CZ 97B

The CZ 97B is a semi-automatic handgun introduced in 1997 in the .45 ACP cartridge. Designed and first manufactured during the Federal Assault Weapons Ban, the CZ-97B was designed with a 10-round capacity magazine in compliance. The firearm was never designed with magazines larger than 10 rounds, this makes it popular in states and countries that limit handgun magazine capacity. In early 2022, CZ announced that the CZ 97B would be discontinued with the last batches being made for the California market due to the handgun roster. The CZ 97B is essentially the CZ 75B in .45 ACP rather than 9mm, leading many gun enthusiasts to call the 97B the "big brother" to the very popular CZ 75B. The CZ 97B includes a screw-in barrel bushing and loaded chamber indicator. It was designed with the intent to retain the functionality, ergonomics and accuracy of its smaller sibling and includes some parts compatibility. The CZ 97B carries 10 rounds in the double column magazine. It features a dust cover on the frame similar to other CZ-75 models with the exception of not having an accessory rail. In 2013, thin aluminum grips and a fiber optic front sight were added and improvements were made to the feed ramp to improve reliability. .45 ACP version of the CZ 75 BD.