CZ News 2018: rifles and pistols for hunting and sports shooting

Česká Zbrojovka (CZ), the successful Czech manufacturer, is on the fast track in the international firearms market with promising, innovative products.

Pistols like the CZ Shadow 2 or the CZ P-10 C prove this impressively. And at IWA OutdoorClassics 2018 the company presented more great novelties.

New adapter kit for CZ Shadow 2 pistol

Kadet adapter kit for CZ Shadow 2
Kadet adapter kit for the CZ Shadow 2 match pistol.

Proud owners of a CZ Shadow 2 all-steel match pistol in 9 mm Luger will enjoy the fact that now a .22 LR Kadet adapter kit is available. Introduced a couple of years ago, the CZ Shadow 2 pistol represents the next generation of the legendary CZ 75 SP-01 Shadow model.

The gun was developed in collaboration with the elite shooters from Česká zbrojovka team, using the most advanced production equipment. Ambitious IPSC shooters now have a great advantage: with a 300 g upper, a 124 mm cold hammer-forged barrel and an adjustable rear sight, this is a perfect training kit.

9mm CZ Shadow 2 with the new Kadet adapter kit in .22 Long Rifle
The 9mm CZ Shadow 2 with the new Kadet adapter kit in .22 Long Rifle.
Small caliber Kadet system for the CZ Shadow 2 pistol.
The small caliber Kadet system for the CZ Shadow 2 expands the range of uses for this match pistol.

CZ 10 P-C polymer pistol available in Europe

Polymer pistol CZ P-10 C in 9 mm Luger
The new polymer-framed pistol CZ P-10 C in 9 mm Luger is now also coming to the European market.

A highly advanced striker-fired compact pistol, due to its dimensions, innovative design and impressive firepower capacity, the 9mm CZ P-10 C is suitable for the military as well as for concealed carry.

This recently-introduced polymer frame compact pistol was one of the absolute highlights of 2017, being even named “Handgun of the Year” by “Guns & Ammo” magazine in the US. 

Now it seems that this pistol – which was previously offered only in North America – will be available on the European market too.

New CZ 527 Varmint MTR bolt-action rifle 

CZ 527 Varmint MTR Match Target Rifle for sport shooters
The CZ 527 Varmint MTR (Match Target Rifle) bolt-action rifle wil cut a fine figure on any shooting range.

Simple, lightweight, quick, accurate, powerful, reliable, durable: the new MTR (Match Target Rifle) version based on the well-known CZ 527 Varmint bolt-action rifle chambered in .222 Remington (1-14" twist), .223 Remington (1-9" twist) or 6.5 mm Grendel (1-8" twist) will cut a fine figure on any shooting range. 

The CZ 527 Varmint MTR features an extremely reliable “Mini Mauser” action combined with a 650 mm long, heavy match barrel. Trigger is adjustable, while the stock is Turkish walnut with oil finish.

Repetierbüchse CZ 527 Varmint MTR mit justierbarem Abzug und Kastenmagazin
Shooting range beauty: the 4 kg CZ 527 Varmint MTR has an adjustable trigger and a 5-round box magazine.
CZ 527 Varmint MTR bolt action rifle
The CZ 527 Varmint MTR bolt action rifle is available in 3 calibers: .222 Remington, .223 Remington and 6.5mm Grendel.

New CZ 557 Lux II hunting rifle

CZ 557 Lux II hunting rifle as novelty 2018
A classic and elegant hunting rifle, the CZ 557 Lux II has a traditional look.

The CZ 557 Lux II is a classically elegant hunting rifle with a traditional appearance. It's available with a fixed magazine in 7x64, 8x57 IS and .30-06 Springfield as well as with a detachable magazine in .308 Winchester. The fixed magazine has a capacity of  5 rounds, while the removable one of 4 rounds.

The cold hammer-forged barrel is 610 mm long. In addition, the rifle captivates with a fiber optical front sight. The high quality stock is walnut wood with oil finish. There is also a new CZ 557 Lux SA (Short Action) version, with a shorter receiver and bolt for faster reloading. The CZ 557 Lux SA comes in .243 and .308 Winchester, with fixed or removable magazine (capacity is 5 or 4 rounds).

CZ 557 Lux II hunting rifle in common calibers such as .243 Winchester or .308 Winchester
The 3.4 kg heavy CZ 557 Lux II is available in common calibers such as .243 Winchester or .308 Winchester.
CZ 557 Lux II bolt action rifle suitable for both open sights and riflescopes
Because of the stock shape, the CZ 557 Lux II hunting rifle is suitable for shooting with open sights as well as with a riflescope.

New CZ 455 Varmint Synthetic bolt action rifle

Bolt action rifle CZ 455 Varmint Synthetic with polymer stock with a soft-touch finish in .22 Long Rifle caliber 
The CZ 455 Varmint Synthetic in .22 Long Rifle.

High accuracy combined with high comfort: with this  sturdy, durable all-weather rifle chambered in .22 LR the Czech company also impressed at the IWA 2018. 

The CZ 455 Varmint Synthetic rifle features a comfortable polymer stock with a soft-touch finish and a 525 mm long, cold hammer-forged match barrel with muzzle compensator.

CZ 455 Varmint synthetic repeating rifle with adjustable trigger and box magazine
The CZ 455 Varmint Synthetic rimfire repeater features an adjustable trigger and a box magazine for 5 cartridges in .22 LR.
Muzzle compensator of the small bore rifle CZ 455 Varmint Synthetic
The CZ 455 Varmint Synthetic is a leading all-weather rifle with match barrel and muzzle compensator.

For further information on the new products from CZ, please visit the manufacturer's website.

You will find all news from IWA 2018 at all4shooters.com.

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