| NZ-85B | |
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A CZ 85 Combat Duo Tone, a variant of the CZ 85, which was the inspiration of the NZ 85B
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| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | People's Republic of China |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Norinco |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1.1 kg (2.4 lb) |
| Length | 208mm |
| Barrel length | 113.8mm |
| Width | 37mm |
| Height | 139mm |
| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum |
| Caliber | 9 mm |
| Action | Short recoil |
| Muzzle velocity | 350 metres per second (1,100 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 50 meters |
| Feed system | Detachable box magazine of 10 rounds |
| Sights | Fixed, 3-dot type |
The Norinco NZ-85B is a Chinese copy/upgrade of the Czech pistol, the CZ 85, which was an upgraded version of the CZ 75.[1]
The pistol design is based on the Czech CZ 85, specifically the CZ 85B. Compared to its predecessor the CZ 75, the CZ 85 has a firing pin block safety (similar to that of the Browning Hi-Power), squared off trigger guard, a ring hammer, and tri-dot sights (vs. the previous system of front blade and a rear square notch). As well as a slide-mounted safety/decocker, double-action trigger, slide rails in the inside rather than the outside of the frame, and a ten-round double column magazine.[2]
Some notable differences of the NZ 85B from the CZ 85 are, it has a heavy duty forged steel frame and slide (with a blued finish),[3] and a chrome-lined barrel.[2]
