One hint about your small complaint about the VZ mags being more difficult to load than an AK. If you look at the VZ bolt face, there is a rectangular notch cut in the face. That is the same width as a 7.62x39 stripper clip, and is, in fact designed to be used to load the VZ mag. Put an empty VZ mag in the rifle, pull the bolt back to lock it in place, push full stripper clip down through the bolt face slot, and push the rounds down into the mag. Voila! The VZ "speed loads!" Just one more thoughtful design innovation the Czechs engineered into the VZ.
Milan "Trench" Fogaš- Western and other videos nene oficiální název zbraně při jejím vzniku byl 7,62mm SAMOPAL vz.58 a ano vím že to není samopal ale útočná puška (tenkrát se to asi dělilo jinak)
GI Josh Lol could be possible they are more lenient than other European countries. Check out the CZ 75 B Omega 9mm if you haven't yet it's amazing. It's the Czech version of a Browning HP.
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When my dad was in the military he was carrying VZ 58. He was in AA unit guiding the missiles. Also my uncle was also in AA unit but he was driving vehicle with the rockets... He passed away few months ago and I still miss him :(
It's true AK-47s are prohibited in Canada, which doesn't make any sense as the CZ V58 is an unrestricted rifle. Restricted guns have to be registered with the government e.g. hand guns and AR-15s, etc. Unrestricted guns do not require registration. So, the AK-47 is prohibited, my AR-15 is restricted along with my handguns, and the CZ V58 is unrestricted. So, can you tell the people regulating firearms don't know firearms?
***** there is a Vz 58 with a mars action trigger which is pretty cool. It is sort of semi-auto but still compliant. You need to pull the trigger twice for each shot. After each shot the action locks open, then pull the trigger it locks closed, pull it again and you fire. ppl have straight pull Ar15s, but tbh they are completely pointless and overpriced compared to other bolt actions. There are less rules on suppressors and stuff too. And most restrictions on handguns only applies to centrefire, so you can get BP revolvers (idk about BP pistols though). (all with an FAC ofc)
You should know that the civilian models of the AK-47 available to the public do not go full auto just like the civilian models of the M4/AR-15 are only semi-auto. No full auto or burst fire. So, the civilian models of the AK-47 are no different than a SKS or CSA V58 - semiautomatic rifles that fire the 7.62 x 39 round. Again you should know this.
Unfortunately it isn't the Canadian government who is determining what is un-restricted, restricted, or prohibited. It is the RCMP, who have no constitutional authority to do so. The RCMP is there to enforce the law, not dictate it.
Thanks for finding the time to explain things to newbies like myself, like the different 7.62 rounds available and what they look like. Much appreciated. BTW, here in Europe, VZ58 sells for about 485 Euros. I think CZ build good firearms, my collection includes a rifle and a CZ75B - both shoot great.
except the zbrojovka was built from Czecho-Slovak money, not just Czech, also many workers and even engineers in Zbrojovka were Slovak. So STFU, you stupid uneducated troll.
For those who don't know, this was the rifle the sniper in the film Full Metal Jacket used. In fact, I don't think there were any AK's in that movie at all.
Stephen N: The Vietcong used both AK47 and VZ58. Czechoslovakia was a communist state and supplied North Vietnam and Vietcong with weapons. Yeah, and a ceirtain ingredient of Agent Orange (2,4,5-T) was also produced in Czechoslovakia. So we may say that Czechoslovakia fought alongside and against Vietcong in the same time.
Do you know guys, that this rifle is actually a submachine gun? Its called "Samopal vzor 58" or "Sa VZ 58" for short. And "samopal" translates to SMG. This is not a mistake, but intention. We were not allowed to produce and use AR because of the Warsaw pakt. So we called it a SMG and problem was solved. :D
The reason this was not called an "assault rifle" (as it should have been) was, because the ČSLA in the Warsaw Pact fought for "peace and socialism". Hence, no "peace-loving" force has "assault" weapons in their inventory.. :) But you're right, the term Samopal means an SMG or a machine pistol nowadays. Back then, the term was used to describe any automatic small arms, except machine guns. The name "Samopal vzor 58" literally means "Self-firing [gun] pattern 58".
Yes. These are still available in Canada in 2016. We have silly rules up here, but for $1,300cdn these can be had in non-restricted form. Ak's are still prohibited, but ar's are still widely available to those with restricted pals Still some freedom left even in the great white north. Cheers. Excellent video.
As far as your issue with loading the magazines on the VZ58 goes, the clip guide installed on the bolt allows you to charge your magazines with stripper clips like you do on an SKS or a Mosin, with the added benefit of the magazines being detachable in case you have a malfunction with the magazine.
+Krevin Grard True. I think gun control should be left up to states rights. I mean, I know it's our constitutional right to own guns, but lots of people are against it. So to compromise, I say leave it to the states. If a majority liberal state doesn't want guns, let them ban it. If a majority 2nd Amendment state wants guns, let them keep them.
Krevin Grard I'd love for that to be the case. But the fact of the matter is that half the nation wants stricter gun control or an outright ban, and the other half doesn't. So I would support a comprise like what I said before. That is all.
And if half the country wanted to abolish one of the _other_ fundamental rights protected by the constitution, would you support a "compromise" on that, too?
Jakub T if it’s as good as you say it is why is it not more popular than a AK, it would seem to me that it’d be more reproduced if so. I am genuinely curious and not trying to be rude.
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This video makes me look forward to autumn :) Got a VZ making the trek from S Carolina to Ohio in the mail. Figured I'd order one before Our Dear Leader outlaws those too. Seems like the side folder would be a fantastic bug out rifle if you're into that. Small, plentiful rounds, compact frame, accurate, etc... As always, Mr Hickok, a great clip!
