Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Vektor SP1
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
62
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1992
- Service Entry Year1992
- Weight (Empty)0.995 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersSouth African National Defence Force, South African Police Service, Malaysia Department of Immigration, Peruvian Air Force
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge* 9×19mm Parabellum * .40 S&W
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modesdouble-action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity15
- Trigger Typedouble-action
- Safety Typeframe-mounted ambidextrous
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity347 m/s
- Effective Range (point)50 m
- Maximum Range1,800 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length118 mm
- Sight TypeIron sight with Tritium light
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Overall Length210 mm
- Receiver Materialaluminium alloy
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1992
- Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width40.5 mm
- Height145 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1992Production started
34
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Short recoil is a firearm operating mechanism where the barrel and slide move together for a short distance after firing, then separate to complete extraction, ejection, and chambering.
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