INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CZ 92
Before handling the pistol read this manual carefully and observe the
following safety instructions.
Improper and careless handling of the pistol could result in unintentional
discharge and could cause injury, death or damage to property. The same
consequences can be caused by unauthorized modifications or adjustments,
corrosion, or use of non-standard or damaged ammunition. In these cases the
manufacturer shall not be responsible in any manner whatsoever for the resultant
consequences.
Before leaving the factory this pistol was tested, carefully inspected, and
packed. CZ cannot accept responsibility for product handling while in transit, or
upon leaving the factory. Therefore, please examine this pistol carefully at the
time of purchase to ensure that it is unloaded and undamaged.
This instruction manual should always accompany this pistol and that even
in the case of the loan or sale of this pistol.
CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12
PISTOL DESCRIPTION AND TERMINOLOGY 13
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 14
Ammunition 14
Removal of the Magazine 14
Magazine Loading 14
Pistol Loading 14
Unloading the Pistol 15
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 15
Stripping for Cleaning - Disassembly 15
Cleaning the Pistol 15
Cleaning the Barrel Bore and the Cartridge Chamber 16
Cleaning of Other Pistol Parts 16
Preserving 16
LIST OF PARTS 17
TROUBLESHOOTING, CAUSES AND REMEDIES 18
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 19
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS 20
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Always follow the safety instructions for your safety and the safety of others.
1. Always handle your pistol as if it were loaded.
2. Never point your pistol at anything you do not intend to shoot.
3. Never take anyone's word that a gun is unloaded.
4. Always make sure that your pistol is not loaded before laying it down, or handing it to
another person.
5. Always keep and carry your pistol empty.
6. Never abuse your pistol by using it for any purpose other than shooting.
7. Never leave the pistol cocked and ready to fire unattended.
8. Before loading your pistol be sure that the barrel bore, chamber, and action are clean
and clear of obstructions. After shooting, clean the dirtied pistol as soon as possible.
9. Always use only clean, dry, original high quality commercially manufactured
ammunition, which is appropriate to the caliber of your pistol.
10. Never drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs before or during shooting.
11. Always wear safety glasses and ear protection when shooting.
12. Always keep clear and keep others clear of the ejection port.
13. Never squeeze the trigger or put your finger in the trigger guard until you are aiming
at a target and ready to shoot.
14. Always be absolutely sure of your target, and the area behind it, before you squeeze
the trigger. A bullet could travel through or past your target up to several hundred
meters.
15. Never shoot at a hard surface such as rock, or a liquid surface such as water.
16. Never fire your pistol near an animal unless it is trained to accept the noise.
17. Never indulge in "horseplay" while holding your pistol.
18. Failure to fire: always hold the pistol, keeping it pointed towards the target, or a safe
open area and wait 30 seconds when the pistol fails to fire. If a hangfire (slow ignition)
has occurred, the round will fire within 30 seconds. If the round does not fire, remove
the magazine, eject the round and examine the primer; if the firing pin indent on the
primer is light, or off center, or non-existent, have the pistol examined by a competent
gunsmith.
19. Always make sure your pistol is not loaded before cleaning, storing or travelling.
20. Always keep and store your pistol and ammunition in separate locked receptacles out
of reach and sight of children and untrained people.
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21. Never alter any parts of your pistol as the safety and proper function of your pistol
could be seriously compromised.
22. Always be aware that corrosion, use of damaged ammunition, dropping the pistol on
hard surfaces or other "coarse treatment" could cause damage you may not see. If
something like this happens allow the pistol to be examined and tested by a
competent gunsmith.
PISTOL DESCRIPTION AND TERMINOLOGY
The names of basic pistol parts used in this Instruction Manual are presented in Fig. 1
on the inner side of the left-hand cover. Nomenclatures of all CZ 92 parts are presented in
the section List of Parts.
The CZ 92 Pistol is designed for personal defense at short distances. The whole
technical concept was adapted with this point of view in mind. The CZ 92 Model is a small,
light handgun featuring a blowback breech and the double action only (DAO) mode of fire.
The hammer returns to the down position after each shot, and for the subsequent shots
must be cocked again by pulling the trigger. This ensures sufficient safety against
inadvertent discharge and high readiness of this pistol to fire. The pistol is intentionally not
equipped with a manual safety so as not to compromise its readiness to fire. For safe
maintenance, the pistol is fitted with a magazine safety, which locks the pistol automatically
after the mazine is removed.
