Vektor SP1

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Vektor SP1/SP2
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Vektor SP1
Type Semi-automatic pistol
Place of originSouth Africa
Service history
In service1992–present
Used bySee Users
Production history
Manufacturer Denel Land Systems, South Africa
Variants
  • Vektor SP1
  • Vektor SP2
Specifications
Mass995 g (2.194 lb)
Length210 mm (8.3 in)
Barrel  length118 mm (4.6 in)
Width40.5 mm (1.59 in)
Height145 mm (5.7 in)
Cartridge
Action Double action, short recoil operation
Muzzle velocity 347 m/s (1,138 ft/s)
Effective firing range50  m (55  yd)
Feed systemDetachable box magazine, + 1 in chamber
15-rounds - 9 mm,
11-rounds - .40 S&W
Sights Iron sight with Tritium light

The Vektor SP1 was an improved 9mm version of the Z-88 pistol (which was a South African produced copy of the Beretta 92F), produced since 1992 by Denel Land Systems (DLS), formerly Lyttelton Engineering Works (LIW). [1]

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Design

The Vektor SP1 and SP2 pistols are almost the same save for the calibre and magazines, and broadly based on the Italian Beretta 92 design. SP stands for “Service Pistol” and both weapons are full-sized, holster type pistols of solid construction. Vektor also made compact versions of both models, marketed as “General models”; these have shorter barrels, slides and grips. [1]

The Vektor SP1 was a short-recoil operated, locked-breech pistol. It used a Walther-type tilting locking piece, located below the straight-recoiling barrel, to lock it to the slide. The frame is made from aluminium alloy, other parts are steel. The trigger is double-action, with an exposed hammer and a frame-mounted, ambidextrous safety that allows for "cocked and locked" carry. Sights are fixed; the front sight is pinned to the slide, the rear is dovetailed. Magazines are double stack; the magazine release button is located at the base of trigger-guard. [1]

Variant

A .40 S&W caliber version of the SP1 was introduced by LIW/DLS a little later as the Vektor SP2. Both SP-1 and SP-2 pistols were exported to Europe and South America in several variations.

A limited edition SP1 Target pistol was also available. This model features a single action operation, large adjustable sights, straight trigger design, a different trigger guard a compensating weight with longer barrel. They were marked as "Vektor USA: Norfolk VA". [2]

Usage

SP-1 pistol was in service with the South African National Defence Force and the South African Police Service. Outside South Africa, the pistol is seen in use of some South-Asian countries, notably Singapore and Malaysia. [3]

Users

See also

The Vektor CP1, another pistol by the same manufacturer, is noted for its streamlined, science-fiction appearance.

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