In Česká zbrojovka a.s. exposition at the International Exhibition of Defence and Security Technologies IDET 2009 at the Brno Exhibition Centre, Hall F, Stand 55 visitors can see a family of the latest individual weapons for armed forces and law enforcement units.
Česká zbrojovka a.s. is one of the most important producers of firearms in the world. The CZ ranks among the top, not only by extensiveness of its line of products, but also by the sheer volume of its production, and also due to the methodical care and work dedicated to research and development of new models and personal weapons for the civilian and service market. The latest results of work made by designers from Uherský Brod will be exhibited at the Stand of Česká zbrojovka a.s. of this year’s 10th anniversary of the prestigious IDET trade fair.
The family of the most up to date personal weapons of the CZ brand designed for professionals of military and law enforcement forces consists of the following products:
CZ 75 P-07 DUTY
This “CZ 75“ for 21st century is an originally designed compact pistol chambered for 9 mm Luger cartridge having polymer frame. Engineered in consideration of high demands in present-day tenders, this handgun revolutionary trigger mechanism named Omega, besides being radically simplified in technology, dramatically improves its own excellent trigger pull of the CZ 75 line of pistols and additionally allows unique and simple conversion from the safety mechanism to decocking and vice versa. From other characteristics worth mentioning is a large magazine capacity (16 cartridges), modern locking of the slide into ejection port, MIL-STD 1913 accessory rail in the front part of the frame, ample trigger guard and nitrided barrel and slide. Rugged and extremely sturdy the CZ 75 P-07 DUTY is very accurate, simple and easy to handle handgun, ideal for day-to-day carry.
CZ 75 SP-01 PHANTOM
The latest addition to the exceptionally successful family of duty and sporting pistols the CZ 75 SP-01 differs from the other „espees“ with its ultramodern polymer frame facilitating reduction of weight of this handgun in unloaded state to mere 800 g. Another significant improvement are interchangeable grip straps, the shape of which can be perfectly adapted to the shooter’s hand. Originally shaped polymer frame maintains superb ergonomics of the legendary CZ 75 and is outfitted with accessory rail MIL-STD 1913 (Picatinny Rail). Model PHANTOM equipped with the decocking lever is a duty pistol carefully worked out to every detail. This model is suitable not only as a combat handgun, but also for every day’s carry.
SKORPION EVO III the weapon of PDW category
The most modern of „Skorpions“ from Uherský Brod is the state-of-the-art product, exceptionally simple in its design and production. This automatic weapon chambered for 9 mm Luger cartridge is very compact and intended for personal defence (with option to be used with other calibres). Typical features of this weapon include the use of polymer, numerous mounting rails for attachment of generous accessories including tactical vertical grip with extendable bipod, and easy handling during fire in bursts. Design solution of the SKORPION EVO III is unified with the CZ S 805 weapon family, with which the new „Skorpion“ creates a coherent weapons system.
CZ S 805 variable weapons family
Highly variable weapon for the soldier of 21st century. Easy to convert into various configurations such as assault rifle, light machine gun or light sniper rifle. The weapon is made as a multi-calibre system enabling, with minimal changes, to use the following cartridges 5.56x45 mm NATO, 7.62x39 mm and 6.8x43 mm. Generous outfitting with mounting rails MIL-STD 1913 (with standard addition of tactical front grip with extendable bipod), folding butt stock with adjustable length, selection of various modes of fire or transparent magazine for easy checking of number of cartridges. Česká zbrojovka a.s. developed specifically for this weapon a bayonet serving as multi-purpose combat knife. Development of the CZ S 805 weapon family went in the close interaction with the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic.
CZ 750 Sniper Specials
Models of the CZ 750 line in cal. 7,62x51 mm belong to high-end product which is sufficiently proven in the field, a result of the long-time development covering specialized sniper rifles in Česká zbrojovka a.s. Characteristic features of all these models are the Mauser 98 action with controlled feeding and smooth function, sophisticated stock and the trigger mechanism with finely adjustable trigger pull and trigger blade positioning. The basic CZ 750 S1 M1 model is designed for the very precise shooting up to 800 meters distances. The CZ 750 S1 M2 variant with distinctively shorter barrel and option of sound suppressor attachment represents more compact version convenient for use in constrained spaces and build-up areas. The CZ 750 sniper rifles are equipped with the Carl Zeiss Diavari 6-24x56 T rifle scope and the Harris bipod as standard. From the numerous accessories it is worth mentioning tactical multi-purpose transport case TPO 05 developed according to requirements made by the specialized units of the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic.
All these weapons can be found in Česká zbrojovka a.s. exposition at the IDET 2009 trade fair, Hall F, Stand No. 55.