The VSS Vintorez suppressor and operating systems are exactly the same as the AS Val, but optimised to fire the 9×39mm SP-5 subsonic cartridge with a hardened steel or tungsten tip to defeat body armour.

2023年12月11日 · The VSS (Special Sniper Rifle) Vintorez was one of two dedicated silenced rifles developed in Russia in the 1980s. The Vintorez was given a very good barrel and intended for precision shooting, while the AS (Special Assault rifle) Val used the same action and suppressor, but had a pistol grip and folding stock, and was intended for use as a ...

2009年12月1日 · The VSS, also select fire and chambered for this same powerful cartridge, features a detachable stock, optical sights and an integral sound suppressor and would also fit in a small case, but not operationally ready.

The AS Val is the assault rifle counterpart to the VSS Vintorez sniper rifle. It is equipped with a folding stock, pistol grip, and generally uses 20-round magazines (also usable by the VSS Vintorez), and it uses a slightly different 9x39mm round. The …

2018年3月29日 · Russian Tula Arms Plant, the manufacturer of the VSS “Vintorez” integrally suppressed rifle, has recently added a couple of versions of the rifle to the list of civilian products on their website. In order to qualify as civilian firearms, these weapons were converted to …

2022年3月15日 · The VSS "Vintorez" is a silenced sniper rifle that makes use of a permanent silencer assembly as well as specially-developed subsonic ammunition. The type shares nearly the same contours as the AS Val silenced assault rifle which was developed at the same time.

2016年11月11日 · Taking from the AS Val, a suppressed select fire rifle, the Vintorez is a long stroke gas piston operated, select fire rifle with a 6 lug rotating bolt head. Essentially it is designed for accurate suppressed fire within 400 meters.

The VSS Vintorez is a silenced sniper rifle of Soviet origin. It is a unique weapon that was conceived in the 1980's to silently engage personnel with body armor out to 400 m. The name VSS stands for "Vintovka Snayperskaya Spetsialnaya", which is Russian for "special sniper rifle".

The VSS "Vintorez" is a gas-operated integrally suppressed sniper rifle. It features a separate safety lever and fire mode button like the AS "Val". However, automatic fire is intended only for emergency situations, and puts inordinate strain on the gun.

2020年8月8日 · The weapon is easy to disassemble and easily smuggled in a suitcase, making it perfect for concealed carry and secret operations. And yes, the VSS Vintorez is reliable as an AK. Subsonic rounds that do not “whizz” as they fly by. The gun comes with the mounted PSO-1–1 optics adjusted to include the peculiar ballistics of the round used.