tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48328530118150688412024-02-07T17:36:18.838-08:00CZ-USA News and ViewsJason Morton, CZ-USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05166425227122727043noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832853011815068841.post-2323123263326847122014-04-17T08:03:00.001-07:002014-04-17T08:09:52.345-07:00New Products Now In Stock<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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CZ 75B Omega - The newest addition to the CZ 75 line incorporates the new Omega trigger system. The Omega system uses fewer moving parts resulting in increased reliability and an improved trigger pull. Another benefit of the Omega system is a reduction in production costs making the 75B Omega our lowest priced steel frame handgun. Now available in 9mm.</div>
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The CZ 557 Carbine (above) and Sporter (below) models are now available in .30-06. The 557 model applies new manufacturing equipment and processes to create the next "best of class" bolt action deer rifle.<br />
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<br />Jason Morton, CZ-USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05166425227122727043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832853011815068841.post-41791599878313758022014-03-14T07:22:00.000-07:002014-03-14T07:22:32.494-07:00CZ-USA Sponsors the 2014 Bianchi CupCZ-USA is proud to sponsor the production division of the NRA’s 2014 <a href="http://bianchicup.nra.org/" target="_blank">Bianchi Cup</a>.<br />
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Drawing competitors from around the world, the Bianchi Cup is a combination of speed and accuracy on both stationary and moving targets. Competitors using CZs will be shooting everything from <a href="http://www.cz-usa.com/products/view/CZ_75_SP01_Shadow/" target="_blank">Shadows</a> to <a href="http://www.cz-usa.com/products/view/czechmate/" target="_blank">Czechmates</a>, with a handful of modified Dan Wesson <a href="http://www.cz-usa.com/products/by-brand/dan-wesson/" target="_blank">1911</a>s in the mix as well.<br />
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Other pistol competitions CZ-USA sponsors include:<br />
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<a href="http://uspsa.org/new_nationals/" target="_blank">USPSA Nationals</a><br />
<a href="http://www.westcoaststeelchamps.com/" target="_blank">West Coast Steel Championships</a><br />
<a href="http://proamshooting.com/" target="_blank">Pro-Am Championship</a><br />
<a href="http://www.uspsaindiana.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=57&Itemid=70" target="_blank">Indiana USPSA Championship</a><br />
<a href="http://rockymountain300.weebly.com/" target="_blank">Rocky Mountain 300</a><br />
<a href="http://www.uspsa3.com/" target="_blank">USPSA Area 3 Championship</a><br />
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As well as local IDPA and USPSA matches.Jason Morton, CZ-USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05166425227122727043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832853011815068841.post-78494512147079873012013-12-30T13:51:00.000-08:002013-12-30T13:51:18.671-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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CZ-USA Shooting Team member Chris Nuss earns a spot on Team USA. Chris will be shooting the Dan Wesson Havoc at the 9th Annual World Action Pistol Championship May 16-17, 2014 at the Rockcastle Shooting Center in Park City, KY. Congratulations Chris!Jason Morton, CZ-USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05166425227122727043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832853011815068841.post-84551451145357542572013-12-30T13:44:00.000-08:002013-12-30T13:44:01.830-08:00DVR Alert...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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CZ-USA's American Birdhunter starts this week on the Outdoor Channel. Tuesday at 7:30 PM the season kicks off with Bruce Horrell and CZ-USA's David miller at Winghaven Lodge in Kentucky for a pheasant and quail hunt with Russell Edwards.<br />
Mondays 3:00 AM ET<br />
Tuesdays 7:30 PM ET<br />
Thursdays 4:30 PM ET<br />
<br />Jason Morton, CZ-USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05166425227122727043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832853011815068841.post-14949651325848640382013-11-01T11:46:00.001-07:002013-11-01T11:46:57.544-07:00Shooting Tips with Dave Miller -- Practice wingshooting with clay targetsUpland game seasons are upon us and CZ-USA's pro shooter Dave Miller has some tips on how to get back into the swing of things. Shooting clays is a great way to hone skills, and using them to practice wingshooting just requires a little creativity. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMLXOj6rtuM" target="_blank">Watch</a> as Dave relates practice with clays to solid hits on birds in the field.<br />
