ceska zbrojovka CZ 75 Tactical Sport Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CZ 75 TS

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Before handling the pistol read this manual carefully and observe the

following safety instructions.

Improper and careless handling of the pistol could result in unintentional
discharge and could cause injury, death or damage to property. The same
consequences can be caused by unauthorized modifications or adjustments,
corrosion, or use of non-standard or damaged ammunition. In these cases the
manufacturer shall not be responsible in any manner whatsoever for the resultant
consequences.

Before leaving the factory this pistol was tested, carefully inspected, and
packed. CZ cannot accept responsibility for product handling while in transit, or
upon leaving the factory. Therefore, please examine this pistol carefully at the
time of purchase to ensure that it is unloaded and undamaged.

This instruction manual should always accompany this pistol even in the
case of the loan or sale of the pistol.

CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14
PISTOL DESCRIPTION AND TERMINOLOGY 15
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 16

Ammunition 16

Removal of the Magazine 16

Magazine Loading 16

Pistol Loading 16

Reloading During Shooting 17

Unloading the Pistol 17

Engaging the Safety Mode 17

Sight Adjustment 17
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 18

Stripping for Cleaning - Disassembly 18

Firing Pin Disassembly 18

Magazine Disassembly 18

Cleaning the Pistol 19

Cleaning the Barrel Bore and the Cartridge Chamber 19

Cleaning of Other Pistol Parts 19

Preserving 19

Waste Management 19
TROUBLESHOOTING, CAUSES AND REMEDIES 20
LIST OF PARTS 21
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 22
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS 22

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Always follow the safety instructions for your safety and the safety of others.

1. Always handle your pistol as if it were loaded.

2. Never point your pistol at anything you do not intend to shoot.

3. Never take anyone's word that a gun is unloaded.

4. Always make sure that your pistol is not loaded before laying it down, or handing it to
another person.

5. Always keep and carry your pistol empty, with the hammer forward except when you
intend to shoot.

6. Never abuse your pistol by using it for any purpose other than shooting.

7. Never leave the pistol cocked and ready to fire unattended.

8. Before loading your pistol be sure that the barrel bore, chamber, and action are clean
and clear of obstructions. After shooting, clean the dirtied pistol as soon as possible.

9. Always use only clean, dry, original high quality commercially manufactured
ammunition, which is appropriate to the caliber of your pistol.

10. Never drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs before or during shooting.

11. Always wear safety glasses and ear protection when shooting.

12. Always keep the safety on when the pistol is loaded and cocked, until you are ready
to fire. Keep your pistol pointed in a safe direction when disengaging the manual
safety.

13. Always keep clear and keep others clear of the ejection port.

14. Never squeeze the trigger or put your finger in the trigger guard until you are aiming
at a target and ready to shoot.

15. Always be absolutely sure of your target, and the area behind it, before you squeeze
the trigger. A bullet could travel through or past your target up to several hundred
meters.

16. Never shoot at a hard surface such as rock, or a liquid surface such as water.

17. Never fire your pistol near an animal unless it is trained to accept the noise.

18. Never indulge in "horseplay" while holding your pistol.

19. Failure to fire: In case of failure to fire hold the firearm keeping it pointed towards the
target, or a safe open area and wait 30 seconds. If a hangfire (slow ignition) has
occurred, the cartridge will fire within 30 seconds. If the cartridge does not fire, eject
the cartridge and examine it. If the firing pin indent on the cartridge is light, or non­existent, have the firearm examined by a competent gunsmith.

20. Always make sure your pistol is not loaded before cleaning, storing or travelling.

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21. Always keep and store your pistol and ammunition in separate locked receptacles out
of reach and sight of children and untrained people.

22. Never alter any parts of your pistol as the safety and proper function of your pistol
could be seriously compromised.

23. Always be aware that corrosion, use of damaged ammunition, dropping the pistol on
hard surfaces or other "coarse treatment" could cause damage you may not see. If
something like this happens allow the pistol to be examined and tested by a
competent gunsmith.

PISTOL DESCRIPTION AND TERMINOLOGY

The names of basic pistol parts used in this Instruction Manual are presented in Fig. 1
on the inner side of the left-hand cover. Nomenclatures of all CZ 75 TS parts are presented
in the section List of Parts.

The CZ 75 TS (Tactical Sports) is semi-automatic handgun with a locked breech. This
pistol model is designed exclusively for competition shooting in accordance with world IPSC
(International Practical Shooting Confederation) rules and regulations. The pistol allow rapid
and accurate shooting within a very short time frame.

The CZ 75 TS pistol model design stems from the standard CZ 75 model. However,
this model feature number of special modifications, which are usually required for
competitive handguns:

- single-action trigger mechanism (SA)

- match trigger made of plastic featuring option for trigger travel adjustments before
discharge (using upper screw), and for overtravel (using bottom screw). The
adjusting screws are set by the manufacturer.

- sporting hammer specially adapted for a reduced trigger pull weight

- ejector springs limiting axial play

- an extended magazine catch

- grip panels made of walnut wood

- guiding funnel made of plastic for quick inserting of the magazine into pistol’s
frame

CAUTION:

Due to the pistol's characteristics and to the special modifications of the trigger
mechanism, the pistol may be fired while the hammer is engaged by the hammer safety
notch. The possibility that the discharge can occur (when the cartridge is in the chamber) is
almost nil. Despite this we consider it necessary to draw your attention to this fact and
remind you that SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE ALWAYS OBSERVED:

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Comments:
SA (Single Action)

The trigger mechanism operates in a single action mode of fire. The hammer is cocked
manually and then after pressing the trigger the pistol is fired. The trigger travel is short, and
pull weight is low. After each discharge the hammer remains cocked.

Safety Stop on the Hammer

A half-cock safety notch is on the hammer so as to prevent it from striking the firing pin
when the hammer is manually cocked, and a thumb could slip. When the hammer is on the
safety stop, it is not leaning against the firing pin stop, but its position is further back.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Ammunition

Use only ammunition of appropriate caliber, which are in compliance with CIP
regulations (International Proof Commission for Firearms) or SAAMI (Sporting Arms and
Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute Inc. of the United States) and IPSC rules. The use of
other cartridges could damage the handgun or cause malfunctions or injury to the shooter.

Removal of the Magazine

Hold the pistol in your right/left hand and depress the magazine catch with the
thumb/middle finger. The magazine is released and drops freely from the frame.

Magazine Loading

With the open end up, grasp the magazine in one hand. Place a cartridge on the
magazine follower. Press the cartridge down and back until it touches the rear flat edge of
the magazine. Place the next cartridge on top of the previous cartridge and press down and
back (Fig. 2). We recommend that when some cartridges are already loaded in the
magazine, depress them slightly with the plastic loading tool provided as accessory.

The loading of the magazine can be checked through the inspection hole. Do not try to
exceed the magazine capacity - doing so can cause a feeding failure.

Pistol Loading

ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE PISTOL IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION WHEN LOADING!

Insert a loaded magazine and ensure that it has engaged the magazine catch.

Hold the pistol by the grip with one hand, and with the thumb and index finger grasp
the serrated finger grips on both sides of the slide. Retract the slide to the stop and allow it
to snap forward (Fig. 3). This procedure cocks the hammer and inserts a cartridge into the
chamber. The pistol is now ready to fire. If you do not intend to fire immediately, ensure the
pistol safety as described further in the section Engaging the Safety Mode.