CZ 75 Legend
Česká zbrojovka · Pistol · In Production · 2025
Also known as: CZ 75 50th Anniversary
Overview
The CZ 75 Legend is a faithful modern reproduction of the original 1975 CZ 75, one of the most influential handgun designs of the 20th century. It commemorates 50 years of the CZ 75 platform with the original proportions and slide-in-frame architecture.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1162 g (41.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 206 mm (8.11") |
| Barrel Length | 114 mm (4.49") |
| Height | 145 mm (5.71") |
| Width | 38 mm (1.50") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Single Action |
| Trigger Type | Da Sa |
| Trigger Pull | 21 N (4.7 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 16 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 360 m/s (1181 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 481 J (355 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Black Nitride Polycoat |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Hammer Notch
- Features: Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Slide In Frame Design, Luminescent Sights
Base model
Origin
Country of origin: Czech Republic
Designer: František Koucký
Notes
50th anniversary tribute. 16+1 capacity. Dual-feed magazine. MSRP ~$899.
Background
The original CZ 75, designed by František Koucký in 1975, was so revolutionary that it was widely copied - the Tanfoglio, IMI Jericho 941, and many others are direct derivatives.