CZ Makes a 45 for the Americans: the CZ-97B
The CZ-97B was CZ's 1997 attempt to capture the American .45 ACP market, diverging from the CZ-75 with an ejection port locking system and a unique barrel bushing. Despite its quality, it faced commercial challenges due to its 10-round capacity, influenced by the 1994 AWB, and its bulk compared to the 9mm CZ-75 and the popular 1911.