Yeah you are absolutely correct. Slovak army still uses those ancient vz58 rifles and nowadays they really start showing it’s age. However, a rusty gun made in 1970 got us through about 340 rounds of semiautomatic before the receiver stuck open, we gave it a kick and had no malfunction since. It just shows how genial the Czechs were at designing and manufacturing firearms. And boy you should try the vz61 škorpion.
VZ is actually an abbreviation of the word "vzor" which means "model". So this gun still bears a laboratory name of "samopal vzor 58" or "submachine gun model 58" I believe it would be translated. And many people think including me that it is a Czechoslovakian variant of an AK. I did not know the details behind it that you have mentioned in this video.
To je pěkná blbost SA je samopal. "samočinný a automat jsou slova synonyma. To je jako bych řekl automobilové auto, létající letadlo. atp... Samočinný automat vymyslel jistý Tartarus a je to díky tomu blb to už by bylo lepší kdyby řekl strojová pistole to by byl aspoň výraz archaický ale v důsledku správnější
Boy howdy that gun cycles fast! I may have to purchase one. As a Canadian I can vouch that he is correct about their prohibited status here. The AK-47 and all variations appear to be prohibited, so one needs to be creative in the AK-type firearms that they procure, or risk the RCMP taking them away. Valmets and VZ-58s or 2008s are very sought after, everyone and their dog has an SKS.
+aurvandil we have no "right" in canada thats the problem. And the problem comes from liberals when they have majority of parliament seats. I agree its absolutely disgusting, its seems to have a lot of dissent though and have been more victories for gun owners than losses lately.
Thanks for sharing this video. I received the VZ-58 for Christmas, best gift I ever received. This blows my M+M Romanian M10, GP WASR-10 and Arsenal SAM7SF-84 out of the water. Going to sell the GP WASR-10 and pick up another VZ-58. This is such a fine weapon esp. when you upgrade the sight.
I have this rifle. It's my favorite shooter. I even prefer it to my Daniel defense ar. The balance is perfect, and it lays on the shoulder perfectly with no adjusting. Plus, with the triangle shape dust cover, it literally lined up on target just by looking down the rifle. For quick, off the cuff shooting, I've never shot anything better. For running rifle courses, I use my DD. For defense, I would grab my VZ first without hesitation.. On a side note. I installed the ambidextrous safety, and mag release. If a red dot is wanted, get one that is co-witnessed. Gave me the best of both worlds..
Just bought one today. Figured $400 for the rifle with 5 mags and bayonet was a good deal. It is a CAI gun (VZ 2008), so I'm holding my hopes high. Haven't seen many negative issues regarding this VZ 58 (VZ 2008) with CAI. Should ship soon.
Damn you America! Paid $1300 here for the VZ-58, 4 Magazines, bayonet, and a replacement stock ( instead of the tacticool ar style stock I went back to the beaver barf)
I am from Slovakia and I am in the army. We have been using the 1950's model of the vz58 up to today LOL. In my opinion (very based) it is one of the best guns every made for it to still be used in the Slovak military after 70 years. We also tend to hold it by the mag at the top for the shorter barrel vz58 or even the long one.
It is SA (abb of samopal - submachine gun) VZor ("mark" and also year of introduction to service) 58; Czech infantry main battle gun for years, soldiers used to call it "scythe"
Theres a really easy fix for the AK safety. Just gets a krebs custom safety with the finger ledge for quick deployment. It runs about 40 dollars plus shipping and is a literal drop in part. It also has a notch to hold your bolt open which is really nice as well. Love your videos brother! I been a fan for over 10 years now and I never miss an episode of the Hickok45 show!
This video is why I bought my VZ.58 5-6 years ago from CzechPoint. Awesome gun and very accurate for a 7.62x39 rifle. Paid a little more, but I'll never get rid of it. Much better than an AK variant in my opinion, but then i also prefer and SKS over an AK...
Tricky The Clown I want to visit your country one day and shoot one of these! I'm an American who's shot many guns and and owns a good old American AR! I understand that, in Czech Republic, you guys can actually buy these ins semi-automatic variations as easily as hunting guns! Is that true? I also want to see Prague!
BushmasterXM15E2S Hey, not a problem of these weapons to shoot at the shooting range but only where there are plenty. And yes, we can actually buy these guns only semiauto version and only with the permit and gun license. A threshold I would definitely recommend to visit because it is a city where you can find everything, even a small Aifel tower (the original name is Petrin Tower) and a lot of beautiful sights. sorry for mistake use google translate
The hank hill of the gun world, another soothing and funny video. Always watch one of your videos on whatever gun I’m choosing for my day dream to get me to sleep that night haha. Works like a charm 🛌.
Lemme share what I like about Hickok Every posting I only see and hear him having a great time with great firearms of our day. It should remind everyone that firearms overwhelmingly are used primarily in recreation
you guys want AK 47 which has lower recoil, better accuracy, better construction and higher effective range?ok no problem..just buy vzor 58 or as it is internationally called CZ 858.
Hickok up here in Canada the Vz 58 is the closest we will ever get to owning a AK 47 since our government has deemed them illegal for importation sale and even owning one on the grounds of it can be easily converted to a full automatic weapon even if made for semi auto fire
I live in Canada; Hickok is correct, AK's are prohibited here because they are an 'EVIL' gun.. even though they fit the same criteria as many guns with the same characteristics. It is just a paradigm that people have, if you have an AK, you must be a terrorist even though you can buy any gun with the same lethal potential. I really enjoyed watching this video as I have a CZ 858 on order. The VZ 58 imports were also prohibited initially, but the RCMP has deemed that they are not easily converted to full auto, so i want one before they change their mind again. In Canada, they come with 30 round mags that are 'Pinned' to 5 rounds each (maximum allowed on a semi-auto rifle in canada). Sounds silly as a pinned mag can be easily unpinned but it becomes a prohibited device... Like a terrorist cares. So our goofy laws regarding magazine capacity make little sense.
