Vektor Z88
Semi-Automatic Pistol From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Vektor Z88 ("Z-88") is a 9mm semi-automatic pistol produced by Vektor, the small arms brand name of Denel Land Systems, in South Africa.
| Vektor Z88 | |
|---|---|
Vektor Z88 | |
| Type | Semi-Automatic Pistol |
| Place of origin | South Africa |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Denel Land Systems |
| Unit cost | $200 - $300 |
| Produced | 1988-present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 950 grams (34 ounces) |
| Length | 277 mm (10.9 in) |
| Barrel length | 127 mm (5.0 in) |
| Caliber | 9mm Parabellum |
| Barrels | 127 mm |
| Muzzle velocity | 330-360m/s |
| Effective firing range | 50m |
| Feed system | 15-round box magazine |
| Sights | Fixed sights |
Design
The Z88 is a licensed copy of the Beretta 92F.
The Z88 was developed into the Vektor SP1, released in January 1993.[1]
Use
The gun was predominantly used by the South African Police Service[2][3] and the South African Defence Force.
Criminal activities
The Z88 is implicated heavily in gang crime in South Africa; this is reportedly due to stolen firearms from police armouries.[4][5]
Users
References
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