The vz. 58 (or Sa vz. 58) is a 7.62×39mm assault rifle that was designed and manufactured in Czechoslovakia and accepted into service in the late 1950s as the 7,62 mm samopal vzor 58, replacing the vz. 52 self-loading rifle and the 7.62×25mm Tokarev …

Feb 28, 2013 · And it’s these details and differences that, in my opinion, make the Vz-58 superior to the AK-47. One of the biggest differences on paper is the method of operation. The Vz-58 utilizes a short stroke gas piston, while the AK-47 has a long stroke gas piston.

The Czech SA Vz. 58 service rifle is now available from CZ-USA in 2 semi-automatic only versions, the VZ 58 Tactical Sporter, and the VZ 58 Military Sporter. The Sa vz. 58 was developed by Ing. Jirí Cermák in 1956 and 1957, adopted by the Czechoslovakian army in 1958. and was produced by Ceská Zbrojovka in Uherský Brod, Czechoslovakia until ...

The Sa vz.58 in 7.62x39 . Chrome lined 16.15" barrel with removable muzzle brake. High quality barrel manufactured by Lothar Walther in Germany. Patented push-down plate on bolt carrier to prevent misfire issues (D-Technik/Czech Small Arms vz. 58 firearms are the only vz. 58s manufactured with this vital part to ensure reliability)

This article is a hands-on test and evaluation of two 7.62x39mm assault rifles fielded by former members of the defunct Warsaw Pact; the Soviet designed AK-47 and the Czechoslovakian designed vz.58. Although at first glance the weapons may appear similar, internally they are completely different.

Dec 9, 2014 · The 7.62x39mm Czechoslovakian samopal vzor 1958 (frequently referred to as the vz. 58) is often overshadowed by the Kalashnikov-pattern rifles that many Eastern Bloc nations adopted during...

Aug 11, 2018 · The vz. 58 is markedly lighter than even a stamped-receiver AK-pattern rifle. The gun jumps around a bit on rapid fire but it’s controllable. The action feels smoother and less violent than an AK.

Apr 2, 2014 · Even with the milled receiver, the Vz. 58 is more than a pound lighter than a stamped AK-47. And unlike the pistol-caliber M-1 Carbine, this beast will spit out 123 grain rifle-caliber projectiles at over 2200 fps.

In 1958, this new 7.62x39mm caliber assault rifle was adopted as the Samopal vz58. The Czech VZ58 has an appearance similar to the AK-47 yet is slender and lighter weight. The vz58 appeared in two basic variations, the fixed-stock vz58P and the vz58V equipped with a side-folding metal stock.

Jan 6, 2015 · What you're looking at is the Czechoslovakian vz. 58 rifle. The vz. 58 does resemble an AK-47 or an AKM externally, but there are a lot of differences underneath the hood. We will study more about this rifle in this post. The name "vz. …