The CSSR vzor58 is Czechoslovakia made riflie from 1958. Is very light, flexibile and relialable! There was a modification vzor58 with holding stock. Vzor58 is very poweful. We used at the military service and is still use today. Thanxxx for your video.
Music and Information Well, considering that 90% of UVF and UDA casualties were civilian and the fact that most of their funds came from drug dealing imo it's a fair assumption to make.Did you know that the UDA and UVF also blew up Catholic schools in the north of Ireland? and that they really never had any legitimate targets, they just killed innocent Catholic civilians at random?
I owned a CZ/VZ 52 for a while, they're an interesting little rifle, and the 7.62 x45mm round was fun to shoot. I would highly recommend reviewing one if you get the opportunity! They're a little harder to find in the original chambering, the ammo had gotten kind of hard to find (that's what led me to sell mine...).
A bit late, but that bolt staying open has a purpose: if you aren't using spare magazines to reload it, you can use SKS stripper clips to just load directly into the magazine. Keeping the bolt open makes one less step in reloading if you're doing that.
I just acquired a D-Technik VZ58 just like the one in the video. What a quality rifle with beautiful fit and finish, neat and innovative design. I can see why they are preferred by many over the AK. And of course another well done and informative video.
In our country´s ( czech rep, slovakia rep ) is know as KOSA ( SCYTHE ) thats our main name for it :), prototype secret name was KOSTE ( BROOM ), infantry nickname PADDLE, and paratroop version KOSA ( SCYTHE )
proud new owner of one of these. i feild stripped it about 5 times for fun, the build quality is very nice and i absolutely love it. can't wait till the weekend to shoot it. I got it in composite black. In canada a paid a pretty penny for it but they are rare here.
Spoľahlivá zbraň, keď sa zastrieľate aj trafíte :) Nanosil som sa jej dosť... Je to lacná zbraň, do 200€ kúpite novú ešte nepoužitú. Tie čo Galko predal po 7€ kus!!!
I’ve got on and love it, I’ve had about 4,000 rounds through it while I have it. Never jammed, I do love the AK family weapons as well , once I got my hands on the VZ it was like a whole new world. Love how much lighter it is, there doesn’t seem to be a lot of recoil to it as if shooting the AK47. The field strip is much easier than the AK. It’s a short gas piston set up. All in all I love my VZ. Very cool you did a video on it!!!
Good shots! Better to talk about Vzor 58...the full name from designer Mr.Čermák is 7.62mm automatic firearm model 1958. There are three versions - 58P for infantry, 58V for airbone (my one) and 58Pi for infantry w/infrared. Preview model is Vzor 52 and later been replaced by 805 Bren... Good luck.
i Really appreciate that you showed BULLETS. 9:30 I am getting my Firearms liscence in canada... and i know GUNS, but i don't know bullet sizes... ( comparison ) .. i know 556 and 762 but i never seen one beside an other !!! and the other 762 is huge !!!
I got one of these in a trade up here in Canada and it's made out of really robust internal parts because the previous owner had used a LOT of surplus ammo and then never cleaned it. I had to get the gas piston out with a hammer because it had rusted solidly in there, but after a lot of elbow grease the entire rifle cleaned up beautifully and functions flawlessly.
Hey hickok45,love the vids. I'm a Canadian and I own one of these for some years now. You can get them like the one you shot here but it would fall under the restricted class.I made sure I got the non restricted model ( about 2 inches longer in the barrel). They call it a CZ 858 Tactical. You can take non restricted guns out to the sticks and shoot them. Restricted guns can only be fired at a range and prohibited are just that except for some old timers that still have some full autos until they pass on. It is a real nice gun.Very reliable and fun to shoot.The AK47 is prohibited here and it makes no sense. Same round,same all around look,still would have a 5 round cap because that's all we can have here for semi auto center fire. I also just this month got a Type 81 which looks even more like an AK than the CZ 858 and also fires 7.62x39. Find a picture of a CZ 858 a AK47 and a Type 81 side by side and tell me what's the big deal with the AK........Nothing. Just one of our dumb Canadian gun laws that make absolutely no sense at all. Keep up the good work on them videos and be safe.
Christopher Phoenix What do you mean? It shares many features with Kalashnikov, and although it isn't a rifle released in the AK series by Izhevsk, it is obviously inspired by them. Also don't put smiley faces at the end of your arguments, it just makes you look like a pretentious douche. :-)
I think the VZ-58 is probably the better overall rifle. The AK just has ease of manufacturing and parts commonality on it's side. I remember being so excited when hickok released this video. It's hard to believe that was almost two years ago. Time flies, man. : (
ive had a few of these here in Canada. Great shooting firearms and very reliable. AK's are prohibited by scaryness factor but having one of these make it sting a bit less. Great video!
Recently got one. By far beats the AK at its own game. Feels incredibly solid and well made, but also so compact and light that you almost forget it’s chambered in 7.62x39 and not .22lr. You have to hold one yourself to realize how much smaller, more ergonomic, and lighter it is than an AK. Awesome rifle. Also accurate and very durable. Would recommend getting a Czechpoint made one over the CAI parts kit imports
It’s cool how this is like a legitimate alternative to an AK. Being a different weapon but with the same purpose, cartridge, and general form/aesthetic. With its own benefits and availability in some AK-ban areas to boot. Feels like it’s from some weird alternate reality or video game
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I'm from Slovak Republic and we love this gun in my country. its really iconic for slovak and czech people. :)
you guys built a great gun, can't wait to get mine!
Kázmér Daniel I bought one about 6 years ago (I'm from Canada) this is a great rifle, I like the Czech firearms
I love mine. i call her Kosa
Kázmér Daniel we love it in this country too! Along with basically every other gun design as well but this one is catching up in popularity.
Kázmér Daniel it's a fantastic rifle. It sounds dumb, but one of my favorite features is the fact it takes stripper clips.
