| CZ 97B | |
|---|---|
) The early CZ 97B with manual safety.[1] | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Czech Republic |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Koucky Brothers |
| Designed | 1997 |
| Manufacturer | Ceska Zbrojovka |
| Produced | 1997 |
| No. built | ? |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1.09 kg (2.4 lb) |
| Length | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Barrel length | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Width | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Height | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Cartridge | .45 ACP |
| Caliber | .45 (.451) |
| Action | Semiautomatic, mechanically locked, recoil operated |
| Feed system | 10 rounds detachable box |
| Sights | Front blade, rear square notch |
The CZ 97B is a semi-automatic handgun introduced in 1997 in the .45 ACP caliber. The CZ 97B is essentially the CZ 75B in .45 ACP rather than 9mm, leading many gun enthusiasts to call the 97B the "big brother" to the very popular CZ 75B.
Design
Features include a screw-in barrel bushing and loaded chamber indicator. It was designed with the intent to retain the functionality, ergonomics and accuracy of its smaller sibling. The CZ 97B carries 10 rounds in the double column magazine.
In 2013 thin aluminum grips and a fiber optic front sight were added and improvements were made to the feed ramp to improve reliability.
References
- ^ Ken Lunde's Shot Show review page Archived 2009-05-30 at the Wayback Machine