CZ 97 B .45 ACP Full-Size DA/SA Pistol, 2019 Manufacture, Black Steel, Fiber-Optic Front Sight, 10+1, Discontinued Model
This CZ 97 B is a full-size, steel-framed .45 ACP pistol manufactured in 2019 and imported by CZ-USA. It features the post-2013 configuration with a red fiber-optic front sight and thin aluminum grips, a cold hammer-forged 4.65-inch barrel, and a 10+1 double-stack capacity. The model was discontinued in 2022, and this example has matching numbers on the slide, frame, and barrel hood, with a matching case label.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are some spots of rust on the slide release, safety selector, and rear sights.
What’s Included
- CZ factory hard case with matching serial label
- CZ 97 instruction manual
- Two 10-round double-stack .45 ACP magazines (witness holes marked 4/7/10 and '.45' at base)
The CZ 97 B pairs a robust steel frame with a 4.65-inch cold hammer-forged barrel for a durable .45 ACP platform. It carries a 10+1 double-stack capacity in a full-size format, measuring 8.3 inches overall and weighing 41.3 ounces unloaded. The full-length dust cover is cleanly executed with no accessory rail.
This 2019 example is identified by the triangle proof with '19' year code and the CZ-USA, Kansas City, KS import mark. The serial is matching on the slide, frame, and barrel hood, and the factory case label matches as well.
Controls and features include DA/SA operation, a left-side magazine release, and a curved, polished trigger. Safety features comprise a manual thumb safety, firing pin block, safety stop on the hammer, and a loaded chamber indicator. The hammer is a skeletonized ring type.
The slide is finished in black with front and rear serrations, plus top anti-glare serrations. Sighting is fast and clear with a red fiber-optic front and a fixed rear notch with white inserts. The post-2013 configuration includes thin black checkered aluminum grip panels with CZ medallions.
Additional details include a screw-in muzzle bushing at the crown and a black steel receiver and frame. The model was discontinued in 2022, adding context for buyers who value this configuration and feature set.