What a cool gun I'll have to Czech it out ; )
+AKchickenman xddDDDXdDDDXDXDXDDX111!!!1111111!!!!!!111!! so very PUNNY XXXDDXDXDdddxdxdXdXdDDXDXDxdxd
+AKchickenman
Yeah! Go get some of our Czechnology!
I still need to figure out the mag price, and if it's legal in Czechlifornia (had to do it, guys. I just had to, lol).
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I just Czeched our Czech gun laws and sadly i cant own this sweety anymore, soo i hope atleast our american friends get to enjoy them.
One hint about your small complaint about the VZ mags being more difficult to load than an AK. If you look at the VZ bolt face, there is a rectangular notch cut in the face. That is the same width as a 7.62x39 stripper clip, and is, in fact designed to be used to load the VZ mag. Put an empty VZ mag in the rifle, pull the bolt back to lock it in place, push full stripper clip down through the bolt face slot, and push the rounds down into the mag. Voila! The VZ "speed loads!" Just one more thoughtful design innovation the Czechs engineered into the VZ.
Really? That's awesome! It always somehow reminded me of an sks
Roger Songer Exactly. As most of the surplus ammo comes from czech republic the clips work excellent.
Through thousands and thousands of rounds, I can say it loads just as easy as an AK....loaded VZ mag=.72 lbs. AK = 1.44 lbs. aluminum vs steel.
Roger Songer really a great design
Roger Songer Genius!
Given the choice, I'd take a VZ-58 over an AK-47.
I think it's criminally underappreciated.
Plus, I think it's beautiful.
It always reminds me of Operation Flashpoint...
Why do you think is underated?
It is because you have low IQ
@@fuentesramen it's because you get offended when people have different opinions than you. Demonstrates low emotional IQ
@@seanseanston Hi Lukin
I dont care what anyone says the Czech make some of the highest quality firearms in the world. The milling..... gorgeous.
back in the days, it was the same case with tanks. Germans conquered half of Europe with pzkpfw38(t) aka Lt. 38
They have had that reputation for a long time.
CZ handguns are the worlds finest
Každý správný Čech, nebo Slovák se podepíše :D
štepán hromek OK, Milan Fogaš :D
Milan "Trench" Fogaš- Western and other videos a každý správný Čech a Slovák ví, že "Samočinný automat" je hovadina z počítačové hry
Jak to myslíš??? Však název zní Samočinný automat Vzor.58
Milan "Trench" Fogaš- Western and other videos nene oficiální název zbraně při jejím vzniku byl 7,62mm SAMOPAL vz.58 a ano vím že to není samopal ale útočná puška (tenkrát se to asi dělilo jinak)
910johny Dnes už armáda učí rekruty, že je to útočná puška, ale pořád Samopal vzor 58.
VZ-58 the weapon of my homeland makes me proud when people use it :')
I love mine so much. Just tell your country to release the BREN for the civilian market! I need more Czech guns!!!!
GI Josh
Lol could be possible they are more lenient than other European countries. Check out the CZ 75 B Omega 9mm if you haven't yet it's amazing. It's the Czech version of a Browning HP.
Czech Shooter WHAT. I was going to buy IWI's new Galil but i might change my mind
***** I love the ejection system,it looks nice as well as operating nice
conlia Works well, minus hollow points, those tend to not feed well
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ok dude
@@mattynek2 ok
Ok
@@mattynek2don't ever disrespect this man
When my dad was in the military he was carrying VZ 58.
He was in AA unit guiding the missiles.
Also my uncle was also in AA unit but he was driving vehicle with the rockets...
He passed away few months ago and I still miss him :(
your dad and uncle were in the same unit ?
n my country family members never get placed in the same unit
What is AA unit?
RIP
@@PidalinAnti aircraft?
Sorry for your loss.
It's true AK-47s are prohibited in Canada, which doesn't make any sense as the CZ V58 is an unrestricted rifle. Restricted guns have to be registered with the government e.g. hand guns and AR-15s, etc. Unrestricted guns do not require registration. So, the AK-47 is prohibited, my AR-15 is restricted along with my handguns, and the CZ V58 is unrestricted. So, can you tell the people regulating firearms don't know firearms?
+Matt Cole be glad they don't, in the UK they tick every box and check it twice, there are no loopholes.
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there is a Vz 58 with a mars action trigger which is pretty cool. It is sort of semi-auto but still compliant. You need to pull the trigger twice for each shot. After each shot the action locks open, then pull the trigger it locks closed, pull it again and you fire.
ppl have straight pull Ar15s, but tbh they are completely pointless and overpriced compared to other bolt actions.
There are less rules on suppressors and stuff too. And most restrictions on handguns only applies to centrefire, so you can get BP revolvers (idk about BP pistols though).
(all with an FAC ofc)
You should know that the civilian models of the AK-47 available to the public do not go full auto just like the civilian models of the M4/AR-15 are only semi-auto. No full auto or burst fire. So, the civilian models of the AK-47 are no different than a SKS or CSA V58 - semiautomatic rifles that fire the 7.62 x 39 round. Again you should know this.
Unfortunately it isn't the Canadian government who is determining what is un-restricted, restricted, or prohibited. It is the RCMP, who have no constitutional authority to do so. The RCMP is there to enforce the law, not dictate it.
But if you educate them that will only mean they ban more guns
Thanks for finding the time to explain things to newbies like myself, like the different 7.62 rounds available and what they look like. Much appreciated.
BTW, here in Europe, VZ58 sells for about 485 Euros.
I think CZ build good firearms, my collection includes a rifle and a CZ75B - both shoot great.
7.62 variants:
25: pps 43
33: m1 carbine
35: 300 blackout
39: SKS and AK 47
45: vz 52
51: m14. FAL. M60
54r: mosin. Svt 40. Dragonov. Psl
63: m1 garand. BAR
This got recommended after I watched forgotten weapons video on this gun and boy hickok hasn't changed one bit over 8 years and that's a good thing.
