CZ 110

Lore & Background

The CZ 110 is a recoil-operated, locked-breech semi-automatic pistol that features a short-recoiling barrel locking to the slide with a single massive lug engaging the ejection port cut-out. To unlock, the barrel is cammed down by the interaction of the shaped cam on the barrel and the angular camming guide in the frame. The frame is made from impact-resistant polymer while the slide is steel, marking ČZ's entry into the polymer-frame pistol market.

The pistol is striker-fired; the firing pin (striker) can be fully cocked by the slide retraction cycle and then, if immediate fire is not required, can be brought down to rest by the decocking lever. Other safeties include a firing pin block and a loaded chamber indicator. The CZ 110 also features an accessory rail for attaching a laser or light.

The pistol is designed to be carried with a loaded chamber and firing pin at rest, with a double-action trigger mechanism. However, if one requires a more accurate first shot in single-action mode, it is possible to cock the striker by partially retracting the slide by approximately 10 mm (0.4 in). The CZ 110 is available chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum, 9×21mm IMI, or .40 S&W calibers.

Reader's Guide

The CZ 110 is notable as Česká Zbrojovka's first polymer-frame pistol, combining a lightweight impact-resistant polymer frame with a steel slide. Its design as a double-action variant of the CZ 100 offers a decocking lever that allows the striker to be brought to rest after cocking, enabling safe carry with a loaded chamber. The pistol's short-recoil, locked-breech action with a single massive locking lug is a distinctive mechanical feature. The inclusion of an accessory rail, firing pin block, and loaded chamber indicator reflects contemporary design considerations for service and defensive pistols. The ability to partially retract the slide to achieve a single-action trigger pull for a more accurate first shot provides a practical option for precision shooting. The CZ 110's availability in multiple calibers (9×19mm Parabellum, 9×21mm IMI, and .40 S&W) broadens its market appeal. Its legacy lies in being a polymer-frame alternative within the CZ lineup, offering a striker-fired, double-action mechanism distinct from the hammer-fired CZ 75 series.

Did You Know?

• The firing pin can be brought to rest using the decocking lever.
• The pistol can be cocked for single-action fire by retracting the slide about 10 mm.