Owner's Manual

Safety Features

CZ pistols incorporate several positive safety devices, which, if properly employed, can minimize

the danger of accidental firing.

Triggerguard

The triggerguard is a semi-circular part of the frame which encircles the trigger. It serves to

decrease the likelihood of accidental contact with the trigger during use and/or accidental

trigger pull.

Safety Stop On Hammer

The safety stop is a flat shelf-like surface on the hammer. It prevents the hammer from

unintentionally falling fully forward when the trigger is not pulled, thereby preventing the pistol

from firing. It also prevents the hammer from striking the firing pin should your hand slip from

the slide or hammer while cocking the pistol manually.

Decocking Lever

Correct use of the decocking lever minimizes the risk of accidental discharge through mishandling

by allowing the hammer to be decocked without touching the trigger. The decocking lever is

ambidextrous and it also has a function of retaining and releasing the slide from the rear position

after the last round has been fired and during stripping of the pistol.

WARNING! ALWAYS POINT PISTOL IN SAFE DIRECTION AND KEEP

FINGERS CLEAR OF THE TRIGGER WHEN OPERATING DECOCKING LEVER

TO LOWER THE HAMMER. This will avoid accidental injury in the unlikely event

of discharge. Never decock by pulling the trigger.

Disconnect Function of the Trigger Lever

This safety device prevents a round being fired before the pistol is fully locked. When the slide is

not fully forward, the disconnector, controlled by the recess on the slide, disconnects the

triggering system. When the pistol is fully locked, the disconnector engages the triggering system.

Always point the pistol in a safe direction.

WARNING! NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHECK OR DEMONSTRATE THE

DISCONNECTOR FUNCTION WITH A LOADED PISTOL. Putting the muzzle on

your hand or on any other portion of the body is extremely dangerous and could

result in accidental discharge causing injury, death, or damage to property.

Firing Pin

This pistol is equipped with an inertial firing pin.

Firing Pin Lock

The firing pin lock engages the firing pin to prevent its movement until the trigger is squeezed.

Housed in the slide, the firing pin lock is spring loaded down into engagement with the firing pin

to prevent its movement. When the trigger is pulled, a lever pushes the firing pin catch, which

enables its movement. This safety device minimizes the risk of accidental discharge through

mishandling, such as when a loaded pistol is dropped or receives a blow to the muzzle.

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