3 Zastava Handguns: CZ99, CZ999, and EZ9

Published on December 2, 2016
Duration: 9:11

This review compares three generations of Zastava 9mm handguns: the CZ99, CZ999, and EZ9. The CZ99, resembling a Walther P88/Sig P226 mix, features a 15+1 capacity and bobbed hammer. The CZ999 offers improved accuracy with broader slide serrations and a longer hammer. The modern EZ9 adds a Picatinny rail and rounded hammer, though a slide-lock issue was noted. Despite generational differences, internal machining quality remains consistent.

Quick Summary

The Zastava CZ99, CZ999, and EZ9 are compared, highlighting design evolution. The CZ99 has a bobbed hammer and no rail, the CZ999 offers better accuracy with a longer hammer, and the EZ9 adds a Picatinny rail. Internal machining quality is consistent across all three.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Zastava Handguns Overview
  2. 01:41Zastava CZ99: Design & Features
  3. 03:10Zastava CZ999: Accuracy & Updates
  4. 04:47Zastava EZ9: Modern Evolution & Rail
  5. 06:04Internal Comparison: CZ99 vs CZ999 vs EZ9

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key differences between the Zastava CZ99, CZ999, and EZ9?

The CZ99 resembles older Sig/Walther designs with a bobbed hammer and no rail. The CZ999 improves accuracy with broader slide serrations and a longer hammer, still rail-less. The modern EZ9 adds a Picatinny rail and a rounded hammer, though a slide-lock issue was noted.

How does the build quality compare across Zastava's CZ99 generations?

Despite generational changes, the internal machining and overall construction quality of the Zastava CZ99, CZ999, and EZ9 remain consistently high, reflecting a philosophy of refining rather than overhauling proven designs.

What are the magazine capacities for the Zastava CZ99, CZ999, and EZ9?

All three Zastava handgun models discussed—the CZ99, CZ999, and the modern EZ9—feature a standard magazine capacity of 15+1 rounds of 9mm ammunition.

Which Zastava model is best for adding accessories like lights or lasers?

The Zastava EZ9 is the most suitable for accessory mounting due to its integrated Picatinny rail on the frame. The older CZ99 and CZ999 models lack accessory rails.

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