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VSS Vintorez vs Welrod
Side-by-side technical comparison
VSS Vintorez
Other WeaponsIn production
Welrod
Other WeaponsDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
VSS Vintorez
Welrod
Production
1987–present
1943–1945
Units produced
Unknown
Approximately 2,800
Specifications
Spec
VSS Vintorez
Welrod
Overall length
894mm (35.2 in)
369mm (14.5 in) Mk II
Barrel length
200mm (7.9 in) — ported, inside suppressor tube
~95mm (3.75 in) effective rifled, inside suppressor tube
Weight
2.6 kg (5.7 lb) empty
1.1 kg (2.4 lb) unloaded Mk II
Magazine capacity
10 or 20 rounds detachable
5 or 8 rounds single-stack (grip insert)
Action type
Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Bolt-action, manually operated rotating bolt
Trigger type
Selective fire (safe, semi, full auto)
Grip safety + manual trigger
Sights
Side rail with PSO-1-1 illuminated 4x scope, iron sights backup
Minimal rudimentary sights — designed for point-blank use
Calibers
VSS Vintorez
Welrod