Original retail for these handguns in the USA was around $1,200 in the 1970's. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept. issued the 9mm version to the Special Enforcement Bureau (SEB) for awhile. One of the deputies, used his P9s has a hammer on a suspects head, hitting him with the front of the frame/slide. The slide popped-off the pistol during the struggle. Although, I would call this a "One-in-a-Million" incident, it called the pistol's durability into question. My Dad a purchased a 45 version from a retired Navy seal and the pistol was 100% awesome. The cycle time of the slide is really fast and it's hard to tell it even moves when fired and it's a fun and very accurate weapon. Great Pistol.
Nice review. Passed on one at a decent price (@$700) a few years ago at a gun show, but with some of the maintenance/replacement issues you mentioned, kind of glad I did.
It is one of the most accurate guns I have ever shot. But it does not come without some of its short commings for sure. Thanks for supporting the channel. Safe and Plentiful Shooting for you and yours!
This is the best review I could find of this pistol, I just subscribed to your channel. In 1980, I wanted a P9S so bad, but they were too expensive for me. They actually went for a higher price at that time, than the P7, which I had no interest in, as I found them goofy looking. Didn't like the fat grip decocker squirt gun look of the P7. It is amazing to me that the P7/P7M8 has appreciated so much more over the years than the P9S. I can afford a HK P9S now, but not a P7/P7M8.
Thank you for your kind words and supporting the channel. I love H&K pistols! I did a review on the P7 as well as the P5&P6. I was glad I owned this pistol and got a chance to do a review on it. Crazy accurate!
Thanks, most YT g** channels have mostly gone political (perhaps necessary). I really needed this lol. I have been waiting for someone to cover this sleeper(among others), as I always found it so aesthetically pleasing.
Great history and information on the gun and some history of h&k. Thought these were a cool looking gun , have only seen one of these at a show a couple of years ago . Thanks for showing
I lusted after a P9S in the early 80s, ended up with an HK4 first and that totally unserviceable nightmare cured me of my HK collecting aspirations. Still lustworthy though. Great vid.
Thanks. I have owned a couple of these. And I love them. But the HK collector market have priced most out of getting to enjoy these awesome guns. Sorry that you had zero luck with your HK4 I have always wanted to try one of those out.
@@theBucketshallnotbeinfringed I had the HK4 kit in pre-internet West Texas, so even with the manual it was impossible to get information and troubleshoot. I’m sure a knowledgeable owner could have sorted it out, and that there are fine examples out there. I traded it to a guy who knew what it was and that it was special and thought he could get it running, so it wasn’t a total cluster.
@BurmaJ I have heard that doing the caliber exchange to and from the 22lr is very complex ,and without very specific information is impossible! Had the opportunity to pick one up here and there and have never been able to pull the trigger on having that much money tied up in one! Thank you so much for telling your story, and making my channel better. Safe and Plentiful Shooting to you and yours!
They are such great guns. I could not believe the accuracy that I got. The buffer is such a down side of the gun. But as long as they can still be gotten it is not that big of an inconvenience.
I almost bought one back in 1981.... I should have gotten the HK91 which ran about 500 at the time. Uuuuugh, should have's kill me to this day...... I did get a P7 though!
I did a video on the p7, it is one of my prized possessions. I love H&K they make such good firearms. We all of those guns that we regret not purchasing, that is why we have to love the ones we did get, just a little more!
That pistol is a curious, and functional recovery of previous concepts. It is partly like a J. P. Sauer Und Sohn 38(h) with its double action, safety on the slide, concealed hammer, and its cocking and decocking lever. A basic weapon disassembly button like on the old Mauser HSC inside and in front of the trigger guard. Even the roller lock system seen on a handgun in CZ/VZ 52. A cocktail that went very well for HK... ✨🖖😄✨
I have shot both. The 45 is not super rare. I chose to get the 9mm because I was banking that the buffer would hold up better on the 9mm. They both are crazy acurate and a pleasure to shoot. You would be super happy with the 45.
Perhaps I should have said scarce not rare. from doing some research 1 out of every 10 was chambered in 45 acp. I did locate a couple of buffers and they seem to be really scarce now.@@theBucketshallnotbeinfringed
What about spare magazines? Availability and pricing? I own a P7M8 and although I acquired 4 more magazines when I worked at Cabela’s in the early 2000’s they hadn’t gotten to the absurd price of $175 yet. Getting any parts out of HK for older models is extremely problematic.
I have never been able to get any definitive numbers on that. They will get hard over time without solvent. But I have had mine for over 8 years and it still looks and feels like new.
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Original retail for these handguns in the USA was around $1,200 in the 1970's. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept. issued the 9mm version to the Special Enforcement Bureau (SEB) for awhile. One of the deputies, used his P9s has a hammer on a suspects head, hitting him with the front of the frame/slide. The slide popped-off the pistol during the struggle. Although, I would call this a "One-in-a-Million" incident, it called the pistol's durability into question. My Dad a purchased a 45 version from a retired Navy seal and the pistol was 100% awesome. The cycle time of the slide is really fast and it's hard to tell it even moves when fired and it's a fun and very accurate weapon. Great Pistol.
Yes! Mine was one of the most accurate pistols I have ever shot.
