The CZ 85 is a
semi-automatic pistol chambered for
9×19mm Parabellum.
[The Complete Encyclopedia of Pistols and Revolvers, A.E. Hartink, page 108]
It was manufactured in
Czechoslovakia
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(now the
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic, or simply Czechia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Historically known as Bohemia, it is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the southeast. The ...
) by
Česká Zbrojovka. It is an updated version of the
CZ 75
The CZ 75 is a semi-automatic pistol made by Czech firearm manufacturer ČZUB. First introduced in 1975, it is one of the original " wonder nines" and features a staggered-column magazine, all-steel construction, and a hammer forged barrel. I ...
, with slight changes made to internal parts to increase reliability. It has an
ambidextrous
Ambidexterity is the ability to use both the right and left hand equally well. When referring to objects, the term indicates that the object is equally suitable for right-handed and left-handed people. When referring to humans, it indicates that ...
safety switch and slide stop, making the pistol suitable for both right- and left-handed shooters. CZ weapons are known for their long service life and high reliability while using various types of cartridges.
The CZ 85 was developed because the CZ 75 had no patents protecting the design, and the CZ 75 was copied in other countries with unlicensed versions.
The CZ 85B is an up-to-date version with a firing pin block safety, squared off trigger guard, a ring hammer, and tri-dot sights. It is available in
9×19mm and
.40 S&W calibers. The 9mm magazines hold 16 rounds and the .40 magazines hold 10.
See also
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NZ 85B
The Norinco NZ-85B is a Chinese copy of the Czech pistol, the CZ 85, which was an improved version of the legendary Czech pistol, the CZ 75.
Design
The pistol design is based on the Czech CZ 85, specifically the CZ 85B, which is a modernization ...
References
External links
Ceska Zbrojovka official websiteCZ-USA official website
Semi-automatic pistols of Czechoslovakia
9mm Parabellum semi-automatic pistols
.40 S&W semi-automatic pistols
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