PISTOL DESCRIPTION AND TERMINOLOGY: For those looking for detailed information on handling and maintenance, this CZ 85 instruction guide will be essential.
The names of basic pistol parts used in this CZ 85 instruction manual are presented in Fig. 1 on the inner side of the left-hand cover. Nomenclature of all CZ 85 parts are presented in the section List of Parts.
The CZ 85 pistol is a semi-automatic handgun with locked breech. It is produced in several versions. Characteristic features of all versions are:
- A universal handgun for both left-handers and right-handers
- Selective SA/DA firing mechanism operation
- Large capacity double-column magazine
- Comfortable grip and balance in either hand
- Good results at instinctive shooting (without aiming)
- Low trigger pull weight
- High accuracy of fire
- Long service life
- High reliability, even with various types of cartridges
- The slide stays open after the last cartridge has been fired
- Suitable for Combat shooting
- The sights are fitted with a three-dot illuminating system for better aiming in poor visibility conditions. The COMBAT version features an adjustable rear sight by means of the micrometer screws. This is covered in the CZ 85 instruction manual.
