| NZ-85B | |
|---|---|
 A CZ 85 Combat Duo Tone, a variant of the CZ 85, which was the inspiration of the NZ 85B | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | People's Republic of China |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Norinco |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1.1 kg (2.4 lb) |
| Length | 208mm |
| Barrel length | 113.8mm |
| Width | 37mm |
| Height | 139mm |
| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum |
| Caliber | 9 mm |
| Action | Short recoil |
| Muzzle velocity | 350 metres per second (1,100 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 50 meters |
| Feed system | Detachable box magazine of 10 rounds |
| Sights | Fixed, 3-dot type |
The Norinco NZ-85B is a Chinese copy/upgrade of the Czech pistol, the CZ 85, which was an upgraded version of the CZ 75.
Design
The pistol design is based on the Czech CZ 85, specifically the CZ 85B. Compared to its predecessor the CZ 75, the CZ 85 has a firing pin block safety (similar to that of the Browning Hi-Power), squared off trigger guard, a ring hammer, and tri-dot sights (vs. the previous system of front blade and a rear square notch). As well as a slide-mounted safety/decocker, double-action trigger, slide rails in the inside rather than the outside of the frame, and a ten-round double column magazine.
Some notable differences of the NZ 85B from the CZ 85 are, it has a heavy duty forged steel frame and slide (with a blued finish), and a chrome-lined barrel.
References
- "Norinco Model NZ-85B 9 mm".
- ^ "Marstar Canada - Norinco NZ-85B 'CZ-85B type' (NZ-85B)". www.marstar.ca. Archived from the original on 2018-02-24.
- "Norinco NZ 85 B Info & Photo |". www.reloadyourgear.com. 2016-09-08.