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Congratulations to the CZ shooters of the USPSA <a href="http://www.uspsa.org/uspsa-display-match-results-detail.php?indx=9291&division=Production&guntype=Pistol" target="_blank">Area 4 Championship</a>. The top five spots in the Production division went to shooters using CZ pistols. Great shooting!Jason Morton, CZ-USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05166425227122727043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832853011815068841.post-49518304138958269652013-07-19T06:46:00.000-07:002013-07-19T07:04:28.049-07:00Mike Pannone on the P-07 in Shooters MagazineWhen you head to the range with your CZ, do you get puzzled questions about your gun? Mike Pannone's answer, "It's the best pistol nobody knows about." <a href="https://shootersmagazine.com/cz-p-07-duty-the-best-pistol-nobody-knows-about/" target="_blank">Here's his write-up on the P-07.</a><br />
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Jason Morton, CZ-USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05166425227122727043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832853011815068841.post-56770935169528145812013-07-01T13:28:00.000-07:002013-07-01T13:28:37.203-07:00A whole new season of hunting television shows starts todayIf April showers bring May flowers.....July brings with it a new season of hunting shows!<br />
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Razor Dobbs Alive kicks it off July 1st with warthog and waterbuck hunts using the CZ 550 in 9.3x62. (Outdoor Channel: Fridays@1pm and 9:30pm, Mondays@4pm)<br />
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Petersen's Hunting TV follows Jason from CZ-USA and host Kevin Steele on a hunt for a crop raiding elephant bull in Zimbabwe on July 11th.<br />
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Predator Quest also returns this week with all new episodes. Every time Les Johnson calls a coyote, his goal is to get them close enough to take them with his CZ 12 gauge.<br />
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Nick Guess, also shooting an Elite Series DW, finished 8th
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Jason Morton, CZ-USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05166425227122727043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832853011815068841.post-37793486866611924222013-05-17T09:48:00.001-07:002013-06-03T12:23:04.982-07:00CZ Shotgun BasicsIf you have a CZ semi-auto or pump shotgun, we’ve recently uploaded a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtWmLtG0vrVKAsAEjIdT_BM-3yYw08FQv" target="_blank">series of YouTube videos</a> covering the basics of disassembly and maintenance, as well as magazine plug removal. In the pipeline are a few videos on our side-by-sides and over/unders as well.<br />
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If there are any other videos you’d like to see from us detailing our product line, feel free to post up on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/czusafirearms" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>.Jason Morton, CZ-USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05166425227122727043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832853011815068841.post-42202522820852910192013-04-26T13:45:00.002-07:002013-04-26T13:45:43.956-07:00Tom Knapp, Shooting Star <br />
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The shooting world lost a great man today. Shooting Star Tom Knapp passed away this afternoon. Tom reinvented exhibition shooting almost 30 years after the passing of Herb Parsons. Tom was an inspiration to generations of shooters and he will be missed.<br />
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Our thoughts are with Tom's family and friends.<br />
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The article linked below was written by Dave Miller last year covering Tom's first two years of shooting with CZ.<br />
<a href="http://www.cz-usa.com/download/157/">http://www.cz-usa.com/download/157/</a><br />
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Jason Morton, CZ-USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05166425227122727043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832853011815068841.post-25982274816471307472013-04-23T14:21:00.002-07:002013-04-23T14:35:34.289-07:00Dan Wesson Firearms Reopens<br />
Dan Wesson Firearms is back up and running. After experiencing a fire in November 2012, the manufacturer of high-quality 1911s has now relocated and rebuilt. Still based in Norwich, New York, the first of their 1911-style handguns produced in the new plant will be delivered to customers this month. (April 2013)<br />
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Dan Wesson Contact Information:<br />
Product Information: <a href="http://www.cz-usa.com/products/by-brand/dan-wesson/">http://www.cz-usa.com/products/by-brand/dan-wesson/</a><br />
Warranty and repair: <a href="mailto:dwservice@cz-usa.com">dwservice@cz-usa.com</a> OR 607-336-1174<br />
Parts: <a href="mailto:dwparts@cz-usa.com">dwparts@cz-usa.com</a> OR 607-336-1174<br />
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About Dan Wesson Firearms:<br />
