Hickok45 Reviews the HK CC9 Pistol

First Impressions and Grip Modifications

• 🎯 The HK CC9 is a 9mm pistol that the reviewer has been enjoying over the past few weeks.
• 🤏 Initially, the grip felt a bit thin, prompting the addition of Talon Grips for improved thickness and feel.
• 🛠️ Swapping the backstrap required removing a roll pin, successfully done with a 1/8 inch punch after difficulty finding the manual's specified size.

Features and Design

• 🌟 The pistol features tritium front sights, a black serrated rear sight, and is optic-ready.
• 🔄 It's described as an ambidextrous or "bilateral" firearm, with a melted, snag-free design suitable for concealed carry.
• 💡 The reviewer appreciates the lack of rough edges, indicating a focus on carry-ability.

Performance and Comparisons

• 💥 The CC9 was tested with hollow-point ammunition, which generally fed well, though some rounds bounced off a 2-liter bottle.
• ⚖️ Contrary to some reports, the reviewer found the CC9's weight to be very similar to a Glock 26, with less than an ounce difference.
• 🎯 The barrel is cold hammer-forged and made in Germany, contributing to its accuracy.

Ergonomics and Trigger

• 📏 The pistol has a surprisingly long length of pull, comparable to the larger HK VP9, which is beneficial for larger hands.
• 👍 The trigger break is described as "pretty clean" with a short reset, though not perfectly crisp.
• 🧐 The reviewer notes the external extractor and loaded chamber indicator as features.

Concealed Carry Considerations

• 👜 While it can be carried in a pocket with a suitable holster, the reviewer leans towards it as a "belt pistol" due to its size and weight, comparing it more to a Glock 26 than a micro-nine.
• 💰 The CC9 is considered expensive, retailing around seven hundred dollars, but is an HK firearm known for quality.
• 🚀 The reviewer suggests the large rail on the dust cover is the only obtrusive part and might be removed with a Dremel if it were a dedicated carry gun.