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Vektor SP1

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The Vektor SP1 is a South African semi-automatic service pistol produced since 1992 by Denel Land Systems, formerly Lyttelton Engineering Works, with SP standing for Service Pistol. It is an enhanced development of the earlier Vektor Z88, itself based on the Italian Beretta 92F design, and uses short-recoil operation with a locked breech and a double-action trigger with an exposed hammer. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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Classification
Caliber
9x19mm 1
Caliber
.40 S&W 1
Caliber
.40 S&W 1
Caliber
9×19 mm Parabellum 2
Service Status
In Service 1
Weapon Class
Semi-automatic pistol 1
Introduced Year
1992 2
Weapon Class
Weapon Class (category)
Pistol / Revolver 1
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Source Wikidata: Vektor SP1
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1. Wikipedia: Vektor SP1
  • Lead section
    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.
  • Infobox: caliber
    9x19mm Parabellum
  • Infobox: cartridge
    9×19mm Parabellum .40 S&W
  • Infobox: service
    1992-present
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2. Wikidata: Vektor SP1
Wikidata Q7918755, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
Vektor SP1 (Wikidata)
WikidataWikidata Q7918755 (P729 service entry): 1992
Quote, Wikidata Q7918755 (P729 service entry): 1992
Service entry (Wikidata property P729): 1992.
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