SR-1 Vektor

TsNIITochMash · Pistol · In Production · 1996

Also known as: Gyurza, SPS, Serdyukov SPS, RG055

Overview

The SR-1 Vektor, also known as the Gyurza or Serdyukov SPS, is a Russian 9x21mm Gyurza semi-automatic pistol developed at TsNIITochMash to penetrate body armour and light vehicle protection. It uses a short-recoil, locked-breech action with an automatic grip safety, a hammer-fired mechanism and an 18-round double-stack magazine, and serves with Russian special forces and protective services.

Specifications

Weight (empty)	950 g (33.5 oz)
Overall Length	195 mm (7.68")
Barrel Length	112 mm (4.41")
Action Type	Short Recoil
Firing Mechanism	Hammer Fired
Trigger Type	Double Action
Magazine Capacity	18 rounds
Magazine Type	Detachable Box
Muzzle Velocity	420 m/s (1378 fps)
Muzzle Energy	591 J (436 ft·lbf)
Effective Range	50 m (55 yd)
Maximum Range	100 m (109 yd)
Barrel Rifling	Right Hand
Frame Material	Polymer
Slide Material	Steel
Barrel Material	Steel

Calibers

9x21mm Gyurza · primary — also known as 9x21mm SP-10, 9x21mm RG052, 7N29

Features

Firing modes: Semi Automatic
Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
Safety mechanisms: Grip Safety, Trigger Safety
Features: Automatic Grip Safety, Armor Piercing Capable

Variants

SR-1M Vektor — Improved
SR-1MP Vektor — Rail Equipped

Service history

Operators

Federal Protective Service · adopted 2003 · as SPS
Russian Armed Forces

Production

Production years: 1996-present

Issued in limited numbers to Russian special units and protective services

Origin

Country of origin: Russia

Designer: Pyotr Serdyukov

Notes

Service-issued as the SPS (Samozaryadny Pistolet Serdyukova). The improved SR-1M added an accessory rail and modified controls; the SR-1MP further adds a Picatinny rail.

Background

Nicknamed 'Gyurza' after a venomous viper, the SPS became known as the pistol carried by Russian presidential bodyguards, prized for a 9x21mm cartridge able to defeat body armour at typical handgun ranges.