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The '''CZ 85''' is a [[semi-automatic pistol]] chambered for 9mm [[Luger]].<ref name = "Hartink">The Complete Encyclopedia of Pistols and Revolvers, A.E. Hartink, page 108</ref> |
The '''CZ 85''' is a [[semi-automatic pistol]] chambered for 9mm [[Luger]].<ref name = "Hartink">The Complete Encyclopedia of Pistols and Revolvers, A.E. Hartink, page 108</ref> |
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It was manufactured in [[Czechoslovakia]] (now the [[Czech Republic]]) by a company called [[Ceska Zbrojovka]]. It is an updated version of the [[CZ 75]] |
It was manufactured in [[Czechoslovakia]] (now the [[Czech Republic]]) by a company called [[Ceska Zbrojovka]]. It is an updated version of the [[CZ 75]], and has slight changes made to internal parts to increase reliability, and has an [[ambidextrous]] safety switch and slide stop, making the pistol suitable for both right- and left-handed shooters. The magazine holds up to 16 rounds. CZ weapons are known for their long service life and high reliability while using various types of cartidges. <ref name = "Hartink" /> |
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The '''CZ 85B''' is an up to date version with a firing pin block safety, squared off trigger guard |
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 9mm and .40 S&W calibers. |
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== Notes and references == |
== Notes and references == |
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Revision as of 07:39, 17 January 2010
The CZ 85 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered for 9mm Luger.[1] It was manufactured in Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic) by a company called Ceska Zbrojovka. It is an updated version of the CZ 75, and has slight changes made to internal parts to increase reliability, and has an ambidextrous safety switch and slide stop, making the pistol suitable for both right- and left-handed shooters. The magazine holds up to 16 rounds. CZ weapons are known for their long service life and high reliability while using various types of cartidges. [1]
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 9mm and .40 S&W calibers.
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