Czechnology
no u
Czechoslovakia isn't even a real country. It doesn't even exist and never existed. It's just a joke. Stupid!
It's not a real country. You think they would give a real country a silly name like that? Come on now.
hkassasin no u
except the zbrojovka was built from Czecho-Slovak money, not just Czech, also many workers and even engineers in Zbrojovka were Slovak. So STFU, you stupid uneducated troll.
When I trained in Germany I did a month long thing with the Czech army. I was impressed by the rifle.
For those who don't know, this was the rifle the sniper in the film Full Metal Jacket used. In fact, I don't think there were any AK's in that movie at all.
Correction; there were no AK's in that film
+Sandro Bruni The AK-47 wasn't produced until after World War II ended, although design work started in 1945. (Source: Wikipedia)
8626John yep, and then got adopted as the service rifle of Russia in 1949, and 10 years later they adopted the AKM, in 1959
+8626John
What the hell does that have to do with anything? The Vietcong used the Ak47.
Stephen N: The Vietcong used both AK47 and VZ58. Czechoslovakia was a communist state and supplied North Vietnam and Vietcong with weapons. Yeah, and a ceirtain ingredient of Agent Orange (2,4,5-T) was also produced in Czechoslovakia. So we may say that Czechoslovakia fought alongside and against Vietcong in the same time.
Do you know guys, that this rifle is actually a submachine gun? Its called "Samopal vzor 58" or "Sa VZ 58" for short. And "samopal" translates to SMG. This is not a mistake, but intention. We were not allowed to produce and use AR because of the Warsaw pakt. So we called it a SMG and problem was solved. :D
Yeah, this sounds like our way of thinking. ;)
The reason this was not called an "assault rifle" (as it should have been) was, because the ČSLA in the Warsaw Pact fought for "peace and socialism". Hence, no "peace-loving" force has "assault" weapons in their inventory.. :)
But you're right, the term Samopal means an SMG or a machine pistol nowadays. Back then, the term was used to describe any automatic small arms, except machine guns. The name "Samopal vzor 58" literally means "Self-firing [gun] pattern 58".
but nowadays no one should call it samopal, because it does not shoot pistol ammo
SA not mean a Samopal, but Samociny Avtomat (it is from Russian language) and mean it a selfactivity automatic rifle.
what's the difference between the VZ 58 & the VZ 2008 i dont get it?
Yes. These are still available in Canada in 2016. We have silly rules up here, but for $1,300cdn these can be had in non-restricted form. Ak's are still prohibited, but ar's are still widely available to those with restricted pals
Still some freedom left even in the great white north.
Cheers. Excellent video.
+Slav Man
I've heard there are problems with the 5.56 version. So look into it closer first.
+Ben Wieben I remember 2-3 years ago they were going for around $700. I bet the price is going up cause they arent importing any more of them.
in Canada we call that wood finish"beaver barf"
In everywhere they call it that.
I've never heard that. DEBUNKED
LMFAO 😂 💯,
good one!
We call it that here in America
Beaver puke wood
Can't Believe that hickok45 actually made a video about our narional rifle. Great video!❤️🇨🇿
AK "THIS IS MY BABY BROTHER, AND HE IS PERFECT IN EVERY WAY!"
Už len ten bodák chýba,..len ten bodák.
Greetings from Slovakia.Perfect video.
Beautiful and very accurate rifle. Same rifle only with folded stock i had in army service in 1998.
Many greetings from 🇸🇰
As far as your issue with loading the magazines on the VZ58 goes, the clip guide installed on the bolt allows you to charge your magazines with stripper clips like you do on an SKS or a Mosin, with the added benefit of the magazines being detachable in case you have a malfunction with the magazine.
anti gun politicians are idiots
+Krevin Grard True. I think gun control should be left up to states rights. I mean, I know it's our constitutional right to own guns, but lots of people are against it. So to compromise, I say leave it to the states. If a majority liberal state doesn't want guns, let them ban it. If a majority 2nd Amendment state wants guns, let them keep them.
SFxTAGG3 nope should be legal everywhere. Concealed carry permits should be valid in all states.
Krevin Grard I'd love for that to be the case. But the fact of the matter is that half the nation wants stricter gun control or an outright ban, and the other half doesn't. So I would support a comprise like what I said before. That is all.
And if half the country wanted to abolish one of the _other_ fundamental rights protected by the constitution, would you support a "compromise" on that, too?
This is much better rifle for 7,62x39 than AK. More accurate and better built, yet reliable just as AK.
watch testing why do you thing soviet allow it to use in their united army ?
Pinoy Telesery
Jakub T It's far more accurate than an AK I have one and it's a dream..
not by far original ak was and allways will be the best variant
Jakub T if it’s as good as you say it is why is it not more popular than a AK, it would seem to me that it’d be more reproduced if so. I am genuinely curious and not trying to be rude.
Hickok talking about a gun from my coutry fills me with joy even after all these years :D
the stock is bakelite.Bakelite (/ˈbeɪkəlaɪt/ bay-kə-lyt), or polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride, is an early plastic. It is a thermosetting phenol formaldehyde resin, formed from an elimination reaction of phenol with formaldehyde. It was developed by Belgian-born chemist Leo Baekeland in New York in 1907.
Now I know...thanks
It's not plastic, it's pressed wood. Ofcourse there is also some material which holding it together.
This is just composite stock.
Wooden chips in epoxide resin.
That's all.
This stuff is actually stronger than Bakelite. It's unattractive and very strong which makes it ugly and beautiful at the same time.
This video makes me look forward to autumn :) Got a VZ making the trek from S Carolina to Ohio in the mail. Figured I'd order one before Our Dear Leader outlaws those too. Seems like the side folder would be a fantastic bug out rifle if you're into that. Small, plentiful rounds, compact frame, accurate, etc... As always, Mr Hickok, a great clip!
When I came across this rifle for the first time it was like time stood still. It was love at first sight. I knew what I had to do.
