CZ 75 | |
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![]() "Pre-B" version of the CZ 75 | |
Type |
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Place of origin | Czechoslovak Socialist Republic |
Service history | |
In service | 1976–present |
Used by | See Users |
Wars | Lebanese Civil War |
Production history | |
Designer | Josef and František Koucký |
Designed | 1975 |
Manufacturer | Česká zbrojovka |
Produced | 1976–present |
No. built | 1,000,000+ (October 12, 2007)[1] |
Variants | see Variants and Derivatives |
Specifications | |
Mass | 1.12 kg (2.5 lb) |
Length | 206.3 mm (8.12 in) |
Barrel length | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
Width | 32.6 mm (1.28 in) |
Height | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
Cartridge | |
Action | short recoil, tilting barrel, double/single |
Rate of fire |
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Effective firing range | 100 m |
Feed system | detachable box magazine, 10–26 rds depending on version and caliber |
Sights | Front blade, rear square notch |
CZ P-01 | |
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![]() The CZ P-01 | |
Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
Place of origin | Czech Republic |
Service history | |
Used by | Czech police |
Production history | |
Designed | 1999 |
Manufacturer | Česká zbrojovka |
Produced | 2001–present |
No. built | ? |
Specifications | |
Mass | 0.77 kg (1.7 lb) with empty magazine |
Length | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
Barrel length | 98.5 mm (3.88 in) |
Width | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
Height | 128 mm (5.0 in) |
Caliber | 9×19mm Parabellum |
Action | short recoil, tilting barrel |
Rate of fire | semi-automatic |
Feed system | detachable box magazine |
Sights | Front blade, rear square notch |
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. It is widely distributed throughout the world and is the most common handgun in the Czech Republic.