You do know that HK had the first poly pistol right?
Still does not make it better than a $500 Glock that takes $15 apiece magazines. Notice also that I said "last ten years." The VP-70 was years ago.
And I have "afforded" a couple of HK's over the years. The USPc was alright. Trigger was not that wonderful for an $800 pistol. For that kind of money, I would much rather have a DA/SA CZ or a Glock with a boatload of mags and ammo.
Now if they brought a MP7 pistol to market - I would buy one.