Ceska Zbrojovka vz. 82 (CZ82)

History

Former Czechoslovakia (now consisting of the Czech Republic and Slovakia) has a long and colorful history of designing, developing and manufacturing firearms for the local armed forces and their national military service and other Many global operators. In the 1980s, Ceska Zbrojovka (CZ) introduced its "CZ82", a 9mm semi-automatic loaded pistol adopted by the Czech Army.

The gun was used as a successor to the aging line of the Soviet Tokarev vz. The 52 pistols do the same thing, although these weapons are fitted for the old 7.62x25mm pistol cartridge. The design of the CZ82 is credited to Augustin Necas.

Overall, the CZ82 is a traditional 9mm pistol: the slide takes up the length of the frame, the cartridge case is on the right side of the frame, the grip has a checkerboard pattern, and the slim trigger is protected by an equally slim trigger shield. The hammer is exposed at the rear of the frame, and a tap hangs from the operator's primary shooter to aid aiming.

As usual, iron sights are installed on the front and rear of the slide. The internal action corresponds to the proven blowback operating system, while the trigger has a double acting (DA) function. Both the safety lever and the magazine release are ambidextrous to benefit all shooters.

The overall length becomes 172mm, and the chromed durable polygonal rifled barrel assembly measures 97mm in length. Weight is manageable 0.8 kg.

The base model of the CZ82 is mounted around the Eastern favored 9x18mm Makarov pistol cartridge - a direct antithesis to the 9x19mm Parabellum pistol used by Western powers during the Cold War (1947-1948) of. -1991) is largely preferred. Over time, two more rooms appeared with the . 32 AKP and . 380 ACP cartridge series.

The quantity of these ammunition varies with the .32 ACP form with 15 rounds and the .380 ACP form usually carries 12 rounds. The basic 9mm CZ82 magazine is loaded with 12 rounds.

Performance includes a muzzle velocity of 1,000 feet per second and a range of up to 55 yards.

With the exception of the Czech Republic, which continues to use this range of pistols in the reserve forces, the weapon has been used to varying degrees by countries such as Indonesia (local special forces), Israel (police), Georgia, Kazakhstan (internal security), etc. ), North Korea, Slovakia and Vietnam (army and security forces).

The civilian market form of the CZ82 became the CZ83.

Specification

BASIC

Years of Service

1983

Origins

Czechoslovakia

Categories

Semi-automatic military pistols

Manufacturer

Ceska Zbrojovka - Czechoslovakia

Operator

Czechoslovakia (formerly); Czech Republic; Indonesia; Israel; Georgia; Kazakhstan; North Korea; Slovakia; Vietnam

Roll

Pistol/Pistol

Compact design for close work or general self-defense.

Dimensions and Weight

Overall Length

172mm

6.77 inches

Barrel length

97mm

3.82 inches

Cured weight

1. 76 lbs

0.80 kg

Attractions

Before and after ironing.

Action

Recoil; Double Acting (DA); Semi-Auto

Semi-automatic

One shot per trigger; self-loading or self-loading action supported by internal mechanisms; stroke management (and initial cocking) typically required by operators; subsequent shots assisted by unlocking/moving bolts.

Backflush mode

The air pressure created by the rearward movement of the fired case provides the necessary bolt movement, case ejection and stripping of the new case from the magazine.

Cartridges and Paper Feeds

Caliber*

9x18mm Makarov; . 380 AKP; . 32 AKP

Circle/Feed

12, 13 or 15 rounds detachable magazine (depending on model).

PERFORMANCE

Max Eff. Range

165 ft

(50 m | 55 yd)

Rate-of-Fire

24

rds/min

Muzzle Velocity

1,000 ft/sec

(305 m/sec)

VARIANTS

CZ82 - Base Series DeisgnationCZ82 32 - Chambered for . 32 ACP; 15-round magazine. CZ82 380 - Chambered for . 380 ACP; 12-round magazine. CZ82 Makarov - Chambered for 9x18mm Makarov; 12-round magazine. CZ83 - Base Civilian Market form.