Glock G19 Gen5 9mm vs HK VP9SK 9mm

These are different sizes of gun that weigh almost the same. The Glock G19 Gen5 9mm is 7.28" long and 5.04" tall at 23.63 oz; the HK VP9SK 9mm is 6.61" and 4.57" at 23.07 oz, only 0.56 oz less. What the G19 gets for that extra 0.67" of length is five more rounds (15 vs 10), a 0.63" longer barrel (4.02" vs 3.39") and a 0.29" longer sight radius (6.02" vs 5.73"). HK lists the VP9SK trigger at 4.5-5.6 lb against the Glock's 5.8 lb, and it takes interchangeable backstraps. Neither is listed optic-ready. MSRP is $647.00 against $909.00, a $262.00 gap.

Pick the Glock G19 Gen5 if:

• Capacity is the deciding spec: 15+1 against 10+1 for 0.56 oz less carried weight on the HK
• You want the longer barrel and sight radius, 4.02" and 6.02" against 3.39" and 5.73"
• Price and included magazines: $647.00 with three magazines against $909.00 with two

Pick the HK VP9SK if:

• Concealment is the constraint: 6.61" long and 4.57" tall against 7.28" and 5.04"
• You want the lighter listed trigger, 4.5-5.6 lb against 5.8 lb
• Interchangeable backstraps and 3-dot sights suit you better than a fixed grip and fixed sights

Because the weights are within 0.56 oz, this is about printing and grip length rather than carry burden. The G19 gives five more rounds and more sight radius for $262.00 less; the VP9SK gives a shorter, lower gun with a lighter trigger and an adjustable grip.