Victrix Gladio PS A1 - The New Sniper Rifle Of Italian State Police
Victrix Armaments has officially been awarded the public tender issued by the Italian State Police for a new sniper weapon system. The rifle is said to have excelled in all testing phases, with over 8,000 rounds fired during trials. It performed in a climate chamber under extreme conditions, from high to sub-zero temperatures, apparently maintaining exceptional precision and mechanical reliability throughout.
If you want to experience the same sniper-level precision trusted by the Italian State Police, now’s your chance as Victrix has made the Gladio PS A1 available in a limited-edition release.
Only 30 numbered units of the Gladio PS A1 sniper system in .308 Winchester caliber will be made commercially, all designed to match the official version used by the Italian State Police.
Apart from the rifle itself, the limited-edition package comes with a Steiner M5Xi 5-25×56 riflescope featuring the MSR2 reticle. Furthermore, there are specialized optical filters, kill flash devices to minimize visual detection, transport solutions, and a comprehensive set of accessories tailored for professional-grade tactical and precision shooting. The list is long and provided below:
Victrix Caliber .308 Winchester (1/11) Sniper Rifle
General Specifications:
- Caliber: .308 Winchester (1/11 twist rate)
- Barrel Length: 20 inches
- Weight: 6.25 kg (13.78 lb) with empty magazine, muzzle brake, 20-inch barrel, and no scope
- Dimensions:
- Closed Overall Length: 813 mm (32.01 inches)
- Open Overall Length: 1060 mm (41.73 inches)
- Stock Color: Black anodized finish
Base Rifle Features:
- Barrel: Lapped match-grade, button-rifled in AISI 420 stainless steel
- Action: Short action in AISI 630, milled and turned from billet, featuring:
- Bolt with six symmetric lugs and dirt/ice grooves
- Ergonomic, interchangeable bolt lever with integrated knob
- PVD finish on action and bolt
- Trigger: Victrix Professional dual-stage trigger (convertible to single-stage)
- Standard setting: approximately 1400 g (49.38 oz)
- Two-position top safety
- Stock: Adjustable buttstock with horizontal and vertical levers, retractable monopod with quick and fine adjustments, and insulated cheek piece
- Magazine: 10-round, single-feed, double-stack metal magazine (includes 5 additional magazines)
- Forend: Octagonal elliptic with accessory attachment system, 20 MoA integrated monobloc top rail, and STANAG 4694/Mil-Std 1913 bipod rail
- Grip: Ergonomic, interchangeable zero-angle flat-top grip (compatible with standard AR platform; includes additional grip)
- Folding System: Reversible EVO button folding mechanism
- Muzzle Brake: Detachable, 3-chamber, suppressor-ready
Included Accessories:
- Optics:
- Steiner M5Xi 5-25x56 scope with MSR-2 reticle
- Kill flash, eyecups, and specific optical filters
- ROME Decumanus M3-Key scope mount
- ROME Side anti-cant device
- Bipod: ROME Basis Maximo with:
- Fixed spiked feet
- Swivel claw feet
- Swivel flat feet
- Additional Equipment:
- Tactical drag bag with integrated shooting mat
- Heavy-duty reinforced transport case (military specifications)
- Tactical sling with QD (Quick Detach) sling rings
- Two side Picatinny rails for forend (STANAG 4694/Mil-Std 1913)
- Cleaning and tool field kit with Cordura pouch
- Sniper data book
- Bore guide for cleaning
- Light alloy cleaning rod with handle
- User manual with tactical pouch
The price is € 9,795 (excluding VAT), or about $ 11,490. That’s a lot of money, but consider that the system extends quite beyond the base rifle. Ferraris are expensive too.
Check it out here: https://victrixarmaments.com/en/gladio-ps-a1/
Ex-Arctic Ranger. Competitive practical shooter and hunter with a European focus. Always ready to increase my collection of modern semi-automatics, optics, thermals and suppressors. TCCC Certified. Occasionaly seen in a 6x6 Bug Out Vehicle, always with a big smile.
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"Now available in your trusted VITRIX ZONE" aaaand I'm out. The marketing nonsense has gotten so tiresome. A store, it's called a store.
Wow! The Italian police really need a $11.5k rifle to sit and watch dignitaries on parade? I think a bolt action Beretta with a nice scope would probably do the job just fine.