H&K's all-polymer pistol of Resident Evil fame, with firearm and weapons expert Jonathan Ferguson
The H&K VP70, the first production polymer-framed pistol, predates the Glock by 12 years and gained fame in pop culture despite limited real-world use. Its military variant (VP70M) featured a unique 3-round burst mode via a detachable stock/holster, achieving over 2,000 RPM but suffering from extreme vertical shot dispersion. The civilian VP70Z was semi-auto only. It also incorporated an innovative 'shadow' front sight system.