Founded in 1968 by Dan Wesson (grandson of Smith & Wesson co-founder Daniel B. Wesson) and Karl R. Lewis, Dan Wesson Firearms made a name for itself manufacturing a line of revolvers famous for a swappable barrel system and impressive accuracy. The current line of Dan Wesson 1911s is unmatched by any other production 1911 on the market. They are built in the same tradition of quality and innovation initiated by the brand’s founders.Jason Morton, CZ-USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05166425227122727043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832853011815068841.post-12039183610166602352013-03-25T10:23:00.001-07:002013-03-25T10:23:44.866-07:002013 Bianchi Cup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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CZ-USA is a proud sponsor of the 2013 Bianchi Cup.<br />
The Bianchi Cup is the annual NRA Action Pistol championship match. The match will be held at the Green Valley range outside Columbia, Mo in mid May this year.<br />
The championship's course of fire consists of 4 events: the practical, moving target, barricade and falling plate. Each event is shot with varying time restrictions from various distances. Speed and accuracy are both critical components for success at the competition.<br />
The Bianchi Cup is recognized as one of the largest and most prestigious handgun competitions in the world. <br />
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The Tacticool is a tactically-inspired version of our 455 Varmint, fitted into a laminate stock that's finished in black.<br />
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Built as a tactical trainer, the Tacticool has a number of ergonomic features that make it a joy to shoot. The stock has ambidextrous palm swells on its pistol grip and an especially high Monte Carlo to accommodate larger scopes. The beavertail forend is great for riding bags or affixing a bipod for precision shooting in the field, with a gentle butt hook to provide excellent control.<br />
Jason Morton, CZ-USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05166425227122727043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832853011815068841.post-33288147146957765202013-02-19T13:04:00.002-08:002013-02-19T13:14:11.704-08:00Warning: Infringing in progress.As many are aware, the unalienable right to bear arms has already been significantly infringed on national, state and local levels. In recent weeks and months, laws have been passed at the state level, with many more under consideration at both the state and federal levels.<br />
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The anti-liberty, anti-gun crowd has media on its side, spreading misinformation and exploiting victims of tragedy in an effort to advance an agenda that infringes on the rights of lawful citizens. Don't let the media speak for you, tell your elected officials where you stand on the issues. <a href="http://capwiz.com/nssf/issues/alert/?alertid=62397361&PROCESS=Take+Action" target="_blank">Click here to quickly and easily write your state and federal legislators.</a> With it, you can write your own message to your representatives or use the one prepared by the NSSF. <br />
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There are a handful of people who believe that 'sensible' gun laws are a solution. <a href="http://holikonshooting.com/more-gun-control/#more-285" target="_blank">In his recent blog, Bobby Holik writes about the loss of personal freedoms that his family experienced in Czechoslovakia.</a> The parallels should concern even the most 'sensible' among our citizenry.<br />
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<br />Jason Morton, CZ-USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05166425227122727043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832853011815068841.post-24771324731888580002013-01-10T10:38:00.003-08:002013-01-10T10:38:56.509-08:00New For 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The CZ 612 Home Defense is a no-nonsense 12 gauge fitted with an 18.5" cylinder-bore barrel and a black synthetic stock. Compare its components, construction and application-specific features to any other 'home defense' shotgun and you'll find more quality, craftsmanship and performance in the 612. MSRP: $290.00<br />
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With the 612 HC-P (aka Horde Control - Pump), you won’t be under-gunned when zombie hordes fill the streets post-outbreak. This fun pump shotgun features a full-length pistol grip stock and ghost ring sights with glow fiber dots for fast zombie target acquisition. The 20-inch barrel and full-length pump forend make it an excellent home defense gun as well.<br />
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Over the next few weeks we will be introducing some of the new for 2013 products. Keep an eye on or home page for the rest of the new line of pump shotguns as well as some new handguns and rifles.Jason Morton, CZ-USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05166425227122727043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832853011815068841.post-917938389585710012012-11-14T10:20:00.001-08:002012-11-15T08:36:22.668-08:00CZ-USA Extends Sponsorship of Colorado Youth Outdoors<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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CZ-USA is proud to announce its continued sponsorship of Colorado Youth Outdoors with a donation of $10,000 to CYO's Swift Ponds facility. Having been involved with the youth program for the last seven years, CZ-USA's sponsorship will enable CYO to expand their instruction of shooting sports and bring safe gun handling skills to the next generation of outdoorsmen and women.<br />
