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CZ 75

IN PRODUCTION
CZ 75
Quick Overview
Manufacturer
Production
1975 - Present
Overview

The CZ 75 is a seminal semi-automatic pistol designed and manufactured by Česká Zbrojovka (CZ) of the Czech Republic. Conceived during the early 1970s, the CZ 75 blends a traditional Browning-style tilting-barrel locked-breech action with an innovative high-capacity magazine (15 rounds in 9mm) and an ergonomic frame that integrates the slide rails internally for a lower bore axis and improved recoil control. Its all-steel construction contributes to durability and shootability, while the double-action/single-action (DA/SA) trigger with an ambidextrous safety lever set a new standard for service pistols. Often hailed as one of the most ergonomic and reliable combat handguns ever produced, the CZ 75 gained a legendary reputation among military, law enforcement, and civilian shooters for its accuracy, balance, and longevity. The design has been widely copied or influenced numerous clones, including the Tanfoglio, the IWI Jericho, and the Sphinx, cementing its status as a benchmark in pistol engineering. Distinctive features include its frame-mounted slide rails, which allow the slide to ride inside the frame rather than outside, and the ability to chamber a round by retracting the slide without locking the safety—common on early models. The CZ 75 remains in production today and continues to be a favorite in competition, self-defense, and service roles.

Calibers & Ammunition
Dimensions
Overall Length
206 mm (8.1 in) for standard model; 184 mm (7.2 in) for Compact
Barrel Length
120 mm (4.7 in) for standard model; 99 mm (3.9 in) for Compact variant
Weight
1.12 kg (2.5 lb) empty for standard steel-frame CZ 75 B
Mechanical
Action Type
Short recoil, locked breech, Browning-type cam action with frame-mounted slide rails
Trigger Type
Double-action/single-action (DA/SA) with automatic firing pin safety (CZ 75B) and ambidextrous manual safety or decocker option
Sights Type
Fixed black front blade and rear notch, three-dot white inserts; tritium night sights available on tactical models
Magazine Capacity
16 rounds (9x19mm) standard; 15 rounds (original); 10 rounds (restricted); 14 rounds (.40 S&W)

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