Correct. The RAP 401 is an Astra copy. This is a issue arm
intended for Detectives and Female Members of the SAPS.
South Africans.. tend
to copy designs that work well. The FN -FAL SA R1 battle rifle. the Zeederburg Z88 (Beretta 92F)the Model 51 smg
(UZI) and his 5.56 assault rifle known as the Vektor R
series. with the R-5 in police service
However during the AP era..most gun designs were imported
for Police use. Hence, the Service Pistol P38 Walther, as
purchased by the old 'Mag' or FORCE (SAP)around 1955. Then the Beretta 92SB, in the mid 80s.. still prefered by many veteran officers.
Along with the finest SAP service pistol
As carried by Elite units in the old days. but im biased.
The reports on the RAP 401 in Cape Town SAPS circles have
been really positive. The only drawbacks: The officers see
the 401 to be just as heavy as their old Z88s,
Yet, the RAP 401 only takes a single-stack magazine. Not every officer can or likes to carry around the R5 rifle!
Like all SAPS issued equipment, the RAP 401 is locally made
and therefore a 'verwaardig' or Made in SA product. As is the superb quality SAPS issued 9mm FMJ PMP brand ammunisie
It's no surprise, that the RAP doesn't sell as well to the
civilian or off-duty police...as the reliable and durable..
combat proven CZ75 pistols.I still think it a good little gun and at a great price thru Century.
Good luck with your RSA made gun.
HI to Shiro, Matt. Joe K and the CZF guys!!
http://come.to/safestar
Project SAfestar-SAP
intended for Detectives and Female Members of the SAPS.
South Africans.. tend
to copy designs that work well. The FN -FAL SA R1 battle rifle. the Zeederburg Z88 (Beretta 92F)the Model 51 smg
(UZI) and his 5.56 assault rifle known as the Vektor R
series. with the R-5 in police service
However during the AP era..most gun designs were imported
for Police use. Hence, the Service Pistol P38 Walther, as
purchased by the old 'Mag' or FORCE (SAP)around 1955. Then the Beretta 92SB, in the mid 80s.. still prefered by many veteran officers.
Along with the finest SAP service pistol
As carried by Elite units in the old days. but im biased.
The reports on the RAP 401 in Cape Town SAPS circles have
been really positive. The only drawbacks: The officers see
the 401 to be just as heavy as their old Z88s,
Yet, the RAP 401 only takes a single-stack magazine. Not every officer can or likes to carry around the R5 rifle!
Like all SAPS issued equipment, the RAP 401 is locally made
and therefore a 'verwaardig' or Made in SA product. As is the superb quality SAPS issued 9mm FMJ PMP brand ammunisie
It's no surprise, that the RAP doesn't sell as well to the
civilian or off-duty police...as the reliable and durable..
combat proven CZ75 pistols.I still think it a good little gun and at a great price thru Century.
Good luck with your RSA made gun.
HI to Shiro, Matt. Joe K and the CZF guys!!
http://come.to/safestar
Project SAfestar-SAP