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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 99
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1990
- DesignerBožidar Blagojević
- Weight (Empty)0.97 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersGeneral Sir Mike Jackson
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum and .40 S&W
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeRecoil-Operated
- Fire ModesDA/SA or DAO
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity15
- Safety Typeambidextrous combined safety-decocker
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Effective Range (point)50 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length108 mm
- Sight Typeiron sights
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length190 mm
- Receiver Materialmachined steel
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- ModularityCZ999 and EZ9 variants with Picatinny rail and ergonomic improvements
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1990
- Variants4
◎Additional Dimensions1MOD.1
- Height140 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1989Production started
- 1991First deployment: Yugoslav Wars
37
years in service
10
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries10country
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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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