Specifications
Assault rifle
2.91 kg (6.4 lbs)
7.62x39mm
300 m (328 yd)
800 rounds per minute
1956-1958
Jiří Čermák
Czechoslovak State Arms Factory
Over 920,000
Gas-operated, tilting bolt
1958-present
705 m/s (2,313 ft/s)
123 grain FMJ steel case ammunition, also in soft point hunting variant
30-round detachable box magazine
The Samopal vz. 58 is a Czechoslovakian assault rifle that might look similar to the AK-47 at first glance, but it's an entirely different beast under the hood. With its distinctive ergonomics and reliable performance, this rifle offers an exceptional shooting experience.
Despite sharing the same calibre as the AK-47, the vz. 58 features a completely different operating mechanism, lightweight design, and better handling characteristics. If you're looking to experience a piece of Cold War engineering excellence that stands apart from Soviet designs, the vz. 58 delivers both historical significance and shooting satisfaction.