The CZ 92 pistol is adapted for a comfortable grip in either hand. Due to its purpose
the pistol is equipped with a simple sighting rib. The pistol comes with various surface
finishes. The CZ 92 is produced in two versions with magazine release located either on
side or at the bottom of the grip.
Comments:
DAO (Double Action Only)
The trigger mechanism only operates in a double action mode of fire. The hammer
returns to the down position after each shot, and for the subsequent shots must be cocked
again by pulling the trigger.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Ammunition
Use only factory-manufactured ammunition of appropriate caliber, which are in
compliance with CIP regulations (International Proof Commission for Firearms) or SAAMI
(Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute Inc. of the United States). The use
of other cartridges could damage the handgun or cause injury to the shooter.
Removal of the Magazine
With the version featuring a magazine catch on the side of the pistol, grasp the pistol
with your right/left hand and using a thumb/middle finger depress the magazine catch
placed on the left side of the pistol. Use the other hand to hold the magazine, and after its
release, remove the magazine (Fig. 2).
With the version featuring a magazine catch on the grip butt, grasp the pistol with one
hand and with the thumb of the other hand push the magazine catch placed at the butt part
of the grip to the rear (Fig. 3). Using the index finger of the same hand remove the
magazine, holding the magazine bottom, from the pistol grip.
Magazine Loading
With the mouth facing upwards, grasp the magazine in one hand. Place a cartridge on
the magazine follower. Press the cartridge down and back until its base touches the rear flat
edge of the magazine. Place the next cartridge on top of the previous cartridge and press
down and back (Fig. 4).
The number of cartridges can be checked through the inspection holes in the side
walls of the magazine.
Pistol Loading
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE PISTOL IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION WHEN LOADING!
Insert the magazine and ensure that it has engaged the magazine catch.
Hold the pistol by the grip with one hand, and with the thumb and index finger of the
other hand, grasp the serrated finger grips on both sides of the slide. Retract the slide to the
stop and allow it to snap forward (Fig. 5). This procedure inserts the first cartridge into the
chamber. The pistol is now ready to fire.
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Unloading the Pistol
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE PISTOL IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION!
- remove the magazine
- draw back the slide and verify the last cartridge has been extracted from the
chamber and ejected
- let the slide snap fully forward
- insert an UNLOADED magazine into the pistol grip
- depress the trigger (dry fire)
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Stripping for Cleaning - Disassembly
POINT YOUR PISTOL IN A SAFE DIRECTION!
1. Remove the magazine.
2. MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS NO CARTRIDGE IN THE CHAMBER!
3. Take the pistol in the palm of your left hand. Using a thumb, hold the back strap of the
grip and with remaining fingers grasp the slide from above and retract it slightly
(about 10 mm) backwards until the transversal slot sited at the lower part of the
ejection port is placed opposite the fixing lug on the barrel (Fig. 6).
4. Using the right hand rotate the barrel muzzle in about 90° to the right (Fig. 7) and
remove the slide with the barrel in a forward motion.
5. Rotate the barrel in relation to the slide to its initial position, tilt down its rear end and
slide it out the slide.
6. Remove the recoil spring and guide from the frame.
CAUTION:
No further disassembly is needed for routine maintenance (Fig. 8). Do not try to
dismantle more parts than previously described. If you assume that your pistol requires
adjustment or repair, entrust this work to a competent gunsmith in a specialized workshop!
Cleaning the Pistol
Clean the pistol
- each time you use it
- if you get your pistol wet
- as soon as possible after shooting
- at least once a year in a temperate climate
- as often as once a month in a tropical climate, or other demanding environment
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Cleaning the Barrel Bore and the Cartridge Chamber
If the pistol has not been fired or if only a few cartridges have been fired, clean the
barrel bore and cartridge chamber by the clean patch attached to the cleaning rod. Repeat
the cleaning, changing patches, until the last patch comes out clean.
When the barrel bore is very dirty, apply a gun cleaning solution using a cleaning
brush. Let the solvent act for about 10 minutes (this time may vary depending on the solvent
agent being used). Then thoroughly scrub out the barrel bore. Subsequently, dry the barrel
bore and cartridge chamber with a clean patch and check that all powder residues or fouling
have been removed. If necessary repeat this procedure.
The cleaning rod and the brush must be inserted into the barrel bore from the
chamber, to prevent wear or damage to the muzzle. Pass the brush all the way through the
barrel bore before reversing the movement. If you try to change directions with the brush in
the barrel, the brush could stick.
Cleaning of Other Pistol Parts
Other parts of the pistol (including the external surfaces of the barrel) should be
cleaned with a dry cloth, old toothbrush, brass bristle brush or a wooden scraper.
