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- Brand
- Heckler & Koch
- Model
- .40 S
- Category
- Police Equipment
- Industry
- Industrial
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- Last added
- 2023-10-26
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Heckler & Koch VP Series Pistol Operator's Manual
The VP Series is a line of striker-fired pistols developed by Heckler & Koch, available in 9mm and .40 S&W calibers. The series includes VP, VP9SK, and other variants, featuring ambidextrous controls, interchangeable grip panels, and a cold hammer-forged barrel with polygonal bore.
This operator's manual provides safety rules, nomenclature, specifications, function and operation details, instructions for use including clearing, loading, firing, and unloading, disassembly and assembly procedures, cleaning and maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts lists for various models.
Heckler & Koch .40 S specifications
| Calibers | 9mm and .40 S&W |
|---|---|
| Magazine capacity (9mm) | 17, 15, 13, and 10 rounds |
| Magazine capacity (.40 S&W) | 17, 15, 13, and 10 rounds |
| Trigger system | Striker fired with consistent trigger pull |
| Frame | High strength polymer with interchangeable backstraps and grip panels, Picatinny rail |
| Sights | Non-radioactive luminous sights adjustable for windage and elevation |
Source: Heckler & Koch VP Series Pistol Operator's Manual
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
What calibers are covered by the VP Series operator's manual?
The manual covers 9mm and .40 S&W calibers for all VP and VP9SK models.
Can the VP Series be disassembled with a magazine inserted?
No, the take-down lever prevents disassembly unless the magazine is removed from the magazine well.
What safety steps must be taken before handling the weapon?
Before handling the weapon, you must clear it by ensuring fingers are outside the trigger guard, rotating the safety/selector lever to Safe, removing the magazine, and inspecting the chamber.
From: Heckler & Koch UMP45/UMP40 Submachine Gun Operator's Manual
What types of ammunition should be used?
Users should use ammunition of the appropriate caliber, recent manufacture, clean burning, and non-corrosive. Reloads or remanufactured ammunition should not be used.
From: Heckler & Koch UMP45/UMP40 Submachine Gun Operator's Manual