CZ Yearbook 2019 /eng

6 | | 7 I believe that we have put more emphasis on our customers being our partners and that we have also begun listening to them a lot more. Moreover, we strive to improve in the area of after-sales service and provide the utmost support for our cus- tomers. We want to hear about the problems they might be experiencing and discuss them clearly and openly. We also seek fur- ther oppor - tunities to c o n q u e r the foreign ma r k e t s . One of the ways is co- o p e r a t i o n with forces and services governmental departments that deal with defence industries. For example, in the second half of 2016 we opened a centre for the assembly and repairs of our pis- tols in the Peruvian firearms fac- tory FAME in Lima. In March 2018, we entered into a contract with a Hungarian state enterprise for the licenced production of the CZ P-07/09 pistols, CZ SCORPION subma- chine guns and CZ BREN 2 as- sault rifles. Firearms for the Armed Forc- es constitute a significant portion of CZ’s production. What was the situation in this sector last year and what is expected in 2019? In general, we can say that thanks to intensive modern- ization of the production and development facilities, CZ of- fers cutting-edge models in all sectors of its portfolio. In recent years there was a major break- through for our company in the fact that it has once again be- come the supplier for off icial armed forces for whom we cur- rently produce f irearms that have already become globally renowned: the CZ SCORPION EVO 3 A1, CZ BREN 2 assault rifles or CZ P-07/09 and CZ P-10 pistols. And our latest product, the CZ TSR sniper rifle seems to beheading the same way too. Regard- i n g o t h e r new products, I would like to es- pecially mention the new CZ BREN 2 BR rifle. It is a cutting-edge individual automatic f irearm combining thestrongpointsof thesuccessful CZ BREN 2 model series with the powerful 7.62×51 NATO cartridge. The result is a new generation light battle rifle, characterized by exceptional reliability, high ac- curacy, smooth ergonomics and easy control. In comparison with assault rifles in 5.56×45 NATO or 7.62×39 cal., the CZ BREN 2 BR boasts a con- sider- ably higher effective range and stronger effect at the target. And all this comes without any signifi- cant weight increase. In 2018 we also introduced our new sniper rifle, the CZ TSR. the market is an original folding stock system that provides su- perb rigidity and strength when shooting as well as se- cureposition during trans- port. In addition, this system also allows for an easy change of the folding direction. Česká zbrojovka is inherently connected with the legend- ary CZ 75 pistols, produced in many variants. Are you bring- ing in another innovation for 2019? And what other new products in the pistol sector can your fans look forward to? The famous name of the CZ 75 binds us to continue in this tra- dition by coming up with new models. The CZ 75 mo- del series using the up- g r a d e d OMEGA trigger mechanism constitutes a stable element in our portfolio. At pres- ent, innovations in this series concern sport pistols, particular- ly the ORANGE models. Our latest pistols – the CZ P-10 C OR and the CZ SHADOW 2 OR were introduced at the be- ginning of 2018. The s e mode l s have been modified so as toenable the easy and at the same time sturdy attachment of small modern collimator sights. In addition, we have brought out three more ver- sions of the third generation KADET rimfire adapters for CZ pistols. Also, in 2019 we will introduce three more versions of the popular CZ P-10models: full, semi-com- pact and subcompact. An- other new model will be the CZ SHADOW 2 ORANGE. This model has been based on the CZ SHADOW 2, primarily a sport pistol, which currently oc- cupies the podium in the Pro- duction Division at the most prestigious international IPSC events. The ORANGE version has been brought to perfection thanks to careful andwell-prov- en gunsmithing adjustments and other improvements. Firearms for sport shooting and hunting also continue to be a traditional and integral part of CZ’s portfolio. What new products did you intro- duce in 2018 and what are you planning for 2019? In 2018, we brought out several new models: two new models inspired by the versa- tile CZ 557 VARMINT r i f l e f o r sport shooting and hunting, and the CZ 557 LUX II. model. Naturally, 2019 won’t missout. In thefirst place, Iwould like tomention the CZ 457 family which constitutes the new ideal of a modern rimf ire rifle in its price range. I am sure there is no need to remind our customers that regarding long firearms for rimfire cartridges, CZ tradition- ally belongs amongst the most significant manufacturers in the world. We belong to those who actually set new trends. Follow- ing in the footsteps of the fa- mous CZ 452 and its successor, the CZ 455, we are launching a newgeneration of CZ rimfire ri- fles. The CZ 457 model series has once again elevated us to the absolute top. We firmly believe that at present, these rifles have no equal rival on themarket! The sport shooting sector does not just include pistols. What CZ guns can hobby shooters in particular look for- ward to? I would like to point out es- pecially two semi-automatic f irearms for hobby shooting and sport: the CZ SCORPION EVO 3 S1 CARBINE and the CZ SCORPION EVO 3 S2 MICRO. The first model is a highly ac- curate strictly semi-automatic carbine in 9×19 calibre, based on the proven design of the CZ SCORPION EVO 3 A1 subma- chine gun. Thanks to its prop- erties, it is an ideal choice for modern shooting disciplines and hobby shooting. The MICRO is a miniature ver- sion of the CZ SCORPION EVO 3 S1 semi-automatic model. This is a side result of our ef- fort to create a small gun with a silencer for plain clothes se- curity services, however, we believe that the semi-auto- matic Scorpion will also ap- peal to civilian shooters. Lastly, please allow me one personal question. You have worked in Česká zbrojovka since July 2004. How has the company changed over that time in your opinion? Which models from the company’s vast range do you like the most and why? I think that when I started, the company really was complete- ly different. The only thing that has not changed is the poten- tial of the superb products and the know-how. In those days, the potential was largely left unexploited, while since then we have managed to capital- ize on it to a significant extent for the benefit of all involved. I would like both our existing and future custom- ers to understand that they have a strong and reliable partner in us. This is one more change we have made every effort to bring about. And as for your second ques- tion – I like all our products, particularly the latest ones. Nevertheless, there is one model that is especially im- portant to me. It is a pistol that has been created by people working f rom both sides of the Atlantic and has already become truly legendary – the CZ 75 SP-01 SHADOW which started a new successful peri- od of growth in our company. It is a brand new, highly accurate rifle in 308 Win. calibre (7.62×51 NATO) for the Armed Forces and long-distance shooting. In the development of thismodel, we worked closely with elite po- lice and military professionals. A completely new feature for