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]
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 (2.35 lb) |
Length | 208mm |
Barrel length | 113.8mm |
Width | 37mm |
Height | 139mm |
Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum |
Caliber | 9 mm |
Action | Short recoil |
Muzzle velocity | 350 m/s (1,150 ft/s) |
Effective firing range | 50 meters |
Feed system | Detachable box magazine of 10 rounds |
Sights | Fixed, 3-dot type |
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. 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, and a chrome-lined barrel.[2]