HK VP9CC vs HK CC9
HK VP9CC vs CC9: the short answer
The CC9 came first (HK announced it in October 2024) and the VP9CC followed in April 2026. By HK's own manuals the VP9CC is slightly shorter and lower, and the CC9 is narrower with a longer barrel. Weights are almost the same. The clearest differences are the VP9CC's 3.13-inch barrel against the CC9's 3.32 inches, and the trigger figures listed below.
| HK operator's manual | VP9CC | CC9 |
|---|---|---|
| Caliber | 9 mm x 19 | 9 mm x 19 |
| Barrel length | 3.13 in | 3.32 in |
| Overall length | 6.02 in | 6.03 in |
| Height | 4.41 in | 4.60 in |
| Width | 1.14 in | 0.99 in |
| Sight radius | 5.08 in | 5.10 in |
| Weight | 17.64 oz without magazine | 19.7 oz with empty magazine (magazine 2.3 oz) |
| Magazine capacity | 10 or 12 rounds | 10 or 12 rounds |
| Trigger pull | 4.9 to 6.1 lbf | 4.5 to 5.5 lbf |
| Trigger travel / reset | 0.20 in / 0.12 in | 0.24 in / 0.12 in |
| Optic footprint | Plates for Holosun 507K / Shield RMSc and Trijicon RMRCC | Shield RMSc / Holosun K |
Sources: HK VP9CC operator's manual, Section 2 (specifications) and HK CC9 operator's manual, Section 2 (specifications). HK does not state which magazine the height figures assume. See also the HK USA VP9CC page.
HK now sells two small 9 mm carry pistols that are easy to confuse, partly because the names differ by two characters. The CC9 came first, in October 2024, as HK's entry into the micro-compact class. The VP9CC followed in April 2026 and is built on the VP9 design.
The short version
The two are close in size. The VP9CC is a little shorter and lower, while the CC9 is narrower and has the longer barrel.
Size and weight
The VP9CC has a 3.13-inch barrel, is 6.02 inches overall and 4.41 inches tall, and weighs 17.64 ounces without a magazine. The CC9 is 6.03 inches overall and 4.60 inches tall with a 3.32-inch barrel; HK lists 19.7 ounces with an empty magazine, and the magazine itself at 2.3 ounces. The practical question is which one disappears under your clothes while still letting you get a proper grip on the draw. Handle both, because the numbers are close.
The trigger
HK's manuals list a trigger pull of 4.9 to 6.1 pounds-force for the VP9CC and 4.5 to 5.5 for the CC9, with 0.20 inch of travel on the VP9CC against 0.24 on the CC9. Both have a 0.12 inch return travel. Trigger feel is personal; the figures above are the published ones.
Optics
Both are offered optics-ready. HK's manual for the VP9CC lists adapter plates for the Holosun 507K / Shield RMSc footprint and the Trijicon RMRCC, and the CC9 manual lists the Shield RMSc / Holosun K footprint. Match your red dot to the footprint before you buy it.
Controls and capacity
Both are striker-fired. The VP9CC uses HK's paddle-style magazine release, while the CC9 uses a push-button release. Check each pistol's operator's manual for the full control layout, and handle one before ordering. Both are listed with 10 and 12 round magazines.
Which one
- You want the shorter and lower pistol: the VP9CC.
- You want the narrower pistol with the longer barrel: the CC9.
- Coming from a full-size VP9: the VP9CC, which is built on that design.
A fuller look at the VP9CC's specification is on the VP9CC page. If you are weighing it against a non-HK pistol, see HK VP9CC vs SIG P365.
New Jersey notes
Either is an ordinary handgun purchase in this state, which means a permit to purchase for that specific handgun, the one-handgun-per-30-days limit, and the transfer through a licensed New Jersey dealer. New Jersey law limits magazines to 10 rounds, so check whether the 12-round magazine can be lawfully possessed here. A 2026 federal appeals court ruling against the limit is on hold pending appeal, so confirm the current status with the New Jersey State Police before buying one. See New Jersey gun laws.
General information, not legal advice. Current as of September 2026. Laws change; check the official source before you act.
