[Discussion] Heckler & Koch USA Launches CC9: A New Standard in Micro-Compact Pistols

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Introducing the CC9: Heckler & Koch USA's Premier Firearm

The American arm of Heckler & Koch, renewed and dynamic, is now catering to the US civilian market with its debut firearm - the CC9—a slim, compact concealed-carry pistol. The CC9 is distinctive, not solely because of its impressive feature set typical of such weaponry or its sleek design, but also due to its stringent and intensive pre-market testing phases.

Rigorous Testing Standards

The CC9 is the pride of HK USA, being its very first United States-designed and tested product. Even though it marks a new beginning, the product was subjected to H&K's renowned extensive testing processes. Alongside the conventional reliability tests for NATO small arms, a specific 'lint test' was devised to accommodate the concealed carry environment.

Innovative Features for Updated Standards

Aligned with modern expectations, the CC9 is equipped with features desirable in concealed carry pistols. It boasts an RMSc-footprint optics cut, full ambidexterity, and less than a one-inch width. Additionally, larger handgun character identifications, such as changeable backstraps and a Picatinny rail for light mounting, have been incorporated into this compact design. To give an edge in low-light conditions, the front sight includes a tritium lamp, while the rear sight is blacked out to minimize distraction. The CC9 package includes two magazines; a 10-round and a 12-round extended version. The serialized part is not the frame but a chassis inside it, hinting at the future prospects of modification.

CC9 Specifications

• Fore Sight: Tritium-lit High Visibility
• Rear Sight: Serrated, Blacked-Out
• Barrel: Hammer Forged Canon Grade Steel
• Rifling: Polygonal, 6-groove, twist 1-10
• Optics Compatibility: Shield RMSc
• Safety Features: Trigger, Firing Pin, Disassembly
• Add-ons: Soft Case, Manual, Child Safety Lock, Large Backstrap
• Magazine Sizes: 10+1 & 12+1
• Suggested Retail Price: $699
• Length: 6.03”
• Width: 0.99”
• Height (with 10-round magazine): 4.5”
• Barrel Length: 3.32”
• Trigger Pull: 5 lbs.
• Weight (without magazine): 18.4 oz.
   

H&K USA's Statement On The New Pistol

 "With pride, Heckler & Koch, the internationally acclaimed small arms manufacturer, presents the CC9—a state-of-the-art, micro-compact, 9mm, striker-fired pistol. The meticulously crafted CC9 aptly demonstrates H&K’s commitment to precision engineering and craftsmanship. It effectively reshapes the landscape for micro-compact firearms with its sleek design and faultless functioning. The CC9 is suitable for all shooting skill levels and showcases superior performance and precision, be it at a shooting range or in defensive settings. Designed and manufactured exclusively in the US to cater to the US Concealed-Carry market, the CC9 is subject to the same stringent quality criteria as all other H&K firearms.

The CC9 exemplifies reliability. It embodies Heckler & Koch’s signature precision and rigorous testing standards to meet NATO Army Armaments Group AC/225 standards. Emulating the conditions of real-world performance, the CC9 successfully withstood a battery of tests to examine its performance in extreme weather conditions and against dust, sand, and mud. It was also dropped from various heights to test its durability. During its developmental and testing stages, more than 750,000 rounds were fired through the CC9, reinforcing its suitability for enduring and performing under the most demanding conditions).

Featuring a full-fledged +P chassis system, the CC9 emphasizes top-tier performance and handling similar to a full-sized firearm. It offers excellent accuracy and control while accommodating the user's preferences through its interchangeable backstrap system for personal customization. The CC9 ensures consistent, smooth trigger pulls, and its superior recoil management allows for rapid follow-up shots. It is optics-ready, with a tritium front sight and a blacked-out serrated rear sight, to aid quick target acquisition in high-stress situations."

The CC9 redefines the concealed carry standard as the smallest double-stack pistol ever produced by HK. Packaged with a 10-round and 12-round magazine, its streamlined, lightweight design is as functional as it is aesthetically pleasing. With its mirror-image ambidextrous slide-stop and magazine release, the CC9 ensures unparalleled ease of carry without compromising capacity. The pistol encompasses multiple safety features, including a trigger safety, built-in 'Out-of-Battery' safety, passive firing pin safety, and a 'Safe Take Down Feature' that negates the need to pull the trigger during disassembly. Also incorporated is a visual and tactile loaded chamber indicator.

Adapting to modern concealed carry needs, the CC9 is compatible with a wide range of accessories, including lights and lasers, via its integrated Picatinny-style accessory rail. Furthermore, the slide is equipped with an RMSc / 407k compatible mount for most modern micro-dot sights.

HK is being duly recognized for its unfaltering commitment to quality and excellence with their first micro-compact pistol that meets their rigorous standards. Visit your local authorized HK dealer today to get your CC9.”

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