The Heckler and Koch CC9 (81001354) is a 9mm micro-compact, striker-fired pistol that ships optics-equipped with a Vortex Defender CCW red dot already mounted, making it one of the most carry-ready factory packages available today for concealed carry permit holders and personal defense-minded buyers who want a capable, small-frame pistol without any additional setup.
Key Features
- Manufacturer part number: 81001354
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action: striker-fired, semi-automatic
- Barrel length: 3.32 inches, cold hammer-forged, cannon-grade steel, polygonal rifling
- Barrel and slide finish: black diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating
- Overall length: 6.03 inches
- Overall height: 4.60 inches with 10-round magazine, 4.92 inches with 12-round magazine
- Overall width: 0.99 inches
- Weight: 18.4 oz without magazine
- Capacity: 12+1 and 10+1, includes one 12-round magazine and one 10-round magazine
- Frame: lightweight polymer with interchangeable backstraps (small and large included)
- Sights: blacked-out serrated front and rear sights, optics-equipped configuration
- Optic included: Vortex Defender CCW red dot, 3 MOA dot, Shield RMSc footprint
- Rail: Picatinny-style integrated into dust cover
- Safety system: trigger safety, firing pin and drop safety, out-of-battery safety, safe takedown feature
- Controls: fully ambidextrous slide stop and magazine release
- Rated: +P ammunition compatible
- Sight radius: 5.12 inches
Special Features
- The Heckler and Koch CC9 (81001354) ships optics-equipped from the factory with the Vortex Defender CCW red dot already mounted and zeroed-ready, eliminating the need for aftermarket optic purchases or custom milling
- The Vortex Defender CCW uses a motion-activated 3 MOA red dot with a CR1632 battery rated to 9,500 hours of life and a Shield RMSc footprint, making it one of the most compact and light-efficient enclosed emitter red dots available for micro pistols
- Cold hammer-forged polygonal rifling in the barrel seals propellant gases more efficiently than conventional lands-and-grooves rifling, which contributes to increased bullet velocity and significantly extended barrel life across thousands of rounds
- The DLC coating on both the slide and barrel provides exceptional hardness and corrosion resistance, giving the CC9 long-term durability even with daily carry exposure to sweat, moisture, and holster wear
- Two interchangeable backstraps allow the shooter to fine-tune grip circumference and length of pull to match hand size, a feature borrowed directly from HK's full-size duty pistol lineup
- The CC9 was tested to NATO AC/225 standards with over 750,000 rounds fired during development, holding the platform to the same validation process used for full-size military and law enforcement pistols
- The chassis-based design uses a +P-rated removable chassis that houses the fire control group, allowing the polymer frame to serve as the outer housing while the serialized chassis remains the regulated firearm component
Practical Benefits
- Concealed carry permit holders looking for a slim, optics-equipped daily carry pistol will find the CC9 at under one inch wide and 6.03 inches long fits comfortably in inside-the-waistband holsters without printing through light clothing
- The included Vortex Defender CCW red dot means buyers get a complete, ready-to-carry setup at the point of purchase without spending additional money on an optic or having the slide milled by a gunsmith
- The two-magazine package, one 12-round and one 10-round, gives the shooter flexibility to carry flush for maximum concealment with the 10-rounder or add capacity with the 12-round extended magazine when a higher round count is the priority
- Ambidextrous slide stop and magazine release make the HK CC9 (81001354) a natural fit for left-handed shooters who are often forced into compromises with right-hand-dominant pistol designs
- Home defense buyers who want a proven, compact 9mm that stores cleanly in a bedside safe will appreciate the no-frills optics-ready setup and the multi-axis safety system that prevents unintended discharge during storage and handling
- Shooters with smaller hands or those who carry in warmer climates where a full-size pistol is impractical will benefit from the adjustable backstraps and slim profile without giving up double-stack magazine capacity
- The polygonal barrel and DLC coating combination means the gun holds up to the high round count that serious training and competition preparation demands, making it equally useful at the range as it is on the hip
The Heckler and Koch CC9 (81001354) optics-equipped with the Vortex Defender CCW in 9mm is a proven platform for any concealed carry permit holder, home defender, or serious shooter who wants a factory-complete, duty-grade micro-compact pistol ready to go from the moment it leaves the box.
| MANUFACTURER | HECKLER & KOCH |
| MODEL | CC9 |
| CALIBER | 9MM |
| TYPE | PISTOL |