Hand Gun (RE2 Leon's)



The Handgun was Leon's starting handgun during Resident Evil 2.

The weapon is useful, with a larger magazine than Claire's Browning. The VP70 is a preferred choice when fighting the lesser enemies of the game such as zombies and Zombie Dogs. Leon can also find Handgun Parts (in a locked desk outside the Police Station library) which upgrade the VP70 to the VP70 machine-pistol (called the VP70 Burst ingame). Using these parts, the handgun gains a plastic stock and burst functionality. Upgraded, Leon can effectively take on tougher opponents such as lickers with ease when using the Burst Mode, but with the disadvantage of a much heavier ammunition usage. Both versions fire 9x19mm Parabellum rounds.

Umbrella Security Service operative HUNK carries the basic VP70 handgun in his kit during the Fourth Survivor scenario,it is best recommended to use it against Zombies, Zombie Dogs and Ivy B.O.W.s