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CZ Model 97 B
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions		Width:	1.4-in
Length:	8.3-in	Height:	5.9-in
Barrel:	4.8-in	Weight:	40-oz
1 Variant

Gun Rankings
Power Factor (230 grain bullet)193890 Recoil Factor (230 grain bullet)6.57 ft-lb Total Capacity11 rounds ConcealabilityFair Defense Factor84%

Gun Specifications
Type:	Pistol
Produced:	1998 - 2021
Caliber:	.45 Auto
Action:	recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:	double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:	frame mounted manual safety
Magazine:	10-round
Frame:	steel
Grip:	checkered wood
Sights:	fixed
Notes:

Manufacturer
	Ceska Zbrojovka AS More Info

Gun Value
MSRP:	$819.00	Used Est:	$615.00
Last Update:	9/16/2023

About the Gun

The CZ 97 B is a big bore variant of the CZ 75 B. Features include a screw in barrel bushing and loaded chamber indicator.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.45 Automatic
Alias:	.45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP)
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:		230 grains
MV:	843 ft/sec	ME:	363 ft-lbs

About the Cartridge

This cartridge was developed by John Browning and was adopted by the United States Ordnance Department along with the Colt-Browning automatic pistol in 1911. It has also been made the official military handgun chambering by several other governments, notably Argentina, Mexico and Norway. The 45 Automatic is the most powerful military handgun cartridge in use today. This is a heavy and powerful sub-sonic round. Although its muzzle energy can exceed 400 ft-lbs, its velocity and bullet weight creates a steep trajectory curve that limits its effective range to self-defense distances.

User Rating

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2	User Comments

User Comments

Very good Gun
By mikem on 20 Nov 2021
The CZ97B is a well made. all metal, pistol. It is chambered in the venerable 45ACP cartridge. Out of the box, it shoots well with acceptable accuracy, I am not a fan of Polymer framed guns. All of my firearms have metal frames. As I said before, out of the box it's accuracy is acceptable. I sent the gun into Cajun Gun works for their Enhanced Package and low profile adjustable tactical sights. What I got back was truly awesome firearm.

Excellent Pistol
By Rbmd20202A on 07 Sep 2021
The CZ 97 B is an excellent pistol. It’s size and weight restrict it from use as a carry pistol by most. It feels heavy. However, when you are shooting it the 97 B’s excellent balance and smooth near imperceptible recoil makes you forget about the weight until it’s time to put it back in the range bag.