Upgrade M&P9 or New HK VP9

[C4IGrant]

Grant, I also have a 2006 M&P9. Can you, please, give a list of what parts you recommend to be replaced? Obviously, I should start with the SHB.

SHB
trigger bar
slide catch
trigger return spring (assuming you have never changed it out)
Apex Striker block (far superior to the factory one)
Striker assembly
Guide Rod assembly (assuming you have never changed it out)

Possibly the barrel and extractor (depends on how yours shoots).

Might be better to sell it and start over.


C4

[bowietx]

Get the VP9. Revamping a gun to the lengths that are discussed above is unnecessary. The HK is in my opinion the better firearm out of the box.

[Exiledviking]

That does seem like the expedient solution, however I am in California and the VP9 comes at substantial premium and I am still stuck with 10 round mags. I'll start replacing the above components. Also, the trigger on the M&P9 is very good (Apex parts). I already have a new guide rod assembly, striker assembly, and trigger return spring.
Will S&W replace the SHB if I'm having problems with it?

[kt1589]

Get the VP9. Revamping a gun to the lengths that are discussed above is unnecessary. The HK is in my opinion the better firearm out of the box.

My thought as well. Sold the M&P this weekend to someone willing to take on those upgrades.

[bowietx]

Excellent choice you won't be sorry for having done so, I very rarely sell a gun and I sold an M&P for the VP9, couldn't be happier with the decision. Let us know what you think of the VP9.