Preserving oil or paraffin oil can be used for proper cleaning. Never use the agent designed
for barrel bore cleaning! These solutions could remain in the joints, and after some time
could cause corrosion.
Check that cloth particles or brush bristles have not become lodged in any part of the
pistol.
Preserving
When the barrel bore, cartridge chamber, and all accessible parts are clean and dry,
wipe these parts with a cloth soaked in gun oil or apply the oil in a spray. Remove all excess
oil.
Before shooting always wipe the barrel bore dry. At very low temperatures remove the
oil from all accessible parts or apply a lubricant prepared especially for these conditions.
Use thick preserving agents for example, preserving grease only for a long-term
storage in demanding climate environments, and before any use of the pistol it must be
thoroughly removed from all parts of the firearm.
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LIST OF PARTS
1 Magazine Catch * 21 Slide
2 Ejector 22 Extractor
3 Hammer Strut 23 Firing Pin
4 Hammer Pin 24 Barrel
5 Trigger Pin 25 Recoil Spring Guide
6 Catch Pin * 26 Extractor Spring
7 Hammer Spring 27 Extractor Spring
8 Catch Spring * 28 Firing Pin Spring
9 Trigger Spring 29 Recoil Spring
10 Trigger Bar Spring 30 Pin
11 Pistol Grip 31 Magazine Body
12 Grip Screw 32 Magazine Base
13 Grip Nut 33 Magazine Base Lock
14 Frame 34 Magazine Spring
15 Side Plate 35 Follower
16 Screw 36 Magazine Catch
17 Hammer 37 Magazine Catch Lock
18 Pin (2x) 38 Magazine Catch Lock Pin
19 Trigger 39 Catch Spring
20 Trigger Bar
Comments:
The parts marked with an asterisk (*) are designed for the version with the magazine catch
located at the grip butt.
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TROUBLESHOOTING, CAUSES AND REMEDIES
If your pistol is properly used and maintained, malfunctions will rarely occur. However,
if such a situation does occur, please observe the following instructions.
CAUTION - If a malfunction occurs, the possibility of unintentional discharge is
substantially increased. For this reason, carefully observe the Safety Instructions already
mentioned above. Keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction, do not turn the pistol against
your body or anyone else’s! Do not place your hands in front of the barrel!
If you use your pistol for self-defense, or in law enforcement, please acquire so-called
"dummy cartridges" and practice fast clearing of malfunctions as described below.
Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy
A round has not Magazine is not fully inserted Insert magazine properly or change
been fed into the or is damaged. magazine.
chamber or the The pistol or cartridges are Clean the pistol and cartridges and
slide has not fully fouled (dirty) or too heavily wipe them dry or as case may be
locked with the greased. slightly lubricate.
barrel.
Misfire. Pull the trigger again. If a discharge
Defective cartridge. is not initiated, follow the Safety
Instructions according to point 18.
Firing pin hole fouled (dirty) Entrust the pistol to a competent
or unproper lubrication agent gunsmith for the firing pin cleaning
used under low temperatures or use a low temperature lubricant.
conditions.
A shot sounds The primer has been Unload the pistol and check that the
"weak" combined activated but no powder load bullet is not lodged in the barrel. A
with failure to eject was inside the cartridge case. subsequent shot could cause
the cartridge case. damage to the barrel!
The spent case Cartridge chamber, extractor Clean and wipe the pistol dry or
has not been or ammunition dirty, or lubricate lightly with a suitable
ejected. unsuitable lubricant in low agent. Use new and clean
temperature environment. ammunition.
If you cannot clear away any malfunction in the manner described above, entrust the
pistol to a competent gunsmith for inspection and repair.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Side magazine Grip bottom
Model
release magazine release
6,35 mm Browning
Caliber
(.25 ACP)
Overall length [mm] 126 128
Height [mm] 94,5 88
Width [mm] 24 21
Barrel length [mm] 64 64
Magazine capacity [cartridges] 8 8
Weight with empty magazine [g] 309 400
Empty magazine weight [g] 32 26
Trigger pull weight [N] max. 70 max. 70
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
1. The names of basic parts
2. Magazine removal for the version with side magazine release
3. Magazine removal for the version with magazine release placed at the grip bottom
4. Magazine loading
5. Pistol loading
6. Positioning of the slide during disassembly
7. Rotating the barrel to the disassembly position
8. The CZ 92 disassembled for routine maintenance
The Company, reserves the right to make any changes it thinks necessary to improve its models or
to meet any requirements of manufacturing or commercial nature.
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