Gotta love the slow-mo shots at the end of almost every video!!!
Yeah you are absolutely correct. Slovak army still uses those ancient vz58 rifles and nowadays they really start showing it’s age. However, a rusty gun made in 1970 got us through about 340 rounds of semiautomatic before the receiver stuck open, we gave it a kick and had no malfunction since. It just shows how genial the Czechs were at designing and manufacturing firearms. And boy you should try the vz61 škorpion.
VZ is actually an abbreviation of the word "vzor" which means "model". So this gun still bears a laboratory name of "samopal vzor 58" or "submachine gun model 58" I believe it would be translated. And many people think including me that it is a Czechoslovakian variant of an AK. I did not know the details behind it that you have mentioned in this video.
it is wrong Sa means (samočiný automat)
Well you right but rifle can also mean samopal its greatgun
Jaroslav Kral design is not same
To je pěkná blbost SA je samopal. "samočinný a automat jsou slova synonyma. To je jako bych řekl automobilové auto, létající letadlo. atp... Samočinný automat vymyslel jistý Tartarus a je to díky tomu blb to už by bylo lepší kdyby řekl strojová pistole to by byl aspoň výraz archaický ale v důsledku správnější
Boy howdy that gun cycles fast! I may have to purchase one.
As a Canadian I can vouch that he is correct about their prohibited status here. The AK-47 and all variations appear to be prohibited, so one needs to be creative in the AK-type firearms that they procure, or risk the RCMP taking them away. Valmets and VZ-58s or 2008s are very sought after, everyone and their dog has an SKS.
700.00 at milarm in Edmonton, worth every penny.
Tyler Martens the one in chinatown?
+aurvandil we have no "right" in canada thats the problem. And the problem comes from liberals when they have majority of parliament seats. I agree its absolutely disgusting, its seems to have a lot of dissent though and have been more victories for gun owners than losses lately.
I gotta get my dog an SKS, so he can go shooting with me!
If it gets Hickok's approval it's worth spending $500 on
Thanks for sharing this video. I received the VZ-58 for Christmas, best gift I ever received. This blows my M+M Romanian M10, GP WASR-10 and Arsenal SAM7SF-84 out of the water. Going to sell the GP WASR-10 and pick up another VZ-58. This is such a fine weapon esp. when you upgrade the sight.
I have this rifle. It's my favorite shooter. I even prefer it to my Daniel defense ar. The balance is perfect, and it lays on the shoulder perfectly with no adjusting. Plus, with the triangle shape dust cover, it literally lined up on target just by looking down the rifle. For quick, off the cuff shooting, I've never shot anything better. For running rifle courses, I use my DD. For defense, I would grab my VZ first without hesitation..
On a side note. I installed the ambidextrous safety, and mag release. If a red dot is wanted, get one that is co-witnessed. Gave me the best of both worlds..
Our Czechoslovakian !
Just bought one today. Figured $400 for the rifle with 5 mags and bayonet was a good deal. It is a CAI gun (VZ 2008), so I'm holding my hopes high. Haven't seen many negative issues regarding this VZ 58 (VZ 2008) with CAI. Should ship soon.
Damn you America! Paid $1300 here for the VZ-58, 4 Magazines, bayonet, and a replacement stock ( instead of the tacticool ar style stock I went back to the beaver barf)
TheBigFriendlyBambi First I got the wire side folder style, which is exactly what I wanted.
I just purchased the same one last week, can't wait for it to get here!
10-8unabletolocate Im extremely happy with mine. 100 rounds through it so far. May buy another.
Hawk60ce who has these for sale?
yes, that is true. AKs are not allowed in canada, but we still enjoy to shoots the vz 58
I am from Slovakia and I am in the army. We have been using the 1950's model of the vz58 up to today LOL. In my opinion (very based) it is one of the best guns every made for it to still be used in the Slovak military after 70 years. We also tend to hold it by the mag at the top for the shorter barrel vz58 or even the long one.
I'm proud owner of this Vz 58 for 7 years. Perfect gun. Very accurate. Very reliable.
If I remember correctly, we call it "scythe" because of amazing stopping power and destructive effect...
Nice video, thank You for it...
Nope, it was called "scythe" based on the shape of the mag.
@@richardaubrecht2822 it's based on both
No, it’s called a “paddle”. The folding stock is the “scythe”.
@@richardaubrecht2822 No the only thing called a scythe was the collapsible stock.
It is SA (abb of samopal - submachine gun) VZor ("mark" and also year of introduction to service) 58; Czech infantry main battle gun for years, soldiers used to call it "scythe"
soldiers used to call it KOSA ( in english means "scythe" ). More precise I thing.
Reciever kinda reminds me of the sks especially the charging handle/lever.
Theres a really easy fix for the AK safety. Just gets a krebs custom safety with the finger ledge for quick deployment. It runs about 40 dollars plus shipping and is a literal drop in part. It also has a notch to hold your bolt open which is really nice as well. Love your videos brother! I been a fan for over 10 years now and I never miss an episode of the Hickok45 show!
This video is why I bought my VZ.58 5-6 years ago from CzechPoint. Awesome gun and very accurate for a 7.62x39 rifle. Paid a little more, but I'll never get rid of it. Much better than an AK variant in my opinion, but then i also prefer and SKS over an AK...
SKS the best one gun for any and all purposes. All day. Any day. Every day.
Proud to be Czech ^^
Tricky The Clown I want to visit your country one day and shoot one of these! I'm an American who's shot many guns and and owns a good old American AR! I understand that, in Czech Republic, you guys can actually buy these ins semi-automatic variations as easily as hunting guns! Is that true? I also want to see Prague!
Tricky The Clown Yup.
