HS Produkt HS-95

History

The CZ99 semi-automatic pistol was initially produced by Zastava Arms in 1991 during the unified Yugoslavia. However, the country's subsequent breakup led to its revival in 1995 under the name "HS-95" by Croatian manufacturers. This traditional pistol design borrowed features from SIG 220 series pistols, boasting sturdy construction, a large grip housing a detachable 15-round magazine for 9mm Parabellum rounds, and a sliding upper mechanism. Despite its solid reputation, there have been minor operational concerns. The HS-95 found use in the Croatian National Army and was also exported.

In the early 1990s, Zastava Arms introduced the CZ99 semi-automatic pistol, which later reemerged in 1995 as the "HS-95" after Yugoslavia's breakup and Croatia's emergence. Manufactured in Zagreb, this pistol incorporated elements reminiscent of the SIG 220 series, featuring a robust build, a sizable grip accommodating a 15-round 9mm Parabellum magazine, and a sliding upper section. While favored by the Croatian National Army and for export, the HS-95 design raised some operational issues despite its overall reliability.

Specification

Basics

Year of Service: 1995

Origins: Croatia

Manufacturer: Zastava Arms - Yugoslavia/Serbia; RH-ALAN - Croatia

Carrier: Croatia; Yugoslavia

Roles

Pistol/Pistol

Compact design for close work or general self-defense.

Dimensions and Weight

Overall Length: 180mm

Barrel length: 102mm

Cured weight: 2.20 lbs (1.00 kg)

Action

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.

Cartridges and Feed

Caliber: 9mm Parabellum

Circle/Feed: Detachable 15-round magazine

Strength

Mile speed: 1,115 ft/s(340m/s)

Variants

HS-95 - Croatian name

CZ89 - Original name

CZ99 - Yugoslav name