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Located near Fort Collins, CYO’s Swift Ponds facility is the ideal environment to bring children and parents together with shooting, hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities.<br />
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Colorado Youth Outdoors works to build healthy relationships between children and their parents. In the age of technology, CYO provides an opportunity for families to put down their phones and video games and build lasting bonds.<br />
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More information on CYO can be found at:<br />
<a href="http://coloradoyo.org/">http://coloradoyo.org/</a>Jason Morton, CZ-USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05166425227122727043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832853011815068841.post-79458597778265065202012-09-13T11:29:00.000-07:002012-09-13T12:17:54.796-07:00CZ 527 in .17 Hornet - Available: Jan 2013<br />
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Both the 527 Varmint (heavy barrel) and 527 American (sporter weight) models will soon be available in the new .17 Hornet chambering.<br />
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The CZ 527 is a true micro length Mauser style action featuring controlled round feed, a detachable magazine, forged receiver, hammer forged barrel, integrated 16mm scope bases and the CZ single set trigger system, fully adjustable for creep, over-travel and weight.<br />
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Based on the 22 Hornet cartridge case, the 17 Hornet propels the 20 gr V-MAX at 3,650 fps. Fueled with Superformance propellent, the 17 Hornet Superformance Varmint is economically priced, and delivers the trajectory of a traditional 55 gr 223 load, but is a pleasure to shoot with the felt recoil of a 22 WMR. The 17 Hornet – an economical, fun .17 caliber centerfire cartridge that puts the STING on varmints out to 300 yards!<br />
•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3,650 fps muzzle velocity with a 20 gr. V-MAX bullet<br />
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•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Trajectory comparable to a traditional 55 gr 223 Rem, but the felt recoil of a 22 WMR<br />
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•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Lower cost and comparable quality to the 17 Fireball and 223 Rem”<br />
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Jason Morton, CZ-USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05166425227122727043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832853011815068841.post-19244569097028051532012-07-24T10:15:00.001-07:002012-07-24T10:18:54.806-07:00CZ Shooters Find Success at Camp Perry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The O-Class was dominated by competitors shooting CZ rifles in the2012 National Rimfire Sporter Championships at Camp Perry. Congratulations to Charles Opalewski II who won the O-Class with a 580-18X Aggregate score. Charles wasn't the only one shooting a CZ rimfire at the matches this year, in fact 8 of the top 10 in the Open Sight (O-Class) division were shooting CZ including 2nd Place Don Moore (also high Senior) and Jessica Hudson who took High Junior, High Lady and High 4-H Shooter as well.. In fact over half of the 116 competitors who declared the make of their rifle were shooting CZ.<br />
We'd also like to extend our congratulations to Ron Villanueva, the top CZ Shooter in T-Class (telescopic sights) who came in at 6th place.<br />
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Congrats to Matt Hopkins of the CZ-USA Shooting Team. Matt won the Limited division, amateur class championship title this weekend at the 2012 Pro-Am Championship in Frostproof, Florida. Matt used his SP-01 in Limited division as the Pro-Am recognizes either Open or Limited equipment divisions.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKYZ-J-BEbd5nS-tzbRZh9UWJ0g9TfQdCab76bOc1MXMLrTFrCBvTYjs77jwQWcpLebSQ4KkO6Kb5alnpCz3firMs0seFN2P8zBWNxSlI_s872wwJTZFg0znTy7sRmJpmmdN80ZEQ0uqkl/s1600/Hopkins-Proam-2012.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKYZ-J-BEbd5nS-tzbRZh9UWJ0g9TfQdCab76bOc1MXMLrTFrCBvTYjs77jwQWcpLebSQ4KkO6Kb5alnpCz3firMs0seFN2P8zBWNxSlI_s872wwJTZFg0znTy7sRmJpmmdN80ZEQ0uqkl/s320/Hopkins-Proam-2012.png" width="219" /></a></div>
<br />Jason Morton, CZ-USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05166425227122727043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832853011815068841.post-45740563560670807182012-07-09T09:29:00.000-07:002012-07-09T09:57:11.852-07:00CZ-USA at US Open Sporting Clays Championship 2012CZ-USA is this year’s Diamond Sponsor of US Open Sporting Clays Championship taking place at Caribou Gun Club, MN from 7/16-7/22.
