In any firearm, especially a handgun, the many "touchpoints" between the shooter and the firearm are critical to consistent, repeatable, performance. The touchpoints HK emphasized on the VP that may actually help you improve on the range as well. Experience gained by HK engineers with the P30 hammer-fired pistol had a direct influence on the design of the VP9, but the VP9 breaks new ground with its integration of a unique striker firing system with an enhanced HK "light pull" trigger. The net result is a pistol with custom-fit ergonomics with trigger quality unequaled in any production striker fired handgun. In addition to these features, all controls are completely ambidextrous including HK's patented charging supports - simple components that are mounted on each side of the rear of the slide and provide better gripping leverage for racking the slide rearward. The charging supports speed reloading and make operating the VP9 easier for shooters with reduced hand strength.