Zastava ZPAP85 Pistol
Zastava Arms · Pistol · In Production · 2021
Also known as: ZPAP85, Zastava M85 Pistol, ZP85556
Overview
The Zastava ZPAP85 is a semi-automatic AK-pattern pistol chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. Built on Zastava's M85/M90 platform, it uses a long-stroke gas piston with a rotating bolt and pairs a compact 10-inch cold hammer forged, chrome-lined barrel with a stamped 1.5mm receiver, bulged trunnion, and hinged top cover. Marketed in the United States as a large-format AK pistol, it features Krinkov-style rear sights, a dual-aperture front sight, a bolt hold-open notch on the selector, and wood furniture.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2994 g (105.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 490 mm (19.29") |
| Barrel Length | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 850 m/s (2789 fps) |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 178 mm (7.01") |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 5.56x45mm NATO · primary · 5.56x45mm NATO — also known as 5.56mm NATO, 5.56x45mm, .223 Remington
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Lever Safety, Bolt Hold Open Notch
- Features: Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Chrome Lined Barrel, Bulged Trunnion, 1.5mm Stamped Receiver, Hinged Top Cover, Krinkov Style Rear Sight, Dual Aperture Front Sight, Wood Handguard
Variants
- Zastava ZPAP85 SFR - Side Folding Brace
- Zastava ZPAP85 PA - Picatinny Adapter
Production
Production years: 2021-present
Ongoing production; assembled and distributed for the U.S. market by Zastava Arms USA.
Origin
Country of origin: Serbia
Notes
The ZPAP85 is the pistol configuration of Zastava's 5.56 AK line (M85/M90), imported and assembled for the U.S. market by Zastava Arms USA. Variants ship with different muzzle setups, side-folding braces, and rail adapters.
Background
The ZPAP85 descends from Zastava's M85 'Mini' carbine, a shortened 5.56 member of the Serbian M70 Kalashnikov family, reworked into a large-format pistol to suit U.S. import and configuration rules.