Český zbraně maj něco do sebe... :)
Saimon the グレート pravda ;)
BushmasterXM15E2S Hey, not a problem of these weapons to shoot at the shooting range but only where there are plenty. And yes, we can actually buy these guns only semiauto version and only with the permit and gun license. A threshold I would definitely recommend to visit because it is a city where you can find everything, even a small Aifel tower (the original name is Petrin Tower) and a lot of beautiful sights. sorry for mistake use google translate
Me too, and I’m not even Czech 🤯
In canada we call that stock furniture the beaver barf stock. If beavers barfed it would surely look like that.
75ShadowShooter nc name dude
the action on the Gewehr 43 reminded me of this haha
The hank hill of the gun world, another soothing and funny video. Always watch one of your videos on whatever gun I’m choosing for my day dream to get me to sleep that night haha. Works like a charm 🛌.
Lemme share what I like about Hickok
Every posting I only see and hear him having a great time with great firearms of our day. It should remind everyone that firearms overwhelmingly are used primarily in recreation
you guys want AK 47 which has lower recoil, better accuracy, better construction and higher effective range?ok no problem..just buy vzor 58 or as it is internationally called CZ 858.
it's not an ak
+Jiři Datlovsky jeez man..I never said it is..I even named some good reasons to buy CZ858 i/o AK..
@@datlikj He didn't say it was idiot.
Hickok up here in Canada the Vz 58 is the closest we will ever get to owning a AK 47 since our government has deemed them illegal for importation sale and even owning one on the grounds of it can be easily converted to a full automatic weapon even if made for semi auto fire
Which is a bs reason
Very much so
It’s possible to convert a semi auto AK to full auto...but it is not easy. Way more easy with an AR, M1Carbine or G3. Politicians are so clueless.
I live in Canada; Hickok is correct, AK's are prohibited here because they are an 'EVIL' gun.. even though they fit the same criteria as many guns with the same characteristics. It is just a paradigm that people have, if you have an AK, you must be a terrorist even though you can buy any gun with the same lethal potential.
I really enjoyed watching this video as I have a CZ 858 on order. The VZ 58 imports were also prohibited initially, but the RCMP has deemed that they are not easily converted to full auto, so i want one before they change their mind again. In Canada, they come with 30 round mags that are 'Pinned' to 5 rounds each (maximum allowed on a semi-auto rifle in canada). Sounds silly as a pinned mag can be easily unpinned but it becomes a prohibited device... Like a terrorist cares. So our goofy laws regarding magazine capacity make little sense.
It's like a comedian and a heckler, where you destroyed the heckler. Very good, hickok
The CSSR vzor58 is Czechoslovakia made riflie from 1958. Is very light, flexibile and relialable! There was a modification vzor58 with holding stock. Vzor58 is very poweful. We used at the military service and is still use today. Thanxxx for your video.
Loyalist paramilitaries in Northern Ireland managed to acquire about 200 of these.
Neil Quite the opposite
Music and Information Well, considering that 90% of UVF and UDA casualties were civilian and the fact that most of their funds came from drug dealing imo it's a fair assumption to make.Did you know that the UDA and UVF also blew up Catholic schools in the north of Ireland? and that they really never had any legitimate targets, they just killed innocent Catholic civilians at random?
Are talking about Ulster forces? Lol I was thinking about the Republicans
Music and Information Read the original comment :)
Dang, there's hypocrisy in your country too? whoda thought!? 😐
I owned a CZ/VZ 52 for a while, they're an interesting little rifle, and the 7.62 x45mm round was fun to shoot. I would highly recommend reviewing one if you get the opportunity! They're a little harder to find in the original chambering, the ammo had gotten kind of hard to find (that's what led me to sell mine...).
Interesting that this gun holds the bolt open after the last shot. The AK variants don't seem to do that, except perhaps for the newest ones.
A bit late, but that bolt staying open has a purpose: if you aren't using spare magazines to reload it, you can use SKS stripper clips to just load directly into the magazine. Keeping the bolt open makes one less step in reloading if you're doing that.
I just acquired a D-Technik VZ58 just like the one in the video. What a quality rifle with beautiful fit and finish, neat and innovative design. I can see why they are preferred by many over the AK. And of course another well done and informative video.
rambokicksass77 I highly recommend a D-Technik/CSA Vz58 over the Century VZ2008, the VZs occasionally pop up on auction sights.
Hickok45 thank you for beautiful video about VZ-58. I am from Czech Republic and I am very proud of our designer Jiří Čermák and his group.
In our country´s ( czech rep, slovakia rep ) is know as KOSA ( SCYTHE ) thats our main name for it :), prototype secret name was KOSTE ( BROOM ), infantry nickname PADDLE, and paratroop version KOSA ( SCYTHE )
Best Czech gun :)
All czech guns are the best guns.
Meeko1010100112 no...
***** yes
Have you seen their new BREN series?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CZ-805_BREN
I am so proud I was born in Czechoslovakia. ;-)
got me good with the wood grain joke. old thread but just got my vz 58. i love the look of the stock. thanks for the review hikok!
proud new owner of one of these. i feild stripped it about 5 times for fun, the build quality is very nice and i absolutely love it. can't wait till the weekend to shoot it. I got it in composite black. In canada a paid a pretty penny for it but they are rare here.
Absolutely delightful weapon for the $$. 5 30 round mags. Mine has the folding stock. Cheap ammo. Accurate. Light.
Vz 58 is a beauty
Spoľahlivá zbraň, keď sa zastrieľate aj trafíte :) Nanosil som sa jej dosť... Je to lacná zbraň, do 200€ kúpite novú ešte nepoužitú. Tie čo Galko predal po 7€ kus!!!
I’ve got on and love it, I’ve had about 4,000 rounds through it while I have it. Never jammed, I do love the AK family weapons as well , once I got my hands on the VZ it was like a whole new world. Love how much lighter it is, there doesn’t seem to be a lot of recoil to it as if shooting the AK47. The field strip is much easier than the AK. It’s a short gas piston set up. All in all I love my VZ. Very cool you did a video on it!!!
