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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
CZ 97B
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1997–2022
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
30
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1997
- Service Entry Year1997
- DesignerStanislav Strizik (Frantisek Koucky was already dead in 1997)
- Weight (Empty)1.09 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
- Cartridge.45 ACP
- Calibre45 mm
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeRecoil-Operated
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length122 mm
- Sight TypeFront blade, rear square notch
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction2MOD.2
- Overall Length211 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
▤Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1997
⬢Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width35 mm
- Height150 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1997Production started
- 2022Production ended
29
years in service
25
years in production
7
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries7country
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
Firearm action type where the energy from firing a cartridge cycles the action via rearward movement of the barrel or slide.
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