Nice review. Passed on one at a decent price (@$700) a few years ago at a gun show, but with some of the maintenance/replacement issues you mentioned, kind of glad I did.
It is one of the most accurate guns I have ever shot. But it does not come without some of its short commings for sure. Thanks for supporting the channel. Safe and Plentiful Shooting for you and yours!
This is the best review I could find of this pistol, I just subscribed to your channel. In 1980, I wanted a P9S so bad, but they were too expensive for me. They actually went for a higher price at that time, than the P7, which I had no interest in, as I found them goofy looking. Didn't like the fat grip decocker squirt gun look of the P7. It is amazing to me that the P7/P7M8 has appreciated so much more over the years than the P9S. I can afford a HK P9S now, but not a P7/P7M8.
Thank you for your kind words and supporting the channel. I love H&K pistols! I did a review on the P7 as well as the P5&P6. I was glad I owned this pistol and got a chance to do a review on it. Crazy accurate!
@@theBucketshallnotbeinfringed Do you have a preference between the P7 or P9S?
@gracedagostino5231 I like the p7. I shoot it better. But that is completely personal preference, because they are bothe awesome!
Thanks, most YT g** channels have mostly gone political (perhaps necessary). I really needed this lol. I have been waiting for someone to cover this sleeper(among others), as I always found it so aesthetically pleasing.
Glad you liked it! If you have one or decide to get one I also have a video on Buffer replacement
Great history and information on the gun and some history of h&k. Thought these were a cool looking gun , have only seen one of these at a show a couple of years ago . Thanks for showing
I got one a few years back and the buffer was essentially a dry paste. I do, however, think the buffer would easily be replicated.
You can buy them from HK parts.
I lusted after a P9S in the early 80s, ended up with an HK4 first and that totally unserviceable nightmare cured me of my HK collecting aspirations. Still lustworthy though. Great vid.
Thanks. I have owned a couple of these. And I love them. But the HK collector market have priced most out of getting to enjoy these awesome guns.
Sorry that you had zero luck with your HK4 I have always wanted to try one of those out.
@@theBucketshallnotbeinfringed I had the HK4 kit in pre-internet West Texas, so even with the manual it was impossible to get information and troubleshoot. I’m sure a knowledgeable owner could have sorted it out, and that there are fine examples out there. I traded it to a guy who knew what it was and that it was special and thought he could get it running, so it wasn’t a total cluster.
@BurmaJ I have heard that doing the caliber exchange to and from the 22lr is very complex ,and without very specific information is impossible! Had the opportunity to pick one up here and there and have never been able to pull the trigger on having that much money tied up in one!
Thank you so much for telling your story, and making my channel better. Safe and Plentiful Shooting to you and yours!
Nice review. I have one in .45. I have to change out my rubber buffer too. BTW, it's pronounced "poly-gone-l."
They are such great guns. I could not believe the accuracy that I got. The buffer is such a down side of the gun. But as long as they can still be gotten it is not that big of an inconvenience.
I just got one on gunbroker for just under 700, grips pretty worn 1978 model, buffer was80% gone and mush, replaced with a new one, will shoot soon.
You will love it! Such a great firearm! Thanks for supporting the channel.
I almost bought one back in 1981.... I should have gotten the HK91 which ran about 500 at the time. Uuuuugh, should have's kill me to this day...... I did get a P7 though!
I did a video on the p7, it is one of my prized possessions. I love H&K they make such good firearms. We all of those guns that we regret not purchasing, that is why we have to love the ones we did get, just a little more!
That pistol is a curious, and functional recovery of previous concepts. It is partly like a J. P. Sauer Und Sohn 38(h) with its double action, safety on the slide, concealed hammer, and its cocking and decocking lever. A basic weapon disassembly button like on the old Mauser HSC inside and in front of the trigger guard. Even the roller lock system seen on a handgun in CZ/VZ 52. A cocktail that went very well for HK... ✨🖖😄✨
Very good eyes on all the different "inspirations" for this gun.
What do you think of the P9s in 45 act? If anyone has one (they are rare) I imagine it would be you.
I have shot both. The 45 is not super rare. I chose to get the 9mm because I was banking that the buffer would hold up better on the 9mm. They both are crazy acurate and a pleasure to shoot. You would be super happy with the 45.
Perhaps I should have said scarce not rare. from doing some research 1 out of every 10 was chambered in 45 acp. I did locate a couple of buffers and they seem to be really scarce now.@@theBucketshallnotbeinfringed
What about spare magazines? Availability and pricing? I own a P7M8 and although I acquired 4 more magazines when I worked at Cabela’s in the early 2000’s they hadn’t gotten to the absurd price of $175 yet. Getting any parts out of HK for older models is extremely problematic.
It is very problematic for sure. There is some after market ones that I have not tried out on line. But the OEM ones have dried up for sure.
How many rounds can you expect to get out a P9S buffer assuming it has not been contaminated with solvent?
I have never been able to get any definitive numbers on that. They will get hard over time without solvent. But I have had mine for over 8 years and it still looks and feels like new.
What song is that in the beginning?
"Just Can't Stop" by Weston Horn and the Hush
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@@theBucketshallnotbeinfringed Thanks!