"CZ Discontinues the 75 line"

 

I always had a soft spot for the "CZ" line of pistols, when I was in Germany, they were considered the "Gold Standard" for pistols, especially 9mm's in the 1980's.  Sure the Browning Hi-power was famous, but the CZ-75 to those in the know definitely was no slouch.  I own several CZ type of pistols and a CZ shotgun, a "CZ-107" kinda unusual.  

       I had picked up a CZ75C "Compact" it is a 9mm pistol The Czech-Republic made compact variant of the legendary CZ-75, these particular 9x19mm chambered pistols were an Israeli contract order. Note the additional slide markings of the Massada and Menora image.

 Supposedly these were issued to park rangers at the Masada Park which is where the historic Masada Fortress is located. The odd thing is the misspelling of Massada on the slide, leading some to believe these might be fakes; intentionally made up to be some sort of rare surplus pistol. However, most collectors do believe these to be real genuine Israeli handguns. One interesting feature on these Massada pistols is that they use a dual recoil spring setup, unlike other CZ compacts. (GRH)

      I wanted a CZ for a long time and wished that I had bought  a CZ75 back when I was stationed in Germany now I have one although it is a compact.  I had a heck of a time finding any real info on the pistol.  The Ergonomics feel really good, almost like my baby Beretta...before i lost it in that durn canoe accident.....*sniff*.

I shamelessly clipped this from "American Rifleman"

For more than five decades, the CZ 75 has stood at the center of the CZ story. The distinctive pistol was designed by Frantisek Koucky, in what was then the nation of Czechoslovakia without the computerized engineering or 3D modeling so common today. The handgun launched a tradition of innovation and shooting characteristics that helped establish the company’s enviable reputation with generations of shooters around the world. As CZ honors that legacy in 2026, the company will also conclude production of three longstanding members of the CZ 75 family: the CZ 75 B, CZ 75 BD and CZ 75 Compact.

“Few firearms are as closely connected to the identity of CZ as the CZ 75,” said Chris Sprangers, director of marketing for CZ-USA. “For generations, this platform has introduced shooters around the world to what CZ stands for: innovation, thoughtful engineering, and exceptional shooting characteristics. The CZ 75 B, CZ 75 BD and CZ 75 Compact have each carried that legacy forward, and as their production comes to a close, we are proud to honor the role they have played in both our history and the experiences of CZ owners around the world.”

The discontinued models have each carried the CZ 75 design forward. For decades, they have been valued by shooters for their balance, craftsmanship and proven design. CZ remains proud of what they represent and grateful for the generations of customers who have made them part of their shooting stories.

Production of these classic models is concluding, but it is not the end of the CZ 75 story. The CZ 75 remains an important part of the CZ brand, with models including the CZ 75 SP-01, CZ 75 SP-01 Tactical, CZ 75 P-01 and CZ 75 D PCR continuing the legacy.