Why Buy A Vepr?

 

WHY BUY A VEPR?

The Following are reasons to choose the VEPR over any other Kalashnikov based rifle:

 

Highest Quality of Manufacture:  Compare side by side with all other AKs. The others just don’t! Made from 100% newly manufactured parts.

 

Most Accurate:  It has long been said that rifles of Kalashnikov Design are not accurate.  The VEPR totally disproves that myth. It has a two-stage trigger that allows much better trigger control and accuracy! Consistently tight groupsmuch better than virtually all other AKs. Sniper-grade accuracy!

 

True RPK Receiver:  Stiffer, heavier and longer wearing than any other AK receiver. Specifically made for Soviet Squad Automatic Weapons.

 

Hammer-Forged, Chrome-Lined, Heavy Barrel:  Most durable AK Barrels Made. Hammer forging is a process whereby the lands and grooves of the barrel are formed by hammering the barrel material against a mandrel. This process not only creates sharp and well-defined lands and grooves but also leaves an excellent surface finish on said surfaces. An additional benefit is that the barrel material becomes work hardened. The chrome plating helps prevent against wear and corrosion. We don't believe you can buy a better barrel on any rifle.

 

Ergonomic Stock and Pistol Grip:  Permits much more controllability and comfort than most other AK Furniture. You'll notice the stock is proper length and grip has proper contour. Even better, the hand-guard doesn't get hot nearly as fast! Our customers have said that the VEPR feels more like an HK than an AK!

 

Best Reason To Buy A Vepr:  The best AK rifles ever made—are no longer imported or even manufactured! The Molot plant has been shut down for quit some time. Buy them up while you can, they will surely escalate in value as time goes on.

 

 

AK/RPK RECEIVER COMPARISON

 

There are three basic types of Kalashnikov rifles on the market.  They are the AK47, AKM47, and the RPK (heavy duty receiver). As most of you know, the AK47 was designed as an infantry rifle capable of firing in either the semi-automatic or fully automatic mode.

 

 


 

 


The first AK47s had machined receivers. Later the Soviets produced the AKM47s (the "M" stands for modern), the Soviets found that stampings were not only more efficient to produce but resulted in longer receiver life and better accuracy than the milled receivers.

 

The RPK, on the other hand, was designed as, what we would refer to as a squad automatic weapon. The RPK could also be fired in either the semi or fully automatic modes. Squad automatic weapons, as deployed, are more frequently fired in the fully automatic mode. For this reason, one usually sees the RPK pictured with an ultra-high capacity magazine such as a 75 round drum or 40 round box magazine instead of the standard 30 round magazine typically used with the AK.

 

To handle the sustained automatic fire, the RPK was designed to be much stronger. First, the sheet metal of the receiver of the RPK is 50% thicker than that of the AKM47. Next, the trunion of the RPK is larger and stronger than that of the AK47 or AKM47. The trunion is the part to which the barrel is connected and into which the bolt locks. Because the trunion is larger, the receiver must be bulged out to accept the larger trunion. Hence the above mentioned bulges on the RPK receiver.

 

Most of the MAK90s, WUMs, Maddis, MISR, etc. are semi-automatic sporting rifles based on the AKM47. On the other hand, the VEPR is based on the RPK. This stiffer receiver makes for better accuracy and longer life. This is why the VEPR is a better rifle than those based on the AK. The VEPR costs more for a reason - It is simply the finest Kalashnikov based rifle available in the U.S. market.

 

VEPR HISTORY

VYATSKIE POLYANY MACHINE BUILDING PLANT ("MOLOT")

MORE THAN A HALF CENTURY OF FIREARMS MANUFACTURING

 

The following is a brief history of the Vyatskie Polyany Machine Building Plant which manufactures the VEPRTM Rifle and BECAs shotguns.

 

1940:  On the 26th of April, the Soviet Government decided to put the Shpagin submachine-gun (PPSh) into production at the defense factory located in Zagorsk, a town in the Moscow region. On the 21st of December, the PPSh was added to the arsenal of the Red Army.

1941:  In October, the factory was moved to Vyatskie Polyany, a town in the Kirov region. The very first PPSh submachine-guns made by the Vyatskie Polyany Machine Building Plant left the factory in early November.

1941-1945:  Two and a half million PPShs were made at the Plant during the Great Patriotic War. Additionally, around 350 thousand Shpagin Lighting Pistols (OPSh) and Shpagin Signal Pistols (SPSh) were produced at the Plant.

1952:  Georgi Shpagin worked at the Vyatskie Polyany Machine Building Plant until the last days of his life and died on the 6th of February.

1959:  In December, the production of the legendary Kalashnikov RPK Machinegun was started at the Plant. Since the beginning, all the different models and modifications of the RPK have been manufactured at the Plant.

1968-1985:  Many different models of firearms were put into serial production during this time: anti-aircraft guns, different grenade launchers (anti-tank, infantry, navy and aircraft), and also six different models of belt-filling machines.

1992:  At the end of the "Cold War", partial conversion of the defense factories started in Russia. Vyatskie Polyany Machine Building Plant (aka "MOLOT") started creating its own firearm designs intended for civilian ownership. The Russian Government let the Plant carry out foreign trade activity independently.

1994:  The former state Plant became the Joint Stock Company - Vyatskie Polyany Machine Building Plant (aka "MOLOT"). Working out its first semi-automatic rifle began a new chapter in the company's history. It was called the "VEPR" and was chambered for the 7.62x39mm cartridge.

1995:  "MOLOT", already known as a civil and hunting firearms manufacturer, introduced its new VEPRTM rifle chambered for the .308 Win. cartridge (7.62x51mm).

1996:  One more new idea was realized by the company - production of the BECAS series of shotguns. Now this line is continuing with the BECAS-Auto series of semi-automatic gas-operated shotguns in 16 and 12 gauges.

1997:  In this year the VEPRTM began enjoying a significant international success with breakthroughs in the American, Asian, and European markets. The first commercial shipments went to the USA, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Kazakhstan and Mongolia.

1998:  Production of the VEPR-Super began this year. This model combines well know VEPR reliability with a brand new look and some internal parts changes. This new addition to the VEPR family is expected to be a great seller for the company.

2006:  The famous Molot plant discontinued manufacturing of the VEPR and it ceased operations. They re-opened some years later, but are currently not allowed to be imported into our country.

 

 

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