Vektor SP1
The Vektor SP1 is a South African pistol produced since 1992 by Denel Land Systems (DLS), formerly Lyttelton Engineering Works (LIW). SP stands for Service Pistol.
Vektor SP1
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- Beretta 92.
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The Vektor SP1 is a South African pistol produced since 1992 by Denel Land Systems (DLS), formerly Lyttelton Engineering Works (LIW). SP stands for Service Pistol.
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Design
Design
The Vektor SP1 was the improved version of the Vektor Z88 pistol, the South African Beretta 92F copy. Thus, the SP1 is based on the Italian Beretta design. It 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. The sights are fixed; the front sight is pinned to the slide, the rear is dovetailed. The magazines are double stack; the magazine release button is located at the base of trigger-guard.
Vektor SP2
Vektor SP2
.40 S&W caliber version of the SP1.
SP1 General
SP1 General
Compact variant of the SP1 with shorter barrels, slides and grips.
SP1 Target
SP1 Target
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".
SP2 General
SP2 General
Compact variant of the SP2 with shorter barrels, slides and grips.
Usage
Usage
Both SP-1 and SP-2 pistols were exported to Europe and South America in several variations. 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.
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Malaysia: Department of Immigration Peru: Peruvian Air Force
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- 1.Charles Q. Cutshaw. Tactical Small Arms of the 21st Century: A Complete Guide to Small Arms From Around the World. Gun Digest Books. 112. 28 February 2011. 1-4402-2709-8.
- 2.https://modernfirearms.net/en/handguns/handguns-en/south-africa-semi-automatic-pistols/vektor-sp1-i-sp2-eng/
- 3.Jeff Kinard. Pistols: An Illustrated History of Their Impact. ABC-CLIO. 282. 2003. 978-1-85109-470-7.
- 4.Hogg, Ian. Pistols of the World. David & Charles. 96. 29 August 2004. 0-87349-460-1.
- 5.Malaysian Defence. Exocet. 2015-11-06.
- 6.Montes, Julio A. Peruvian Small Arms: Gunning for the Shining Path. Small Arms Defense Journal. 25-29. August 2011.
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