Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
CZ 82
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1983–1992
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year1983
- Service Entry Year1983
- DesignerAugustin Nečas
- Weight (Empty)0.8 kg
- Weight (Loaded)0.92 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersCzechoslovak Army, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, Vietnam, Georgia, Indonesia, Israel, Palestine, Kazakhstan, North Korea
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge9×18mm Makarov (82 & 83), .380 ACP (83 only), .32 ACP (83 only)
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length18 mm
- Bullet Weight5.8 g
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire ModesSemi-automatic
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity12
- Trigger Typedouble action
- Safety Typeframe-mounted thumb safety
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity305 m/s
- Effective Range (point)50 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length97 mm
- Rifling Twistpolygonal
- Sight Typefixed front blade; rear drift-adjustable for windage
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
- Overall Length172 mm
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
⬢Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1983
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width36 mm
- Height127 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1983Production started
- 1992Production ended
- 1998Sale: Kazakhstan (20 units)
43
years in service
9
years in production
10
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
CZ 82 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
CZ 82SALES2records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 |  Kazakhstan | 20 | — | — |
| — |  Ukraine | 30,150 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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