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The CZ Scorpion EVO 3 A1 submachine gun, developed and manufactured by Ceská zbrojovka a.s., is a modern light automatic firearm in 9x19 calibre with a robust dynamic slide. Its design is based on a patented system of a sliding placement of the slide on the removable trigger mechanism housing. This solution offers an added bonus of easy disassembly and an extensive use of durable polymer.
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| Design and protection |
Its design is based on a patented system of a sliding placement of the slide on the removable trigger mechanism housing. This solution offers an added bonus of easy disassembly and an extensive use of durable polymer. To achieve a high firing accuracy, the weapon has a hammer striking mechanism and firing is designed to occur with the slide in the forward position. The firing mode can be set at single shot, limited three-round burst and full automatic. The fire mode selector, serving also as the manual safety, is ambidextrous. Another safety feature is the automatic firing pin block safety.
The adjustable cocking lever is not connected with the slide, therefore there is no danger of it colliding with the shooter’s hand. After firing the last cartridge, the slide remains caught in the rear position and may be released by the control on the left side of the trigger mechanism housing or by briefly pulling it backwards with the cocking lever. The magazine catch is easily accessible from both sides and the funnel shaped mouth of the magazine well enables extremely fast reloading.
The CZ SCORPION EVO 3 A1 submachine gun is characterized by excellent ergonomics, including the option of partial horizontal movement of the pistol grip and a number of MIL-STD-1913 mounting rails. The gun is equipped as standard with adjustable mechanical sights with a dioptre rear sight, in practice, it is most often used with optical sights that enable efficient and accurate shooting at distances up to 250 m.
The length of the folding shoulder stock can be adjusted with an extendable buttplate. The overall dimensions of the weapon can be quickly reduced by removing the shoulder stock completely.
The CZ Scorpion EVO 3 A1 stands out due to its great shooting comfort, high accuracy in all modes of fire and its absolute reliability, confirmed by extensive experience in the field from elite units all over the world.
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The CZ Scorpion EVO 3 A1 uses 9x19 calibre with a robust dynamic slide. The 9mm cartridge combines a flat trajectory with moderate recoil. The stopping power of the 9mm round, especially FMJ rounds, is moderate. However, it is quite effective in piercing objects and if necessary one can quickly fire a second round. The 9mm is quite small and allows for a high magazine capacity. The 9mm cartridge has been manufactured by, or for, more than 70 different countries and has become a standard pistol caliber for NATO and other military forces around the world. Its official nomenclature among NATO members is "NATO 9mm".
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Ceská zbrojovka offers an extensive range of accessories for this weapon: transparent plastic magazines with a capacity of 10, 20 or 30 cartridges, several types of torches with quick-release mounts, laser sights, tactical grips, collimators, etc. For carry, there is an option of a standardized three-point, two-point or single-point harness. Also available for the CZ SCORPION EVO 3 A1 is an effective silencer and an adapter for shooting with FX Simunition/CQT marking cartridges used for training.
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| Specifications |
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Caliber
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9x19, 9x21 mm
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Magazine capacity
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30 rounds
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Frame
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Polymer
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Overall length
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425/625-675mm
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Barrel length
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196mm
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Width
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60/85mm
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Weight
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2.77 kg
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Range
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Up to 250 m
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