SAME. MASADA for the WIN. With the $ saved added a Vortex Viper $200.
That's the 🎟
Update on your Masada please and the vortex venom
I think comparisons of two or more guns are better than single reviews. Thank you a lot for the infos provided.
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Would love to see a video comparing the TP9SF and the VP9. Just got the TP9SF elite and it’s a wonderful fun, but it’s hard to beat the HK. Great video 👍🏻
How can you compare the two?? Cheap American Shit with the finest German engineering
The TP9 is like a Walther P99 and HK VP had a baby. Love all three and would carry either. The Masada Slim is nice too.
Great Review!
I like the lock on the shed it keeps unlocking itself,and then locking back up nice !!
VP9 all the way. Have a sigP320 and about to get rid of it for another HK. Just top shelf quality compared to anything else!
VP9 is my bed stand gun. Trust it with my life! Great gun!
The Masada can be found for less than $400. The problem is that they are on back order at most places. My next gun nonetheless.
Thank you very much. You and your family have a blessed weekend. GOD Bless and GOD Bless The Republic!!!
Just got my the new HK2020 for $650. Good review man. Thanks for the upload.
I had both of these side by side in the store. Along with G19, s&w m&p 9c 2.0, and Walther. All tested vs each other.
I bought the Masada. The price was just the bonus.
Nice review as usual...thanks Sootch00
I believe a better match up would be the Canik tp9sf elite vs. the Masada. Closer in price and function.
Another awesome versus video , Sootch00. In my opinion , i would choose the IWI Masada for the price point. As always long live the Republic my friend !!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Jerry! Yes, the price is a major factor for the IWI. LLTR!
I have shot both. Liked the vp9 but loved the masada. I own a masada and carry it everyday.
Would go with IWI for sure
Great video. I'm happy as hell I just got a VP9 for only $500.
SOOTCH! Would you mind adopting a 59 year old retired Air Force guy who geeks out over all your videos! You guys look like you have too much fun doing these.
I picked a used VP9LE last year (from 2014 with a “DE” German manufacture date code). Just love that thing. My only other striker-fired pistol I have is a Sig P365.
DE is not the date code. It is the international country code Deutschland.
I love my IWI masada and my x95
The large grips for the MASADA do a LOT more than Sootch00 gives it credit for as I have one and it is very close to the PPQ grip than not. Also if you put the Arachnigrip on the Masada it gives it a really good grip to be able to pull it with. I have a Red Dot on mine and love it once it is zeroed. Don't have a problem with it shooting low. Was out with it today. I LOVE my Masada!!
Sootch, love your videos! Thanks for making them!
if I had to choose I would take the VP9 because I used a P8 in my military time.
had always good experiences with my service pistol and was never let down by H&K pistols. Thank you for the Video Sootch, greetings from Germany :)
Thanks for watching Dennis! Hard to beat HK quality.
Excellent video!!! VP 9 winner!!!
Absolutely love my VP9.
You have pistols for shooting, and We have MASADA for fighting. 🇮🇱❤
You should add Jericho..;-)
You have masada for fighting, and we have HK417 to finish the fight early! 🇺🇸
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Jericho 941
Masada
Zion 15
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@@frankiegunnz8066 HK is overrated, you pay a ridiculous amount for a name..........., that’s it. Jericho, Masada, Glock are more reliable than any HK pistol for a way lower price.
@@mac76239 Very wrong there buddy. You pay for the name and the trust of @ss kicking firearms that have a proven track record. Go check out MAC's gauntlet test on the HK USP45, It even beat the great Glock 17.
Vp9 is the total package. From the take down, trigger, harsh environment finish, barrel, grip, large trigger gaurd, pic rail, not to mention extremely high round counts in testing, and paddle release for the mag. Hard to find a firearm with all these qualities.
3:00 The first polymer striker-fired gun ever was actually an HK. The HK vp70...
Interesting ~ Food for thought with making my decision. Cheers
Thanks for stopping by!
I guess perhaps I am a bit Promiscuous when it comes to firearms. My first love was a Walther P99. But that opened my eyes to the common cliché that variety is the spice of life. I'm no hippy, nor a war monger. But I now have a firearm harem and it just feels right. Firearms are useful tools on so many levels. I wish more people could open their minds to that and stop being afraid.
idiot, more guns = more misery. just facts
I added Talon grips on my Masada, perfect solution to the way it feels in your hand. A truly fine piece of equipment.
Great comparison of these two great guns! Thanks
As of May 2022 the Masada can be had for less then 400. The optics ready HK VP9 is $750.
No one gets double the quality or features with the HK versus the Masada. So on that basis there is no comparison.
For $750 I can easily get the Masada and 1000 rounds of 9mm, spend them in training and improve proficiency for way less.
I love the VP9. It shoots very nice for me.
I love that you did a better comparison than the weak go to comparison to a glock.
The VP9 is such an amazing handgun
What I love about these over glocks, no brass to the face.
Over 100K rounds through 4 different Glocks and I've never had brass thrown at my face. Maybe you're holding them wrong?
