CZ

CZ, short for Česká zbrojovka, is a Czech firearms manufacturer with roots stretching back to 1936, when it was established in Uherský Brod in what was then Czechoslovakia. Over the decades, CZ has grown into one of the most respected and diverse firearms manufacturers in the world, producing a comprehensive range of handguns, rifles, shotguns, and submachine guns for military, law enforcement, competitive shooting, and civilian markets. The company’s combination of Czech engineering precision, practical design philosophy, and competitive pricing has earned it a devoted following globally.

CZ’s most celebrated product is arguably the CZ 75, a full-size 9mm semi-automatic pistol introduced in 1975 by designer František Koucký. The CZ 75 is widely regarded as one of the finest service pistols ever made, notable for its all-steel construction, double-action/single-action trigger system, and the innovative feature of the slide riding inside the frame rails rather than on top—a design that lowers the bore axis and reduces felt recoil. The CZ 75 and its many variants and derivatives have been adopted by military and police forces in numerous countries and have profoundly influenced subsequent handgun design worldwide.

CZ’s rifle lineup includes the renowned CZ 527 and CZ 600 series bolt-action hunting rifles, acclaimed for their accuracy and quality of construction. The company also produces a well-regarded line of rimfire and centerfire competition rifles that are popular with precision shooters. On the shotgun side, CZ offers a variety of over-and-under and semi-automatic designs targeted at hunters and sporting clay shooters.

CZ’s parent company, Colt CZ Group, also owns the American brands Dan Wesson and Colt, significantly expanding its presence in the global firearms market. For shooters seeking quality, reliability, and value, CZ consistently delivers.