Specifications
Weapon type:
semi-automatic pistol
Weight:
1.12 kg (2.47 lb)
Calibre & Catrige:
9x19mm Parabellum
Effective range:
50 m
Designed:
1975
Designer:
Josef and FrantiÅ¡ek Kouck½
Manufacturer:
Česká zbrojovka a.s.
Number produced:
1,000,000+
Action:
short recoil, tilting barrel
In service:
1976-present
Muzzle velocity:
from 985 to 1500 ft/sec
Capacity:
16 rounds
The CZ 75 is a pistol made in the Czech Republic that has both semi-automatic and selective fire variants. It is one of the original "wonder nines" and first was introduced in 1975. It has a good reputation amongst pistol shooters for quality and reliability and is widely distributed throughout the world. It is also the most favourite sport gun in the Czech Republic.