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CZ
Model 83
CZ Pistol 83 .32 Auto Variant-1
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions Width:1.4-in
Length:6.8-in Height:5-in
Barrel:3.8-in Weight:28.8-oz
1 Variant
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (71 grain bullet)63545
  • Recoil Factor (71 grain bullet)0.95 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity16 rounds
  • ConcealabilityGood
  • Defense Factor64%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:1992 - 2012
Caliber:.32 Auto
Action:blowback operated semi-auto
Trigger:double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:ambidextrous manual safety
Magazine:15-round
Frame:steel
Grip:black plastic
Sights:fixed
Notes:
Manufacturer
Ceska Zbrojovka AS
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Gun Value
MSRP:$452.00Used Est:$315.00
Last Update:9/16/2023
About the Gun

The CZ 83 is a civilian export of a compact semi-automatic pistol made for the Czechoslovakian military, the vz.82. IT is a classic blow-back design with the slide return spring wrapped around a fixed barrel. It features an ambidextrous frame-mounted safety that locks the slide and sear when engaged, allowing for 'cocked and locked' carry.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .32 Automatic
Alias: 7.65 mm Browning
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:71 grains
MV:895 ft/sec ME:126 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

Initially introduced in Europe, this semi-rimmed centerfire cartridge came to the United States when Colt introduced its 'Pocket Model' semiautomatic pistol. Like the .25 ACP, the .32 ACP is considered by many as too weak to be an effective self-defense round. But it has been an extremely popular caliber, notably by the fact that practically all minor and major manufacturers of autoloading handguns in the world have built millions of small pocket autoloaders in .32 Auto.

User Rating
2 User Ratings
2 User Comments
User Comments

5 of 5 Stars
CZ 83, 7.65 Browning
By TJRogers on 27 Oct 2020
Excellent, almost recoiless, high capacity .32 Auto. Good looking, carries well.

4 of 5 Stars
CZ 83, 7.65 Browning
By Skookum on 19 Jan 2018
Easy to carry and conceal. High capacity compact: 15+1. Weight of the steel makes the recoil light. Use FMJ ammo to ensure adequate penetration potential.