Videos tagged with Vektor

This video delves into the history of the Galil rifle's adoption and service by the Estonian military. Following their independence in 1991, Estonia sought a standardized rifle chambered in 5.56mm NATO to align with NATO standards. A tender in 1994 led to offers from Vektor (South Africa) and IMI (Israel), with Estonia ultimately purchasing approximately 12,000 Galils from IMI, including both full-length AR types and compact SAR carbines. These rifles served as primary infantry weapons and were issued during deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2008, the Galils underwent significant modernization with upgrades like quad-rail handguards, Aimpoint optics, and custom charging handle extensions. They remained Estonia's service rifle until the adoption of the LMT R20 in 2019. The video thanks the Estonian Defense Forces Supply Battalion for providing access.

This video features a range test of the Vektor CP-1 pistol during a BackUp Gun (BUG) Match. The creator acknowledges the pistol's poor reputation but aims to give it a fair shake, highlighting its decent grip, sights, fixed barrel, and single-action trigger as potential advantages. The video also promotes the "weaponsandwar.tv" platform for historical firearms content and provides links to Patreon, Floatplane, and merchandise.

This video explores the rare Colt-Vektor "ProTec" pistol, a fascinating prototype from the late 1990s. Colt sought licensed firearms after the failures of its Double Eagle and All-American 2000 models. They approached Vektor, a South African company producing Beretta 92 derivatives. Vektor created two prototypes based on their SP1, modifying the grips and slides to resemble the iconic 1911 to align with Colt's brand image. These were followed by 20 "ProTec" pistols in 1999, offered in 5" and 4.25" barrel lengths and in 9mm and .40 S&W calibers. The project ultimately stalled, with both Colt and Vektor experiencing other issues, leading to the cancellation of the deal. These prototypes and ProTec pistols remained with Colt for years before a few were sold to employees.

This video delves into the Vektor H5, a unique pump-action variant of the South African R4/R5 Galil rifle. Introduced in the early 1990s to circumvent stricter regulations on semi-automatic rifles, the H5 found popularity with private security firms, leading to a specialized version. The design emphasizes retaining standard Galil parts, omitting the gas system, and featuring a new top cover, safety, and pump-action handguard. Notably, iron sights were replaced with a scope rail, and the rifles were typically shipped with a 4x32 scope. The market for the H5 diminished around 2000 as South African gun laws evolved to simplify semi-automatic rifle permits. The video showcases two examples provided by a private collector.

This video features a rare opportunity to handle and shoot the Vektor CR-21, a South African bullpup rifle chambered in 5.56mm. The CR-21 is noted as a prototype that never reached mass production, making this a unique experience for firearms enthusiasts. The content is presented in collaboration with DS Arms and highlights the significance of such rare firearms.