Heckler & Koch CC9: The Newest Micro 9

The exciting new Heckler & Koch CC9 is here!

Heckler & Koch CC9 in box.

The new Heckler & Koch CC9 is finally here. This is an exciting release because it is the first new pistol from HK released in the US in the last 10 years. Before we get into the details of this review, in full disclosure, I purchased this pistol myself for review purposes. I was not gifted this pistol and will not be compensated for my review.

With that detail out of the way, the CC9 arrived in a different box than other HK pistols of the past. It arrived in a cardboard box with a soft case inside. This is different from other HK pistols but was a welcomed surprise. When first unboxing any firearm, I always give it a good once over, field stripping and lubing properly before the first trip to the range.

Heckler & Koch CC9 take down.

The Heckler & Koch CC9 does take down slightly different than most striker fired pistols on the market. Lock the slide back, flip the takedown lever down, and the slide will come right off. That’s right, the slide is removed without the need to pull the trigger.

Heckler & Koch CC9 break down 2.

Although not necessary, we decided to remove the chassis from the grip module to give it a better look. Chassis removal is easy, once the slide is removed it consists of flipping the takedown lever to a 5 o’clock position and removing from frame, then remove the chassis pin via a 1/16” punch. The only moving part other than the chassis is the recoil spring support. Make sure this is sitting properly before reinstalling the chassis.

Heckler & Koch CC9 chassis.

Fit and Finish

Heckler & Koch CC9 fit and finish.

Some may balk at the looks of this pistol and say it looks similar to another less expensive manufacturer. That is where any similarities stop. The overall fit and finish is excellent as expected. The slide has DLC finish and glides smoothly on the chassis. There is no grit feeling and the fit is tight overall without any slop.

Function

Heckler & Koch CC9 function.

The great fit and finish translates to a great functioning pistol. We did not do any “torture” testing with the pistol in the sense of mud, ice, or water but we did shoot it quite a bit over the course of a week. The CC9 has not had a single malfunction in over 1000 rounds. The pistol testing was completed with mostly with Federal HST +P 124 gr, Blazer 124 gr, Sellier and Bellot 124 gr. 250 of those 1000 rounds were the Federal HST +P 124gr ammunition. We also tried to induce failure by loading several magazines with rounds alternating between Fiocchi Range Dynamics 115 gr, MAXXTech 124 gr, Sellier & Bellot subsonic 140 gr, and Winchester Target & Practice (WWB) 115 gr. The CC9 handled everything we threw at it with no problem.

Ergonomics

From someone with average size hands the CC9 fits great. It has the same length of pull as the Vp9. The 12 round magazine with pinky extension allows me to get almost a full grip and still be just perfect for concealability and comfort. The CC9 also comes with a 10 round flush mag. We did use this in our testing but for me it was just not as comfortable. As most modern pistols the CC9 also comes with interchangeable backstraps for making it fit your hands better.

H&K’s CC9 is also fully ambidextrous. Ambi mag release, as well as ambi slide stop. In all our testing, the ambi controls have not interfered in any way. No accidental mag drops. No locking the slide during course of fire. Being right-handed, I do not need ambi controls, however, if you are left-handed this could make things easier.

Accessories

Heckler & Koch CC9 accessories.

There are only so many accessories currently for the CC9 on the market as it was just released a couple months ago.

The CC9 comes optic ready with the RMSc footprint. This allowed us to mount the Holosun EPS Carry directly to the slide without a need for a plate. This allows a lower mounting point and keeps the overall size of the gun down which is nice for concealed carry.

Once you have an optic picked out you may be looking for a holster. There are not many options on the market currently, but more and more are being released. Heckler & Koch worked with ANR to make holsters available at release and feedback is well received. They can be purchased directly from the HK webstore.

I went a different direction and tried the Tenicor Velo 5 holster. Tenicor has been one of my favorite choices for AIWB holsters but has a limited selection for pistols they make them for. This is the first H&K pistol they have made a holster for and again it does not disappoint. After the CC9 passing my function test it was ready for EDC. The Tenicor Velo 5 was comfortable for all day carrying and did a great job not printing even on a guy that is not too slim.

Overall

The Heckler & Koch CC9 has been a dream to test. It has surpassed all expectations from not just a basic firearm point of view but also from a ccw point of view. The size is in between a p365 and a p365XL. There has been no malfunctions of any kind. Looks are up to the observer but I think it looks good and similar to many “melted” micro pistols on the market. I wouldn’t say ditch your current ccw for the CC9, but if you are looking for an upgrade, this is it. This will be replacing my Glock 43x for my EDC. It has what I was missing: optic ready, more capacity, less printing due to grip design and angle. Looking forward to seeing what comes out for different size grips, etc. This is H&Ks first chassis pistol in the US and has been well received so far. Looking forward to many more rounds down range with this one.

SPECS
Manufacture: HK USA
Model: CC9
Caliber: 9x19
Magazine Capacity: 10 / 12
Optic Ready: RMSc / Holosun K
Sights: XS high-vis tritium front, black serrated rear
Barrel Lenth: 3.32”
Length: 6.03”
Height: 4.6” (10 Rd) 4.92” (12 Rd)
Width: .99”
MSRP: $699

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