Dave Miller, Alice Poluchova and Larry Poore from the CZ-USA Shooting Team will compete with 900 other competitors at different shotgun games while CZ showcase trailer with 50+ guns will be open to competitors as well as the public. This is a great opportunity to see the complete product line and shoot CZ shotguns.<br />
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Tom Knapp will perform during the US Open at Caribou Gun Club on Fri, July 20 @ 5:30pm. This event is open to public FREE OF CHARGE.
We sincerely invite all CZ fans and friends to come and see Tom Knapp in action and check out the new CZ showcase trailer.Jason Morton, CZ-USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05166425227122727043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832853011815068841.post-44452679134737422212012-06-27T12:40:00.000-07:002012-06-27T12:51:53.038-07:001911s, Imitation, flattery, secret patents, and CZ 75s<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In 1820 Charles Caleb Colton wrote the words "Imitation is the sincerest of flattery." Applying this adage to the handgun world, we find that the CZ 75 and the M1911 are the most flattered semi-auto handguns ever made. The CZ 75 is the second most copied handgun design ever; surpassed in number of imitations only by the M1911.<br />
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Frantisek Koucky was the designer behind the CZ 75. Koucky authored and filed four patents during the model's development from 1974-1975 to protect the design. The CZ 75 was identified by the Czechoslovak military early in development as a possible replacement for the then-current-issue CZ Model 52. Because the new handgun had potential as a military project, the decision was made to keep the patents filed for the design "classified." As undisclosed state secrets, the patents were only valid inside Czechoslovakia.
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Politically, the 9mm cartridge caused problems for the CZ 75. No Warsaw Pact countries used the 9mm, and even worse, NATO countries used it in both pistols and submachine guns. In the end, because the CZ 75 was designed for the 9mm Parabellum cartridge, the model was not adopted by the Czechoslovak military.
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This wasn't enough to stop the success of the model. The high quality as well as the design innovation and excellence of the model was recognized by those outside the Eastern Bloc countries. In 1977 the CZ 75 entered large-scale production as an export-oriented model targeted primarily at western Europe.
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The design was quickly embraced by customers worldwide; production and geographical distribution enjoyed considerable growth. In 1979 the huge sales potential of the CZ 75 was recognized and a decision was made to declassify the patents. CZ company documents record the change in status of the design patents, but for reasons that remain unknown, the status of the patents was never changed by the Industrial Property Office of Prague, and they remained officially classified until their expiration. Because the patents were never actually declassified there, was no protection for the design outside of the country.
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The combination of no publicly-known patent protection and demand for the CZ 75 design led to the production of CZ 75 clones by several manufacturers outside of Czechoslovakia by the late 1980s. To date, the CZ 75 has been cloned or closely copied by manufacturers in the US, Great Britain, Turkey, Switzerland, Sudan, Philippines, North Korea, Israel, Italy, Czech Republic, China, Chile and probably others that aren't on the market yet.
