Grayrider
Member
Gang,
I know some of you will have already seen this at AR15.com, but Armalite has just announced that they will be importing the Sarsilmaz CZ pattern pistols into the United States this year. For those of you unfamiliar with these guns, Sarsilmaz makes reportedly high quality CZ-75 pattern pistols in Turkey. Here is the link to their English language web site:
http://www.sarsilmaz.com.tr/eng/main.htm
Using forged steel frames and slides, they produce a gun that met strenuous tests by the Turkish military resulting in its adoption as their service arm. Armalite has chosen this line to be its new pistol offering. I think this will be an exciting develop for American shooters in general, and for fans of CZ pattern pistols such as many of us here. I was given permission by Armalite to post their news announcement regarding this new line. More importantly, they asked if I would solicit input on the pistols from fans of CZ pattern guns. Of course I was more than happy to do that being a big fan myself. I passed along some suggestions, and if any of you have comments please post them here. I will gather up the information and relay it straight to the top. Armalite is very interested in producing a pistol that appeals to the CZ fans amongst us. They want to do this right the first time, and get the product to the shooter in the configuration the shooter wants. I think choosing the CZ platform was a brilliant move, as it is already quite well respected in the US market.
So having said that, here are the official news releases from Armalite:
"ArmaLite and Sarsilmaz Inc. Expand International Marketing Link
ArmaLite’s Mark Westrom and Sarsilmaz’ Mr.Aral Alis announced today that ArmaLite and Sarsilmaz are expanding their international trade relationship to include a high-grade line of handguns for the U.S. Market and planned license-production of ArmaLite rifles for the Turkish Armed Forces.
Sarsilmaz has served as ArmaLite’s exclusive link to NATO’S second largest Armed Force for several years. Strategically located close to key Middle East hotspots, Turkish forces are the NATO element closest to the problems in that region.
Sarsilmaz is reciprocating by naming ArmaLite their exclusive link to the American handgun market as well as offering a channel for a line of military and police shotguns.
The handgun effort is based on the standard sidearm of the Turkish Armed Forces, the Sarsilmaz-produced “Kilinc” (Sword) 9mm pistol. Finely made of classically forged and finely machined slides, barrels, and frames, the military version is upgraded to ArmaLite specifications to match the needs of the American market as the AR-24. They are high-capacity, double action pistols produced in full size and compact steel-framed models in calibers 9mm and .40S&W. A similar line of AR-25 pistols will be introduced with polymer frames for law enforcement and other customers requiring a lightweight handgun. A third model, the .45 caliber AR-26, is currently available only as a full-sized pistol."
The Sarsilmaz pistols are CZ pattern, but will feature improvements based on the requirements of the Turkish military. One example is that the firing pin is retained by a plate in the 1911 style, facilitating easy replacement and cleaning. Armalite will request additional modifications as needed, resulting in a pistol with exceptional fit and finish out of the box. The goal is to produce a pistol that is reliable, accurate, and has an excellent trigger without any need for smithing. Pricing will be kept aggressive. They definitely have the right attitude about this project.
So fellow CZ fans, what would you like to ask Armalite to incorporate into these pistols? What issues have you had with CZ pattern guns you would like them to remedy? I already mentioned the slide-stop issue that has affected such pistols in the past. Armalite wants your input, and I think that is a really good sign of things to come.
GR
I know some of you will have already seen this at AR15.com, but Armalite has just announced that they will be importing the Sarsilmaz CZ pattern pistols into the United States this year. For those of you unfamiliar with these guns, Sarsilmaz makes reportedly high quality CZ-75 pattern pistols in Turkey. Here is the link to their English language web site:
http://www.sarsilmaz.com.tr/eng/main.htm
Using forged steel frames and slides, they produce a gun that met strenuous tests by the Turkish military resulting in its adoption as their service arm. Armalite has chosen this line to be its new pistol offering. I think this will be an exciting develop for American shooters in general, and for fans of CZ pattern pistols such as many of us here. I was given permission by Armalite to post their news announcement regarding this new line. More importantly, they asked if I would solicit input on the pistols from fans of CZ pattern guns. Of course I was more than happy to do that being a big fan myself. I passed along some suggestions, and if any of you have comments please post them here. I will gather up the information and relay it straight to the top. Armalite is very interested in producing a pistol that appeals to the CZ fans amongst us. They want to do this right the first time, and get the product to the shooter in the configuration the shooter wants. I think choosing the CZ platform was a brilliant move, as it is already quite well respected in the US market.
So having said that, here are the official news releases from Armalite:
"ArmaLite and Sarsilmaz Inc. Expand International Marketing Link
ArmaLite’s Mark Westrom and Sarsilmaz’ Mr.Aral Alis announced today that ArmaLite and Sarsilmaz are expanding their international trade relationship to include a high-grade line of handguns for the U.S. Market and planned license-production of ArmaLite rifles for the Turkish Armed Forces.
Sarsilmaz has served as ArmaLite’s exclusive link to NATO’S second largest Armed Force for several years. Strategically located close to key Middle East hotspots, Turkish forces are the NATO element closest to the problems in that region.
Sarsilmaz is reciprocating by naming ArmaLite their exclusive link to the American handgun market as well as offering a channel for a line of military and police shotguns.
The handgun effort is based on the standard sidearm of the Turkish Armed Forces, the Sarsilmaz-produced “Kilinc” (Sword) 9mm pistol. Finely made of classically forged and finely machined slides, barrels, and frames, the military version is upgraded to ArmaLite specifications to match the needs of the American market as the AR-24. They are high-capacity, double action pistols produced in full size and compact steel-framed models in calibers 9mm and .40S&W. A similar line of AR-25 pistols will be introduced with polymer frames for law enforcement and other customers requiring a lightweight handgun. A third model, the .45 caliber AR-26, is currently available only as a full-sized pistol."
The Sarsilmaz pistols are CZ pattern, but will feature improvements based on the requirements of the Turkish military. One example is that the firing pin is retained by a plate in the 1911 style, facilitating easy replacement and cleaning. Armalite will request additional modifications as needed, resulting in a pistol with exceptional fit and finish out of the box. The goal is to produce a pistol that is reliable, accurate, and has an excellent trigger without any need for smithing. Pricing will be kept aggressive. They definitely have the right attitude about this project.
So fellow CZ fans, what would you like to ask Armalite to incorporate into these pistols? What issues have you had with CZ pattern guns you would like them to remedy? I already mentioned the slide-stop issue that has affected such pistols in the past. Armalite wants your input, and I think that is a really good sign of things to come.
GR
