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 groups—much 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.