CZ 75

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History and Variants

The CZ 75 is a double-action semi-automatic handgun produced in the Czech Republic / Czechoslovakia. First produced in 1975, the CZ 75 quickly gained a reputation for reliability and excellent ergonomics as well as the unusual feature of having the slide run along the inside of the frame (similar to the SIG P210). The CZ 75 has undergone a series of changes throughout it's history, resulting in a number of variants:

• The "First Model" or "Short-railed" CZ 75, distinguishable by its shorter slide rails, rounded triggerguard, and horn hammer (produced from 1975 to 1979).

• The "Pre-B" CZ 75 intended for export, identifiable by its full-length slide rails, rounded triggerguard, and horn hammer.

• The CZ 75B, which is the current production model (first produced in 1993) and features an internal firing pin block (visible as a small hole in the slide just above the safety switch) and full-length slide rails. Most also have a no-reflection ridge along the top of the slide, a ring hammer, and a two-handed tiggerguard. Note that a few "Pre-B" CZ 75s have all of these features, but lack the firing pin block that differentiates the B series.

• The CZ 75BD, same as the CZ 75B but with a decock lever in place of the safety switch.

• The CZ 75SAO, Single-action only variant, notable by its match (straight) trigger, beavertail tang and enlarged safety switch.

• The CZ 75 Compact with a shorter (3.8 inch) barrel, railed dustcover, and beavertail tang. These were introduced in 1993 during the transitional period when the CZ 75B began replacing the Pre-B model. As such, some CZ 75 Compacts do not possess the firing pin safety of the "B" models.

• The CZ 85B, a CZ 75B with the safety and slidelock controls replicated on the right side of the frame for left-handed use.

• The CZ 75 Automatic, a CZ 75 with full-auto fire capability. Distinguishable by the extended muzzle break and magazine-foregrip attachment.

Clones

The CZ 75 has also spawned a large number of "clones", most of which alter or improve upon the design:

• Bren Ten (U.S.)
• Sarsilmaz CM9, K2-45, Kilinc 2000 (imported as the Armalite AR-24), and Canik 55 (Turkey)
• ITM T-84 (Switzerland)
• FAMAE FN-750 (Chile)
• JSL Spitfire (U.K.)
• Jericho 941 and BUL Cherokee (Israel)
• CZ-TT (Chech Republic, from CZ Strojirna s.r.o.)
• Tanfoglio T95 and Renato Gamba SAB-G-90 (Italy)
• Norinco NZ-75, NZ-85 and NP-40 (China)
• Marra and Laddo (Sudan)

CZ 75 "First Model"

"First Model" CZ 75 - 9x19mm. Produced from 1975 to 1979. Very few of these were imported to the U.S, thus are not likely to appear in a live action film.

Specifications

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• Type: Pistol

• Caliber(s): 9x19mm

• Weight: lbs ( kg)

• Length: in ( cm)

• Barrel length(s): in ( cm)

• Capacity:

• Fire Modes:

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Anime

Title	Character	Note	Date
Riding Bean	Rally Vincent		1989
Gunsmith Cats	Rally Vincent		1995-1996
Vandread	Barnette		2000-2001
Mezzo DSA	Kurokawa		2004
Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex 2nd Gig	Saito		2004-2005
Black Lagoon	Takenaka		2006
When They Cry	Akasaka		2006

Video Game

Game Title	Appears as	Note	Release Date
Wanted: Weapons of Fate			2009
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light	"Automatic Pistols"	Converted for full auto	2010

CZ 75 "Pre-B"

"Pre-B" CZ 75 - 9x19mm

Specifications

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• Type:

• Caliber(s):

• Weight: lbs ( kg)

• Length: in ( cm)

• Barrel length(s): in ( cm)

• Capacity:

• Fire Modes:

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Film

Title	Actor	Character	Note	Date
Red Dawn		Soviet Airborne officer		1984
Hard Boiled	Philip Kwok	Mad Dog		1992
Patriot Games	Patrick Bergin	Kevin O'Donnell		1992
Killing Zoe		Jean		1993
Donnie Brasco	Johnny Depp	Donnie Brasco		1997
Operation Condor			nickel-plated	1991
The Adventures of Pluto Nash	Eddie Murphy	Rex Crater / Pluto Nash	modified to appear futuristic	2002
The Sum of All Fears		Russian FSB agents		2002
A Man Apart	Jeff Kober	Pomona Joe		2003
Underworld: Evolution		Hungarian Police		2006
Harry Brown	Jamie Downey	Carl		2009
Push		Pop henchman		2009

Television

Show Title / Episode	Actor	Character	Note	Air Date
Ultimate Force	Barney Craig	Rod		2002-2006
Ultimate Force	Agnieszka Liggett	Sapiyet Mazayev		2002-2006
Ultimate Force	Daniel Betts	Slava		2002-2006
Sea Patrol		RAN sailors and officers	Stand-in for Browning HP	2007
Mesto Tienov	Anton Vaculík	M.D. Jozef Benkovský		2007
Burn Notice	Tom Nowicki	Conrad		2007-Present
V	Charles Mesure	Kyle Hobbes		2009

Anime

Title	Character	Note	Date
Angel Cop	Red May terrorists		1989
Mezzo Forte	Mikura, Harada		1998
Black Lagoon	Takenaka		2006
Black Lagoon	Colombian henchman		2006
Black Lagoon	Praiyachat gun shop		2006
Gunslinger Girl IL TEATRINO	Rico		2008
Gunslinger Girl	Rico		2008

Video Game

Game Title	Appears as	Note	Release Date
S.W.A.T. 3: Close Quarters Battle'		NPCs only	1999
Resident Evil Survivor	Handgun B		2000
Call of Duty: Black Ops				2010

CZ 75 B

CZ 75B - .40 S&W (note different hammer design and non-stepped slide)

CZ 75B - 9x19mm

Specifications

(1994 - Present)

• Type: Pistol

• Caliber(s): 9x19mm, .40 S&W

• Weight: 2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)

• Length: 8.1 in (20.6 cm)

• Barrel length(s): 4.7 in (11.9 cm)

• Capacity: 16 (9x19mm), 10 (.40 S&W)

• Fire Modes: Semi-Auto (SA/DA)

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CZ 75B (SA)

CZ 75B SA (Single Action) - 9x19mm - note match trigger

Specifications

(2000 - Present)

• Type: Pistol

• Caliber(s): 9x19mm, .40 S&W

• Weight: 2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)

• Length: 8.1 in (20.6 cm)

• Barrel length(s): 5.7 in (14.5 cm)

• Capacity: 16 (9x19mm), 10 (.40 S&W)

• Fire Modes: Semi-Auto (SA)

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CZ 75BD

CZ 75BD (Decocker) - 9x19mm

Specifications

(???? - Present)

• Type: Pistol

• Caliber(s): 9x19mm

• Weight: 2.2 lbs (1.9 kg)

• Length: 8.1 in (20.6 cm)

• Barrel length(s): 4.7 in (11.9 cm)

• Capacity: 16

• Fire Modes: Semi-Auto

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Film

Title	Actor	Character	Note	Date
Mr. Brooks	Dane Cook	Mr. Smith		2007

Television

Show Title / Episode	Actor	Character	Note	Air Date
Sons of Anarchy / "Potlatch"		Bobby		2008-Present
Burn Notice / "The Hunter" (S03E06)	Jeffrey Donovan	Michael Westen		2009-2010

Anime

Title	Character	Note	Date
Full Metal Panic!	Gates		2002

CZ 75 Compact

CZ 75 Compact - .40 S&W

Specifications

(1992 - Present)

• Type: Pistol

• Caliber(s): 9x19mm, .40 S&W

• Weight: 2.0 lbs (0.91 kg)

• Length: 7.2 in (18.3 cm)

• Barrel length(s): 3.8 in (9.7 cm)

• Capacity: 14 (9x19mm), 10 (.40 S&W)

• Fire Modes: Semi-Auto (SA/DA)

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Film

Title	Actor	Character	Note	Date
Paycheck		An Allcom Henchman		2003
Gabriel		Asmodeus	Gold-Plated	2007

