SR-1 Vektor

For the South African Vektor pistol see:Vektor CP1

SR-1 Vektor, P-9 Gurza
9mm SR1PM pistol
Type	Pistol
Place of origin	Russia
Service history
Used by	Russian Federal Protective Service Federal Security Service [1] GRU (G.U.) [2]
Production history
Designer	TsNIITochMash Institute [2]
Specifications
Mass	950 g (2.09 lb) [2]
Length	195 mm (7.7 in)
Cartridge	9×21mm Gyurza
Action	DA/SA Semi-automatic, Short recoil with dropping block. [2]
Muzzle velocity	420 m/s (1,400 ft/s)
Effective firing range	100 m (110 yd)
Feed system	18-round detachable box magazine
Sights	Irons - fixed blade front and fixed rectangular notch rear

The SR-1 Vektor also known as the Gyurza (Гюрза, Russian for "blunt-nosed viper") or Serdyukov SPS is a 9×21mm Gyurza semi-automatic pistol designed for the Russian military.[3]

The firearm is currently produced as the SR1M.[3]

Design Details

The operating system is based on the Beretta 92, utilizing a dropping block. The frame is polymer and steel. While the SR-1 does not have a traditional manual safety, it is equipped with a grip safety that disengages the trigger mechanism, as well as a trigger safety to prevent fire when the trigger is not depressed. Additionally the hammer must also be placed into half-cock to engage the sear and enable double action firing. [2]

Users

•  Russia
  • Russian Federal Protective Service as of 2003 [1]
  • Federal Security Service as of 2003 [1]
  • GRU (G.U.) [2]

References

1. Walter, John (2005-02-01). Guns Of The Elite Forces. Frontline Books. ISBN 9781853676376.
2. Gander, Terry J. Jane's Infantry Weapons 2002–2003. Jane's Information Group. 2002
3. "SPS SR1 SR1M". Modern Firearms. 2010-10-23. Retrieved 2019-01-27.