Heckler & Koch VP9 Optics Mounting Plate #5 Black, Burris FastFire 2 or 3 / Vortex Viper or Venom
- Type:
- Adapter Bases
- Firearm Group:
- Handgun
- Firearm Make Fit:
- Heckler & Koch
- Finish-Color:
- Black
- Mount Type:
- Burris/Vortex Pattern Footprint
- Pieces:
- 1
- Model:
- Optic Plate
- Material:
- Steel
If you own a VP9 Optics Ready slide and want to run a compact red dot, the Heckler & Koch VP9 Optics Mounting Plate #5 is your direct answer. This plate adapts your VP9's factory optics cut to accept proven compact sight platforms—specifically Burris FastFire 2 and 3 models, or Vortex Viper and Venom optics. It's a straightforward way to add a dot to your VP9 without custom gunsmithing.
The mounting plate is black anodized and installs cleanly on Optics Ready VP9 models by using the existing screws that hold the factory filler plate. The system is designed to work with the VP9's pre-milled slide; H&K does not perform custom slide cuts, so this plate only works with slides that came factory-ready from the manufacturer.
Whether you're upgrading a defensive carry gun, setting up a range shooter, or building a competition platform, this H&K factory plate keeps your sight choice modular and lets you swap optics without permanence. It's a no-frills, purpose-built adapter from the people who built your pistol.
Key Features
- Factory H&K engineering for VP9 Optics Ready slides
- Compatible with Burris FastFire 2 and 3 red dots
- Compatible with Vortex Viper and Venom compact optics
- Black anodized finish
- Installs with existing filler-plate screws—no additional hardware required
Specifications
| Brand | Heckler & Koch |
| Product Type | Optics Mounting Plate |
| Firearm Compatibility | VP9 Optics Ready Models |
| Optic Compatibility | Burris FastFire 2, Burris FastFire 3, Vortex Viper, Vortex Venom |
| Finish | Black Anodized |
| Installation | Uses existing filler-plate screws |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this plate work on my VP9 slide?
This mounting plate is designed only for VP9 models that came factory Optics Ready from Heckler & Koch. Your slide must have the factory optics cut pre-milled. If your VP9 has a standard, non-cut slide, this plate will not work. H&K does not perform custom slide cuts.
Which red dots can I use with this plate?
The plate is compatible with Burris FastFire 2 and FastFire 3 models, as well as Vortex Viper and Vortex Venom compact optics. These are the optics this plate is designed to support.
Do I need any extra fasteners to install it?
No. The plate uses the screws that already hold your factory filler plate, so installation requires no additional hardware.

