Manufacturer(s)
Ceska Zbrojovka - Czechoslovakia
National Origin
Czechoslovakia
PISTOL / SIDEARM
Compact design for close-quarters work or general self-defense.
Overall Length
172 mm / 6.77 in
Barrel Length
97 mm / 3.82 in
Weight (Empty)
1.76 lb / 0.80 kg
Action
Blowback; Double-Action (DA); Semi-Automatic
SEMI-AUTOMATIC
One shot per trigger pull; self-loading or auto-loading action aided by internal mechanism; trigger management (and initial cocking) typically required by the operator; subsequent shots are aided by the unlocked / moving bolt.
BLOWBACK OPERATION
Gas pressure from the rearward movement of the ignited cartridge case provides the needed bolt movement, ejecting the spent case and stripping a fresh case from the magazine.
Caliber(s)*
9x18mm Makarov; .380 ACP; .32 ACP
*May not represent an exhuastive list; Calibers may be model-specific dependent; Always consult official manufacturer sources.
Feed
12-, 13-, or 15-round detachable box magazine (model dependent).
Sights
Iron Front and Rear.
Material presented above is for historical and entertainment value and should not be construed as usable for hardware restoration, maintenance, or general operation - always consult official manufacturer sources for such information.
Max.Effective Range
165 ft / 50.3 m | 55.0 yds
Muzzle Velocity
1,000 ft/sec / 305 m/sec