CZ 40 B – 2002 Limited-Run .40 S&W DA/SA Alloy-Frame Pistol
This 2002-dated CZ 40 B is one of fewer than 15,000 ever produced—a collaborative Colt/CZ design that marries the 1911’s familiar grip angle to CZ’s in-frame slide rails and low bore axis. A full-size sidearm that tips the scales at only 32 oz thanks to its aluminum-alloy frame, the 40 B delivers 10 + 1 rounds of .40 S&W with the robustness, shootability, and collectability serious shooters look for. Its uniform matte-black polycoat finish, sharp three-dot sights, and crisp DA/SA trigger make it equally at home on the range or in the display case.
Condition
Very good overall. External metal shows only light, superficial handling marks with no finish loss worth noting. The bore is excellent—mirror-bright with sharp lands and grooves—confirming minimal use. All controls function positively, and the slide racks smoothly on its internal rails. In short, it has been handled more than it has been fired, and it shows.
What’s Included
• Two 10-round CZ factory magazines stamped “.40 S&W”
• Black nylon clip-on OWB holster
The 40 B’s back-story is almost as interesting as its engineering. Originally conceived as the Colt Z-40, the project was shelved after limited prototype work; CZ repurposed the tooling, kept the 1911-like grip angle, and delivered the pistol you see here for two brief U.S. import waves (2002 and 2007). This early A-prefix serial, bearing the “02” Brno proof, sits squarely in that first, scarcer run.
Key design points include the full-length steel guide rod, in-frame slide rails for tight lock-up, and a curved, polished metal trigger tuned for a smooth double-action and crisp single-action break. A manual thumb safety and firing-pin block add user-friendly security without complicating the manual of arms. The pre-rail dust cover keeps the profile sleek—true to turn-of-the-century service pistol lines—while the ring-style hammer, rear cocking serrations, and checkered synthetic stocks ensure practical handling.
Collectors appreciate the limited production, distinct proof marks, and hybrid Colt lineage; shooters value the alloy frame’s carry weight, strong polycoat finish, and straightforward DA/SA manual of arms. Whether you intend to preserve it as a piece of early-2000s CZ history or stretch its legs on steel plates, this 40 B is ready for service.
A seldom-seen collaboration, honest low-round-count condition, and complete factory magazine set—all in one package that balances heritage with real-world practicality.