Good shots! Better to talk about Vzor 58...the full name from designer Mr.Čermák is 7.62mm automatic firearm model 1958. There are three versions - 58P for infantry, 58V for airbone (my one) and 58Pi for infantry w/infrared. Preview model is Vzor 52 and later been replaced by 805 Bren... Good luck.
Yeah that bakelite or whatever it's called, some call it beaver puke up here in Canadaland, what with all the wood chips in it :P
NormanMatchem Bakelite is smelly russian plastic, this is "Wood impregnated" plastic
Icefist Thunderdick bakelite was invented in the US...
Ben Pollard But when talking about firearms american bakelite is unheard of
Icefist Thunderdick true
+Icefist Thunderdick The third generation BAR's had bakelite stocks
Did you say "little more difficult to load"??? VZ58 is known for it's ease of reloading.
He meant loading cartridges into the magazine, not swapping the magazine in the gun.
Saw one in a store for $800. Went online and some people have it for $400. Gonna order one instead :)
where?
2 years ago I got aVZ2008 from Palmetto -long shipping wait 349.99+tx+FFL $430ish.Good luck.
Wouldnt buy the cai version
i Really appreciate that you showed BULLETS. 9:30 I am getting my Firearms liscence in canada... and i know GUNS, but i don't know bullet sizes... ( comparison ) .. i know 556 and 762 but i never seen one beside an other !!! and the other 762 is huge !!!
VZ 58 is like a non-gun-enthusiast guy trying to draw an AK by memory.
haha this was my dad's favourite gun in lebanon too!
I don't think there is a single video on your channel I don't like.
reminds me of an STG-44
I got one of these in a trade up here in Canada and it's made out of really robust internal parts because the previous owner had used a LOT of surplus ammo and then never cleaned it. I had to get the gas piston out with a hammer because it had rusted solidly in there, but after a lot of elbow grease the entire rifle cleaned up beautifully and functions flawlessly.
One of the big middle fingers given to the soviets was the Czech refusal to use the AK-47 in favor of their own rifle
"guess i have to get my glock out" 😂straight pimpin' poppa hickok
"Attractive in its ugliness"... great phrase. Love your vids.
Slovak Army along with Police still use them :) and cz82 as sidearms are still used by 90% of police :(
66calm66 Czech army uses it too, but they are changing it for CZ- 805BREN
which in my opinion is not as good as choice as it seems :) not bad ammo but the piston system is missing and thats what makes 58 superior :)
Hey hickok45,love the vids. I'm a Canadian and I own one of these for some years now. You can get them like the one you shot here but it would fall under the restricted class.I made sure I got the non restricted model ( about 2 inches longer in the barrel). They call it a CZ 858 Tactical. You can take non restricted guns out to the sticks and shoot them. Restricted guns can only be fired at a range and prohibited are just that except for some old timers that still have some full autos until they pass on. It is a real nice gun.Very reliable and fun to shoot.The AK47 is prohibited here and it makes no sense. Same round,same all around look,still would have a 5 round cap because that's all we can have here for semi auto center fire. I also just this month got a Type 81 which looks even more like an AK than the CZ 858 and also fires 7.62x39. Find a picture of a CZ 858 a AK47 and a Type 81 side by side and tell me what's the big deal with the AK........Nothing. Just one of our dumb Canadian gun laws that make absolutely no sense at all. Keep up the good work on them videos and be safe.
thanx for this video.....remindes me my days in army....i served with this rifle in Czhech Army
You think these are ugly? Why?
These vz.58 rifles are most definitely not ugly. I'm very much considering one over an AK for my first "commie" gun. :D
Same!
I think the stock looks pretty ugly, but slap a folding stock on there and it's one of my favorite looking AK variants.
bean.net Except that the Vz 58 is NOT an AK variant. :-)
Christopher Phoenix What do you mean? It shares many features with Kalashnikov, and although it isn't a rifle released in the AK series by Izhevsk, it is obviously inspired by them. Also don't put smiley faces at the end of your arguments, it just makes you look like a pretentious douche. :-)
Trying to talk my dad into going in on half with me for one of these..
The Century VZ-2008 is $499 with a bayonet and 5 30 round magazines. www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=F1CVZ2008
Vz58 is not a variant of AK47:-))
He made that clear
"i hate shooting all those variant guns, but someone has to do it" you're number one comedian! i love it!
The finish on that vz58 is beautiful
yep canada's AK!!
594marco no Czech gun
What a glorious weapon. Definitely on my wish list.
Been in guns 40 years and you got best channel on the tube . And on that 58 I'd like to see one with drum chambered in 7.62 x 25.
I think the VZ-58 is probably the better overall rifle. The AK just has ease of manufacturing and parts commonality on it's side.
I remember being so excited when hickok released this video. It's hard to believe that was almost two years ago. Time flies, man. : (
ive had a few of these here in Canada. Great shooting firearms and very reliable. AK's are prohibited by scaryness factor but having one of these make it sting a bit less. Great video!
lol you were shooting those pumpkins so close that the ejected rounds were going farther, good video!
Recently got one. By far beats the AK at its own game. Feels incredibly solid and well made, but also so compact and light that you almost forget it’s chambered in 7.62x39 and not .22lr. You have to hold one yourself to realize how much smaller, more ergonomic, and lighter it is than an AK. Awesome rifle. Also accurate and very durable. Would recommend getting a Czechpoint made one over the CAI parts kit imports
i have yet to see Hickock45 put a weapon thru the compound that I wouldn't love to have. Keep 'em coming H....
It’s cool how this is like a legitimate alternative to an AK. Being a different weapon but with the same purpose, cartridge, and general form/aesthetic. With its own benefits and availability in some AK-ban areas to boot. Feels like it’s from some weird alternate reality or video game
And quality
In the movie Full Metal Jacket at the end the Viet Kong shooting at Joker and Raptor man took her down was using a S.a. 58