H&K USA Unveils Its Inaugural Gun: The CC9

Heckler & Koch USA, the new American side of the H&K family, is focused on the US civilian market. The all-new CC9 is a slim concealed carry pistol with the kind of feature set we have all come to expect on this type of gun. But what sets it apart is the brutal and extensive testing it endured before making it to market.

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Our own James Reeves already has significant time with the gun, dating back to a media event with prototype CC9 pistols several years ago. Be sure to check out his video on the TFBtv channel for all the details.

HK USA loaded the CC9 with all the features you would want on a concealed carry pistol. It is less than one inch wide, full ambidextrous, and has an RMSc-footprint optics cut. But it also incorporates features more frequently seen on full-size handguns, like changeable backstraps and a Picatinny rail for light mounting. The front sight features a tritium lamp, and the rear sight is blacked out. HK USA includes two magazines with the CC9, a 10-round flush fit and a 12-round extended. The serialized component is a not the frame, but a chassis within the frame, leaving open options for future changes.

Specs for the CC9:

Front: High Visibility Front Sight w/ Tritium​

Rear: Blacked-Out Serrated ​​

Barrel: Hammer Forged Canon Grade Steel Barrel​

Rifling: Polygonal, 6-groove, 1-10 twist​

Optics Ready:​ Shield RMSc​

Safeties:​ Trigger​, Firing Pin​, Disassembly ​

Inclusions: Soft Case​, Manual, Child Safety Lock​, Large Backstrap

​Magazines​: 10+1 & 12+1

MSRP: $699

Length: 6.03”

Width: 0.99”

Height w/ 10 rnd mag: 4.5”

Barrel Length: 3.32”

Trigger Pull: 5 lbs.

Weight w/out mag: 18.4 oz.

Here’s what HKUSA have to say about the new pistol:

“Heckler & Koch, a global leader in the design and manufacture of small arms, is proud to introduce the CC9, an all-new micro-compact, striker-fired, pistol chambered in 9mm. The HK CC9 is a testament to craftsmanship and precision engineering, setting a new standard in the world of micro-compact pistols. Its sleek design is complemented by exceptional attention to detail, ensuring that every element functions seamlessly. The CC9's accuracy and performance excel on the range or in a defensive scenario, making it an excellent choice for shooters of all skill levels. Designed and produced in the US for the US Concealed-Carry market, the CC9 is held to the same global quality standard as all HK firearms. 

ReliABLE: Engineered with Heckler & Koch’s signature precision and rigorous testing, the CC9 is held to the same standards as full-size duty pistols and tested to the NATO Army Armaments Group AC/225 standards. The CC9 was subjected to a battery of tests including extreme temperatures, dust, sand, mud and being dropped to simulate real world conditions. Built to HKs’ renowned durability standards, the CC9 had over 750 thousand rounds fired during development and testing. The CC9 is built to perform flawlessly in the most demanding conditions, offering the reliability that users have come to expect from Heckler & Koch."

"ShootABLE: Designed for shootability top-to-bottom, the CC9 handles like a full-size pistol and delivers exceptional accuracy and control while being built on a full +P rated chassis system. The CC9 adapts to the user’s needs featuring a modular grip system with interchangeable backstraps that allows for personalized customization. With a full 4-finger grip and the same length of pull as the full-sized VP9, the CC9 stays on target when it matters most. Its advanced trigger system ensures smooth, consistent pulls, while the enhanced recoil management allows for rapid, accurate follow-up shots. The CC9 comes optics ready, features a tritium front sight, and a blacked out, serrated rear sight for quick target acquisition, ensuring users can respond effectively in high-stress situations.”

“ConcealABLE: As the smallest double-stack pistol HK has ever produced, the CC9 sets a new standard for concealed carry firearms. Chambered in 9mm, the CC9 comes equipped with a 10-round and 12-round magazine for flexibility in concealment offering unparalleled ease of carry without sacrificing capacity. The CC9’s sleek, slim, smoothed, and lightweight design features mirrored ambidextrous controls including slide-stop and magazine release.                                

Safety is integral to the CC9’s design. The pistol is equipped with a robust array of safety features, including a trigger safety, passive firing pin safety, Out-of-Battery safety and Safe Take Down Feature for safe disassembly – no need to pull the trigger during field-striping. Additionally, the CC9 includes a visual and tactile loaded chamber indicator built-in to the extractor.

Designed for modern concealed carry, the CC9 is compatible with a wide range of accessories, including lights and lasers, with its integrated Picatinny-style accessory rail. Optics can be mounted directly to the slide featuring a RMSc / 407k footprint compatible with most modern micro-dots.

The first micro-compact pistol that meet’s HK’s rigorous standards is shipping now. Pick up yours from your local authorized HK dealer.”