There are a number of fellows that shoot the VP9 at quite a high level in the shooting sports. That pistol is not going to become your limiting factor. So unless you're just using this purchase as the opportunity to try something new, I'd recommend dipping your toes in the water with the pistol you already own. It'll make a great SSP or Production pistol. And it'll give you a good baseline with which to compare past/current/future performance.
Dude, just buy the G34, some mags and you're good to go in 3-gun, IDPA, USPSA, etc...
They're glocks. They good. You should have one.
As to the people who were saying "don't bolt all that stuff on", yeah, they're pretty much right. Buy more ammo and range time after you change the sights.
I don't regret largely learning how to be competitive with a Glock, and I'm the biggest Beretta fan boy out there... (I still have a G17. I changed the sights...)
I've been wanting a cool ass blaster for some time and snagged those Shadow 2's, worth looking into. They satisfy the whole I want a gun that has some intangible BS that makes me happy and can serve as a confidence booster when I have a bad day with Glocks because no matter how utilitarian people lead off I think everyone should have something that's just flat out cool.
This falls in line with what I feel should be a standard suggestion for any new shooter: Buy a G19 (or 17) and use the hell outta it until you find something it doesn't do for you. At that point you'll know enough to swap the right parts or if you're at the point where a different gun is in order. Pro tip: Usually the G19/17 will still do the trick with a simple mod.
Not that my opinion carries any weight relative to Les.
Think for yourself. Question authority.
matches what i've heard other, better shooters advise newer shooters. pick a gun, even the gun you carry presently, and spend time and money on ammo and range time. i've dabbled with 1911 types, striker fired types, DA/SA types, and i've found that i shoot them all about equally well. well, there's a hint: it's my limitations, not the gun. i compete with a 92, carry a Px4. same operating systems, just different sizes.
Last edited by RJ; 03-21-2017 at 03:36 PM.