HS95: Croatia Builds a Modern Pistol

Published on January 27, 2023
Duration: 7:11

Ian McCollum, a recognized firearms expert, details the field stripping process for the HS Produkt HS95 pistol. The guide covers the steps involved in disassembling the pistol for cleaning and maintenance, highlighting unique features like its two-piece barrel and ambidextrous controls. This information is valuable for owners and enthusiasts interested in the mechanical aspects of this Croatian firearm.

Quick Summary

The HS Produkt HS95 is a 9x19mm Croatian pistol that succeeded the PHP. It features a hammer-fired DA/SA action, fully ambidextrous controls, and a design influenced by the Zastava CZ99 and Sig Sauer P229. Produced from 1995-1998 for the Croatian Army, it's known for its two-piece barrel construction and was eventually replaced by the polymer-framed HS2000.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to HS95
  2. 01:12Design Origins & Influences
  3. 02:00Controls and Magazine
  4. 03:08Decocker and Slide Release
  5. 03:49Disassembly and Barrel Construction
  6. 05:41Production and Legacy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HS Produkt HS95 pistol?

The HS Produkt HS95 is a 9x19mm pistol developed in Croatia as a successor to the PHP. It features a hammer-fired DA/SA action, ambidextrous controls, and a design influenced by the Zastava CZ99 and Sig Sauer P229. It was produced for the Croatian Army from 1995-1998.

What are the key design influences of the HS95?

The HS95 is essentially a redesigned Zastava CZ99, modified to resemble the Sig Sauer P229. This aesthetic change was partly to distance the design from its Serbian origins during the 1995 conflict. The ambidextrous controls also draw inspiration from designs like the Walther P88.

How is the HS95 field stripped?

Field stripping involves ensuring the pistol is unloaded, removing the magazine, locking the slide back, using the decocker/slide release to de-tension, removing the slide stop lever, separating the slide from the frame, and then removing the barrel and recoil spring assembly.

What is notable about the HS95's barrel construction?

The HS95 features a unique two-piece barrel assembly where the barrel is screwed into a chamber extension. This was partly due to HS Produkt initially lacking the tooling for hammer-forged barrels, leading them to source barrels from Lothar Walther.

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