{"product_id":"czech-cz-82-9x18mm-makarov-3-8-12-rd-semi-auto-pistol-good-condition-with-holster-c-r-eligible","title":"Czech CZ-82 9x18mm Makarov 3.8\" 12 Rd Semi-Auto Pistol - Good Condition with Holster - C\u0026R Eligible","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #f1c40f;\"\u003eCZ-82\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (also designated \u003cstrong\u003evz. 82\u003c\/strong\u003e) was developed in the \u003cstrong\u003eearly 1980s\u003c\/strong\u003e at the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eČeská zbrojovka factory\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eUherský Brod, Czechoslovakia\u003c\/strong\u003e, during the height of the \u003cstrong\u003eCold War\u003c\/strong\u003e. When the \u003cstrong\u003eCzechoslovak military\u003c\/strong\u003e, under Soviet influence, transitioned from the aging \u003cstrong\u003e7.62x25mm cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e to the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #f1c40f;\"\u003e9x18mm Makarov\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e round, Czech engineers chose not to simply adopt the Soviet Makarov PM pistol. Instead, they designed their own superior handgun that would serve as the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #f1c40f;\"\u003estandard-issue sidearm for Czechoslovak military and police forces from 1983 through the early 1990s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, remaining in service even after the country's dissolution in \u003cstrong\u003e1993\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCZ-82\u003c\/strong\u003e represented a significant advancement over the \u003cstrong\u003eSoviet Makarov design\u003c\/strong\u003e. Czech engineers equipped it with a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #f1c40f;\"\u003e12-round magazine capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e compared to the Makarov's \u003cstrong\u003e8 rounds\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a \u003cstrong\u003e50% increase in firepower\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pistol featured \u003cstrong\u003esuperior ergonomics\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebetter fit and finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eambidextrous controls\u003c\/strong\u003e that made it easier to operate for both left and right-handed shooters. The Czechs even developed their own \u003cstrong\u003e\"pistolový náboj vz. 82\" ammunition\u003c\/strong\u003e, claiming it to be \u003cstrong\u003e20% more powerful\u003c\/strong\u003e than standard Soviet 9x18mm loads, though the CZ-82 reliably functions with \u003cstrong\u003eall 9x18mm Makarov ammunition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003esemi-automatic, double-action\/single-action pistol\u003c\/strong\u003e quickly earned a reputation for \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #f1c40f;\"\u003eexceptional reliability and accuracy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its \u003cstrong\u003eall-steel construction\u003c\/strong\u003e provides durability and helps manage recoil, while the \u003cstrong\u003eDA\/SA trigger system\u003c\/strong\u003e offers versatility for different shooting scenarios. The \u003cstrong\u003e3.8-inch barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003epolygonal rifling\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers excellent accuracy, and the \u003cstrong\u003ecompact 7.88-inch overall length\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it suitable for concealed carry. The CZ-82 has become \u003cstrong\u003ehighly sought after by collectors and shooters alike\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing an excellent example of \u003cstrong\u003eCold War-era Czech firearms manufacturing excellence\u003c\/strong\u003e. Production ran from \u003cstrong\u003e1983 to 1992\u003c\/strong\u003e, when the design was merged with the commercial \u003cstrong\u003eCZ-83 variant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eThis particular example is in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #f1c40f;\"\u003eGood Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and comes complete with a \u003cstrong\u003eRight Hand VEP Hip Holster\u003c\/strong\u003e and one \u003cstrong\u003e12-round magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ready for the range or as an addition to your collection. As a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #f1c40f;\"\u003eC\u0026amp;R Eligible firearm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, it can be shipped directly to collectors with a valid \u003cstrong\u003eCurio \u0026amp; Relic FFL license\u003c\/strong\u003e. The CZ-82 offers shooters an affordable opportunity to own a \u003cstrong\u003epiece of Cold War history\u003c\/strong\u003e while enjoying a \u003cstrong\u003ereliable and accurate pistol\u003c\/strong\u003e chambered in the \u003cstrong\u003ereadily available 9x18mm Makarov caliber\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eDISCLAIMER:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Firearms\/receivers are subject to state-specific shipping restrictions and must be transferred through a valid FFL dealer. Receivers cannot be shipped to CA, CO, CT, DE, MD, MA, NJ, NY. Please visit \u003ca href=\"\/shipping-restrictions\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour shipping restrictions page\u003c\/a\u003e to review all applicable restrictions for your state. Subject to change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Czech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52668845424962,"sku":"HG00004","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7921\/5682\/files\/IMG_8605__28985.1759946160.1280.1280.jpg?v=1774274521","url":"https:\/\/centerfiresystems.com\/products\/czech-cz-82-9x18mm-makarov-3-8-12-rd-semi-auto-pistol-good-condition-with-holster-c-r-eligible","provider":"Centerfire Systems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}