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The M1911, designed by John Browning, followed a much different route to flattery. The United States adopted the model in 1911. In addition to great design, timing played an important role in its success. The advent of WWI spread the manufacture of the M1911 to numerous U.S. manufacturers under contract for wartime production. The rights to manufacture were licensed to other countries as well. <br />
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The demand for John Browning's design continues today. The patents covering the original design have long since expired, allowing any company that so desires to try their hand at the M1911. Some clones are better quality than others; some variations put an emphasis on accuracy -- others on reliability or even cosmetics. Of course we believe the Dan Wesson-produced versions of the 1911 to be among the best quality 1911 variations ever produced. (An opinion shared by many)Jason Morton, CZ-USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05166425227122727043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832853011815068841.post-79038252486854735912012-06-07T13:53:00.000-07:002012-06-07T13:53:09.111-07:00<br />
Dan Wesson Firearms (finally) became part of the CZ family in 2005 when the company was acquired by CZ-USA. Unbeknownst to any of the parties involved in the 2005 transaction, a relationship between the two companies was initiated 37 years earlier.<br />
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January 5th to August 21st 1968 is known to history as the Prague Spring. Many rights and freedoms restricted by the Soviets after World War II were returned to the citizens of Czechoslovakia during this brief season of change. It was also during this time period that an apparent agreement was made between Česká zbrojovka (CZ) and the founders of Dan Wesson Firearms to manufacture Dan Wesson handguns in CZ's Uherský Brod plant.<br />
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On August 21st, 1968 the Soviet Union and other Warsaw Pact countries invaded Czechoslovakia with 2,000 tanks and 200,000 soldiers. Though the details have been lost, it can be assumed that the invasion and subsequent occupation that ended the Prague Spring, also ended any hope of fulfilling the agreement between the two manufacturers.<br />
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A recently found entry from a CZUB official journal known as “The Chronicle" documented the forgotten beginnings of a partnership never realized.<br />
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The portions of the journal entry written in Czech have been translated to English below.<br />
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April 26, 1968<br />
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Visit of our customers from the United States of America<br />
D.B. Wesson<br />
Karl Lewis<br />
Accompanied by Mr. Hladik from Omnipol (State owned Export Company)<br />
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Purpose of visit: CZ factory tour and discussions about extending business relations<br />
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We are very favorably impressed with the facilities here and hope that this may be the begi9nning of a long and profitable connection for both your company and ours. With close and harmonious relationships we see nothing but continued success for your company and many firearms traded with the USA.<br />
D B Wesson<br />
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I appreciate the opportunity to visit your country and especially your factory. Your factory is very well organized and the products are first class. I am happy that you will be manufacturing many fine products for our company to sell in the U.S. A. I toast to a long and prosperous friendship and understanding for all of us.<br />
Karl Lewis.<br />
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About Dan Wesson Firearms:<br />
Dan Wesson Firearms produces a premium line of 1911s and interchangeable barrel revolvers. In 1968, three years after the Wesson family sold Smith&Wesson, Dan Wesson, great-grandson of Smith&Wesson co-founder Daniel B. Wesson, partnered with Karl R. Lewis to manufacturer the Dan Wesson line of revolvers. The current line of Dan Wesson revolvers and 1911s are built in the same spirit of quality and innovation that inspired partnerships involving 2 men of the same name over a century apart.<br />
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<br />Jason Morton, CZ-USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05166425227122727043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832853011815068841.post-10431777018536586802012-05-29T08:45:00.001-07:002012-05-31T06:54:51.921-07:002012 Bianchi Cup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Vance Schmid wins 2012 Bianchi Cup Production Division. Vance shot his way to the top of the production division with a score of 1887-118X using his CZ Custom SP-01 Shadow. CZ-USA Shooting Team member Sara Dunivin won top lady and best newcomer in the metallic division with her Dan Wesson PM9. CZ-USA’s own Alexandra Griffeth finished third lady in production division; also shooting a CZ SP-01 Shadow. Congratulations Vance, Sara and Alex!<br />
The championship’s course of fire consists of 4 events: the practical, moving target, barricade and falling plate. Each event is shot with varying time restrictions from various distances. Speed and accuracy are both critical components for success at the competition.<br />
The Bianchi Cup is recognized as one of the largest and most prestigious handgun competitions in the world.<br />
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