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CZ 83 vs Glock 42 — Side-by-Side Comparison | TGDB - The Gun Database
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CZ 83 vs Glock 42
CZ 83
vs
Glock 42
Side-by-side technical comparison
CZ 83
Handguns
Discontinued
Glock 42
Handguns
In production
Overview
Spec
CZ 83
Glock 42
Manufacturer
Česká zbrojovka (CZ)
Glock Ges.m.b.H.
Country
Czech Republic
Austria
Production
1983–2013
2014–Present
Units produced
Over 200,000
~200,000+ units estimated
Specifications
Spec
CZ 83
Glock 42
Overall length
177 mm (6.97 in)
151 mm (5.94 in)
Barrel length
96 mm (3.78 in)
87 mm (3.42 in)
Weight
800 g (28.2 oz) unloaded
383 g (13.5 oz) empty
Magazine capacity
15 rounds
6 rounds standard (plus one in chamber)
Action type
Blowback
Striker-fired, short recoil, locked breech (Safe Action)
Trigger type
DA/SA
Pre‑cocked striker with consistent pull, internal safety levers
Calibers
CZ 83
.380 ACP
Glock 42
.380 ACP
CZ 83
Glock 42
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Sights
Fixed front blade with red dot, rear notch with white dots
Fixed polymer three‑dot sights, optional tritium night sight inserts
