SR-1 Vektor

SR-1 Vektor, P-9 Gurza
9 mm SR1PM pistol
TypePistol
Place of originRussia
Service history
Used byFederal Protective Service
Federal Security Service[1]
GRU (G.U.)[2]
Production history
DesignerTsNIITochMash Institute [2]
Designed1993[3]
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
Mass950 g (2.09 lb) [2]
Length195 mm (7.7 in)

Cartridge9×21mm Gyurza
ActionDA/SA Semi-automatic, Short recoil with dropping block,[2] blow back operation.
Muzzle velocity420 m/s (1,400 ft/s)
Effective firing range100 m (110 yd)
Feed system18-round detachable box magazine
SightsIrons – 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 semi-automatic pistol in 9×21mm Gyurza (cartridge also used by the SR-2 Veresk submachine gun) designed for the Russian military.[4]

  1. ^ Walter, John (2005-02-01). Guns Of The Elite Forces. Frontline Books. ISBN 978-1-85367-637-6.
  2. ^ a b c d Gander, Terry J. Jane's Infantry Weapons 2002–2003. Jane's Information Group. 2002
  3. ^ "Serdyukov SPS - Internet Movie Firearms Database - Guns in Movies, TV and Video Games".
  4. ^ "SPS SR1 SR1M". Modern Firearms. 2010-10-23. Retrieved 2019-01-27.