The Vektor Z-88 is nothing more than a direct copy of the Beretta Model 92 pistol. By Staff Writer
The Vektor Z-88 was developed to fulfill a requirement by the South African Defense Force. A UN embargo prohibited the trade of weapons to the nation and, as such, it had to look from within to find a solution. Development began in 1986, was approved in 1988 and production beginning in 1989. By all accounts, it is based highly on the Italian Beretta Model 92 series though no direct link with LIW to Beretta is known. The action, internal workings and outward appearance mimic the Beretta 92 exactly. If following specifications of the Model 92 from Beretta, the Vector Z-88 features a double-action firing mechanism, 15-round detachable box magazine and a muzzle velocity of 1,280 feet per second. The designation of "Z-88" is spawned from the initial of the last name of T.D. Zeederberg, a serving general manager of LIW while the "88" comes from the year in which the firearm was approved.
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1989
Designation:Vektor Z-88 Classification Type:Pistol Manufacturer:LIW Division of Denel - South Africa Country of Origin: South Africa
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