@@reachblowsdick7222 yeah, I tried three different grips/stance and gave up, lol. Never happened on any other gen glock or any other pistol I've ever owned until I bought a glock 19 gen 5 and 19X.
ReachBlows Dick Why are you lying? Lol
I have both and the 2022 VP9 Tactical feels better in my hand however, the 2019 Masada with the upgraded recoil spring now have less recoil. Sent the VP9 to Lazy Wolf for tuning and F2 trigger. Both are great shooters. I also have a 2019 VP9SK that is flawless.
I have both. I don't think the Masada concedes anything. Trigger on the IWI is different and I would say the #1 reason to favor the HK. I personally think the IWI is amazing.
Just purchased the HK VP9. I am a big HK fan and have the USP 45, P30 9MM and now the VP9. I know I can rely on all of my HK’s in every respect. You don’t hear of ANY issues/problems with HK’s
My VP9 Has The Best Striker Fired Trigger (And Yes, I Own A Q5 Match As Well). I Like The IWI, But The Other Reviews I've Seen It Does Shoot Point Of Aim.
I bought the p30
Should've looked harder at the vp9
Don't really care for the p30
It shoots 3 inches low at 10 yrds
If I were in the market today, I"d give a lot of thought to the Masada due to cost/ value difference but I already have (and love!) both a standard VP9 and the SK variant. Where I live, it's been an absolute buyers market for a few years now such that trades are not fiscally wise. Bottom line is that I really like my VP9 and it's already paid for so I'll stick with what I've got.
“Shooting em side by side”. Hilarious.
Never understood why the VP9 hasn't received more love. IMO it is the best shooting striker fired weapon on the market.
CZ P10
@@johnutpatel4982 That's my 2nd choice.
The VP9 is one of my favorite handguns. They are excellent.
because of MACs testing..
Definitely the vp9
I LIKE HK BUT KNOWING ME I'm buy both.
Best plan : ) Thanks Jay
VP9 shoots so good at distance it feels like cheating
It’s not really a fair comparison as in a lot of stores the Masada is literally half the price of the HK. That having been said, I think the Masada overall wins out given what you get for your money. Otherwise they are very similar.
Another enlightening review. Thank you!
IWI ANY DAY 👍🏿🏆
I would own either one of them and be proud about it.
I love Walter, HK VP9 and my IWI Masada.
Just went back and watched the VP9-L B vid. I wish my notification button was on. I'm noping the optic ready cutout is available now... gonna go check..
The optic cut was available for more than 2 years. You just had to factory order them. H&K made a previously optional feature the default for all. A good decision. Streamlines production.
I can find the new HK VP9B for under $600 all day long (e.g. $548.90 shipped).
I’ve owned both and shot both. Love the grip on the vp9 and that extra grip on the back of the vp9. Buuuut I actually shoot the Masada batter, and i prefer the Masada slimmer grip, and it comes optic ready and mine came with a threaded barrel. For $450 Masada all day.
Masada baby hell yeah good video like always
Have mine a year no complaints
i bought 2 FDE masada today :)
Here 2 years later because iwi is about to release the Masada slim and am wondering how it would compare to the VP9SK
I'm a huge fan of both H&K and IWI. looking at prices for either tactical model today, and the vp9 is more than double the price of the Masada, at that price point the masada is a no brainer, but i'll eventually end up getting both.
😂 hope you went with the vp9.. simply a better pistol
Have the vp 9 and really enjoy shooting it
Wonderful review.
Don you be a machine gun great shooting i watch all your videos i learn alot thx bro 🔫👀🔫🇺🇸
I tried the Masada today, and was frankly surprised at how much I disliked the grip and trigger reset. It may be less expensive, but it’s certainly not a pistol I would own.
What guns trigger do you prefer??
conghelach Walther PPQ, HK VP9SK, CZ P10S. So far, the best trigger of all the pistols I have tried is on the PPQ Q5 Match. Bear in mind that I don’t own any hammer-fired pistols, so I cannot speak to those. There are some quality pistols whose triggers I personally don’t like-Glock, Springfield, Sig, and Smith being some. Canik triggers aren’t bad, but I cannot bring myself to own a Turkish pistol.
I own a vp 9 love 💘 it its my ccw carry also
Hk rules...even the name instantly demands respect!
That’s the thing with us in America, spoiled by “names” and get screwed when. The product is crap
Also love to see comparison some of these SAR 9X vs Canik TP9, Masada vs Girsan MC28
The vp9 should have come out with an optics cut. Now the NEW VP9 will have one, at the same price as the old one. Meaning me and people like me got the finger. Thanks HK.
Im starting to like that IWI... Think I'll grab one next Friday before the price jump to $500 plus!!! Then I'll have to buy a couple rmr's one for my FN509 tactical and this one
I’ll keep my Beretta APX Centurion, but thank you sir 😉
The APX is excellent. Thanks Eric!
Glock 19 killer!
Same here. I love my APX!
I bought the Centurion as well after Sootch reviewed it. For the money you can't get a better gun.
If you move to California you might not. LOL