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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: After the Second World War, Czechoslovakia's Ministry of the Interior requested a new pistol design from Ceská Zbrojovka Uhersky Brod. The resulting gun was chambered in .32 ACP and designed by two brothers Jan and Jaroslav Kratochvíl. It combined elements from both the Walther PP and PPK. The pistol is fed from an 8-round single-stack magazine, located within the bakelite paneled grip. Small fixed sights are located on top of the slide. The pistol function …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe CZ Vz. 50, also known as the CZ 50, is a distinguished Czechoslovakian semi-automatic pistol with a .32 ACP chambering, renowned for its robust design and historical significance. This pistol, developed in the aftermath of World War II by Ceská zbrojovka Uherský Brod, was designed by the Kratochvíl brothers, Jan and Jaroslav. The Vz. 50, where "Vz" stands for "vzor," meaning model in Czech and Slovak, showcases a blend of features inspired by the Walther PP and PPK. It …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisFinally available for public consumption is the much anticipated Scorpion sub-gun. Imported as a pistol, it is a blowback-operated semi-auto in 9mm with a short 7¾” barrel. Equipped with our newly designed low-profile sights, its rear sight has four different aperture sizes for everything from close quarters to way out there. The sights ride on an 11” Picatinny rail perfect for mounting optics. Simple and reliable, the Scorpion not only has ambidextrous controls, its non-r …