CZ 85B

CZ 85B (with ambidextrous safety and slidelock) - 9x19mm

CZ 75 Automatic

CZ 75 Automatic - 9x19mm

UNSORTED

Appearances

The CZ 75 pistol is used by the following actors in the following movies, television series, anime, and video games:

Film

Title	Actor	Character	Note	Date
New York		Zaheer	Nickel-plated CZ 75B	2009
Gabriel	Michael Piccirilli	Asmodeus	gold-plated, early model Compact	2007
Mr. Brooks	Dane Cook	Mr. Smith	CZ 75BD	2007
Postal			CZ 75B	2007
Lucky Number Slevin	Bruce Willis	Mr. Goodkat	CZ 75B, dual-wielded & fitted with silencers	2006
The Marine	Damon Gibson	Vescera	CZ 75B	2006
Paycheck		Allcom Henchman	CZ 75 Compact	2003
25th Hour	Edward Norton	Montgomery		2002
Heist	Delroy Lindo	Bobby	CZ 75B	2001
Heist	Gene Hackman	Joe	CZ 75B	2001
Behind Enemy Lines	Vladimir Mashkov	Sasha	CZ 75B	2001
Behind Enemy Lines	Owen Wilson	Lt. Chris Burnett	CZ 75B	2001
Behind Enemy Lines	Olek Krupa	Mirosav Lokar	CZ 75B	2001
Tremors 3: Back to Perfection	Michael Gross	Burt Gummer	CZ 75B; on gun wall	2001
Bedazzled	Brendan Fraser	Elliot	CZ 85B	2000
The Peacemaker		Various	CZ 75B	1997
Mission: Impossible		IMF Agent	CZ 75B with sound suppressor	1996
Company Business	Oleg Rudnik	Colonel Grigori Golitsin	Two-tone CZ 75B	1991
Feds		Gun Store Clerk	CZ 75B	1988

Television

Title	Actor	Character	Note	Date
Sons of Anarchy		Bobby	CZ 75BD	2008
Mesto Tienov		various	CZ 75B	2008
Alarm für Cobra 11 - Die Autobahnpolizei			CZ 75 Automatic	?
Burn Notice		John Beck	CZ 75BD	2007 -
The Wire	Wood Harris	Avon Barksdale	stainless steel CZ 75B	2005
E-Ring	Cy Ferguson	Steven Ndenke	CZ 75B	2005
Ultimate Force	Barney Craig	Rod	"Pre-B" Model	2002 - 2006
	Agnieszka Liggett	Sapiyet Mazayev
	Daniel Betts	Slava
	Sean Gilder	Mick Sweeney	CZ 75B
	Peter Sullivan	Vasily
	Agnieszka Liggett	Sapiyet Mazayev
	Ross Kemp	SSgt. Henry "Henno" Garvie	CZ 75 Automatic
	Christopher Fox	Cpl. Louis Hoffman
	Heather Peace	Tpr. Becca Gallagher
	Jeff Rawle	Cox
Largo Winch				2001
Viper	Raphael Sbarge	Tim Ramsey		1996

Video Games

Game Title	Appears as	Mods	Notation	Release Date
NCIS: The Video Game		CZ 75B	on poster	2011
Call of Duty: Black Ops		High-contrast iron-sights and suppressor	"Pre-B" and automatic versions (even though the game takes place in the '60s)	2010
Dead Rising 2		30-round magazine	stainless steel CZ 75B	2010
Wanted: Weapons of Fate		w/ silencers and custom grips	Automatic version	2009
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned	9mm Automatic		CZ 75 Automatic	2009
Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror	CZ Mach 9		CZ 75 Automatic	2006
Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain	CZ Mach 9		CZ 75 Automatic	2004

Anime

Title	Character	Note	Date
Full Metal Panic!: The Second Raid	Gates	CZ 75BD	2005
Ghost in the Shell S.A.C. 2nd GIG	Saito	"First Model" CZ 75	2004-2005
Monster	Tenma, various		2004
End of Evangelion	Gendo Ikari	CZ 75B	1997