HECKLER & KOCH 81001173 VP9CC MICRO 9MM 3.13" BBL 12 RND & 10 RND

The Heckler and Koch VP9CC Micro Compact (81001173) is a striker-fired 9mm pistol built in Oberndorf, Germany, designed for concealed carry shooters who want the full ergonomic package of the VP9 platform in a micro-compact concealed carry 9mm pistol that fits a true everyday carry profile.

Key Features

• Part number: 81001173
• Caliber: 9mm x 19
• Action: Striker-fired, semi-automatic
• Barrel length: 3.13 in, hammer-forged
• Overall length: 6.02 in
• Overall height: 4.41 in (with flush magazine)
• Width: 1.14 in
• Slide width: 0.93 in
• Weight: 17.64 oz unloaded, without magazine
• Capacity: 10+1 with flush magazine, 12+1 with extended magazine
• Magazines included: One 10-round flush, one 12-round extended
• Finish: DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon), black
• Front sight: Tritium night sight
• Rear sight: Black serrated
• Optics: Optics Ready, lower-profile mounting system with included RMSc plate
• Compatible optic footprints: Shield RMSc (Holosun 407K/507K), Trijicon RMR-CC via optional plate 50257252
• Frame: Serialized fire control chassis, interchangeable between Picatinny rail frame and slick dust cover
• Backstraps: Six interchangeable, included
• Safety: Striker safety, trigger safety
• Magazine release: Ambidextrous paddle style
• Made in Germany

Special Features

• The VP9CC (81001173) uses a serialized fire control chassis as the regulated component, allowing the owner to swap between a Picatinny rail frame for duty or home use and a slick dust cover frame for deeper, snag-free concealed carry without a second pistol purchase.
• The optics mounting system places the red dot lower over the bore than standard plate-based systems, bringing the dot closer to the bore axis and reducing the height-over-bore gap that affects close-range shot placement.
• The DLC barrel and slide finish is a hard, low-friction coating that resists corrosion and surface wear at a level above standard bluing or phosphate, making it a strong fit for daily holster carry.
• Six interchangeable backstraps ship with every VP9CC, covering a range of hand sizes without requiring aftermarket grip modifications or stippling.
• The ambidextrous paddle magazine release and ambidextrous slide stop give left-handed and right-handed shooters identical control access, preserving the full-size VP9 manual of arms in a compact frame.
• The hammer-forged barrel is produced from HK proprietary cannon-grade steel, bringing a level of barrel material specification uncommon in the micro-compact category.

Practical Benefits

• The flush 10-round magazine keeps the grip length at its minimum for maximum concealment under a cover garment, while the included 12-round extended magazine gives you two extra rounds and a full firing grip when the situation calls for it.
• The tritium front night sight provides a usable aiming reference in low-light conditions without requiring a battery, which makes this pistol ready for nightstand or on-body carry around the clock.
• Competitive shooters and training-focused buyers who already run a full-size VP9 will find the VP9CC operates with an identical manual of arms, so transitioning between the two platforms requires no re-training.
• The RMSc-compatible optics cut works with the Holosun 407K, 507K, and other RMSc-footprint micro red dots, so you can add a carry optic using a wide range of popular micro-dot options that are widely available and holster-supported.
• The swappable chassis frame system lets you configure the same serialized component for concealed carry, home defense, or range use, giving you platform versatility from a single firearm purchase.
• If you are a concealed carrier who has been waiting for HK to bring its VP9 ergonomics and German production standards into a true everyday carry package, the Heckler and Koch VP9CC Micro Compact (81001173) delivers exactly that in a pistol sized to disappear under a cover garment.

The Heckler and Koch VP9CC Micro Compact (81001173) chambered in 9mm is a smart addition for the serious concealed carrier who demands factory-grade German craftsmanship, adaptable ergonomics, and optics-ready capability in a micro-compact package.