Mar 20, 2009 · The CZ-75 Compact, in contrast to the full-size pistol, offers only two basic variants. The CZ-75 Compact is an all steel pistol with a manual thumb safety, operating in traditional double action (DA/SA) mode. The CZ-75 D PCR Compact has a forged aluminum alloy frame and is equipped with a decocker rather than a thumb safety.

The relationship of the CZ-75 Compact to the original CZ-75 is essentially the same as the relationship of the Colt Combat Commander to the original M1911; mechanically it is the same pistol, but with a shorter slide and barrel, making it easier to conceal the pistol when carrying.

Mar 20, 2009 · Inside, the cam-slotted barrel underlug certainly looks like a CZ product, but the locking system is totally different from that of the CZ-75 Compact. The design may have been derived from the CZ-75B, but there doesn’t appear to be any parts interchange.

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Inside, the cam-slotted barrel underlug certainly looks like a CZ product, but the locking system is totally different from that of the CZ-75 Compact. The design may have been derived from the CZ-75B, but there doesn’t appear to be any parts interchange.

Slide-to-frame fit was solid. The controls moved cleanly, with no “hitches” or bumps to get from one position to another. Inside, the cam-slotted barrel underlug certainly looks like a CZ product, but the locking system is totally different from that of the CZ-75 Compact.

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Mar 20, 2009 · The new hybrid pistols will be available in two sizes and accept CZ-75 magazines. The full-size model will have a steel frame and will only be offered with a light rail. The Compact will have an aluminum alloy frame and will offer models both with and without the light rail.

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