It wasn't Glock that first went into the striker-fired world - it was Heckler & Koch, with VP70 and P7 models dating back to 1970 and 1980s. After a pause of almost 30 years, the HK developed the new modern striker-fired pistols dubbed as VP9 series and released in the market in 2014. The polymer-framed VP9 shares similar frame, texturing, and finger grooves with the previously developed P30 hammer-fired handgun. The VP9 also inherited from P30 a completely customizable ergonomic grip with an interchangeable backstrap/side panel system. The VP is equipped with an enhanced clean-breaking trigger that surpasses those found in competitors. This HK "precise pull" trigger offers a short and light take-up with a single-stage feel for predictability and control. While most modern pistols use the push-button to release the magazine, the HK VP9 comes with the paddle-style release type. Another uncommon feature is the magazine release mounted at the rear of the pistol's trigger guard. The pistol comes with two polymer ears at the rear end of the slide in the role of the charging supports to provide you with added space for you to grab when racking the VP9.