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The VP70 (VP for Volkspistole, ''engl. pistol for the people'', ´70 for the year of the first edition: 1970) is a 9mm , 18-round, Double Action only, Semi-automatic /three-round burst capable Polymer frame Pistol manufactured by German arms firm Heckler & Koch GmbH. It holds the special title of 'Original Polymer Frame Handgun', much to the dismay of GLOCK fans. The polymer framed pistol weighed 820 grams unloaded, which is lighter than most other metal framed pistols of the time. Thought the first polymer pistol, the Remington Nylon 66 rifle was the first polymer-framed firearm in production. The most unique feature of this weapon, however, is the combination Stock/Holster that is compatible with the Military version of the VP70. The pistol itself is able to be stored in the stock while not in use, and the stock also allows the pistol to be fired three-round burst through a selector switch mounted on the stock. Cyclic RPM for three-round burst is an impressive 2200rpm. The VP70 uses a spring loaded striker like a GLOCK , instead of a conventional firing pin. It's double action only so the trigger pull is relatively heavy. The handgun comes in two varieties. The 'Z' (Zivilversion) Variant is the civilian version and not capable of being fired burst, and the 'M' (Military) Variant that is burst capable. The VP70 first entered production in 1970, and ceased production in 1989. Four hundred pistols were made chambered in 9x21mm IMI . SPECIFICATIONS
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