Glock 18 vs Heckler & Koch VP70

1986–Present

1970–1989

~250,000 estimated (including all variants)

204 mm (8.03 in) standard, 236 mm (9.29 in) on 18C model

102 mm (4.02 in) standard, 135 mm (5.31 in) on 18C model

625 g (1.38 lb) empty (standard), 730 g (1.61 lb) with 33‑round magazine

33 rounds standard, 50‑round drum, 10‑round compact magazines available

Short recoil, locked breech, striker‑fired Safe Action system

Safe Action striker‑fire with slide‑mounted fire selector (semi‑auto / fully‑auto)

Fixed polymer rear notch and front post; optional tritium night sights and aftermarket rail‑mounted optics