CZ wins big German military pistol contract
It would seem that the ghosts of 1938 have been exorcised, to a degree anyway.
Back in July, it looked like CZ was going to get a €25 million award for the Bundeswehr’s new P13 pistol. The award will be for 62,000 pistols first, with an option for as many as 186,000 guns, with an aim to replace the hard-serving polymer-framed hammer-fired 9mm P8A1 pistol, a variant of the HK USP, which has been in service since 1994.
The HK P8 compared to the CZP10. Eger
Well, it looks like the deal went through, with CZ releasing more details last week.
CZ was awarded this contract following an open international tender, prevailing over several global competitors. The pistols designated as P13 for the Bundeswehr are based on the CZ P-10 C OR (Optics-Ready) model, featuring a Flat Dark Earth (FDE) finish. It is a modern striker-fired service pistol designed for professional use, renowned for its reliability, durability, and intuitive handling. It features excellent ergonomics, high magazine capacity, and precise construction, making it a preferred choice among military and law enforcement customers in many countries.
CZ will work closely with its authorized partner in Germany, POL-TEC GmbH & Co., to fulfil the contract and provide comprehensive support to the Bundeswehr.
