HK VP9sk and Acro P2 - Which plate and sights?

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Hoping someone has experience with this setup.

I scored an Acro P2 off of the Aimpoint site this morning and I’m hoping to use it on an HK VP9sk (optic ready with night sights) that I’ve had waiting. I could really use some help with….

(1) I’m not sure which optic plate would be best to use. Aimpoint makes a VP9 plate for the Acro P2 as does Forward Controls Design. I saw a recommendation for either on an HK forum but no explanation of the differences. Links:

https://aimpoint.us/h-k-vp9-acro-mount-plate/

https://www.forwardcontrolsdesign.com/opf-vp9-acro.html

(2) I’m guessing the night sights that came on my VP9sk will be too low to be seen through the Acro P2? I very much prefer a minimal co-witness so I could use some suggestions on what sights might work.

Any help appreciated!

[Archer1440]

Hoping someone has experience with this setup.

I scored an Acro P2 off of the Aimpoint site this morning and I’m hoping to use it on an HK VP9sk (optic ready with night sights) that I’ve had waiting. I could really use some help with….

(1) I’m not sure which optic plate would be best to use. Aimpoint makes a VP9 plate for the Acro P2 as does Forward Controls Design. I saw a recommendation for either on an HK forum but no explanation of the differences. Links:

https://aimpoint.us/h-k-vp9-acro-mount-plate/

https://www.forwardcontrolsdesign.com/opf-vp9-acro.html

(2) I’m guessing the night sights that came on my VP9sk will be too low to be seen through the Acro P2? I very much prefer a minimal co-witness so I could use some suggestions on what sights might work.

Any help appreciated!

I have three VP9L-OR's with ACRO P2's on both the Aimpoint (B+T) and the FC plates: Both are excellent quality.

With two Aimpoint plates and a sample of one FC plate:

The ACRO sits a vanishingly tiny bit lower with the B+T plates. The B+T plates cost a bit less. The FC plate has a slightly nicer finish. FC has insanely good service. Both come with good mounting screws and perfectly fit the HK Optics cut, and provide a solid mounting solution for the P2.

Disclosure: I had very kind help from an Aimpoint rep here in obtaining my first B+T plate and was given a discount on that plate. I bought the FC plate, and my second B+T plate, at full price. Both FC and Aimpoint offered outstanding service with my orders.

Sights: The XS Minimalist suppressor height sights for the VP9 OR work well on the VP9L OR and I am not aware of any reason they would not be suitable on your SK, but would check with the folks at XS to be sure.

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@Archer1440

Thank you for taking the time to reply. Exactly the information I was hoping for!
Are the XS sights a lower third co-witness (or thereabouts) on your VP9L OR?

[Archer1440]

@Archer1440

Thank you for taking the time to reply. Exactly the information I was hoping for!
Are the XS sights a lower third co-witness (or thereabouts) on your VP9L OR?

You are most welcome. Yes, they provide a usable co-witness, which allows the front dot to be viewed in the ACRO window, while properly elevated to the rear sight. I would characterize it as lower 1/5th.

Horribly crude snapshot attached. Of course, the actual alignment is much more usable in a proper hold rather than a phone camera held a few inches behind the thing, but I think it gives the gist. You really don't see the irons at all unless you need to see them, especially when target focused.

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I would characterize it as lower 1/5th. Horribly crude snapshot attached.

For me, less is more, and I’m happier with as little co-witness as possible. Your picture shows exactly my preferred sight picture so I’m going to move forward on the XS sights.

This is a big help. Thanks again!